Sandy Hunter - Co-Founder and Agent

Sandy Hunter is one of the two original founding partners and agents with First Class Talent Agency.  She grew up with a single television in the house that received 3 channels only, so she never bothered to watch television until she was in her late 20’s when she moved to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles opened up a new world of opportunity. Sandy’s children became involved in the entertainment industry, and Sandy went from never watching television to constant interaction with the film and television industry. Her kids were busy and successful young actors with combined over 50 principal roles on television, film, and commercials. Sandy’s oldest daughter had a recurring role on daytime television.

In 1989, Sandy opened her own successful flower shop business, providing flower arrangements for many families and celebrities in the Beverly Hills and Bel Air area.

In early 2000 Sandy closed her shop and began selling real estate, but she always had a special place in her heart for the entertainment business. Nine years later she and her dearest friend Cynthia Barry decided to become agents and open a talent agency. Sandy worked side by side with Cynthia developing First Class Talent Agency. Sandy's current focus is new talent recruitment and submissions both commercially and theatrically.

Cynthia Barry – Co-Founder and Agent

Cynthia Barry is one of the two founding partners of First Class Talent Agency, where she continues to serve as a dedicated agent. A California native, Cynthia knew from an early age that she was meant to be an entrepreneur. Her creative journey has always been rooted in the arts—she is a singer, painter, photographer, and fashion designer.

After initially enrolling as an art major in college, Cynthia shifted her focus to fashion design and attended Brooks College. She went on to spend over 20 years in the fashion industry, designing for major brands before launching her own clothing company. Her business sold to multiple department stores and boutiques, eventually growing to employ over 30 seamstresses and staff members. As that chapter came to a close, a new one began.

At 40, Cynthia was expecting her first child—an experience that brought profound change. When her daughter was six months old, Cynthia took her to a popular black-and-white children’s photographer. Although she didn’t yet own a professional camera, she immersed herself in photography, learning the art of black-and-white film. She soon launched her own photography business, Angels Photographed, which specialized in photographing families and children at Nordstrom locations throughout Southern California.

As digital photography evolved, Cynthia expanded into shooting headshots for actors, which introduced her to many agents and managers in the industry. In 2010, she and her longtime friend Sandy co-founded First Class Talent Agency. Their shared vision was to create a boutique agency offering personalized attention and career development for each actor—a goal they proudly continue to achieve. Today, Cynthia oversees the day-to-day operations at FCTA and co-manages both commercial and theatrical submissions.

On a personal note, Cynthia was raised in a Christian home and became deeply involved with Chuck Smith’s Calvary Chapel as a teenager during the early days of the Jesus Revolution. Alongside her friend Joy, she co-founded a Christian rock band called Selah, touring and performing with other bands from that era. She is currently a deacon at Calvary Church in Pacific Palisades.

Cynthia is also honored to work in partnership with Marvin Winans and Nathaniel Love in launching a new Faith and Family division —reflecting her ongoing commitment to both her faith and the entertainment industry.