OUR TEAM
gABBY MESSINA
Owner & Manager
Gabriella Messina is the owner of Serendipity Entertainment. She is a former agent and has been in the business for over 25 years, making her very well connected in all of the major markets to include LA, NY, ATL and abroad as well. Gabby is known for the personal relationships she forms with her clients, also known as the Serendipity family. She is an unparalleled force and an extraordinary asset to every client she has, and has a keen eye for talent. You can find her clients working in series regular roles on an assortment of television shows.
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kIMBERLY mERRITT
Manager
Kimberly started her acting career at the age of 12 performing on the stages of the oldest theatre in the country-The Dock Street Theatre. She has starred in major productions regionally and off-Broadway, and studied at the Royal National Theatre in London, England. Her career spans over 30 years in the business in
various aspects, including Acting, Talent Management, Casting, Directing and Producing. She is also co-owner of a NY-based production company which gives her the unique insight into both sides of the business. With her passion for actors, coupled with her love for the entertainment business, she expertly influences and
guides the careers of her clients, both established and up-and-coming adult performers.
Lisa Mathias, MBA
Manager
Lisa Mathias is excited to work with talent as a manager at Serendipity Entertainment. More info coming soon. lisa@serendipitytv.com
EMILY OPENSHAW
Manager
Emily Openshaw is a proud Talent Manager at Serendipity Entertainment. She first became aware of Gabby and Serendipity Entertainment several years ago while seeking a reputable bi coastal talent manager for her identical twin child actors and their talented brother! Having seen first hand how Gabby runs Serendipity she was thrilled to join the strong and well respected female run management company in 2017. Emily admired how dedicated and well connected Gabby is and how she is not afraid to aggressively pitch her clients! Emily learned from the best and is excited to share her skills with old and new clients alike! She continues to enjoy discovering and cultivating her clients unique skills, brand and talents to represent, submit and support on exciting projects. Located in Los Angeles, CA she is well connected with many industry professionals both locally and internationally. Emily is a driven and motivated manager that really enjoys all aspects of the entertainment industry with management and sales experience. Emily also has a degree in Early Childhood Education and is a proud mother and always prioritizes on set safety and the well being of child and adult actors alike. With Gabby’s guidance her own children have been fortunate to be involved in some fantastic productions and Emily continues to learn and share her experiences with all her clients. She looks forward to familiarizing herself with Serendipity’s growing list of talented clients and watching you all grow and excel in this fun and rewarding business! Emily is available anytime and can be contacted at emily@serendipitytv.com