—an ecosystem of interaction, communication & creation
Rooted in community and storytelling, INTER-Agency is a full-service mother agency based in Vancouver, Canada.
We represent and develop talent while also providing casting and scouting services for select clients. Collaborating with local and global partners across art, film, commercial, fashion, music, and culture, we bridge talent with meaningful opportunities.
Bookings & General Inquiries : hello@interagency.world + natalie@interagency.world
Placements & Casting + Scouting Services : essie@interagency.world
Join INTER : Model Submissions | Careers
Our booking process and terms
Meet the Team
Essie Hwahyoo Joh
Founder & Director
Essie Hwahyoo Joh is the founder & director of INTER-Agency (est. 2023). Since INTER’s inception, she is passionate about building a people-first creative hub that nurtures community and amplifies BIPOC talent.
As the director, she leads the agency’s casting & scouting services, creative direction, talent development, and strategic partnerships—collaborating with agencies internationally to create meaningful opportunities for INTER’s stars.
Founder & Director
Essie Hwahyoo Joh is the founder & director of INTER-Agency (est. 2023). Since INTER’s inception, she is passionate about building a people-first creative hub that nurtures community and amplifies BIPOC talent.
As the director, she leads the agency’s casting & scouting services, creative direction, talent development, and strategic partnerships—collaborating with agencies internationally to create meaningful opportunities for INTER’s stars.
Natalie Phang
Booking Agent
Natalie brings first-hand experience as a local and international model, with a background in dance and business.
Since joining the team in early 2025, she has helped shape INTER into a cohesive team. Natalie manages talent relations, bookings, and daily operations with a grounded, strategic perspective, ensuring the agency runs smoothly while supporting emerging talent.
Booking Agent
Natalie brings first-hand experience as a local and international model, with a background in dance and business.
Since joining the team in early 2025, she has helped shape INTER into a cohesive team. Natalie manages talent relations, bookings, and daily operations with a grounded, strategic perspective, ensuring the agency runs smoothly while supporting emerging talent.
hello@interagency.world