"At JATA, our unwavering commitment to success drives us"

We aim to connect entertainment productions with a curated selection of accomplished artists, many of whom have graduated from renowned programs. Our goal is not only to provide experienced and professional talent but also to foster their ongoing growth and development within the entertainment industry.

The Team

Jana Abrams

President | Founder

Jana Abrams was born in Odessa, Ukraine, but grew up in Toronto, Canada, where she discovered her passion for the arts. She studied acting at Young People’s Theatre, Equity Showcase, and York University. She went on to graduate from George Brown Acting Conservatory in 1994.

In 2000, Jana decided to expand her knowledge of the ‘business of acting’ and became a talent agent’s assistant at Creative Drive Artists (CDA), ultimately becoming an agent and partner there in 2003. In 2005, Jana decided to go solo and established Jana Abrams Talent Agency (JATA), which currently represents actors across the world.

In 2020 during the entertainment industry Covid-19 drought, Jana tapped back into her own creativity through script writing and photography. This resulted in the creation of a TV Series, Feature Film, Short Film, and a line of greeting cards featuring her original photography @JaggedPicsPhotography.

In 2023 Jana became an advocate for ageism of female identifying artists in the entertainment industry, focusing on producing female created projects while engaging as many qualified females over 40 years old to work on them. Jana is actively expanding her females over 40 roster, open to submissions from any and all creatrix.

Jana remains CEO of JATA, and continues to give back to the Toronto acting community as a committee adviser for the Humber School of Acting for Film and Television, as well as guest speaking and panel judging.

Recent Press

Lina Scuralli

Agency Associate

Lina Scuralli started her training at Humber College, where she received a Diploma in the Fashion and Cosmetic Management Program. She then focused her skills as a Make Up Artist, where she worked with Fashion Shows, Fashion Photography, TV Shows, Theatre, Actors Headshots, Glamour Shots, Weddings and Special Events. Lina enjoyed applying makeup and still has an appreciation for Makeup and Cosmetics.

In 1993 Lina’s career in the entertainment industry changed direction as she started working in house for several Talent Agencies in Toronto. 
In 2007, after meeting Jana Abrams, Lina knew that she had found a great fit with the Jana Abrams Talent Agency. 

Lina has watched the entertainment business change and evolve from when she first started, seeing where the business of being a talent agent has been and thrilled to see where it is going. She has gained invaluable knowledge and has put her skills to the test throughout the years. She is thankful for Jana Abrams’ support and guidance in her journey, setting an example through advocating for her clients and staying on top of trends that develop in the entertainment industry.

Lina has been instrumental in many actors working in television, feature films, theatre and various other jobs within the entertainment industry today. Lina loves what she does and is gratified when she sees the success of her clients. Helping artists achieve their goals and accomplishments is what inspires her to continue doing what she does every day.

 

 

 

Our Services

JATA is a full service agency representing artists working in Film, Television, Theatre, Print and Voice-Over.


Since 2003 JATA’s clients have worked in such projects as;