Anastasia Edwards(III)

Born in Georgia (the country) and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia, Anastasia Edwards aka Ana moved to the United States at 18 after studying at the Theater Academy of Dramatic Arts. She built a solid on-camera resume, featuring roles in NCIS Hawaii (CBS), Chicago Fire (NBC), and Little America (Apple TV+), in addition to award-winning film credits.Ana has always been passionate about the business side of acting, which she fully explored during the pandemic by launching career coaching for actors. Her coaching quickly gained popularity, helping actors define their brand, build strong teams, and establish industry connections. Her clients have been signed and booked in major markets across the US, Canada, London, and Australia, confirming her belief that this was her true calling.Now, Ana is excited to join Malissa Young Management as a manager, bringing a unique perspective from her experience as a former actor and career coach. She speaks the actors' language, understands the journey and craft, and combines this with her years of coaching experience in marketing, positioning, and networking.Celebrated for her no-nonsense, genuine approach, Ana is affectionately called the "no BS biz bestie" by her clients. She is a risk-taker and a big-picture thinker who thrives on co-piloting and achieving goals with her clients. Additionally, Ana is a proud boy mama, devoted wifey, karaoke enthusiast, Sagittarius, and self-development book junkie.