Gabriella Larkin-Bruce

Gabriella took over the management of the Robert Bruce Agency after the unexpected passing, in March 2009, of Robert, her partner in life and business. A professional actress for sixteen years, Gabriella has reconnected with the acting community and has quickly found a real kinship.

Even as a child Gabriella was an enthusiastic speech and drama student. A fledgling career with Auckland's New Independent Theatre was overtaken by her first husband's corporate postings, which took them to Australia and Europe. Training at WAAPA in Perth led to a solid six years as a 'jobbing actor' in Melbourne; then six years in Holland: commuting to regular work in London, and a professionally rewarding time with the Stalhouderij Theatre Company, Amsterdam’s English language theatre. In Holland Gabriella also started teaching, produced a tour of “Duet For One” and first became involved in screen production. An encounter with breast cancer brought her back to New Zealand for treatment. That experience triggered a new perspective. Although television work beckoned (Shortland St, Xena/Hercules, Duggan) Gabriella focused her energies on screen production, and built a company specialising in non-broadcast health promotion and patient information.

Now the wheel has come full circle. Gabriella is particularly keen to nurture emerging talent, and to further extend the international presence of the Agency.

Lou Iles

Lou is well-known to everyone who has dealings with the Agency. As one of its key members, Lou has been involved with the agency since 2002. Her knowledge of the processes, projects and personalities remains invaluable and her role has expanded to take full advantage of her expertise.

The Robert Bruce Agency works with the Vision Consulting Group for financial management and accountancy services. Director John Berry is closely in touch with the Agency, and Sharon Bekker is directly responsible for the payment and billing systems. The voice of Louise Larkin has become familiar to callers. Louise draws on a long corporate career as an executive assistant to stay on top of the flow of information and maintaining the databases.