Blackpink Lisa Turns New Chapter In Acting; Signs With Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Amy Adams, Joaquin Phoenix's Talent Agency WME

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member Lalisa Manobel aka Lisa seems to be taking her acting prowess seriously. The K-pop idol, who made her debut as an actress with HBO's The White Lotus season 3 is putting in added energy and resources to hon up her acting career. She has now signed with WME (William Morris Endeavor) to open a new chapter in her career, and she revealed the development in her life personally through her company's social media handles.

Lisa signs with WME

On September 29, Lisa's label LLOUD issued a statement announcing, "LISA has signed with WME for representation in her acting endeavors as she continues to build a career in film and television."

For the records, WME is a major global talent agency with a wide range of clients across film, television, and other media. Some of their acting clients include A-list actors like Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Jennifer Garner, along with other well-known talents like Amy Adams, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Joaquin Phoenix. Lisa becoming their newest client seems to be a well planned move towards a shift for her professionally.

Lisa in The White Lotus season 3

Lisa played the character of Mook, a health mentor at the Thai resort In her acting debut The White Lotus season 3. Her performance sparked divided reactions online with some fans being underwhelmed while others defending her star power. HBO submitted her name for consideration for an Emmy in the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category, though she did not secure a nomination.ALSO READ: Rose's APT To Get Disqualified From Grammy 2025? Here's Why Blackpink Member Is At HUGE Risk From BTS - EXPLAINED

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Meanwhile, Blackpink is currently on their DEADLINE World Tour, with the next pitstop being in Kaohsiung from October 18 to 19, followed by Bangkok from October 24 to 26, among major cities in Asia. Their track, JUMP released in July, marked the group's full comeback in approximately three years.