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Comprehensive Admissions Support for Your Creative Future

At the Centre for Entertainment Arts (CEA), our team provides personalized support to help you navigate academic planning, visa timelines, travel, and accommodation strategies, ensuring you make well-informed decisions. Once we’ve established your core academic path, we work closely with you to refine your portfolio submissions, maximizing your chances of securing full scholarship amounts at our academic partner locations in Vancouver, BC, or Calgary, AB. With expert guidance, we help you efficiently reach your creative and career goals.

Yolanda Shayan - Director of international Admissions and Recruitment

Yolanda brings over 15 years of experience in creative arts education, with a background spanning three continents. She holds a double major in Political Science and Spanish from the University of British Columbia and a master’s in European Politics from the University of Birmingham, UK. In addition to leading her international team, Yolanda helps domestic students create detailed strategies to optimize the admissions process, guiding them in selecting the best academic partner location and career pathway. As a parent, she understands parental aspirations and is committed to supporting students in achieving their dreams with CEA’s guidance.

Languages spoken: English, Farsi and Spanish

Email: yshayan@thecea.ca

Cell Number and WhatsApp: +34 674 16 28 84

Location and Time Zone: Spain (GMT+2)

Minny Gupta - Regional Manager South Asia

Minny is the Regional Manager for India & South Asia at the Centre for Entertainment Arts. With deep experience in student recruitment, she has guided countless students through the complexities of international education, helping them achieve successful outcomes in Canada. Minny is passionate about the transformative power of education and its role in turning creative ambition into professional success. She is dedicated to helping students make informed decisions about their future and is committed to supporting them every step of the way in their educational journey.

Languages spoken - English, Hindi, Punjabi

Email - mgupta@thecea.ca

Cell & WhatsApp - +91 9890018005

Location & Time zone - Chandigarh, India. IST/UTC +05:30

Mert Tezel - Regional Manager, Turkey & GCC Countries

Mert Tezel is the Regional Manager for Turkey and GCC Countries at the Centre for Entertainment Arts. With a passion for the creative arts, Mert is inspired by the exceptional talent of Turkish artists and is dedicated to sharing that talent globally. He is currently collaborating with the BAU team on the development of foundational programs to connect Turkish artists with international opportunities both in education and professionally.

Primary Regions: Turkey & GCC Countries (Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE. Oman & Saudi Arabia)

Languages spoken: English, Turkish

Email: mtezel@thecea.ca

Cell Number and WhatsApp: +90 533 624 25 67

Location and Time Zone: Istanbul, Turkey – TRT/UTC+3

Ana Velderrain - Regional Manager, LATAM

Ana has over seven years of experience in the international education industry, specializing in recruiting students from Latin America. With a BA in Design and Architecture, and having studied in Ireland, the USA, and Canada, she uniquely aligns students’ talents with the right academic pathways to support their professional goals. Latin American artists are making significant global contributions in 3D, VFX, and Game Development, and Ana is passionate about helping them access the education needed to further their careers on the international stage. She expertly guides students through the admissions process, ensuring strategic success.

Languages spoken - English, Spanish

Email - avelderrain@thecea.ca

Cell & WhatsApp - +52 5528984007

Location & Time zone - Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico (GMT-6)

Jake Kwak - Regional Manager, North East Asia

Jake’s passion for movies and animation has been a constant throughout his life. After immigrating to Canada in 2013, he now serves as an international student recruiter, helping students from North and Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, and Korea, find the right academic opportunities in Vancouver and Calgary. He believes the creative journey, paired with the challenges of studying abroad, fosters character and resilience. Dedicated to building strong networks, Jake is inspired by guiding students toward their educational and professional goals.

Primary Regions: China, Korea, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia

Languages spoken: English and Korean

Email: jakek@thecea.ca

Cell Number and WhatsApp: 587 968 2983

Location and Time Zone: Calgary, AB (GMT-7)

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