About US:
For more than 25 years, First Coast Talent Agency has connected clients, producers, and casting directors with some of the Southeast's most professional, experienced, and diverse on-camera talent. As a boutique agency, we intentionally maintain a carefully curated roster of exceptional artists, each bringing extensive training, industry knowledge, and years of experience to every project.
Our portfolio includes accomplished actors, spokespersons, hosts, presenters, lifestyle models, voice-over artists, and on-camera professionals who regularly appear in television commercials, corporate and industrial videos, digital campaigns, training productions, social media content, and branded marketing initiatives.
Founded in 1998 by Andrea Jones- Downs, First Coast Talent has built a reputation for professionalism, reliability, and personalized representation. Andrea began her career in entertainment as a Cruise Director with Premier Cruise Lines, where she developed a passion for performance, public speaking, audience engagement, and talent management.
She later went on to found The Tasting Tours, an award-winning culinary tour company recognized among the nation's top food tour experiences. Through decades of experience in hospitality, entertainment, marketing, and business ownership, Andrea brings a unique perspective to talent representation - understanding not only what clients seek, but also what talent needs to thrive in an ever-evolving industry.
Under Andrea's leadership, First Coast Talent has continued to strengthen relationships with production companies, agencies, and casting professionals while advocating for competitive talent rates and equitable usage agreements whenever possible. The agency has proudly placed talent in commercials, industrial productions, and campaigns for nationally recognized brands and organizations including CSX, Publix, Winn-Dixie, PGA TOUR, the NFL, McDonald's, Burger King, and many more (client roster).
At First Coast Talent, our mission remains simple: to keep local actors working, support the creative community, and provide our clients with polished, dependable, and outstanding talent for every opportunity. #supportlocal
Our portfolio includes accomplished actors, spokespersons, hosts, presenters, lifestyle models, voice-over artists, and on-camera professionals who regularly appear in television commercials, corporate and industrial videos, digital campaigns, training productions, social media content, and branded marketing initiatives.
Founded in 1998 by Andrea Jones- Downs, First Coast Talent has built a reputation for professionalism, reliability, and personalized representation. Andrea began her career in entertainment as a Cruise Director with Premier Cruise Lines, where she developed a passion for performance, public speaking, audience engagement, and talent management.
She later went on to found The Tasting Tours, an award-winning culinary tour company recognized among the nation's top food tour experiences. Through decades of experience in hospitality, entertainment, marketing, and business ownership, Andrea brings a unique perspective to talent representation - understanding not only what clients seek, but also what talent needs to thrive in an ever-evolving industry.
Under Andrea's leadership, First Coast Talent has continued to strengthen relationships with production companies, agencies, and casting professionals while advocating for competitive talent rates and equitable usage agreements whenever possible. The agency has proudly placed talent in commercials, industrial productions, and campaigns for nationally recognized brands and organizations including CSX, Publix, Winn-Dixie, PGA TOUR, the NFL, McDonald's, Burger King, and many more (client roster).
At First Coast Talent, our mission remains simple: to keep local actors working, support the creative community, and provide our clients with polished, dependable, and outstanding talent for every opportunity. #supportlocal
Agency FOUNDER: |
Andrea Jones-Downs, Agency Founder
"2026 marks First Coast Talent's 28th year in business!! Due to our wonderful roster of actors and our loyal clients...we remain a constant in the Southeast market. Thank you to all who have helped to make FCT a HUGE success!
Here's to 28 more exciting years!!"
xoxo ~ Andrea
