As the saying goes, different strokes for different folks. With so many actresses, naturally each has a different personality. Do you know what kind of actress an agent fears most?
Is it someone like Asou Nozomi, a notorious troublemaker? Of course, she's a formidable opponent, a true demon king, and nobody wants to face her. Is it an actress with a boyfriend? Indeed, some actresses' boyfriends are incredibly controlling, affecting the production company and agency's future plans for them. But what kind of actress troubles agents the most? I'll tell you in three words:
"The one who cancels at the last minute."
Yes, actresses with drug addictions are rare (or perhaps they won't admit it), and while many actresses have boyfriends, not all are head over heels in love and can't live without them. However, standing people up is quite common among actresses, and it's not just minor C-list or D-list actresses who suddenly miss scheduled work; even top-tier actresses like S-list stars will abruptly skip filming or meet-and-greets, leaving their managers frantically apologizing and furious…
Why? Why would actresses behave so irresponsibly?
I think this is why managers say most actresses struggle to survive in the entertainment industry. Perhaps they find it annoying, or maybe they're just lazy. They'll make up an excuse or skip work without warning, ignoring repeated reminders from their managers or simply disappearing altogether.
So, are agencies and production companies powerless against these actresses?
If they're selling well, of course there's nothing you can do but tolerate these "bad girls." But once their sales ability declines or their popularity cools, these actresses are often fired. Why are some actresses suddenly stripped of their exclusive titles by production companies? Why are some actresses suddenly kicked out of their agencies? It's often because their work attitude is questionable...
So you should understand why the manager of Arrows agency said, "Our Hashimoto Arina (橋本ありな) may occasionally oversleep and be late, but she's a good girl who almost never quits work and always gives her all," right? For agents, it's not so bad if actresses are late; what's serious is when they disappear. But since all the girls who come to film are pretty much the same, it's no wonder some agents are constantly on edge, saying they can't take it anymore.
