Co -Founder/Creative Director and Head Booker : Karen Kiely

Karen Kiely first started her training at The Montfort College of Performing Arts in Cork, Ireland. She appeared in many Musicals and Plays up to the age of 18 and she then won a full scholarship to Laine Theatre Arts. Karen trained professionally as a Musical Theatre actress and dancer for three years, gaining numerous awards and playing many leading roles while in training. She also achieved her A.L.A.M LAMDA Diploma. Karen has worked on stage and screen both in the UK, Ireland and Internationally. She won the silver medal for solo singing in the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, USA. She also works in a top West End Agency for Actors and Actresses so she has a wealth of experience dealing with Casting Directors, Producers and Performers. Karen has been teaching drama to children and young adults for the past 12 years. 

  Pamela Collins grew up in Scotland and from a very young age had a talent and passion for the arts. She won a prestigious place at The Dance School of Scotland where she attended the Musical Theatre course whilst achieving well in her academic school subjects.  She then gained a full scholarship to The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and trained for a further 3 years. She began her early career touring with various musicals and has worked on stage and screen for many years in London, Europe and internationally.  Residing in North London with her husband Pamela has channeled her wealth of knowledge into teaching acting, singing and dancing to children and young adults at some of the top theatre schools in London.  Pamela is thrilled to be in partnership with Karen and to bring their vast skill set to their Achieve Arts Agency Clients.

Aimée is originally from Hull and trained at Laine Theatre Arts. She has enjoyed a diverse career, working extensively in the industry as both a performer and model. Aimée’s work spans from starring in the West End to lead roles in music videos, as well as dancing in both Hollywood and Bollywood films. Her numerous TV appearances include dancing at the BAFTA’s and on prime-time TV, while her versatility as an artiste saw her taking on a run with the Garsington Opera. Now working as an agent for the past 6 years, Aimée is passionate about guiding young talent, helping them discover opportunities and experiences they never thought possible.

Santoshi Padhiar, is a professional photographer with over 13 years of experience. She studied Photography at university back in the days of film, negatives & dark rooms. She then started her photography career many years later, after the birth of  her first child.

She has since worked with several major brands including Coca-Cola, Virgin, Pukka Tea, Birra Moretti, and more.  

As a Child Headshot Photographer, she has had the pleasure of photographing countless portfolios for children ranging from experienced models / actors to beginners.

Her love for working with children came from her early days of photography working at a family portrait studio. She developed an affinity for working with children whether they were shy or full of beans.  

"Each child comes with a personality that I just love to capture."

Watching children who have no experience come for their first ever professional shoot, to then go on to get amazing opportunities or to see them on the TV and billboards, brings her great joy and pride.

Santoshi's work can be found at www.kidsactingshowreel.com