Founder, CEO, and President of
Nick Terzian: Hollywood Talent Executive, Entrepreneur, and Founder of NTA Talent
Nick Terzian is the Founder, CEO, and President of NTA Talent Agency, a leading SAG‑franchised theatrical, commercial, print, and digital agency based in Los Angeles, California. With more than three decades of experience in the entertainment industry, he is regarded as one of the most respected talent agents in Hollywood, known for his ability to build long‑term careers for actors, models, and athletes across traditional and emerging media.
A Los Angeles native, Nick studied political science at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) before launching his career as a talent agent at LA Talent/LA Models, where he spent over ten years representing both youth and adult performers in modeling and acting. In 1999, he founded NTA Talent Agency (Nick Terzian and Associates), securing SAG franchise status and initially focusing on television commercials before evolving the company into a full‑service boutique agency with multiple divisions.
Under Nick’s leadership, NTA has grown into a prominent, internationally active agency whose roster includes film and television celebrities, top fashion models, and professional Olympic athletes. He is deeply involved in developing, cultivating, marketing, and branding his clients, guiding them through a rapidly changing entertainment landscape shaped by new technologies, platforms, and global audiences.
Nick’s influence extends beyond his agency through his long‑standing commitment to philanthropy and community impact. He is personally and professionally active with organizations including The Actors Fund, Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Project Angel Food, Children Mending Hearts, St. Jude’s Hospital, Help Homeless Los Angeles, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Camp Ronald McDonald, The Foundation of Living Beauty, and the ASPCA. His career reflects a balance of entrepreneurial leadership, hands‑on artist advocacy, and a sustained dedication to giving back to the communities he serves.