Markham Talent, the city’s premier platform for emerging performers, is excited to unveil the Season 3 panel of judges for the highly anticipated Open Casting Call 2025 — a global celebration of creativity, passion, and performance. This year’s showcase, which brings together diverse and dynamic talent from across the region and beyond, will be guided by a distinguished group of industry professionals lending their expertise and insight to the competition.
This year’s judging panel includes:
- Colleen Rush – Co-Casting Director, Larissa Mair Casting
- Jessica Allen – Actor/Dancer/Model & Casting Director, Mann Casting
- Stephanie Bleakley – Talent Agent, Art Agency Inc. (ACTRA-EIC Affiliated)
- Lindsay Scrivener – Talent Agent, Creative Drive Artists (ACTRA-EIC Affiliated)
- Jennifer Nichols – Dancer/Choreographer/Director
- Robert Laidlaw – JUNO-Nominated Songwriter/Singer/Producer/Musician
- Kristy Hamilton – Singer
- Enio DiReto – Drummer
- Kaveh Ebrahimpour – Award-Winning Canadian Iranian Filmmaker
- Duman Riyazi – Cultural Curator/Educator/Director
- Shelly Nosov-Davine – Musician/Entertainment Marketing Specialist/JUNO Awards Judge
- Truong Nguyen – Runway Artist/Model/Editorial Muse/Diversity Advocate
- Jessie Lu – Talent Mentor/Model Agent/Diversity Champion
- Anthony Collucci – Actor/Musician
- Daniel Pan – AI Creative Professional
- James Bae – AI Creative Professional
- Emad Assar – Filmmaker/Content Strategist/Social Media Educator
- Asad Norouzi – AI Creative Professional
Together, the judges bring a wealth of experience across music, dance, acting, and the performing arts, and will help recognize and elevate Markham’s most promising talent.
“Markham Talent is more than just a competition — it’s a platform to celebrate our city’s vibrant arts scene,” says Amanda Yeung Collucci, Creator & Executive Producer of Markham Talent. “We’re thrilled to welcome such a respected panel of judges who are committed to nurturing the next generation of performers.”
Official Media Sponsors – Season 3
- OMNI Television – Broadcast Partner
- Y Media Group – Exclusive South Asian Media Sponsor
- A1 Radio & Sing Tao Media
- Tehranto Times
Thanks to the generous support of these organizations, Markham Talent Season 3 will reach broader, multicultural audiences across television, radio, print, and digital platforms — making this our most inclusive season yet.
Registration Now Open for Markham Talent Season 3
Markham Talent is now accepting contestant registrations for Season 3! Performers of all ages are invited to apply and compete in one or more of the following categories:
- Singing
- Dancing
- Acting
- Modeling
- Freestyle Performance
- Short Film
Participants will be divided into two age groups:
- 16 & under
- 17 & over
Each age group will crown one Grand Champion, who will receive a $2,000 cash prize. Winners in each performance category will also receive official trophies.
Short Film Category Awards
- Best Picture
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Director
- Best AI-Assisted Film
- People’s Choice Award
Don’t miss your chance to perform in front of top ACTRA-EIC affiliated talent agents, casting directors, and music professionals — including returning judge Colleen Rush, Co-Casting Director at Larissa Mair Casting & Associates and 2025 Canadian Screen Award nominee.
To Register or Learn More
Registration Deadline: August 31, 2025 5pm EST
Visit: www.markhamtalent.ca
Media Inquiries / Interview Requests
Yasmine Sun
Public Relations Department
talentmarkham@gmail.com
437-363-0015
About Markham Talent
Markham Talent is an annual performance showcase that empowers artists of all ages and backgrounds. Now in its third season, the event promotes creativity, confidence, and cultural unity through the performing arts.
About Xinflix Media
Xinflix Media is a full-service multimedia company based in Markham, Ontario. As co-host of Markham Talent Season 3, Xinflix is responsible for event production, branding, promotional content, and on-site execution — delivering a professional and engaging audience experience.
