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EXCLUSIVE: Arise Artists Agency bolsters its Talent department with the appointments of agents Matt Jackson and John Alcaraz.
Jackson joins from MSA Agency, where he was Vice President of the West Coast Theatrical division, successfully launching the agency into the TV and film arena for actors. He brings over 20 years of entertainment industry experience, along with a notable client list that includes Debbie Gibson, Jonah Wharton (Lioness), Jazlyn Martin (Bel Air), Ricco Ross (Beauty in Black) and more.
Alcaraz was most recently a manager at Vision Entertainment and Co-Head of the Talent Department. A graduate of Syracuse University, he began his career at CAA and then moved to management at Untitled Entertainment. Paola Nunez (Bad Boys 3 & 4, Resident Evil), Kristian Ventura (School Spirits), Sydney Mitchell (BMF) and Jason Canela (Palm Royale) are among the clients who will follow him to Arise.
