The Tier One drama, so far
A timeline and concise explanation of repeated non-payment allegations against Tier One Entertainment, its origins, how the controversy resurfaced, and what public responses have been issued.
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Multiple creators, including Amara and Myrtle Sarrosa, have publicly alleged delayed or unpaid project fees spanning months to years.
Tier One issued public statements promising action and claiming a people-first approach, but affected creators and former COO Alodia Gosiengfiao say transparency and payments remain unresolved.
# Overview
Tier One Entertainment, founded in 2017, built a large presence in Southeast Asia's gaming and esports scene. Founders included CEO Tryke Gutierrez, former COO Alodia Gosiengfiao, and managing director Brian Lim. The agency managed content creators, streamers, shoutcasters, and launched a competitive esports wing, Blacklist International, along with apparel and media ventures.
In late 2023 internal problems surfaced publicly when Gosiengfiao resigned and Glassdoor reviews pointed to low ratings for compensation, benefits, and senior management. Since then, a series of talent complaints about delayed or unpaid project fees has continued to reappear in public posts and conversations.
# How the controversy unfolded
- Initial public allegations: Nine months before the most recent complaint, creator Amara publicly claimed Tier One delayed project payments. Other creators—Sachi Gomez, Chacha Pega, and Kazumi—later reported similar unpaid invoices.
- Renewed allegations: The situation regained wide attention when streamer and cosplayer Myrtle Sarrosa said she had not been paid for projects spanning over two years. Sarrosa emphasized that her contracts were per-project and disputed Tier One's defense that talents receive non-standard benefits beyond project fees.
- Former COO weighs in: Alodia Gosiengfiao broke a three-year silence to comment on Sarrosa's post, saying a lack of transparency contributed to her decision to leave Tier One.
# Company growth and business moves
Tier One expanded beyond talent management into competitive esports, apparel (BLKBOX), and mainstream media projects such as The Gaming House reality show and large events like BLACKOUT MANILA. The agency attracted venture capital, including funding tied to Warner Music Group. Those business moves coincided with acquisition of high-profile rosters and championship wins for Blacklist International in multiple games.
# Public responses and unanswered questions
# What this means now
# Concrete elements to watch next
- Whether Tier One provides detailed responses to the specific unpaid invoices and produces timelines for payment.
The available coverage documents multiple public allegations, company statements, and a lack of direct, detailed responses to the specific payment claims as of the latest reporting.
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