Renee Hansen | Managing Director

Renee started working professionally in the industry at 17 years old as an actor, singer and dancer training from age 3 and dedicating her entire life to the craft.

After more than a decade of consistent work on stage and screen made the move to Arts Administration to intern with theatre producers GFO, then commenced a career in Casting.

Employed by Faith Martin Casting –  Sydney, i4 Casting – Sydney & Nick Hamon Casting – Melbourne working on both local and international TV and film projects in addition to TV Commercials while also directing Actors to do their best work at The Audition Room in Sydney’s Fox Studios.

Hansen Management was established alongside husband Frank Hansen in 2014 and built one wonderful client at a time and has been a truly rewarding experience.

Renee is mother to two highly energetic and creative kiddos Frankie and Billy.

Natalie Alexopolous | Senior Agent

Natalie has been associated with Hansen Management for 7 years but joined the team as a permanent agent in 2021.

She was previously the Live Performance Organiser for Equity at MEAA and producer at The Wired Lab regional Arts Organisation. Natalie is a Graduate of the WAAPA Music Theatre course and also holds a Graduate Certificate in Accounting.

Before moving over to the Administrative side of the industry Natalie had over 15 years experience on stage and screen as a performer both in Australia and internationally.

She now lives in Newcastle with her 2 little boys, Mac and Teddy and her partner Tanith and feels very privileged to be able to support such wonderful artists throughout their careers.

Jana Bilios | Talent Agent

Jana worked professionally as an actor and performer from age 3, before graduating full-time with Brent Street Performing Arts.

Based in Sydney, Jana has a Bachelor of Business and extensive experience working internationally in the UK, Dubai and Sydney in Agency, Theatre Production, Entertainment Management, Events and Entertainment Marketing & Communications.

She is Mum to two wonderful children, Emmanuel and Paloma and is thrilled to be on board with the Hansen Management Team.

Emma Cassarino | Talent Agent and Administrator

Emma launched her career in 2013 as an assistant at 2 Divas Casting, specialising in TV commercial casting. Throughout her time at 2 Divas she contributed to the success of multiple large-scale campaigns for well-known brands, working alongside prominent advertising agencies.

Emma has since worked in other fields but her passion for casting has kept her coming back to the industry in some capacity, joining the Hansen Management team in 2022.

With a keen interest in film and great love for live entertainment, Emma aspires to bring her passion and expertise to every opportunity and help guide clients to success.