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Mildred Yuan

Talent agent
Mildred Yuan

About Mildred Yuan

Mildred Yuan is a talent agent, diversity advisor and career coach. She is a member of the PMA and a voting member of BAFTA. mildredyuan.com 

Recent Articles

Eight things they don’t teach you at drama school, according to an agent

Eight things they don’t teach you at drama school, according to an agent

In an industry where uncertainty is the only constant, drama graduates need more to survive than well-honed talent and boundless ambition, say Mildred Yuan
11 things your agent won’t tell you, but wishes you knew

11 things your agent won’t tell you, but wishes you knew

Agents believe in their clients, says Mildred Yuan, but actors need to reciprocate that trust. Here are the best ways to help nurture a happy working relationship
Eight tips for how actors can use AI responsibly

Eight tips for how actors can use AI responsibly

AI arguably poses an existential threat to many jobs, but Mildred Yuan outlines how she believes actors can use without opening themselves up to exploitation
When is it appropriate for an agent to push their client?

When is it appropriate for an agent to push their client?

High-volume, tone-deaf pitching by agents won’t yield the results their clients want. Targeting and timing is the key, say Mildred Yuan
Five tips for a recent drama school graduate from a seasoned agent

Five tips for a recent drama school graduate from a seasoned agent

Talent agent Mildred Yuan shares her advice for drama school grads
Should your agent be at press night? Here’s my take

Should your agent be at press night? Here’s my take

What time should you expect to be spending with your agent? Is it essential for them to attend your press nights? Or would you prefer regular catch-ups over the phone?, asks agent Mildred Yuan 
Can AI replace a talent agent? I built an AI version of myself to find out

Can AI replace a talent agent? I built an AI version of myself to find out

The rise of AI is upon us – whether we like it or not – says agent Mildred Yuan, so it is vital to cautiously explore how the technology can transform the way we work. So, how did ‘AI Mildred’ fare with being put through its agenting paces?
How can we be more open-minded as an industry in a dire situation?

How can we be more open-minded as an industry in a dire situation?

Mildred Yuan asks the theatre industry to do at least one thing differently in the hope of helping it out of a dire situation
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