"I have to say getting to know Carrie Wheeler has been one of the most fortunate, lucrative, and sincerest blessings in my life. She is an absolute professional and, in my opinion, excels way beyond her job description. Nobody fights harder, and is more motivated than Carrie."
– Kerry James, Actor
“Thank you for sending Lubica – she is absolutely lovely, a pleasure to work with."
– Amanda Gutmanis, Client, Mara Gottler Designs
"Carrie Wheeler has been my agent since 2001 and throughout that time has exemplified what it means to be an agent with her perfected mix of professionalism and personal touch. She is my partner in my business of being an actor and I am not only satisfied with what she brings, but I feel privileged to have her on my side."
– Michael Karl Richards, Actor
"She has talented actors that I hire on a regular basis and look forward to many more years of business together."
– Sean Cossey, Aikins/Cossey Casting
"They were the most sophisticated, strong, beautiful girls, you should be very proud. They really pulled it out for our show and I can’t say enough great things about them. They were all at the salon on time, and went from hair and make–up to the show so smoothly, and just got dresses and went to work. Thank you again so much, and please let the girls know that they did a great job, and that I will be sending over a little something for each of them in appreciation for all their hard work."
– Ryan Pugsley, Client, Kersh
"Avant garde, innovative, and celebrated. Three words that I feel best represent Carrie Wheeler and the agency. I wish everyone I dealt with was this professional."
– Simon Longmore, President, Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts
"I look forward to working with Carrie Wheeler Entertainment Group more in the future and cannot recommend them enough as a valuable asset and member of the Canadian film and television community."
– Judy Lee, Casting Director
"I have found her to be a creative producer and a determined and honest businesswoman – that rare combination of artist and entrepreneur."
– Moses Znaimer, Chairman / Executive Producer, MZTV
"A huge thank you for attending & supporting our 4th Annual Pret–a–Pour–Tea Fundraiser in support of the B.C. / Yukon Region of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Your participation is greatly appreciated and helped to make our donation of the CBCF a $15,000 contribution this year! Many thanks and we look forward to seeing you in 2010."
– Sharon Chan–Knight & Tammy Preast, Clients, Pret–a–Pour–Tea
"I truly wouldn’t be where I am today without the help and support of Carrie. Each client gets undivided attention and focus. A true pleasure to do business with!"
– Matt Holloway, Women Management New York
"Melanie is, to put it simply, amazing at her job. She has believed in me even when I was struggling to believe in myself. My career would not be what it is today if not for all her hard work. I am forever grateful to have her on my side."
– Elise Gatien, Actor
"Carrie’s enthusiasm and tenacity are two of her traits I find to be positively infectious. I love that I can completely trust Carrie’s decisions and rely on her to have my best interests in mind at all times."
– Braleigh Nelson, Actor
"Her hard work to get me "in the door" has resulted in my becoming one of the busiest actors in B.C."
– Peter Grasso, Actor
"I found her to be industrious, energetic and diligent with regard to her entertainment industry activities."
– Kirk D’Amico, President, Myriad Pictures
"I was impressed by her drive and determination on behalf of her clients. Carrie issued regular newsletters celebrating the accomplishments of her talent and even produced talent showcases, inviting key industry people to see her talent in action."
– Candice Elzinga, Emmy nominated Casting Director
"Melanie Hawthorne has been my mother agent since I was 16. She has been hard-working and motivating since the day we met. Mel has helped launch my modeling career in so many ways including contracting me overseas. I know for a fact she is always looking out for my best interest and pushing me to excel in this industry. I look forward to continue working with her."
– Madi Ross, International Model & Actor
"In my opinion, Miss Wheeler possesses charm, knowledge of the industry and ambition. Her insatiable appetite to learn so she can drive herself farther is admirable"
– Michael Mosca, Senior Vice-President & C.O.O., Equinoxe Films
"Her standards for turning out a high quality product that could compete in today’s marketplace never wavered and when hard decisions had to be made, she made them with a conscious eye towards the creative and financial ramifications they would have."
– William Dear, Director
"In the time I have spent working with Mel Hawthorne, she has been an incredibly enthusiastic, knowledgeable, personable and all-around magnificent agent. She’s got the industry experience and know-how to do really cool things for her clients…and she does! She truly goes above and beyond and I would, without hesitation, absolutely recommend working with her."
– Andrew Jenkins, Actor
"Carrie Wheeler is one of the most pro-active and professionally-creative agents I’ve ever worked with. Her passion for her actors, her discipline at getting them into rooms, and her drive to develop their careers makes her one of the best and most respected in the industry. Carrie balances a nurturing for her actors with no-nonsense drive…the result is: her people work."
– Matthew Harrison, Acting Coach The Actor’s Foundry