MCTV Talent Agency Scandal: Actors Owed Thousands

Where’s the Money? MCTV Talent Agency Accused of Ghosting Actors Over Unpaid Fees

Director Elizabeth Price blames a family tragedy for thousands in unpaid fees as the agency's Sydney office is found deserted by 'A Current Affair'.

Sofia Chen

Mar 20, 2026, 2:48 PM PT · 1 min read

The MCTV office in Surry Hills was found empty following reports of missing payments to actors.

THE RUNDOWN

MCTV is accused of failing to pay multiple actors and extras.
Director Elizabeth Price blamed the delays on a late-2023 family tragedy.
An investigation found the agency's Sydney office in Surry Hills is empty.
Individual performers, including Steve Burrows, claim they are owed thousands.
Price insists the agency is not closing and payments are coming.

Australian talent agency MCTV is at the center of a growing scandal after dozens of actors and extras claimed they haven’t been paid for their television work. An investigation by A Current Affair found that some performers are owed thousands of dollars for roles they completed months ago. When reporter Steve Marshall visited the agency's Surry Hills office in Sydney, he discovered the space was completely empty.

The agency’s director, Elizabeth 'Beth' Price, has attributed the financial delays to a personal crisis. In communications with A Current Affair, Price stated that a family tragedy in late 2023 severely impacted the business. She maintained that MCTV is still operational and promised that all outstanding payments will be settled soon.

However, many clients remain frustrated by the lack of transparency. Actor Steve Burrows told the program he is among those waiting on significant sums, with some individuals reporting debts of over $4,000. As the physical office remains shuttered, performers are left wondering when they will finally see the money they earned on set.