About Melanie:

Born in Chile and raised in Australia, Melanie Wozniak is a dynamic and multi-talented creative force in the entertainment industry. Her passion for acting began at a young age, starring in TV commercials and feature films, which laid the foundation for her future in the industry. With over a decade of experience in film and television, Melanie's versatility as an actor continues to shine.

In 2019, Melanie landed her breakout role in the ABC TV series 'Itch', portraying the series regular "Jack" in a story based on Simon Mayo's bestselling novel. Her physical background proved invaluable as she performed many of her own stunts, including Tae Kwon Do and BMX bike riding, demonstrating her commitment and versatility as an actress.

Melanie's dedication to her craft has been honed with training in film and television acting, including classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade school in Los Angeles. Recently, she showcased her talents as a motion capture performer in the highly anticipated video game Diablo IV and Diablo V.

Most recently, she starred as the lead in the feature film 'A Girl Like Him', written and directed by Amy S. Weber, opposite the iconic Tovah Feldshuh. With a growing portfolio of diverse roles and a reputation for excellence, Melanie is undoubtedly a talent to watch, poised for even greater success in the years ahead. 

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About Abby:

Trott began her voiceover career in Japan and has since become a standout in the anime world. Best known as the English voice of Nezuko Kamado in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, she reprised the role in the record-breaking film Mugen Train. She also stars as Momo Ayase in Netflix’s DanDaDan, with Season 2 premiering in July 2025.

Beyond anime, Trott has an extensive resume in animation and video games, voicing characters in X-Men '97, Carmen Sandiego, League of Legends, Marvel Rivals, and more. She’s also the voice of Wonder Woman in Multiversus and performed the English version of Lifelight for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. A convention favorite, she connects with fans worldwide.

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About Amielynn:

Amielynn Abellera is a Filipino American actress whose journey from a suburban upbringing in Stockton, California, to the bright lights of television and film is marked by resilience, passion, and an ever-burning creative flame. Born to immigrant parents who worked as medical professionals, Amielynn grew up surrounded by a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the arts. Her parents’ love for theater, film, and travel exposed her to a world of storytelling, planting the seeds of her future career. Despite a natural inclination toward the arts, Amielynn initially pursued a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology at Santa Clara University. However, her passion for performance proved undeniable, leading her to earn a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Southern California and fully commit to acting. Since then, she has built a dynamic career spanning television, film, and voice acting. She has guest-starred in hit series such as Bosch: Legacy, Shrinking, The Cleaning Lady, and NCIS, bringing authenticity and nuance to every role. One of her most significant moments came on The Cleaning Lady, where she portrayed a Tagalog-speaking head surgeon in Manila—a role that deepened her connection to her Filipino heritage. She took on the challenge of learning and perfecting her lines with the help of her mother, embracing the responsibility of representing her culture on screen.

In 2025, Amielynn stepped into her most high-profile role yet as Perlah Alawi in Max’s highly anticipated medical drama The Pitt. As a seasoned nurse working in the high-stakes ER alongside Noah Wyle’s Dr. Robby, her character embodies the resilience and expertise that define frontline healthcare professionals. Beyond television, Amielynn will return to the stage in HIDE & HIDE at Skylight Theatre. In this play, she will portray Constanza, an undocumented Filipino immigrant navigating survival and identity in 1980s Los Angeles. Theater remains essential to her artistic journey, offering a space for raw, immediate storytelling.

Amielynn is passionate about representation in media and continuously strives to bring depth, complexity, and authenticity to her roles. She is proud to have endured the unpredictable rollercoaster of an acting career and maintained her love for the craft despite its challenges. Off-screen, she is a devoted partner and a loving mother to their daughter, Sampaguita, named after both the national flower of the Philippines and a character that holds special meaning in her theatrical career.

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About Jasper:

With a career spanning four decades, Cole has made a name for himself with over 120 film and television credits to date. He will next be seen with his first lead role as Rodney Garrett in the upcoming Christmas horror thriller Final Recovery, which he also produced. From the team behind the award-winning series Kombucha Cure, the film tells the story of a desolate rehab center in Michigan where things are not as they appear, and patient’s recovery efforts are hindered by a ruthless administrator. The cast also includes TV icon Charlene Tilton, Richard Tyson, Michael Emery, and Cherish Lee just to name a few. The movie is set to premiere on-demand soon. See the Variety exclusive here.

His diverse resume is a testament to his talent. Best known for his memorable role as Zeke in the cult classic MacGruber opposite Val Kilmer, Will Forte, Val Kilmer, Kristen Wiig, and Ryan Phillippe. Cole also showcased his range in the critically acclaimed thriller Fall alongside Jeffrey Dean Morgan and will also appear in its upcoming sequels. In addition, he can currently be seen with a cameo as Rusty in the film Don’t Turn Out The Lights, which is streaming now on Prime Video and will be available onHulu October 25th. A fixture on the small screen, Cole co-starred with Emmy-winner Tamara Braun in the popular Amazon Prime Series Kombucha Cure, which he executive produced. Other television credits include American Horror Story, CBS’ Training Day, The Rookie, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine among many others. 

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About Trevor:

Twenty year old actor, Trevor Larcom, is a third generation Angeleno. Trevor has older siblings who have helped contribute to his varied life experiences. His eldest brother, a librarian and real estate agent, sparked Trevor's interest in research and investments. His redheaded sister, an artist and activist, taught Trevor to have an open mind and heart. His other brother gifted him with his first set of golf clubs which kickstarted his great passion for golf. His parents have encouraged Trevor in his varied pursuits. From his dad, he acquired his love for the great outdoors and sports. From his mom, he learned responsibility and resourcefulness. 

Trevor's acting career started after his mom's friend encouraged his parents to try it out because of his red hair, energy and outgoing personality. He booked his first national commercial for Target when he was six years old. This was followed immediately by another commercial booking obliging him to become a union member at six. After many commercial jobs, Trevor booked his first theatrical role on House, M.D. This role called for punching a birthday clown in his privates! 

By age nine, Trevor snatched a role in a pilot that went to series, the popularized Fresh Off the Boat. Trevor filmed over seventy episodes of this ABC series that takes place in the 90's. Trevor has many fond memories of the years he worked on the show. One of his other favorite acting experiences was when he played Colin Farrell's son on True Detective. He acquired an international fan base for this role.

Besides golf, Trevor enjoys going to the gym, cooking healthy meals, and listening to country and rap music. Trevor attended a Christian elementary school, and always places trust and faith in God. 

Trevor is proud to be a member of the indie film, Happy Endings Funeral Parlor cast. Filmed on location in rural Iowa, he enjoyed the experience both off and on set. He is looking forward to attending the film festivals. 

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About Remington:

Rising star Remington Hoffman was born in Santa Cruz, California, and grew up in a vibrant surf and skate culture with a rich background shaped by diverse experiences across the globe. His athletic talents led him to upstate New York, where he was recruited to play basketball. However, during college, Remington's father encouraged him to explore acting, sparking a passion that would ultimately guide his career. In college, he starred in Fat Pig by Neil LaBute and The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, both of which earned him Irene Ryan Award nominations.

After college, Remington traveled the world modeling, living in Singapore, NYC, and Argentina, and gracing the covers of magazines such as Men’s Health Singapore. His transition to the screen came swiftly, booking notable roles in Don’t Trust The B— In Apartment 23, Criminal Minds, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. His versatility and dedication to his craft allowed him to perform his own stunts and fully immerse himself in the characters he portrayed.

He went on to book series regular roles in Days Of Our Lives and Zatima. On Zatima, Remington plays Bryce, a complex character navigating personal and professional challenges, including his bisexuality and strained relationships. His portrayal highlights the show's themes of acceptance and self-discovery. His role as an Asian American, bisexual man dating a plus-size Black woman in a BIPOC-centered show is a testament to the power of inclusion in storytelling. Remington is proud to be part of a cast that has welcomed him as family, even as the only member who didn’t grow up in Black culture.

Beyond acting, Remington is passionate about water sports, drawing inspiration from legendary Hawaiian Watermen. He surfs, body surfs, paddleboards, snorkels, and has recently taken up sailing. His love for the ocean fuels his dedication to ocean conservation.

His personal life is deeply rooted in family, with his wife, Ida, and daughter, Una Bay, serving as his greatest inspirations. Remington's journey in the entertainment industry continues to thrive as he works on writing and developing film and television projects. With a strong foundation in his family and career, he continues to navigate Hollywood with a clear vision, aiming to be a role model both on and off the screen.

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About Grace:

Grace Patterson caught the acting bug at nine in a school theater production. Trained with the Children's Theater of Dallas, she later developed a passion for on-screen acting. Her memoir, Am I Perfect Yet?: Finding Fullness in My Authentic Self, released earlier this year, explores her struggles with eating disorders and the pursuit of perfection. The book recounts her journey from college cheerleader to professional cheerleader, highlighting the impact of beauty standards. Grace also co-owns a production company with her husband, Britt.

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About Roberta:

Roberta E. Bassin is a professional actress and author, known for her compelling portrayals of an array of interesting characters in film, TV, and stage. She starred in the film classic "Barfly" opposite Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway, directed by Barbet Schroeder, and appeared in Oliver Stone’s Emmy and Golden Globe winner "Indictment: The McMartin Trial,” as well as Clint Eastwood’s "J. Edgar" with Leonardo DiCaprio.

Her numerous television performances include roles in David E. Kelley’s new series for Apple+TV, “Presumed Innocent” starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, and Peter Sarsgaard, as well as “Shameless,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Ray Donovan,” “Major Crimes,” “Criminal Minds,” “Grey's Anatomy,” “E.R.,” “Crossing Jordan,” “American Dreams,” “Gideon's Crossing,” and “The Pretender” among others. Roberta is a long-time member of the Television Academy and other professional organizations, including Women in Film, Women in Theatre, Independent Films West, and First Stage, where she has produced, moderated, performed, and cast projects.

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One of her greatest joys as an actress and writer is performing her one-woman show, "Amelia Earhart: In Her Own Words.” Through her performances and presentations, Roberta educates, motivates, and delights audiences. In response to audience requests, she authored a companion book, "Amelia Earhart, Me & Our Friends: Journaling the Journey...The Amelia Earhart Self Help Book." Inspired by the words of the great aviator, Roberta offers a fun and interactive journey of self-reflection, stimulating readers to delve into life's complexities. Let Amelia Earhart help you help yourself! The book is available on Amazon. More about Amelia Earhart can be found on YouTube.

Roberta Bassin is a graduate of UCLA and holds a California Lifetime Teaching Credential. She taught for the L.A. Unified School District in elementary and adult education and the Gifted Program in Shakespeare, Contemporary Acting, and Dance at Cal State L.A. She also enjoyed teaching the young actors program of the SAG Conservatory at AFI for eleven years. Roberta is an artist in watercolor and oils, and a dancer in ballet and jazz since the age of five. Music is also a significant part of her life; she has studied and performed on the violin, sung, and taken up the piano as an adult. Married with children, she is the proud mother of a son and daughter, both graduates of UCLA.

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About Lara:

Lara Wolf is a multilingual actress with an international edge: she was born in Tehran, raised in Zurich, and now lives as a naturalized New Yorker in Brooklyn. She studied Psychology at the Univerisity of Zurich, and simultaneously worked as a television host and fitness model for StarTV, before she relocated to the United States to train at the Lee Strasburg Theatre and Film Institute. 

She has also played a variety of characters, such as a detective (Bluebloods, Blindspot), as a mistress (You are Wanted, Amazon), and as Princess Nora in Quantico, where she guest-starred alongside Priyanka Chopra. Furthermore, Lara starred as the lead in the filmRoxana (by Elahe Massoumi) portraying an Iranian journalist, a Bahaii wife (Family Of Too Many), and the right-hand assistant of a mobster played by Gerard Depardieu (BigHouse). She was part of the reading of Marylin Felt’s Asher’s Command (directed by Navid Negahban, and performed at the Other Israel Film Festival), where she played Lila, the wife of an Israeli commander. She is also a founding member of the Primitive Grace Theatre Company in NYC where she’s collaborated as a writer and actress with her mentors Paul Calderon and David Zayas (Hollywood Entrée). In the film The Performance,directed by Shira Piven, she acted opposite Jeremy Piven and Robert Carlyle and sang live! Recently, she starred in a leading role opposite Golshifteh Farahani in the film Reading Lolita in Tehran, directed by one of Israel’s most notable filmmakers: Eran Riklis. Now, you can see her as ‘Queen Berenice’ in the highly anticipated Peacock series Those About To Die opposite Sir Anthony Hopkins. 

Lara grew up playing tennis, and now enjoys playing in her free time to stay active – and when she’s not on the court, you can probably find her on a reformer in a Pilates studio! She is passionate about overall wellness, both mental and physical, and strives in her day-to-day life to support others in their pursuit of finding it.

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About Jillian:

Jillian Reeves embodies the essence of Hollywood's creative spirit, with a repertoire that spans acting, advocacy, and filmmaking. From a memorable debut in BET's groundbreaking "Let's Talk", series regular on TVOne's "Media", international debut in "L'Amore All' Improvviso" and her guest appearance and recurring roles on hits like CBS's The Unicorn, Young and the Restless, CSI: Miami, Grey's Anatomy, Masters of Sex, Jillian has continued to captivate audiences. Now, poised to enthrall viewers once again with the powerful film "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot," Jillian continues to elevate her craft and leave an indelible mark on the industry.

A comedic force in the world of television commercials, Jillian has performed in a multitude of ads alongside industry icons like George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, Ellen DeGeneres, and Beyoncé. Her ability to infuse humor into her performances has made her a sought-after talent in advertising, captivating audiences with her charm and wit across diverse campaigns.

A talented filmmaker, Jillian's latest project, the short film "Broken", is a powerful short film that explores the topic of serious mental illness with poignant resonance. This project deepens her off-screen advocacy for Mental Health Awareness and efforts to #EndTheStigma, particularly within the African-American community. Currently, Jillian is developing "Broken" into a feature-length film, aiming to amplify its impact and reach. Her advocacy for other important causes has earned her recognition on global platforms, including the United Nations for World AIDS Day.

Jillian's passion for her craft led her to establish the AAA Masterclass, where she serves as the lead acting coach. Committed to excellence, she guides actors, creators, and corporate leaders to stand out on-camera performances. Her expertise enables students to excel in auditions, interviews, public speaking, and accent reduction. Jillian also provides techniques to help them access their peak performance zone, allowing them to overcome nerves and build confidence. Through her mentorship and advocacy, Jillian makes a lasting impact on the industry, empowering others to succeed in their careers.

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About Peder:

American actor and overall thrill seeker Peder Lindell has had a stunning rise in the entertainment industry that has continued to collect momentum. This actor/aviator/daredevil launched into the professional world of entertainment at just eleven years old, starring as Billy Ray in the Jungle Theater's production of "On Golden Pond" in Minneapolis. This impressive debut led to his Broadway Reimagined performance in "Gypsy" at the Pantages Theater, earning him accolades from across the Broadway World as "a fine young actor.”

Within the last year, Peder's career has reached new heights. Lindell has joined Disney's widely beloved franchise, "The Descendants," as Morgie, the son of Morgana Le Fay, in the highly anticipated film "The Descendants: The Rise of Red." He traveled to Montana to take on the groundbreaking role of Gus in the state's first queer skateboarding film, "Scraps," produced by Colton Underwood. Back in Los Angeles, he gripped audiences in the role of Jason in his university’s stage revival of "Bare: A Pop Opera.”

Peder's talents extend far beyond the stage and screen. He took to the skies at just sixteen and is now an instrument-rated commercial pilot. He owns a Grumman Tiger prop plane, his beloved "sky convertible," which embodies his thrill-seeking nature. His interests are both diverse and daring. His adventurous spirit is reflected in his athletic prowess: a Division III ice hockey player at Loyola Marymount University, he has excelled in soccer, wrestling, diving, baseball, skateboarding, rock climbing, and snow and water sports. Lindell is certified in emergency first response and as an advanced rescue scuba diver, his daredevil streak also extends to the arts of parkour, combat, and stunt training. He's actively training for his skydiving certification, aspiring to perform his own stunts like his idol, Jackie Chan.

Growing up in the artistic town of Northfield, Minnesota, Peder's journey into performing arts began with choir singing under the mentorship of renowned choral director Anton Armstrong. His talent soon led to roles in operas such as "La Bohéme," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and "Hansel und Gretel," with performances in iconic venues including Canterbury, Southwark, and Nidaros Cathedrals, as well as Carnegie Hall. A decade later, his return to Carnegie Hall underscored Peder's enduring passion and talent. Lindell's standout performance in "The Abominables" at the Children's Theater Company received critical acclaim from The New York Times, solidifying his reputation as a standout industry talent.

Peder's film work includes "Out Of My Hands" and "Down The Drain," which premiered at the Catalina Film Festival 2021. His 2022 supporting actor nomination for "Dead Cell" and his role in the medieval fantasy series "Hidden Falls" showcased both his range and depth as a storyteller. 

Praised for his "impressive naturalism" by the St. Paul Pioneer Press and described as having "the chops and charisma to keep us on his side" by the Star Tribune, Peder Lindell is now based in Los Angeles, completing his bachelor's degree at Loyola Marymount University. With his boundless talents and relentless drive, Peder is not just aiming for the stars—he's already among them.

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About Mike:

Mike Markoff is a classically trained actor that began his career in the Chicago theater scene as a child- where he studied at Second City and The Chicago Shakespeare Theater. He later took to New York where he trained under legendary acting coach Anthony Abeson- shortly thereafter, his career took off in Los Angeles on the large and small screen with over 50 film and television credits. Mike is known for his wide range as well as his intense preparation and commitment to character roles both dramatic and comedic, with a particular prowess for emotionally complex roles and antihero characters. Most recently, he was handpicked by Richard Linklater for the 2023 film Hitman - in which he plays opposite Glen Powell. He also stars in the highly anticipated drama When Jack Came Back, playing the titular role of Jack opposite legendary actors Lindsay Wagner and Lance Henrikson.

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About Hymnson:

Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Hymnson Chan's journey began in a city known for its rugged beauty and diverse culture. However, his formative years were spent in Quincy, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston, where he navigated the challenges of growing up in a predominantly Irish-Catholic neighborhood. Raised by immigrant parents from Hong Kong, Hymnson inherited a rich tapestry of resilience and determination. Despite facing discrimination and hardship, Hymnson's parents instilled in him the values of empathy, humility, and faith, which he carried on into adulthood. 

Today, Hymnson is recognized as one of Hollywood's most sought-after stunt performers. His remarkable skills have been showcased in blockbuster hits, including Bullet Train, as well as Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame, where his stunt work won him a SAG Award. No stranger to being on camera, Chan has been recognized for several appearances on the small screen, including I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Grey’s Anatomy, Kidding, Shameless, Key & Peele, and Jane The Virgin, to name a few. He also recurred in Syfy’s Underlings. Most recently, Chan had the pleasure of starring alongside Larry David as his latest nemesis on the final season of HBO’s hit series Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Beyond his work in front of the camera, Chan is a talented screenwriter and storyteller. He recently won the WeScreenplay TV Pilot Competition with his grounded Sci-Fi-Action pilot, “DAI LO,” inspired by his mother's immigrant experience and his own journey as a first-generation AAPI. His writing often delves into themes of identity, family, and social issues, aiming to empower marginalized communities and challenge stereotypes. In a world divided by differences, Chan hopes his work continues to break barriers, leaving a legacy of kindness, resilience, and boundless creativity behind. 

Outside his work in Hollywood, Chan actively supports charitable organizations such as Best Friends Animal Society, No-Kill Los Angeles (NKLA), Angel City Pitbulls, and the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE). He believes in using his platform to amplify voices and create opportunities for underrepresented groups in the industry, a testament to his unwavering commitment to making a positive change.

In his free time, Chan enjoys playing escape rooms with his wife, collecting sneakers, and cheering for Boston sports teams. He finds joy in exploring different cultures through travel and food, always seeking to broaden his horizons and connect with others on a deeper level.

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About Gina:

Gina just launched her sci-fi fantasy short "Autopilot." The film follows a lone pilot on a homebound space vessel who finds herself trapped in a waking nightmare when her holographic "virtual companion" begins to defy his own programming. Gina stars in the film and is directed and written by Jennifer Zhang. Gina and Jennifer are continuing to progress forward by opening more doors for Asian female representation in the sci-fi genre. She also appeared at San Diego Comic-Con to discuss the craft of acting, being an action and sci-fi actress and producer 

The project is set to premiere at the Juggernaut Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Festival and is currently doing its festival run. Gina is also the founder and CEO of Pretty Magic Productions and her production company is in the works to make a full length feature of Autopilot.  Her other credits include The Bold & The Beautiful, Yu-Ri in Netflix's Sweet Home, Nikki in Blue Voice and Ying on Netflix's The Stranded.

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About Loren:

Loren Escandón, an award-winning Afro-Latina actress and filmmaker, has made a significant impact in both the world of acting and directing. Hailing from Cali, Colombia, Loren's artistic journey began with ballet, igniting her passion for storytelling and acting. After completing her degree in Theater at the Universidad del Valle, she embarked on a journey to the United States to pursue her dreams. In a short span of time, Loren has left an indelible mark with her compelling performances, appearing in prominent series such as CW's The Messengers, Fox's 9-1-1, Netflix's Gentefied, CBS's S.W.A.T, ABC Studio's For the People, Netflix's Selena: The Series, Apple TV+'s Truth Be Told, and Freevee’s Casa Grande to name a few. She will next be seen in in Prime Video’s highly anticipated series, The Baxters, based on the Baxter Family literary franchise from New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury. Extending her talents to film, Loren has best been credited for her role as Marisol in Netflix’s hit 2022 summer film, Purple Hearts, but most recently appeared in Netflix’s recent film, Shirley.

Furthermore, Loren's directorial prowess has gained recognition in the film industry. She made her directorial debut with the acclaimed short film anthology, Phone Tales, which received invitations to multiple festivals in 2018. Her latest directorial work, Los Patines, has garnered numerous awards, including Best Short at the San Pedro International Film Festival, and accolades for Best Latino Short and Director at the NYC Downtown Short Film Festival. Most recently, Loren joined the ranks amongst 16 female filmmakers who told 16 very raw stories in latest anthology series,Give Me An A, focused on the overturn of Roe v Wade. Loren’s passion for storytelling shines through her exceptional work as both an actress and director. With her talent, dedication, and commitment to her craft, she continues to make a lasting impact in the entertainment industry, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating her future projects.

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About Ben:

Born in Maryland, Ben eventually traveled around the east coast and eventually landed in Switzerland for high school. During hisfreshman year at Vassar College Ben caught the acting bug when an upperclassman saw him in a musical and offered him the lead in his web series. While theater is his first love, Ben has found excitement both in film and television with already two major projects in the books. When he is not busy on set, he works for an aerospace tech company.

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About Ashley:

Growing up in Tupelo, Mississippi, Ashley knew she was destined to be in front of the camera and took to acting at a very young age while in preschool. Ever since her first role as a caterpillar in a local school production, she caught the acting bug and dedicated her life to her craft. After graduating from high school, Ashley attended and graduated from Ole Miss with a BFA in acting. After being scouted by agents and managers, Ashley made the big move to Los Angeles in 2009 where she began auditioning and taking extra gigs to pay the bills. Ashley got her first big break on FX’s “Justified with a strong character arc throughout the final season. From there Ashley continued booking gigs and stared as the co-lead in Lifetime’s BABYSITTER BLACKBOOK, and later went on to portray the evil ‘Rebecca’ in Lifetime’s THE HOUSE SITTER. Ashley has also worked on popular series including NBC’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” FOX’ “9-1-1-: Lone Star,” ABC’s “The Middle.” ABC’s “Scandal,” as well as NBC’s “Days of Our Lives,” to name a few.

When Ashley isn’t busy in front of the camera, she loves spending time with her husband, Dr. John Roberts, as well as working out regularly by hiking or taking aerial yoga. Ashley is also a fierce advocate for animal shelters, and has a white rescue cat named Posey Parker, named after one of her favorite actors

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About Catherine:

Catherine Lidstone is an award-winning Actor, Singer-Songwriter and elected SAG-AFTRA union leader from New England. She plays Mary of Bethany in CW’s “The Chosen” and received acclaim for her breakout role opposite Kelsey Grammer in “Proven Innocent” (FOX). Additional credits include “Seal Team” for CBS/Paramount and “Shatter Belt” (SXSW). Catherine is a published Musical Artist whose songs have been placed on major TV/Film networks. Lidstone is currently in development with Grammy winner Michael Lloyd. She is passionate about SAG-AFTRA and is currently elected to the LA Local Board and as a Convention Delegate. Catherine also serves on several committees and has just begun her 2nd term as the Vice Chair of the Seasoned Performers Committee with Chair Stefanie Powers. 

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About Shaan:

Shaan Sharma is a working actor, SAG-AFTRA union leader, acting educator, writer, and former top casting session director. Shaan is currently acting on the international hit TV show "The Chosen" playing Shmuel (thechosen.tv), Founder of The Storytellers Conservatory, an on-camera acting studio (storytellersconservatory.com), Co-Founder of the top Fiction “Table Read Podcast,” Guest Lecturer for the University of Southern California, and an Adjunct Professor for PACE University’s School of Drama, a proud founding-member of SOLIDARITY, a grassroots SAG-AFTRA education group (solidarity.us), and spent more than a decade working as a casting session director with over 45 of the top commercial casting directors in Los Angeles. Shaan is also a Backstage Expert Contributing writer with over 50 published advice articles for performers and the author of the book and audiobook, “Commercial Acting in LA: A Session Director’s Guide.”

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About Daniel:

Daniel is a Haitian American actor, director, writer, and musician born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His entertainment journey started with his discovery and passion for music at his parents church. He was a natural, frequenting the control room, where he learned to manage the soundboard and record audio. By age ten, he became a hip-hop recording artist when he took part in forming the gospel rap group, Mav-7. At age 21, he co-produced and recorded his first solo, Neo-Soul, and hip-hop album titled: I'm Sorry 4 the Delay.  

Eager to learn about the other facets of entertainment, Daniel started his television career working as a production assistant on As Seen On TV. This experience catapulted his passion, interest and excitement for the entertainment industry and he became hungry to take on greater roles. Daniel and his wife/creative partner created a production company, Augustin Productions, where they have produced over five short films and created two digital series, Cake (@cake_theseries), which released on IGTV and Kinfolk (@kinfolktheseries). With these projects, he combined his love and expertise on developing the music, production, editing and directing. His series Kinfolk was widely recognized and selected into Tribeca's 2022 Creator's Market.

With so much success behind the camera, it's no surprise Daniel is as impressive (not to mention charming) in front of the camera as well! He has been featured on the hit series Grey’s Anatomy and has notable recurring roles on the highly popular spinoff Hulu series How I Met Your Father, alongside Hilary Duff, and Hulu's Wu-Tang: An American Saga. Daniel is most known from his fan-favorite role as Maurice on the HBO Max hit comedy series Rap Sh!t. Maurice is the lead Shawna's (Aida Osman) friend and co-worker at the Miami hotel. Together they start a fraud ring, along the way blurring the lines of friendship and romance. Rap Sh!t, which has an astounding 100% rotten tomatoes score, is an inclusive and inspirational comedy series about two estranged high school friends who through both the dream of trying to become rappers and the need to survive, decide to try to break into the music industry. The series is inspired by the real story of the founding and later success of the rap duo City Girls. 

Daniels undeniable talent and impression he made on Season 1 landed him as a series regular on Rap Sh!t Season 2, produced by the incomparable Issa Rae (creator of standout comedy series HBO's Insecure). He is excited to show the world what is in store for Maurice in Season 2!

In his free time Daniel enjoys boxing, playing basketball, creating music, and reading. He is passionate about helping and mentoring aspiring filmmakers in film school and serving his Haitian community in any way he can. Additionally, he wants to spread awareness on the importance of men's health (getting regular check-ups and colonoscopies). Daniel also loves spending time with his wife and furry child Teddy, his spunky golden retriever.

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About Victor:

Victor Lau is a professional dancer, competitive choreographer and aspiring actor. He started his performance training at age 12, immersing himself in street dance culture. He has shared stages across the globe with some of the world’s best dancers and has danced behind artists such as Ashanti, Sarah Jeffery, Alex Newell, and many more. 

Transitioning into the booming film/tv industry up at Hollywood North, with a new found passion for broadening his skill set, he is now honing in on acting. Victor will be making his big screen debut in the upcoming Lionsgate Adele Lim comedy feature film Joy Ride, which is set to release in June of 2023. You can also catch him as Floyd in the upcoming paramount plus series GREASE: Rise of the Pink Ladies.

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About Chris:

Chris Mulkey has enjoyed a long and diverse acting career in both film and television. His favorite projects include Rambo First Blood, Captain Phillips, On the Basis of Sex, Whiplash and John Gotti Story. Television projects: Castle Rock, Twin Peaks, Boardwalk Empire, Any Day Now, Grimm, Briarpatch, and Better Call Saul. As well as the new Amazon series, The Power.

Chris is also a screenwriter, the having won Sundance with Patti Rocks in collaboration with his late wife Karen Landry Mulkey. At the Ruskin Theatre, Chris has written fifty cafe plays. Chris is also an Americana singer/songwriter. You can listen to his music on iTunes and Spotify.

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About Graham:

Graham Parkhurst is a trained actor and singer who started his career in live theatre, performing on stages across the US and Canada before transitioning to work in TV and film. He made his debut on the small screen with roles in The Umbrella Academy, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Titans just to name a few.

He will next be seen playing the main love interest in Netflix’s new series GLAMOROUS, starring Kim Cattrall and produced by Damon Wayans Jr, Jordon Nardino and Todd Strauss-Schulson. Parkhurst stars as ‘Parker', a confident, self-proclaimed jock who symbolizes unobtainable gay cis-male perfection. He has a chance encounter with the lead character, Marco, that sets in motion a game of cat and mouse. The show is set to premiere June 22nd.

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About Michael:

Michael D. Cohen is a series regular on Nickelodeon's hit sit-coms Henry Danger and Danger Force playing "Schwoz", a genius of indiscernible foreign nationality. The show won the Kids' Choice Award for best show in 2017 and 2020 and was nominated in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022. Michael shared his trans history in Time Magazine making him the first series regular actor ever to publicly disclose, let alone while being on a kid’s show. 

He has also appeared on shows such as Modern Family, The Real O'Neals, 2 Broke Girls, The Mindy Project, Angie Tribeca, Powerless, Austin & Ally, The Wizards of Waverly Place and many others. Film credits include the Coen Brothers comedy Suburbicon directed by George Clooney, the Oscar-nominated film Whiplash, as well as the Canadian Screen Award-nominated film It Was You Charlie, for which he was nominated for an ACTRA Award for Outstanding Lead Performance. 

Michael has dozens of commercial credits including the current Wendy's "Everything I Ever Wanted" campaign, Nespresso(working again with George Clooney), Mini Starburst, FedEx, Capital One, Boston Market, Honda with Patrick Warburton, and the Super Bowl Hulu Plus campaign with Will Arnett. 

As a teacher and coach, Michael served as Co-Chair of the SAG-AFTRA Hollywood Conservatory at the American Film Institute. He is a faculty lecturer for the University of Texas at Austin in Hollywood and has directed two highly successful industry showcases for UT Austin. He also teaches through his own studio the Michael D. Cohen Acting Studio in Los Angeles, and leads acting workshops regularly for SAG-AFTRA. 

 He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Cell Biology and a Masters degree in Adult Education focusing on transformative education for performers. He is also an avid mountaineer and rock climber. 

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About Laya:

Laya DeLeon Hayes currently stars opposite Queen Latifah on the CBS series “The Equalizer,” and is perhaps best known for voicing the titular role in the BAFTA, Emmy® and Peabody Award-nominated animated series, “Doc McStuffins,” which earned her a NAACP Image Award nomination. Hayes was just 9 years old when she booked the landmark role as the first Black animated character on Disney Junior. Laya recently won a BAFTA for her Supporting Role of Angrboda in Sony’s God of War Ragnarök.

Haye's additional television credits include “Just Add Magic,” “Liv & Maddie” and “Raven's Home,” in addition to guest-starring roles in “Cougar Town,” “Grey's Anatomy,” “Quantico” and “Code Black.” Hayes has established a successful voiceover career, garnering roles in “Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny,” “Hey Arnold: The Jungle Movie,” and most recently, she voiced the Iron Maiden in the popular video game series League of Legends.

Upcoming films include the lead role in "The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster" and a starring role in the independent film “A Southern Haunting” as Hany, the youngest sister in a family of recently freed slaves, opposite Imani Hakim. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina and raised in Grand Prairie, Texas, Hayes participated in school plays and talent shows, which powered her passion to perform. She trained at Hart and Soul studio in Dallas prior to moving to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.

Hayes is an equal rights and social justice advocate and utilizes her social media platforms to spread awareness and to help propel conversation forward. Also, she is passionate about women's rights, body positivity and equality for all. Hayes has volunteered at the Indianapolis Children's Hospital to read to children and has helped feed the homeless at the Los Angeles Mission. She's participated in several anti-bullying campaigns, including Say-NO Bullying and Free2Luv, and walked the runway in the Grace Rose Foundation annual fashion show to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis.

In her free time, Hayes enjoys rollerblading, baking with her friends and family, fashion, singing, traveling and sketch drawing. She loves theater, watching movies and creating films and videos. In the future, she hopes to develop, write, direct and produce her own projects.

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About Kylie:

Kylie Sparks (they/them) is an actor, writer, and wearer of many hats of other things based in LA but born in Tulsa, OK. They have been in the entertainment industry for two decades starting as a child actor, and has worked in every medium possible. They are also incredibly passionate about local politics, organizing, coffee, and pugs. When they aren’t on set, Kylie loves to go to Dodgers, Clippers, Kings, and Angel City games and is a big fan of LA and Vegas sports across all genders. They also love video games, going to concerts, and exploring to find the perfect taco. Socials: @kyliesparks, website: kyliesparks.com 

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About Zurin:

On Broadway, television, and film Zurin Villanueva has been performing professionally from the age of 15. Her first professional role was reenacting the narratives of enslaved children for Nickelodeon’s program Nick News. At 16, she won Amatuer Night at the Apollo with her tap group, Loud and Clear. She trained in ballet, jazz, tap and modern in New York City but most notably at the Dance Theatre of Harlem. At 17, she was awarded the American Theatre Wing scholarship for most promising students at LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts as a Drama Major. 

Zurin debuted on the professional stage at Arena Stage prior to graduating from the now Chadwick Boseman School Of Fine Arts at Howard University earning a BFA in Musical Theatre. Zurin made her Broadway debut amongst the living legends, Audra McDonald, Billy Porter, Brian Stokes Mitchell, choreographer Savion Glover and director George C. Wolfe in Shuffle Along.

 Zurin's most cherished roles were Charlayne in Ain’t Misbehavin’, hand picked and directed by Andre DeShields. Whom recently received a Tony and Emmy for his role in the original Broadway Cast. Then went on to star as Josephine Baker in a new self-titled musical, directed and choreographed Maurice Hines, "the" rap dance icon of Hines, Hines and Dad. Since going to Broadway Zurin has continued non-stop. She performed as an original cast member in Mean Girls, The Musical, becoming the first Black Plastic "#blastic" when she debuted as Gretchen Wieners. In her New York principal debut Zurin starred as Dionne Davenport in Clueless The Musical opposite Dove Cameron. Ben Brantley of the New York Times deemed her performance “appealing”.

Zurin's tv/film credits include Detroit where she played Martha of the Vandellas. She has guest starred in Insatiable on Netflix, and has a recurring role on Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Pre pandemic Zurin recently played Nala and Shenzi in The Lion King on Broadway. She also starred in Teenage Dick, a high school adaptation of Richard the Third at Pasadena Playhouse as Lady Anne. The LA Times called her portrayal “searingly honest”.

Although Zurin has many talents she will always be an actor first. She is also a writer, having written poems since she was a child. Zurin is currently working on her first feature film. Last but never least she has started a coaching business built to teach actors new to Broadway how to successfully navigate the business without burn out. A native of Brooklyn, Zurin Villanueva calls NYC home when she is not working.

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About Anna-Maree:

While in her final year at Drama School, Anna-Maree was cast in two feature films – Dorthe Scheffmann’s drama Vermilion and Stallone Vaiaoga-loasas’s Hibiscus and Ruthless, where she played the lead role of “Ruth”. After graduating, Anna-Maree’s success continued landing her a role on popular Kiwi series The Brokenwood Mysteries. In 2020 Anna-Maree took out a core cast role in the Canadian/New Zealand mini-series The Sounds. Anna-Maree is a young and simulating talent, who has already proved herself popular with casting directors both locally and offshore. She can most recently be seen in Warner Bros. feature film Evil Dead Rise.

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About Shanel:

A true triple-threat, Shanel Bailey, is a proud NYC native, hailing from Queens, and a proud Syracuse University Musical Theatre graduate. In less than a month of graduating, Shanel joined the Broadway cast of "The Book of Mormon” and hasn’t slowed down since. She’s appeared in "The Equalizer" opposite Queen Latifah on CBS, "The Good Fight” on Paramount+, and "That Damn Michael Che" on HBO Max. Currently, Shanel stars in the highly applauded series "Grease: Rise Of the Pink Ladies,” now streaming on Paramount+.

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About Mirabai:

Mirabai made her on screen debut on New Zealand crime-series Harry in 2013. Following this, she went on to appear in a number of roles before attending The Actors Program in 2018. Mirabai was recurring cast in seasons one and two of Head High, the second season of The Gulf and New Zealand’s true crime series Black Hands. She also appears in season three of My Life is Murder and the South Pacific Pictures show, Duckrockers. You can watch her in the new Warner Bros. film Evil Dead Rise, with another film set to be released in 2023.

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About Hayley:

Hayley Sales has graced some of the world’s largest stages as the opening artist for Rufus Wainwright, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Mraz, Bare Naked Ladies, G. Love and a host of other top musical talent. She is a seasoned singer, beyond her years whose stunning soulful voice has often been compared to the classic greats like Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey, Billie Holiday and Barbra Streisand. Recently Sales had the pleasure to collaborate with actress, Sharon Stone on co-writing the song, Never Before which she performs on her upcoming Till The End album. When not performing, writing or recording her music, she is working in front of the camera as an actress.

Sales, stars opposite Bruce Willis in the Tubi TV action film, Corrective Measures. Set in the world’s most dangerous maximum-security penitentiary, she plays Isabelle Josephs, an MD who finds herself in the middle of anarchy and chaos when tension amongst inmates and staff heightens. Also...fans of television rom/coms can now see her in Amazon Prime’s, Just For The Summer. The film follows two former childhood sweethearts, Pen Campbell (Sales) and Jason Humphrey (Brian Daugherty) as they pretend to be a couple to get their matchmaking grandmothers off their backs. Next up for Sales is a recurring cameo role in the upcoming Bob Odenkirk helmed limited AMC series, Lucky Hank where she plays Missy, a polished yet flirtatious and easily irritated television reporter.

On the silver screen, this Canadian-American actress appeared in the film Deadpool 2, as the wife of Josh Brolin’s character. She also received a prestigious 2021 Leo Award nomination for the musical film, STAND from the British Columbia Film & Television Industry for her portrayal of Helen Armstrong, a Canadian activist and leader of her local chapter of the Women’s Labour League in the late 1800s to early 1900s. On the small screen, Sales has guest starred on The Good Doctor, Supergirl, Girlfriends Guide to Divorce, Cedar Cove and Heartbeat. The origin for her career started at an early age when Sales was born into a world of music in the heart of Washington, DC. Her father, Richard Sales was a musician who played with The Ramons, the Grateful Dead and Miles Davis. He also owned and operated GlassWing Studios in the basement of their Victorian home where she would sit for hours on the mixer, letting the R&B beats and soulful melodies rock her to sleep. But it was after listening to a Judy Garland album that changed the course of her life forever.

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About Lynn:

Lynn Downey is a professional actor, creator, and life coach. Her midwestern roots infuse a spirit of warmth, collaboration, and fun energy into all she does. As an actor, Lynn has held her own opposite Academy Award nominated Angela Bassett (9-1-1), Emmy winner Sarah Paulson (Impeachment: American Crime Story), and recurs in Reese Witherspoon’s Daisy Jones & The Six for Amazon. Other TV Credits include The Rookie, S.W.A.T, Deputy & Henry Danger. Film credits include Faith Ba$ed & the upcoming controversial The People’s Joker. As a creator, Lynn adapted Shauna Niequist book Cold Tangerines for the stage, starring in the world premier and touring Southern California. She co-created, co-produced & stars in the comedy web series Life Group (IndieBOOM Best Comedy) & film Things That Birds Say. She’s currently in rewrites for her first feature and in development with her husband on a sitcom loosely based on their life as performers and newparents, called Living the Dream. In 2020 she founded Work of Art Coaching, where she equips and empowers creative professionals to thrive from the inside out, on any stage, at any stage. Clients share the work is “life-altering,” “unmatched”, “the real deal.” She is originally from Bloomington, IN, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ball State University, is married to actor/comedian Dan Braswell, and loves being mama to new baby Birdie Joanna.

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About Nelson:

Nelson Heino Leis is an actor and writer based in Vancouver, Canada.

Nelson can be seen in Prey (2022) , 20th Century Studios' Predator origin story. In 2023 he will be appearing in HBO's The Last of Us (2023-) and FX's Shogun (2023-) , both highly anticipated series.

Nelson was born in Kemptville, Ontario, to a French mother and Estonian father. When he was 3-years-old his family moved to Brownsville, Texas for a brief time, eventually returning to Canada and settling in Vancouver, British Columbia. The acting spark was ignited when Leis became involved in high school and community theater, eventually leading him to move to New York City and study at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. After theatre school he returned to Vancouver and spent a year as part of an education-based theatre tour aimed at high school kids, with the focus of creating awareness around sexual exploitation of youth. Nelson helped write this project, which continues to run in British Columbia schools more than 25 years later.

As a writer, Leis co-created the web series The Jim (2010-2011) which won multiple awards at the 2011 L.A. Web Fest, including Best Actor for Nelson, and resulted in him being brought to France for the inaugural Marseilles Web Fest. This was a meaningful event for Nelson as it took him to his mother's homeland for the first time. Most recently he co-wrote, produced and starred in the comedy A.T.A.C.K (2022) .

Nelson has worked alongside some of Hollywood's most recognizable talent: Kiernan Shipka in 3 seasons of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018-2020) as the terrifying Demon King Beelzebub; Kevin Bacon in Story of a Girl (2017) directed by Kyra Sedgwick; Steve Zahn in Valley of the Boom (2019-) ; Rainn Wilson in Backstrom (2015-2015) ; Freddy Highmore in Bates Motel (2013-2017) and Joel Kinnamen in The Killing (2011-2014) .

He has appeared on stage in Lobby Hero, The Toyer, Closer, Lone Star, Take Me Out, The Big Funk, Soldier's Heart, and Almost, Maine.

Nelson is a founding member of ARTery Collective, a theatre company in Vancouver, BC.

Along with Vanessa Walsh, Nelson is a partner in First Glance Productions.

Leis and his partner Vanessa Walsh welcomed their first child, Stella, in July 2021.

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About Devyn:

Devyn Nekoda can most recently be seen as one of the leads in the Disney+ original film Sneakerella. She started dancing at the age of 2 with the Lisa Naves Dance Company in Simcoe, Ontario where she continued to study ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, tap, acrobatics and hip hop. Her very first audition scored her a leading role in the movie, American Girl "Isabella Dances Into The Spotlight". Previously, Devyn recurred on “Ginny & Georgia” for Netflix and was a lead in “Utopia Falls” for Hulu. She also was one of the leads in the Disney Worldwide series “Backstage.” Devyn can soon be seen in Scream VI for Spyglass/Paramount opposite a returning cast of Courtney Cox,Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, and Mason Gooding.

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Frankie A. Rodriguez is best known for playing Carlos on the Emmy-nominated High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on Disney+, which just wrapped its fourth season and earned him an Imagen Award nomination for Best Actor. Other TV/Film: Will & Grace (NBC) and Modern Family (ABC). Favorite theatre roles: Dog Sees God (Beethoven), Sweeney Todd (Tobias), She Loves Me (Arpad), and Into The Woods (Jack). You can also hear him on the soundtracks for Disney Princess Remixed, Christmas Again, and Seasons 1-3 of HSMTMTS.

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About Anais and Mirabelle:

Anais and Mirabelle Lee are actresses, models, and dancers, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2007. They began modeling at three years old working for brands including Target, Toys’R’Us, Disney, Saks Fifth Avenue, Converse, and many more. At five years old, they started their acting career by sharing the role of ‘Janie’ in the crime thriller feature film Blood Ties directed by Guillaume Canet. Since their film debut, they have had roles in major network TV shows from Veep, The Following, Madam Secretary, Mozart in the Jungle, The Blacklist, B-Positive and Sydney to the Max, to name a few.

Anais and Mirabelle won an Iced-out Mic competing on Nickelodeon's Lip Sync Battle Shorties and danced with Big Bird and friends on the Sesame Street float in the Macy’s Thanks Giving Day parade.  You may have seen them on a segment of Saturday Night Live, Good Morning America, The Steven Colbert Show or Live with Kelly and Ryan and sharing a lead role in The Weeknd’s music video Die for You. 

More recently, after Anais’ role in the feature film The Sun is Also a Star, she brought to life the iconic role of Jessi Ramsey in Netflix’s The Baby-Sitters Club, which won two Emmys; while also a recurring guest star as Steph Green in the popular Netflix show The Upshaws.   Mirabelle, after an emotional guest starring role in Fox’s 9-1-1, and a critically acclaimed performance in AMC Shudder’s horror movie Slapface, will soon be seen recurring in Disney’s new show Saturdays in the role of Sonia. Mirabelle also voices three characters in the Emmy nominated Apple TV+ animated series “El Deafo”.  

Always busy, when not filming you might have seen them walking the catwalk in New York fashion week for Levi’s, Jordan, Converse and Hurley, or on the cover or inside pages of magazines, but as hard as they work, they always take time to study, to dance and work on their writing skills in hopes of becoming screenwriters.  Passionate about community and giving, Anais and Mirabelle created the Beatrice Martin Foundation to promote literacy in underserved communities.  

With over 1,000,000 followers, Anais and Mirabelle can be followed on their social media pages:  Instagram (@anaismirabelle), TikTok (@anaismirabelle), Anais Lee (@anaislee_) and Mirabelle Lee (@mirabellelee).

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About Ben:

Ben Wiggins is an English actor best known for his roles in The Sandman (Netflix), The Witcher (Netflix), Mary Queen of Scots, and Anna and the Apocalypse. Wiggins is no stranger to the theater, either. Past productions include As You Like It (@TheSohoPlace), Coriolanus (Sheffield Crucible), Antony & Cleopatra (National Theatre) Tonight at 8:30 (Jermyn Street Theatre), Henry V (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre), and A Midsummer Night's Dream (Middle Temple Hall). Wiggins can be seen starring in the new season of You (Netflix) as Roald.

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About Reyn:

Reyn Doi  (pronounced Ren) is a 14 year old Japanese-American actor who stars as OZZIE in Netflix’s  'That ‘90s Show', the sequel of 'That 70's show'.

His career began at the age of 9 when he booked TV shows such as 'Kidding' and 'S.W.A.T' and he even played Box Kid in 'Boss Baby 2'. Last year he got his breakout role with 'Barb & Star Go To Vista Mar' alongside Jamie Dornan, which led to him booking two roles in two different Nickelodeon shows - 'Drama Club' and 'Side Hustle'. He loves food and fashion, and during his free time you can find him playing tennis, golf and dancing.

Reyn was born and raised in Hawaii and speaks both languages fluently. He currently resides in Los Angeles.

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About Selena:

Selena Tan is an award-winning actress, producer, director, writer, and performer. She will be seen next in the upcoming Prime comedy, “Shotgun Wedding” opposite Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel, set to release on January 27, 2023.

She was one of the first Singaporeans to be cast in the critically acclaimed movie Crazy Rich Asians. Selena played ‘Alix Cheng’, one of Eleanor Young’s (Michelle Yeoh) sisters and Nick Young’s (Henry Golding) aunt. 

Selena started her career as a stand-up comedian and has over 24 years of experience in theater. In 2000, Selena started Dream Academy, one of Singapore’s first private limited Arts Entertainment companies. She is best known for their well-loved brands including Happily Ever Laughter and the Dim Sum Dollies.

She has appeared in international films such as Rogue Trader opposite Ewan McGregor and Anna Friel. She is an ambassador for the LGBTQ+ movement, Pink Dot, which focuses on the support for the freedom to love. She currently resides in Singapore.

She is one of the investors in her family food business Daisy’s Dream, where they just opened up a stall at the Urban Hawker market in Manhattan.

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About Jamie:

Jamie McShane stars in Tim Burton's smash-hit Netflix series Wednesday. The show spins off the iconic Addams Family series, following Wednesday Addams (played by Jenna Ortega) and is written by Al Gough & Miles Millar. Jamie plays Sheriff Galpin, who has a vendetta against the Addams family.

Jamie is often recognized for his role as Eric O'Bannon in Netflix thriller Bloodline (from Damages creators Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman & Todd A. Kessler), starring alongside Ben Mendelsohn, Kyle Chandler and Sissy Spacek. He played the long-time friend and partner-in-crime of "Danny" (Mendelsohn).

In film, Jamie appears in David Fincher's Oscar Nominated Netflix film Mank, about famed Hollywood screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz (played by Gary Oldman) who co-wrote Citizen Kane with Orson Welles. This marks Jamie's second collaboration with David Fincher as they had previously worked together in Fincher's thriller Gone Girl.

Other feature credits include ARGO (multiple Oscar winner, including Best Picture), Marvel's The Avengers, Marvel's Thor, Dan Gilroy's Nightcrawler, Hostage, Gridiron Gang, and Pride and Glory. Jamie was also the lead of Busman's Holiday, an independent film and passion project that shot in Ireland, Norway, Italy, India, Tanzania and Australia. The film was ultimately distributed by Amazon.

Jamie has appeared in over 250 episodes of television. Highlights include a Series Regular role in FOX thriller The Passage, based on Justin Cronin's best-selling fantasy book trilogy. Jamie recurred across season one of David E Kelley & Michael Connelly's hit Netflix drama The Lincoln Lawyer. He starred in USA Network's limited series Unsolved, chronicling the police investigations into the murders of rap stars Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur. He recurred across season one of the CSI: Vegas reboot as the lead villain. Other recurring roles include CBS military drama Seal Team, Amazon's hit detective drama Bosch, TNT's critically acclaimed police-drama Southland, as well as an emotionally charged arc as Irish Gunrunner Cameron Hayes in FX's hit Sons of Anarchy.

Born and raised in northern New Jersey, Jamie is a life-long athlete excelling in numerous sports, especially hockey and tennis. He's played in numerous tournaments and spent time as an instructor. He also received his black-belt in Tae Kwondo. Jamie earned his BA in English at the University of Richmond. Following graduation he backpacked throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. For the decade following his return, he would stumble all over New York City doing play after play, eventually landing roles in Indie films. During this time Jamie wrote a book of poetry and some children's stories, and worked full-time in his family's business selling and fixing microscopes. Jamie eventually relocated to Los Angeles, where he now lives.

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About Fikile:

Fikile Mthwalo is a Lesotho born actor who is best known for playing the role of “Zak” on the long standing South African show, Isidingo. She went on to become a series regular on E-TV’s “Gold Diggers”, and starred in two seasons of Mzansi Magic’s series “It’s Complicated”. 

Acting is Fikile’s calling, but she continues to develop creative works of her own such as “Bae”, a TV series about an African woman’s attempts to avoid deportation after her green card application file is lost by US immigration services. 

Fikile is also the founder of Glubbs, an eco-friendly disposable gloves brand. Glubbs was a recipient of an American Express grant and mentorship prize as part of their Founders of Change initiative to provide financial and educational backing for 100 black female business owners. 

Fikile graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelors in Film and Video Production. She also holds an Acting MFA from NYU’s Tisch School of The Arts. Fikile calls South Africa home and spends most of her time between New York and Los Angeles. 

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About Gloria:

Gloria Garayua is an actress and an acting teacher. She is most recognized from Seasons 4, 5, and 6 on "Grey's Anatomy" as Intern Graciella, and Season 3 of "How To Get Away With Murder" as Detective Davis, "Blanca" in "Fun With Dick and Jane" with Jim Carrey, and such series as "Reckoning" on Netflix, and much more. She recently created an online video series for anyone interested in starting acting classes called “Acting For True Beginners”. Check it out on her website www.gloriagarayua.com. Gloria was born and raised in the Bronx in New York City. She received her B.F.A. in Acting from Long Island University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Both of her parents are from Ponce, Puerto Rico. She speaks fluent Spanish and intermediate French, and plays beginner piano. She enjoys music, dancing, singing karaoke, and has 2 awesome kitties: Felix and Beeker. She works as an acting teacher and audition coach when she is not herself acting, both privately and at Azusa Pacific University.

Guest Starring roles include: ABC: How To Get Away With Murder, Grey’s Anatomy, The Good Doctor, Castle, CougarTown, Desperate Housewives, NYPD Blue, How To Get Away With Murder, American Housewife. CBS: Cold Case, NCIS: LA, SWAT, Criminal Minds, NBC: ER, FOX: Bones, TNT: Animal Kingdom, Rizzoli and Isles, Southland, Showtime: Shameless, Weeds, FX: The Shield, Anger Management, Snowfall

Studio films include: Sony Studios and Imagine Entertainment: Fun With Dick and Jane, Four Good Days: Starring Glenn Close and Mila Kunis, and more

Theatre work includes: Ariel in “The Tempest”, “Two Sisters and a Piano” by Nilo Cruz at the Old Globe Theatre, and more

VO work includes: LEGO Friends, Official voice of the Safety Spiel at the “Guardians of the Galaxy, Cosmic Rewind” ride in Disney World Florida, Dubbing: Tokyo Godfathers, Fate: Grand Order, Cyberpunk Edgerunners.

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About Andrea:

Andrea was most recently seen in Freeform’s hit drama series CRUEL SUMMER. She also recurs in Apple’s award-winning series TED LASSO as the wife to Jason Sudeikis. She will next be seen as Ryan Reynold’s sister in SPIRITED for Apple+ and in Netflix’s hit comedy series THAT ‘90S SHOW. 

Andrea worked on VUDU’s original comedy MR. MOM opposite Hayes MacArthur, the critically acclaimed THE GOOD FIGHT in an arc opposite Christine Baranski, ABC’s hit series MODERN FAMILY, NBC’S ABOUT A BOY and ABC’s MR SUNSHINE.

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About Natalijia:

NATALIJA NOGULICH  recently completed a guest star role for CHICAGO MED, on the heels of indy ALL HAPPY FAMILIES also filmed in Chicago.  Previously she did a dynamic “horror” film, THE SPRINGFIELD THREE, directed by the talented, award winning Sam Gonzalez. Another indy, UNTHINKABLE, garnered Natalija the Pinnacle International Best Actress Award for her lead role.  Other recent highlights were episodes of SHAMELESS and PRESUMED INNOCENT with the great Kelsey Grammer. She supported in THE LAST WORD, directed by Mark Pellington; and DANGEROUS GAMES, directed by Daria Nazarova, which was accepted into the Shorts Program at the Cannes International Film Festival.  Natalija has guest starred on Netflix Series, FULLER HOUSE, and on NBC Pilot, DUMB PRINCE directed by Amy Poehler, as well as NCIS, CRIMINAL MINDS and KC UNDERCOVER, GLEE, 2 BROKE GIRLS, and WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE REUNION with Selena Gomez, and many others.  

        Natalija was series regular on ABC series, RED WIDOW, where she played Russian mob wife, Elena Petrova. Her role as Italian reporter, Giovanetta Ricci in HBO biopic PHIL SPECTOR with Al Pacino, reunited her with director David Mamet, with whom she has done six films: (SPECTOR, HOMICIDE, SPARTAN, THINGS CHANGE, THE WATER ENGINE, and HOFFA opposite Jack Nicholson.) Other films include: COMMENTARY, INCARNATE, SHARKSKIN, THE HOLLOW, STEAL BIG-STEAL LITTLE, ABOVE SUSPICION, AN EYE FOR AN EYE, THE GLASS SHIELD, THE CHASE, POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE, BLOOD IN-BLOOD OUT, THE GUARDIAN, FOUR FRIENDS, COMMENTARY, STONY ISLAND and the ever popular, widely-viewed NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION. 

        Natalija is perhaps most known for her role as Admiral Nechayev in STAR TREK – THE NEXT GENERATION, and was also featured in Hallmark’s JANE DOE 9, LOCUSTS, PIZZA MY HEART, GROWING PAINS, DYING TO DANCE, THE SLEEPWALKER KILLING, LAZARUS MAN. She recurred on THE WEST WING, THE PRACTICE, THE PRETENDER, BROOKLYN BRIDGE, TRACY TAKES ON.  

       Ms. Nogulich was Founder and Artistic Director of THE GRACE PLAYERS THEATRE COMPANY in Hollywood, where for fifteen years, she produced and directed classical and contemporary plays, including the West Coast Premiere of David Mamet’s adaptation of Chekhov’s THE THREE SISTERS, which won four DRAMA-LOGUE AWARDS, including Best Direction.  She directed the World Premiere of Jason Milligan’s comedy, WALKING ON THE MOON, six ONE ACT FESTIVALS, SUPREME THERAPY, THE DAME OF NEW ORLEANS, A TRIBUTE TO EUGENE O’NEILL, BURN THIS, SUPREME THERAPY (with Sopranos’ Ray Abruzzo) and many other projects featuring actors, Joe Mantegna, W.H. Macy, Peter Falk, George Segal, Burt Reynolds, Carol Kane, Frances Fisher, and others.   

       She authored historical novel, ONE WOMAN’S WAR, (the first of a trilogy) which is now being developed into a screenplay.  She also wrote and directed a documentary short called CORPORAL JAKE, about World War I Medal of Honor Recipient Jake Allex. 

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About Tonya:

TONYA PINKINS is a Tony Awarding actor/singer who has starred in nine Broadway shows including the original CAROLINE OR CHANGE. Her Award Winning Film RED PILL was recently released on TVOD and has been translated into Spanish, Catalonian, Russian and Greek. Her book RED PILL UNMASKED an historical, spiritual and philosophical memoir on life is available at Amazon.com. In addition to being an actress and author, Tonya is a playwright, director and educator. Her MEDIUM essay WHY I AM FED UP WITH PERFORMATIVE ACTIVISM FROM BLACK AND WHITE THEATER MAKERS has been made required reading at universities including YALE School of Drama. She is the author of the self help book GET OVER YOURSELF: How to Drop The Drama and Claim The Life You Deserve (Hyperion).  She is also a painter with an NFT collection on OpenSea. You also may have seen or heard her in THE CHICAGO STRANGLER on DISCOVERY, SCANDAL, GOTHAM, MADAM SECRETARY or ALL MY CHILDREN. She  played Alma Carthan, Emmett Till’s grandmother in ABC/HULU’s WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT.  The accompanying RED PILL GAME will be available in February at www.redpillmovie.com when the film releases on AVOD. Visit her at www.tonyapinkins.com or www.redpillmovie2020.com

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About Rebecca:

Rebecca Lamarche is no stranger to entertainment working in many facets of the industry as a Filmmaker, Casting Director, Producer, and Actress. Rebecca is taking the stage in the new movie, "Sappy Holiday" which premieres on December 17th on UPtv! The movie is also set to premiere in Canada on December 9th on Super Channel Heart and Home. In addition to her on-screen appearances, she cast, and associate produced, "Christmas Lucy Charm", "Christmas in the Wilds", "Christmas on the Slopes", "Santa's Got Style", and "Christmas in Wolf Creek"!   

In the last year alone, Rebecca held roles in three different TV movies. The first, a rom-com entitled “Fit for a Prince,” which premiered across Hallmark Channel on March 6th, 2021.  Within the upcoming flick, Rebecca plays the supporting role of socialite ‘Brooke Hamilton’ who lives in Ottawa’s iconic Château Laurier. The film also stars actors Natalie Hall (playing the seamstress-turned-love-interest) and Jonathan Keltz (playing the prince). Rebecca’s two other films include Super Channel’s ‘Heart & Home’ romance “My Boss’ Wedding” (March 27th, 2021 and Lifetime’s thriller “Deadly Mom Retreat” from MarVista Entertainment.

Rebecca was born and raised in Canada, natively speaking both English and French. Her Dalhousie University studies informed her work on both sides of the camera making her an intuitive filmmaker and performer. From network television to indie features, Rebecca doesn't compromise when it comes to telling great stories; putting passion and dedication into every project she does coupled with an easy-going "Canadian" sensibility. As a filmmaker, Rebecca has made it a priority for years to push inclusive casting and champion people of color both on-screen and in remuneration. Prior to the BLM Movement, she sat on a panel in May 2020 for the Toronto BIPOC TV & Film community to discuss the TV ‘Movie Of The Week’ genre, representation, and opportunities.

Rebecca can also be seen acting and producing in the Shudder indie film “Anything for Jackson,” which gained traction in the 2020 festival circuit. Her additional recent acting projects for TV movies include: Home for Harvest, Love Alaska, and A Very Corgi Christmas. While her recent casting and producing credits include: The Wedding Planners (TV series), Romance In The Wilds (TV movie), Christmas Exchange, and Christmas in the Rockies.

In the hopes of pursuing her passion for action films in the future, Rebecca decided to start her firearms training in 2012. She was selected by the Canadian Defense & Foreign Affairs Institute and Canadian Forces to complete the Canadian Military Journalism Course where she studied and was trained in military reporting. Then in 2019, she earned her Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearms License. Most recently, in 2020, she earned her Black Badge and started competitive pistol shooting (9mm). In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys spending time practicing the craft, taking walks with her dogs, traveling, reading, practicing hot yoga, and participating both equestrian polo and vaulting.

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About Cloie:

Born in Washington D.C. and raised in the rural outskirts of Maryland, Cloie Wyatt Taylor is a multi-hyphenate artist (actress, director, singer, and dancer) with over 25 years entertaining audiences. Cloie currently stars as Vicky in Partners in Rhyme a lively comedy for AMC Networks' streaming channel ALLBLK and can be seen in the heartfelt family comedy feature from Netflix Yes Day, starring Jennifer Garner and Jenna Ortega. Next up, Cloie stars as Sonia alongside Emily Hampshire in the highly anticipated dramatic feature The Mattachine Family, from Executive Producer Zach Braff. Cloie is also an accomplished singer (from a musical family) and will be releasing her debut EP later this year.

Beginning in the dance world at the tender age of three and inspired by hours of watching Annie on repeat, Cloie quickly caught the acting bug and as a young teen landed her first role on the soap opera All My Children. Other notable television guest star appearances include Shameless, Future Man, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Superstore, Grey’s Anatomy, Law & Order SVU, How to Get Away with Murder and more.

An alum of New York University Tisch School, Cloie received her undergrad training from the Atlantic Theater Company plus the Collaborative Arts Project musical theater program. She trained and performed with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, Arlington Ballet and dance masters of Cuba. Noteworthy stage credits include Mendelssohn!s A Midsummer Night!s Dream with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, 3-D Theatricals Oklahoma, as well as starring in the original production of Brothers Of The Knight, directed by and starring Debbie Allen, at the iconic John F. Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts.

Cloie is a strong supporter of many charities including Planned Parenthood and organizations fighting for women!s health and voices, fur babies, racial equity and education. She loves to travel, read, bake and is currently studying French.

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About Renika:

Renika Williams plays Willow on HBO Max’s new hit comedy THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS. She can also be seen on season two of both Amazon Prime’s MODERN LOVE and STARZ P Valley. Regional theatre productions at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, Indiana Repertory Theatre, The Arden Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, & Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Off Broadway credits at MCC Theatre in ALL THE NATALIE PORTMANS and the National Black Theatre in SWEET. Renika earned her BFA in Acting from Wright State University in Dayton, OH where she was born and raised.

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About Robert:

Robert Palmer Watkins caught the acting bug early on, beating out hundreds of other teens for the coveted role of Danny in Barksdale Theater’s production of “Grease. After 4 years of training at a center for the arts high school, then 2 years studying musical theater at Christopher Newport University, he left everything behind to move west where he would develop his craft further, graduating from the prestigious American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Hollywood.

Robert is now appearing in AMC’s “The Walking Dead: World Beyond,” playing Lt. Frank Newton. Watkins racked up 191 episodes in his two and a half years as Dillon Quartermaine on ABC’s iconic “General Hospital.” He recently starred in two action thrillers, “Last Three Days” and “Puncture,” with several features to be released this year, including “Trapped Inn” and “Six Feet.” Robert is currently pitching his own comedy series “Tub Life” and continues to release original music under the artist name “Palmer.”

Robert’s professional journey began when he booked his first two guest star appearances on Spike’s “1000 Ways to Die” and Lifetime’s “My Crazy Ex.” Soon after, he was elevated to leading man status in his first feature, “Safari.”Rob continued to build momentum, working on projects such as “Frat House Musical” for Subway, the web series “Sketch Juice,” a feature film “Back to Awesome,” and Cinemax’s series “The Girl’s Guide to Depravity.” He added two pilots under his belt with CW Seed’s “Cupid’s Match,” starring as the titular Cupid, and “Green Valley,” starring as Eddie Escovedo.

When he’s not on set, you’ll find Robert at the gym, the beach, on hikes, or in jam sessions with his buddies. He also values quality time with his family back home in Richmond, VA and North Carolina.

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About Lin:

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Lin Shaye loved “storytelling” so much that even as a child and knew that she was destined to act. She performed in plays at the University of Michigan and later was accepted into Columbia University’s Master of Fine Arts program in acting, from which she graduated. While in NY she also studied with Uta Hagan, Stella Adler, and Lee Strasberg. After graduation, she worked with the best and brightest in New York theater, including the infamous Joseph Papp.

Shaye made her film debut in New York in “Hester Street” where she portrayed a Polish prostitute, to her mother’s chagrin. Shortly thereafter, she took a gamble and flew to Los Angeles after hearing that Jack Nicholson was interested in meeting her for the role. She was cast in his film “Goin’ South.” Shaye has become undoubtedly one of the industry’s greatest chameleons. The Farrelly Brothers cast her in a series of memorable characters beginning with their 1994 hit comedy “Dumb and Dumber”,  and then as the infamous landlady in “Kingpin” opposite Woody Harrelson, and again as the character Magda, the sun-withered neighbor of Cameron Diaz in their hit film “There’s Something About Mary.”  Shaye was also unforgettable as the KISS-hating mom in “Detroit Rock City” and as Sonia, the tough German/Swedish coach in “Boat Trip” with Cuba Gooding, Jr. In a dramatic change of pace, she received critical acclaim in "The Hillside Strangler" as the alcoholic mother opposite Nick Turturro and C. Thomas Howell. 

The horror genre also found Lin starting with a cult favorite "Critters" and then on to Wes Craven’s “Nightmare on Elm Street” which paved the way for more in the genre. She worked on a trio of movies with director Tim Sullivan:, “2001 Maniacs,” starring opposite Robert Englund, its sequel, “2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams” and Sullivan’s "Chillerama". Shaye also starred in the cult classic “Snakes on a Plane” opposite Samuel L. Jackson, and the independent films "The Signal", "Jack Goes Home", "Abattoir", "Buster's Mal Heart" and "The Midnight Man" reuniting with Robert England.. In 2010 she found herself in the blockbuster hit “Insidious” directed by James Wan, which led to “Insidious Chapter 2, “Insidious: Chapter 3,” and the successful 4th film in the series "Insidious: The Last Key" in which Shaye had now had become according to James Wan: “the name of the franchise.” She also starred in Sony's “The Grudge" directed by Nicolas Pesce and the feature "Dreamkatcher" which she served as an executive producer. Shaye served as a producer and starred opposite horror icon Tobin Bell in “The Call” directed by Timothy Woodward. She most recently starred in “Ted Bundy:American Boogeyman” and next appears in the film “Frank & Penelope”.

Shaye has a solid resume in television as well with guest appearances which include "American Gothic", and "Still the King". She appeared in  recurring role as “Dottie” in Showtime’s “Penny Dreadful:City of Angels” series.  She received a 2020 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Digital Drama Series for “Eastsiders” on Netflix. She most recently completed shooting the lead role in the series “Ellen” directed by Clif Prowse and Derek Lee.

Shaye resides in Los Angeles and is a lifetime member of The Actors Studio.

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About Bianca and Chiara:

Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, Twin sisters actresses, musicians, and YouTube sensations, Bianca and Chiara D'Ambrosio broke into show business at two-and-a-half years old and didn't look back. Since their breakout role as Summer Newman on The Young and the Restless (CBS), the girls have been featured in several commercials and popular music videos, including Bon Jovi's "What Do You Got" and American Idol alum Crystal Bowersox's hit music video for her 2010 hit single, "Farmer's Daughter." Chiara and Bianca have appeared together or individually on the small screen on Nickelodeon's Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, and Dawn (2018). NBC's smash comedy hit "Parks and Recreation", "Legit", "The Jeselnik Offensive", "The Closer", "Criminal Minds", and Nickelodeon's "See Dad Run". 

Chiara recently won a Daytime Emmy for her work in "The Bay" and Bianca D’Ambrosio joins Elizabeth Banks, Sigourney Weaver, Kate Mara and Wunmi Mosaku in the women’s rights drama "Call Jane" by "Carol" screenwriter Phyllis Nagy. Banks plays Joy, a traditional 1960s housewife who unexpectedly falls pregnant when finds the Janes, an underground abortion movement led by Virginia (Weaver) that saves her life and gives her a sense of purpose: to help other women take control of their destinies. The movie hits theaters October 28th, 2022. The twins can also be seen in the recent horror film "Slapface", available now on Amazon Prime.

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About Ella:

Born and raised in Brisbane, Ella has had the acting bug since she was little, starting out in commercials and then joining the Queensland Theatre Youth Ensemble at age 10. Alongside theatre, Ella grew up as a competitive gymnast and won State Champion for Artistic Gymnastiscs at age 11, as well as joining the state team for aerobic gymnastics from ages 15 to 16. Her first television role would come from Netflix’s Mako Mermaids (the sequel to the beloved H2O: Just Add Water), starring in an episode on Season 2 as ‘Patty,’ the little girl who sees the trio transform into mermaids. 

Ella currently attends the University of Queensland where she studies Journalism and Arts, majoring in International Relations. She has additionally joined the Liveris Academy with their Associate Scholarship that focuses on the intersection between major human rights and sustainability crises. Ella has previously been studying law but has decided to focus on journalism because of her passion for investigative storytelling. Last year, Ella won a grant to start ‘Press Magazine’ that tells global stories in a print magazine geared towards younger generations. She is also actively building an online tool to help detect the transparency and accuracy of news stories, and even hopes to bring her loves of acting, film and journalism together as the magazine continues to grow.

Ella has been passionate about leadership within social justice causes since high school and continues that drive by serving as the Regional Leader for Girl Up Australia and New Zealand, a United Nations Foundation striving for gender equality. This work is a continuation of Ella's passion for the human rights group and breakfast drives in which she participated in throughout school and presents exciting opportunities to connect with leaders throughout Oceania. Ella is currently doing a running challenge to help the UNHCR raise money for Ukraine with her university—this involves running every day for 30 days, starting at 1km and adding 300m every day until she reaches 10km!

Now, Ella makes her film debut in The Curious Case of Dolphin Bay, directed by Christine Luby and produced by The Steve Jaggi Company. Ella stars as ‘Daniela,’ the best friend of Izabela Rose (Upside-Down Magic). The film had its American release on June 11th on the Disney Channel and is now available to stream on Disney+, as well as additionally hitting theaters in Australia this Fall. 

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About Emelina:

Emelina Adams is an actress and model, best recognized as the winner of Miss Nevada USA 2016. A model first, Emelina has dedicated over 12 years to gracing the runway and being the face of countless lifestyle and commercial brands, including her two recent global campaigns with Marciano by GUESS for their 2021 & 2022 Spring/Summer collection. From billboards in Las Vegas to California, Emelina can also be linked to various brand partnerships, including Revolve and Pretty Little Thing to name a few.

Transitioning away from modeling, Emelina made her acting debut in 2019 on Netflix's 13 Reasons Why and is now ready to shake up the big screen. Set to star as Angelina Young in Sony Pictures' highly anticipated film, Bullet Train, alongside an all-star cast including Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Joey King, and Bryan Tyree Henry to name a few, the film follows five assassins aboard a fast-moving bullet train who will soon find out their missions have something in common - The film recently premiered on August 5, 2022. 

With multiple projects already in the books for 2022, Emelina is set to follow her Bullet Train appearance in newly launched Luminosity Entertainment’s comedy, Back On The Strip, alongside Wesley Snipes, Kevin Hart, and Tiffany Haddish, set to release later this year. Also announcing later this year, you can be sure to keep an eye on Emelina as she appears in expected filmsDon’t Suck, Deadly Games, Mort In Sherman Oaks and The Sweepers.

Emelina is soon to become one to watch as a recurring face on both the big and small screen. Although her passion is being on set, when not working, Emelina dedicates her time to traveling the world, enjoying alone time practicing Pilates, and enjoys the opportunity to learn new skills, such as archery. Outside her career, Emelina’s goals are to utilize her degree in Psychology and growing platform to help others and children in the mental health space, along with contributing to causes dear to her heart, such as breast cancer after losing her grandmother to the disease.

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About Sh'Kia:

Sh'Kia Augustin is an American actress, writer, producer, and singer born to an African American mother and Jamaican father. She was born and raised in small-town Oakland, Florida, where she began singing in the church choir from a young age.

Augustin started playing the flute in middle school and attended Florida Atlantic University on a music/band scholarship. She went on to graduate with a BBA in finance and music business. Her writing journey began at FAU during her tenure as the President of the Black Student Union. She co-wrote and directed a stage play titled "The Makings of a Man: Penis Monologues," which was performed for the entire student body. 

Since then, her pilot scripts have been placed in various screenplay competitions, including as a Quarterfinalist in Screencraft and a Finalist in WeScreenplay. After graduating, she began performing in community theaters and local film productions and writing, producing, and starring in her own web series and short films. She is best known for her recurring acting role as the voice of Shonda on The CW's “Black Lightning” and as Malika ‘Kold’ Wise, the star of AMC & We TV’s “Kold x Windy.”

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About Victoria:

Actress Victoria Richards is currently recurring in the popular new HBOMax show Rap Sh!t. She truly steps outside her comfort zone to play the role of “Treasure”; a 20 year old sex worker who helps in orchestrating the success of two female rappers’ careers. The show follows Mia and Shawna trying to find success in the music industry. As a woman in entertainment, Victoria brings her own life experience into the role of Treasure. She empowers women through her edgy character, as the show illustrates how women take charge in various occupations such as sex work. The show accurately depicts the struggles women go through to be successful in the industry.

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About Derrex:

Derrex Brady is one of the stars of the critically acclaimed Bounce TV series, JOHNSON

(Executive Producer: Cedric the Entertainer), set to premiere Season 2 on July 10 th . The series

chronicles the trials and tribulations of four life-long friends, all with the last name of “Johnson”.

The men, all at different places in life find their friendships tested after 25 years, threatening the

unity that had always been so strong. They are forced to confront and find humor in the most

controversial issues from the black man’s perspective ranging from love, marriage, business,

politics and religion. Drawing from real life, Brady who is married with sons knows that family is

everything. This led him to build a genuine brotherhood on and off screen with his fellow cast

mates. In the first season, BOUNCE spoke to audiences, debuting as the highest rated half-

hour dramedy in Bounce TV’s history.

Up next for this busy is the feature film A Snowy Day in Oakland opposite Loretta Devine, Nicole

Ari Parker, Deon Cole and Kimberly Elise.

Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Brady knew from an early age that acting would be his calling.

After settling in Los Angeles, he began booking commercials and television guest roles soon

followed. Some of his favorite credits include: NCIS, a recurring role on Lifetime’s Any Day

Now, USA Network’s In Plain Sight, The District, Strong Medicine, Girlfriends, Boston Legal,

JAG and more.

On the film front, Brady has been seen opposite Al Pacino in Simone, The Space Between with

Oscar Winner, Melissa Leo and most recently on Amazon Prime & Apple TV in the romantic

comedy Questions.

Stepping behind the camera, Brady expanded his creativity and business acumen by teaming

up with his producing partner M.D. Walton to launch Skyscope Pictures. The company, along

with producer/director Anthony Hemingway (Anthony Hemingway Productions) are currently

developing the feature film Michael, inspired by their award-winning short film, The

Championship Rounds, which starred Harold Perrineau, Jr., Rutina Wesley and Michael

Anthony Spady.

Between family and artistry, Brady believes that Balance Inspires Peace. He is a passionate

golfer and exercise warrior. Always one to give back, Derrex Brady is also an advocate for

Young Warriors, an organization providing support and guidance for fatherless boys.

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About Kayden:

Wellington, Florida native Kayden Muller-Janssen was raised by Dutch parents in the Winter Equestrian Capital of the World. Her immediate upbringing consisted of farm life, riding horses with her professional trainer parents. While she developed a genuine love for her inherited hobby, she realized early on that her performative, theatrical side needed to be unleashed.

After being inspired by the film Catch the Kid, and Disney Channel’s popular series Hannah Montana, she knew an on-camera career was her calling. In no time, the aspiring star got into theater as well as performing at home for her family.

Simultaneously, she discovered she had a talent for singing upon listening to Christina Aguilera’s “Reflection” from Disney’s Mulan. This song kicked off her love for music on a whole new level, encouraging her to experiment with her vocals. She credits Aguilera, Britney Spears, Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse for turning music into more than just her hobby. She joined a performing arts school at age 10 where she learned to perform songs from The Beatles and No Doubt.

After hearing “no” plenty of times, Kayden landed her first major television role starring as Hartley in the sitcom Villains of Valley View which recently premiered on Disney Channel. In addition to her acting, the multitalented performer continued making music. She even landed No. 1 spot with her hit “Kiss Kiss Baby” on Radio Disney, and the top five most requested videos on Music Choice with “Kiss Kiss Baby” and “Walk.” 

While acting and singing continue to be at the forefront of Muller-Janssen’s life, she enjoys normal teenage activities, including go-karting, snowboarding and hiking. She’s also made time for charity work, taking it back to her equestrian roots with involvement in Brooke USA. The organization works to improve the health, welfare and productivity of working horses, donkeys and mules, and the people who depend on them for survival.

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About Edwin:

Edwin Lee Gibson began his run of 103 professional theatre productions at age 16. He has gone on to receive a 2006 O.B.I.E. Award (Outstanding Performance) and the solo cover of The Village Voice for his portrayal of Oedipus in New York Theatre Workshop's production of The Seven. His work has been noted in publications from the New York Times to Theatre Journal (Johns Hopkins). In 2017, he was tapped by theatre auteur, Peter Brook (Lord of The Flies, The Mahabharata) to join Brook's company in residence at Theatre Des Bouffes du Nord in Paris, France. In 2018, he took on the role of comedian-activist, Dick Gregory to sold out houses in the solo play, Turn Me Loose at Arena Stage in Washington, DC. In 2020, Mr. Gibson recurred the role of "Happy" in Fargo, Season 4 opposite Chris Rock and Jason Schwartzman.

"My writing is the extension of the worlds I create as an actor." Edwin Lee Gibson has completed three original pilot scripts, two feature length scripts, one tetrology and three short films since graduating from Point Park University's inaugural MFA program, Writing for The Stage and Screen, in 2016. Mr. Gibson began his writing career with sketch comedy, before spending seven years as a stand-up comic. He returned to New York City theatre and began to write single character, solo plays, most notably Anatomy of a Knucklehead (1999) which ran for 128 shows and the follow-up solo musical, Five 'Til (2001) which ran for 84 shows. Mr. Gibson received a Mondo Canè Performing Commission and a National Endowments for The Arts Writing Commission for a revival of Five 'Til in 2010. He is an original The Moth storyteller and appears on the compilations, Best of The Moth: Stories From The First Ten Years (2006) and The Best Mother and Father Stories From The Moth (2008).

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About Bill Kelly:

Originally from Richmond, Kentucky, Bill decided to move to the Sunshine State after graduating from Eastern Kentucky University and has called it home ever since. He began acting professionally in 2011 and has appeared in over 50 television and film projects, including “Hillbilly Elegy”, ABC’s reimagining of “The Wonder Years”, “True Detective”, “Bloodline”, “MacGyver” and “Queen Sugar”.  Bill has shared the screen with numerous award-winning actors including Anne Hathaway, Samuel L. Jackson, Glenn Close, Amy Adams, Mahershala Ali, Mark Wahlberg and others. Alongside acting, Bill has over 39 years of radio broadcast experience working for Clear Channel Radio/iHeart Media. 

When Bill is not working with some of Hollywood’s premiere talent, you can find him racing go-karts, diving, playing baseball and spending time with his wife Nancy, their three children, Brandon, Nicholas and Greyson and their beloved Labrador Retriever, Rosie!

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About Melody:

From the Broadway stage to the big screen, actress Melody Butiu is making a name for herself in the industry and beyond. The rising star can be seen playing a supporting lead role in the Universal Pictures and Amblin comedy franchise “Easter Sunday”. The film releases in theaters nationwide on August 5th, with an all-star comedic cast including Jo Koy and Tiffany Haddish. “Easter Sunday” celebrates diversity with a cast/crew comprised of mostly Filipinos, Filipino-Americans, Filipino descents & BIPOC creatives. Melody is a huge advocate for Filipino representation in TV/film.

Previously, Melody has made appearances and recurring guest roles on shows such as NBC’s This is Us, CBS’ Mom, FOX’s Call Me Cat, Netflix’s The Kominsky Method, CBS’ NCIS: LA, ABC’s Desperate Housewives, and more. In the theatre world, Melody has performed in countless plays in theatres all across the country and internationally. She made her Broadway debut inDr. Zhivago, and has most recently starred in A Christmas Carol and South Pacific.

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About Mallory: 

Bright, talented and full of life, Mallory James Mahoney is a rising star to watch at just 17 years old. This summer, Mallory returned to Disney Channel’s comedy series, “BUNK’D” for its sixth season. Having grown up on one of Disney Channel’s most successful series, Mallory is very excited to transition to one of the older roles on the show. Starting her “Bunk’d” journey at the young age of 13, Mallory’s character has transformed throughout the seasons, with season six featuring Mallory’s character embracing the role of camp counselor on the cusp of adulthood.

In 2020, Mallory guest starred in the Netflix series “On My Block.” Disney fans may also recognize Mallory from the Disney Channel Original Movie, “Adventures in Babysitting,”in which she starred as ‘Katy Cooper.’ Also on the film front, Mallory’s first theatrical role was the lead in the short film, “Dig,” which was an official YouTube selection at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and directed by Sundance Film Festival veteran, Toby Halbrooks. Mallory also starred in the 2016 Lifetime holiday movie, “Heaven Sent.” Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, Mallory became interested in acting at the age of four when her parents took her to see a play. Even though she was shy, Mallory became completely bewitched and knew she wanted to try acting herself. After a year of begging her parents to enroll in a local theater, they finally agreed, thinking Mallory may not love it as much as she thought. Next thing they knew, a director was calling to offer Mallory a solo, and she loved acting even more than expected. At eight years old, Mallory decided she wanted to try acting in television and film and ended up landing the first audition she went on, a Chuck E. Cheese commercial.

In addition to acting, Mallory is an exceptional student and prides herself on earning straight A’s. Her favorite subjects are biology and English, and she hopes to go to college and major in either environmental studies or biology and become an animal rights activist. Mallory also has a soft spot in her heart for volunteer work. In Texas, she volunteers with Neuro Fitness Foundation, a nonprofit gym for individuals with special neurological challenges. She is also a junior ambassador for Freshwater Project International, an organization that provides clean water, safe sanitation & hygiene facilities to people in villages, schools and health centers in Malawi, Africa.

When not acting, Mallory can be found cheering on the ice hockey team the Dallas Stars or watching football. She also repurposes furniture, is a vegetarian, and an animal lover and lends her time to multiple animal rescue groups.

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About Keith: 

Born and raised in Los Angeles and surrounded by all of the action of the entertainment industry, Keith wouldn’t discover his passion of acting and the theater until college. Despite going to college with the goal of pursuing a career in civil service, Keith joined an African-American acting troupe, quickly discovered his passion for performing and hasn’t looked back since. In recent years, Keith has built an impressive roster of high-profile credits, including “Lovecraft Country,” “Underground,” Cobra Kai,” "Black Lightning,” “Jungle Cruise,” “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,” “The Haunting of Hill House,” and “Chicago PD.” 

Next up, Keith stars in the ALLBLK original series “Terror Lake Drive,” coming to the AMC streaming platform in June. The show follows a suburb of Atlanta that is rocked by a string of disappearing women set against the backdrop of the Covid pandemic. Keith plays ‘Detective Reynolds,’ a hardnosed detective searching for the truth which eventually leads him to uncover a world of sex trafficking.

A resident of Atlanta since 2013, Keith is an associate professor of Theater and Performances at Spelman College. He teaches acting classes and facilitates a fellowship program between the University and the infamous Alliance Theater. In his work at the college, he also directs one show a year and in 2021, at the Tony Award Winning Alliance Theatre, he directed a play that dealt with Black Lives Matter and the harrassment/killings of unarmed black by police officers. Keith is also on several advisory boards at the Alliance Theatre, a role in which he works closely with his wife, who is also the associate artistic director. 

In his illustrious career, his favorite roles are those in which he gets to work with the same people again. Having starred in “Underground,” with creator Misha Green, she later brought Keith back for “Lovecraft Country.” He has also loved his many experiences in “Cobra Kai” and “Black Lightning,” both roles he returned to for multiple seasons.

When not acting, Keith makes sure to carve out time for self care and believes in the importance of therapy. He loves taking the time to drive with the windows down and the music playing. Keith lives in Atlanta with his fellow actress/director and wife Tinashe and children.

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About Sean:

Sean began his acting career as a child in New Castle, PA. After high school, he moved to Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA with a BA in Political Science. Once there, Sean landed the iconic role of MIKE BARNES, karate's Bad Boy of cobra kai in KARATE KID III. He went on to star in over 10,000 hours of NETWORK TELEVISION, perform STAND-UP COMEDY, host SHOWS, write 2 BOOKS, and a hit TV show, Emmy® award winning STUDIO CITY now streaming on AMAZON prime.

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About Shomari:

Shomari Love will next be seen starring as Shannon in the upcoming thriller which follows a resentful brother who organizes a prank kidnapping, but unwittingly hires career criminals who have plans of their own. Shannon is a former basketball star who is sidelined by a career-ending injury that leaves him without a job to support himself. When one of his oldest friends offers him an opportunity to change his financial circumstances by participating in the kidnapping plot, he jumps at the chance. The film is set for a limited theatrical release July 8th and you can watch the trailer here.

He is also no stranger to the world of film. Love landed his first lead role in Maya and Her Lover. Love plays Kaseem, a young man that opens up a new world that challenges Maya’s introverted personality when they begin a contentious affair. The movie was nominated for the 2021 American Black Film Festival Jury Award and is streaming now on AllBlk. Things aren’t slowing down for him as he continues to add to his repertoire. He wrapped production as the love interest of Jordana Brewster’s character Ruby in On Our Way. Love showcases his talent as a wealthy British businessman who sweeps her off her feet while on a trip to New York.

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About Jayden:

Raised in Gold Coast, Australia, Jayden is a versatile actor with extensive training and experience on both stage and screen! He began acting at the age of 6, and by the young ag of 8 he was already the youngest person ever nominated for a Gold Palm Theatre Award for his first lead role in a theatre production, playing "Oliver Twist" in Oliver! The Musical. Jayden landed his first professional theatre role the same year, playing lead role of "Jeremy Potts" in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, two years below the minimum age the producers had originally agreed to for the role, and he received rave reviews. Soon after, he was cast in Opera Australia and Gordon Frost’s The King and I and the London Palladium Production of The Sound of Music. He won the award for Best Actor for his first lead role on screen at age 9 at Bond University’s Centrescreen Awards and appeared in TV commercials, short films and TV shows including ABC’s Harrow! 

Jayden most recently played the lead male role of American teen, "Cecil" in the re-imagining of Stephen King's short story Children of the Corn, written and directed by Kurt Wimmer (Salt) and produced by Lucas Foster (Ford v Ferrari), Doug Barry (FML) and John Baldecchi (Happy Death Day). Now, Jayden can be seen in the family-friendly feature film The Curious Case of Dolphin Bay, directed by Christine Luby and produced by The Steve Jaggi Company. Jayden plays the lead role of Teddy opposite Izabela Rose (Upside-Down Magic). The film will have its American release on June 11thon the Disney Channel and will hit theaters in Australia this Fall. He can also currently be seen in the Netflix Original mystery thrillerSweet River, playing Max.

Jayden has been awarded three scholarships through the American Arts, Film and Television Academy in recognition of his acting talents! He also has eleven years of training in singing, dancing and piano and in his free time he can be found writing, recording, and producing his own music! He also has a strong passion for supporting wildlife charities including World Animal Protection and Currumbin Wildlife Hospital.’

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About Jacklyn:

Jacklyn Zeman does it all! Mother-Actress-Author-TV/Radio Host- Designer. Now after more than 6,000 episodes as nurse ‘Bobbie Spencer’ Chief Surgical RN on ABC’s “General Hospital,” she has become one of the most visible and likable actresses on network television. Jackie is a true contemporary and role model to millions of daytime viewers.

Jacklyn is currently appearing as southern belle ‘Sofia Madison’ on indie drama “The Bay” produced by LANY. She was invited to join the “The Bay” family by Producer Gregori J Martin in July 2011. She is delighted to have been invited back for all the past seasons; and she is looking forward to the new season of upcoming episodes. “The Bay” shoots on location in Los Angeles and overseas. Episodes live stream on Amazon, Hulu, Popstar! TV, and Peacock.

Feature film credits include, Gary Marshall’s “Young Doctors in Love,” John Hughes’ “National Lampoon’s Class Reunion,” “The Day the Music Died,” “Deep in the Valley,” “The Groove Tube,” and “The Mission.”

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About Arianne:

Four-time Emmy-nominated actress Arianne  Zucker has played many roles, but she is best known for the character  of Nicole Walker on NBC’s hit daytime drama, “Days of Our Lives”.   Arianne played the role from 1998-2017 and 2018-present.  Zucker has  aired in over 1600 episodes, multiple movies, and new media programming  giving her 1000’s of hours experienced screen time.

Arianne began  her career in modeling when she was 16 years old. She soon traveled to  Paris, France after winning her first modeling contest. From there she  has traveled to Australia, Japan landing herself New York City.  During  this time, Arianne also booked several national commercials such as  Mazda Miata and McDonald’s.
During her career on Days of Our  Lives, Arianne also began to generate work in primetime television by  landing the role of Brenda Collette in CSI:Miami (2006). Her work was  noticed by writer Karen Harris, (General Hospital, All MY Children) and  was asked to play the role Winnifred Marshall in “Life in General”  (2008). As web series began to become popular, “Devantiy”, an  Emmy-nominated web series chose Arianne to guest star as Julie Regis  (2013) as the uptight sister of Andrew Regis, the ruthless jewelry  scion.  In 2018, Arianne won an Independent Series Award for her role as  Clara in “ Ladies of the Lake”. Zucker also has been fortunate to play  different characters for multiple Lifetime movies such as “Killer  Assistant, Web Cam Girls, Ex-Wife Killer and His Perfect Obsession.

In  the year of 2016, during the presidential election, Zucker found  herself in the center of a controversy with then, Republican nominee,  Donald Trump and Billy Bush over some unsavory words said about women  known as "The Access Hollywood Tapes". Keeping her composure, she aired  on Anderson Cooper and wrote an Op Ed for CNN. Without allowing  these  circumstances to change her or what she strives for in her career,  Zucker continues to move forward. 
While in between acting jobs,  Arianne keeps herself quite busy. She co-created the non-profit  organization ARROW-HEART Adventure Camps in September of 2007 with her  brother Todd Zucker. The organization operates out of a small town in  Weiser, Idaho. The camp enriches teen’s lives through outdoor adventure.  ARROW-HEARTS biggest adventure so far was creating a short documentary  on the camp in South Africa in 2012.

Zucker has found success in opening a Life Coaching business called "Aloha Life Coaching" with her fiance' Shawn Christian. Choosing the path as a creative mind coach, life coach and positivity  advocate began in 2019 when the world experienced the COVID-19 pandemic. The gift of listening, absorbing information and supporting clients with  the tools to get to the root of HOW they can shift their mindset to a  proactive way of living is the main focus of Ari’s style of coaching.  “When we value change over our current situation, we begin to create the  life we imagine”.

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About Chrystee:

Chrystee Pharris first became known as Simone Russell on the hit NBC-TV daytime soap opera Passions, and she thereafter went on to further her role on the hit show Scrubs as “J.D.’s” girlfriend Kylie. Currently, she can be seen on Craig Ross Jr.’s Monogamy and recurring on Season 3 of Goliath, both on Amazon Prime. She is also executive producing Mercer Island.

She has also guest starred on All of Us, Castle and Nashville. In 2015, Pharris began starring in the POP series, Queens of Drama.

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About Braeden:

Braeden Webb De La Garza, born in Grapevine, Texas, to Kerissa Webb and David De La Garza is an actor, musician, and singer. Starting at the age of seven, Braeden has performed in multiple stage productions, and acted in numerous projects both large and small. Braeden has multiple family members involved in the entertainment industry on both sides of the camera as well. Not only does he enjoy being on camera, or being in front of an audience, but Braeden also enjoys writing and recording his own music.

When not working, you will often find Braeden either working out, playing one of six instruments he's proficient in, or out exploring the world around him.

For now, Braeden is living in Los Angeles, surrounded by a great team, and excited for the world to see what he's got to offer.

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About Gina:

Gina Naomi Baez is an actress, singer/songwriter, YouTuber, and influencer from Long Island, New York. With a flourishing acting career having landed roles in Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It, Orange Is the New Black and numerous Off-Broadway and Regional theatrical productions, Baez has been a name on everyone’s radar. However, her love and passion for songwriting and music have always been the true driving force behind her creativity, with the artist using her platform to spread messages of positivity. Pushing boundaries and defying genres, Baez’s music beautifully blends pop, country, and folk, creating a sound reminiscent of Sia meets Taylor Swift. 

Baez has also seen great success with her YouTube channel which has built an impressive following. Her infamous “Truth Hurts x Hocus Pocus” parody music video went viral after LIZZO herself reposted it, as well as Bette Midler. The channel features creative, unique original music videos, covers, and parodies of popular songs and has garnered worldwide recognition from the likes of PEOPLE, Entertainment Weekly, Access Hollywood, The Huffington Post, MTV, Perez Hilton, FOX, E! ONLINE, Ryan Seacrest, Yahoo News!, Stylist and much more! Propelling in all areas of the industry, Baez is clearly a force to be reckoned with. 

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About Sydney:

Sydney Morgan is making the world a better place. At just 19-years old, she has already well-established herself as an Actress, Model, Make-Up Artist, and Digital Creator. Her vast digital footprint consists of over 7-Million TikTok followers, 1.6-Million Youtube subscribers, and too many viral videos to count showcasing her outrageous make-up creations. Most importantly though, Sydney is utilizing her platform for good: shining a spotlight on Crohn’s & Colitis and the long-lasting impacts of chronic illnesses.

Sydney has always had a creative soul, but truly fell in love with the art of make-up when she was in high school – while stuck in a hospital bed. In 2018 during Sydney’s junior year of high school, she was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. The chronic inflammatory bowel disease causes inflammation in the digestive tract. With no true cure for the disease, she spent a year in-and-out of the hospital trying different medications and treatments, but unfortunately nothing seemed to work. In October 2019, Sydney underwent emergency surgery to remove her entire colon (her whole large intestine). The result of the life-saving surgery caused Sydney to require an ostomy bag (a pouch that allows bodily waste to pass through a surgically created stoma on the abdomen). In September 2020, Sydney underwent final reconnection surgery – and is now as close to healed as possible when it comes to Ulcerative Colitis.

Prior to her diagnosis, Sydney was a cheerleader, gymnast, and track-and-field athlete who dreamt of putting her athletic capabilities on display in college. In 2020, Sydney graduated high school and decided to take a gap year to heal from her recent surgeries. She took this time to lean into her artistic capabilities, and began posting make-up creations on Instagram, and later on sharing them toYoutube and TikTok. Her accounts quickly grew into the massive fanbase she holds today. But Sydney still makes it a point to use her platform to spread awareness of Crohn’s & Colitis.

Sydney doesn’t let her illness define her or hold her back. Instead she uses her platform to spread awareness of chronic illness. Helping others going through similar hardships and ‘invisible disabilities,’ while educating those who have not heard of the disease before. Sydney currently works with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, and actively helps local children’s hospitals that specialize in pediatric treatment for chronic illnesses.

With her sweet and creative spirit, it’s no wonder why big name brands continue to knock on Sydney’s door. She has collaborated with major brands such as: Amazon Prime Video, Sephora, Ulta, L’Oreal, Beauty Blender, Dermalogica, Cocokind, Kiehl’s, Scentbird, Spirit Halloween, Gym Shark, Fab Fit Fun, Casetify, and many more.

Sydney currently resides in Los Angeles, with roots in Pittsburgh, PA. In her free time, she enjoys staying active with weight lifting, hiking, running, and yoga. As well as, staying creative through painting, singing, and songwriting.

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About Mike:

Mike Manning is a multi-Emmy-winning actor, writer and producer of film and TV, most known for his roles on NBC’s “Days of Our Lives,” MTV’s “Teen Wolf,” “The Bay” on Popstar TV and as the New Manny on NBC’s “This Is Us.” Mike’s anti-bullying thriller “Slapface” is currently streaming on AMC+ and Shudder, and his homeless youth documentary “Lost in America” featuring Halle Berry and Rosario Dawson is available on all VOD platforms.

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About Eric:

Eric Nelsen is a Four-Time Emmy Award, Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, GLAAD Award, Drama League Award and Outer Critic Circle Award Winning actor and producer. He is currently starring on the Paramount+ hit tv series, 1883 alongside Sam Elliott and Tim McGraw. He has been seen on the big screen in NIGHTMARE CINEMA, opposite Academy Award Nominee Mickey Rourke, in RAVAGE opposite Academy Award nominee Bruce Dern, A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES opposite Academy Award Nominee Liam Neeson and COMING THROUGH THE RYE opposite Academy Award winner, Chis Cooper. Some of his favorite tv roles include a series regular in Hulu’s revival of ALL MY CHILDREN, a recurring role in Showtime’s THE AFFAIR and working opposite Kevin Bacon in THE FOLLOWING, opposite James Spader in THE BLACK LIST, opposite Adam Driver in GIRLS, and opposite Denis Leary in ERASE. Notable producing work includes WAKEFIELD starring Bryan Cranston and Jennifer Garner, and THE INHERITANCE on Broadway. 

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About William:

Emmy-award winning actor, director and coach, William Stanford Davis is an award-winning, classically trained actor and veteran of both stage and screen with close to 100 credits. The St. Louis, Missouri native is currently receiving rave reviews for his performance as the cantankerous yet lovable janitor Mr. Johnson on the hit ABC series “Abbott Elementary,” and also recurs as Coach Max on the sports series “Swagger,” based on Kevin Durant’s youth basketball playing experience with the AAU circuit for AppleTV+.

Davis has appeared in some of the most popular and award-winning TV shows, from his role on Showtime’s long running, Golden Globe-winning series “Ray Donovan,” as the popular Potato Pie from “Donovan’s Gym,” and on OWN’s flagship successful series, “If Loving You Is Wrong,” from Tyler Perry.

Davis has also been cast in critical recurring roles on TNT’s “Snowpiercer,” “Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip,” from Aaron Sorkin, and “Lincoln Heights,” and has guest starred on such long running programs such as “Perry Mason,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Chicago Med,” “Criminal Minds,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Ally Mc Beal,” “Touched By An Angel,” and many more. In a career filled with numerous outstanding highlights, Davis also earned an Emmy Award in 2002 as part of the cast of Rasheen Crawley’s “The Movement.”

In film, Davis recently starred alongside Nafessa Williams and Sharon Neal in, “A Holiday Chance,” which premiered in November 2021 on AppleTV+ and Hulu, as well as “Please Stand By,” starring Dakota Fanning and Toni Collette, and “So B It,” starring Cloris Leachman and Alfre Woodard.

On stage, Davis was honored with an Ovation Nomination for Best Supporting Actor in the 2006 Actors Studio Production of August Wilson’s “Fences,” and he performed in the musical production “North on South Central,” which won five NAACP Theatre Awards in 2004. He also counts “Cages” written by Leonard Manzella and directed by Jon Rivera at the Matrix Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, “The Anteroom,” also for the Actors Studio, The Circle West Production of “Legacies” at The Matrix Theatre, written and directed by the late John Bishop, and the world premiere of “Two Ships Passing,” at the Pan Andreas Theater in Hollywood.

In addition to acting, Davis has directed a number of productions including Lawrence Fishburne’s play “Riff Raff,” a production of “Shame,” at the Elephant Asylum Theatre, and “The Old Settler,” at the Pico Playhouse.

Davis has spent more than 15 years mentoring talent at both The William Stanford Davis Masterclass, as well as the Actors Studio, where he is a lifetime member. He has coached several emerging stars, including Alisha Boe, Dylan Sprayberry, Laila Ali, Mc Lyte, Rio Mangini to name but a few and considers it an honor and a blessing to continue sharing his skills and wisdom with all.

Stan is from St. Louis and currently resides in Los Angeles.

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About Ben:

Giroux is best-known for his portrayal of The Toddler, the main and original villain on the hit Nickelodeon series Henry Danger. After afive-season run on the show, he brought his popular character to the spin-off series Danger Force.Since its inception, the “Dangerverse” has become one of Nickelodeon’s most successful and longest-running franchises of all time. To date, Giroux has showcased his talent on over 100 episodes of television, including a recent recurring role on the Netflix sitcom The Big Show Showas the comedic nemesis of WWE star Paul “Big Show” Wright. Other appearances includeWill & Grace, NCIS, Bones, Psych, and House, M.D. to name a few. He has also made a name for himself with an extensive resume of voiceover roles. Notable credits include Bunsen is a Beast,Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, DC Superhero Girls and The Loud House, among many others. 

He voices the lead character in the highly-anticipated Nickelodeon animated series, which is set to premiere February 17th on Paramount+. The show, based on the books of the same name, follows 11 year-old Nate Wright, a rebellious sixth-grader with a never-ending need to prove his awesomeness to the world. Whether he’s dealing with disasters at home or detention at school, Nate is no stranger to a challenge. Luckily, he’s able to express himself through the cartoons he creates. You can watch the exclusive first look here.

With his huge fanbase, Giroux has built an impressive social media presence and is verified on all platforms. He launched a very successful TikTok channel with over 107 million likes and over 4 million followers where he posts hilarious content including Dumb Dubs, Mostly Good Advice, and Ruin A Toon. 

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About Brett:

Brett DelBuono is a young actor who has already been performing professionally for the last twenty years. At the age of nine, after many theater performances, Brett found an interest in film and television and booked his first film role as Marcus in the movie "Freedom Park". He began traveling to New York and Los Angeles before he began high school (with the help of his supportive parents and two older brothers) and he hasn't stopped his obsession with entertainment since his nine year old interest was piqued.

However, it is not Brett's accomplishments that he's interested in sharing with you; it's his body of work. Whether it's one of his roles on shows like "The Cleaner" - on which he was a series regular - "NCIS," "House," or "Private Practice"; or his work in films like "Balls Of Fury", "Let Me In", and "XOXO". It is in his performance where you'll truly get to see Brett.

You can catch his newest role as a recurring character on the hit series "Animal Kingdom" set to premiere its 6th and final season later this summer.

Brett promises to keep working to create memorable characters and films for you to watch, whether they're self-financed shorts, interesting indies, or big budget studio films. "I do everything I can to give the viewer an emotional release. After all, that's the reason we all sit down to watch anything, we want to feel something new and be a part of something special". 

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About Montse:

Montse Hernandez is a Mexican-American actress, singer, writer and director. Born in Dallas, Texas, Montse started her career in national commercials and modeling at the age of 3. At age 8, she landed the role of ‘Natalia’ on “Barney,” prompting her family to move to Los Angeles shortly after. Montse has built a resume of extensive credits including the titular role of Teen Jane in the CW's “Jane the Virgin” and has had several recurring arcs on shows including, NBC's “The Night Shift," USA's “Colony” and the independent film “Lowriders" opposite Eva Longoria, Demian Bichir, Gabriel Chavarria and Melissa Benoist.

Next up, Montse stars as the lead in “Student Body” which follows high school student Jane (played by Hernandez) who, after experiencing an inappropriate situation with her math teacher, takes matters into her own hands when the school administration refuses to take action. The film tackles several important topics including the importance of fitting in and the unfortunate reality of young women handling predatory advances from men in power. The film also stars Christian Camargo and Harley Quinn Smith and will open in theaters February 2022.

Montse is currently voicing roles in several Cartoon Network shows including ‘Gwen Tennyson’ in “Ben10,” “Victor & Valentino,” and “Craig on the Creek." Montse also voices the role of Empress Qiyana on the popular video game “League of Legends” and is one of the stars in Netflix’s Emmy-winning, animated series “The Last Kids on Earth” alongside Mark Hamill, Rosario Dawson, and Nick Wolfhard. She also stars in the upcoming indie drama “Solidarity" alongside Mexican actress, Elpidia Carrillo.

Montse's second passion is writing and directing. In the winter of 2018, she directed an animatic record with an all star voice cast including Josh Keaton, Yuri Lowenthal, Max Mittleman, David Kaye, and Tara Platt. Additionally, Montse has written multiple shorts, shows, and even a full length feature. She is bilingual and when not on set, enjoys singing, writing, dancing, playing video games and watching anime.

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About Maryam:

Born in Detroit and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Maryam Basir has always had dreams of massive success. After graduating from University of Michigan, Maryam moved to New York City to pursue her passions. It wasn’t long after her relocation to New York City when she caught the acting bug, was signed by an agency and immediately began acting and modeling. Maryam fell in love with her craft and has been a working actor and model ever since. 

This November, Maryam will star in her first television leading role as the title character in “LACE” on AMC’s streaming platform ALLBLK. Maryam stars as Lacey McCullough, a prolific Los Angeles attorney who is willing to do anything for her clients and blurs the lines between right and wrong. A complicated character, it is often unknown if Lacey is a “good guy” or a “bad guy” as she fights to get the best possible outcome for her clients. Maryam booked the role of Lacey with no audition. Producers from the show saw her in past roles and decided Maryam would be perfect for the role of Lacey. She accepted the role and since then has been having a surreal experience, a dream come true.

Maryam’s past credits include “The Chi,” “Chicago PD,” “Empire,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” and “Holiday Heartbreak,” in which she was nominated for Best Actress in an Independent Film for Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards. Next, she stars in “To Live and Die and Live” premiering early next year, opposite Omari Hardwick.

In addition to her career as an actor, Maryam owns a brow and lash studio in Harlem called HiBROW where she does microblading, eyelash extensions and SMP between bookings. In Michigan, Maryam founded a 501c3 nonprofit organization called NOiR Diamonds, empowering young girls ages 8-14. The organization provides them with tools to succeed in life. Lessons range from public speaking to learning etiquette and preparing for the future. Approximately 70 young girls have graduated from this program. Maryam resides in New York City and is a proud Muslim woman.

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About Zarna:

Raised in Bombay and living in multiple countries throughout the world, Zarna made her way to the United States at the age of 16. After losing her mother at 14 and facing the choice of an arranged marriage or leaving, she journeyed to America on her own. Her experience immigrating from India to the U.S fed into her deep love for storytelling. She builds her career on her passion for having fun while also sharing her life in America from an immigrant’s perspective. After receiving her B.S. in Finance from the University of Akron and J.D. at Case Western Reserve School of Law, she began exploring her love for comedy and became a screenwriter. From a lawyer and a mom to award-winning stand-up comedian and screenwriter, Zarna now uses her signature style to highlight the immigrant and American experience.

Zarna’s first screenplay, “Rearranged” was the winner of the 2019 Austin Film Festival Best Comedy Award (placing #1 out of 11,000 scripts) and an Academy Nicholl Fellowships semi-finalist! She is best known for her hit shows, “My American Dream” and “Sari, Not Sorry,” and currently performs for sold out audiences all over the country! Her show, “My American Dream” takes the stage every month at the famous, Caroline’s on Broadway.

Zarna recently won the highly esteemed, Ladies of Laughter 2021 Newcomer Award, and is included in the list of New York City’s Top 100 Inspiring Small Businesses during the pandemic. She is also a featured comic on Kevin Hart’s Lyft Comic, a series where comedians tell jokes while disguising themselves as Lyft drivers. Additionally, Zarna is a featured performer for the Outstanding Mothers Awards, which supports the Save the Children foundation and features attendees including Halle Berry, Kate Hudson, Kris Jenner and more. She is now taking TikTok by storm, gaining more than 35 million views on her comedy videos!

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About Crystal:

Crystal Lee Brown can currently be seen in a large role as Janelle, a no-nonsense prison physical therapist who forms a romantic relationship with a patient, on Starz’s crime drama Hightown. The series follows a woman’s journey to sobriety that is overshadowed when she is pulled into the middle of a murder investigation. The second season is airing now.

She is no stranger to the small screen. Brown was nominated for her first Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Digital Drama Series for her role as Tamara in Giants, which streams on Issa Rae’s YouTube Channel.In addition, she is known for her three-season run as Sergeant King on the hit CW series Black Lightning. Brown also recurred on season 2 of Netflix’s Mindhunter, which was executive produced by Charlize Theron and David Fincher. Her memorable role on Showtime’s The Good Lord Bird earned praise from The New York Times and Time Magazine. Brown’s niche as the hip and witty charmer with an east coast flare has also landed her roles on numerous other networks including Netflix, HBO, ABC, CBS and TNT. 

Brown made her mark on the world of film in the Academy Award-winning Judas and the Black Messiah as well as Uncle Drew. She also starred as Bernie, one of the mathematicians known as a “human computer” in the award-winning Hidden Figures alongside Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer.

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About Kian:

Filipino American actor Kian Talan is one of the fresh new faces to keep an eye on as he is slowly taking Hollywood by storm. Born in Manchester, New Hampshire under immigrant parents, Kian always felt the pressure to succeed at a young age. With the struggles of standing out in a predominantly white area, and understanding his own culture, Kian shied away from his interest in acting so as to not stand out more than he has already felt. Kian went on to make his parents proud and acquired a degree in Computer Science to become a web developer. 

Following college, Kian took acting classes, igniting a passion towards a career he never fully dreamed of. Growing up 100% Filipino, Kian didn’t want to stand out but also noticed how misrepresented most Asian American were when it came to his favorite series all the way to the news. This triggered a desire in Kian to be the change he feels many like him need.  

Kian can currently be seen on the Netflix series Brainchild as well as Kai in the critically-acclaimed short film Shadows which had its premiere at Tribeca 2021 and its release on HBO Max.

Presently, he can next be seen in the upcoming CBS series NCIS: Hawaiʻi alongside Vanessa Lachey. Jane Tennant (Lachey) is the Special Agent in Charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor and juggles the responsibility of raising her two children as a single mom while working with a jurisdiction that spans past Hawaii and into the entire pacific region. Alex, played by Talan, is a moody and exasperating teen who is struggling to cope with his parents' split and father's new family. Alex causes trouble in school while finding a way to navigate how to raise his younger sister. The series is set to premiere September 20th on CBS.

As an actor, Kian hopes to focus on telling Asian/Filipino American stories with his first step being cast as a Filipino actor playing a Filipino role. Kian’s ultimate goal is to be known as a leading character who can play diverse roles and ultimately, represent stories he never had the chance to see growing up, pushing the story forward for Asian Americans.

Outside of acting, Kian is a huge advocate for Asian American community, taking part in SIPA’s (Search to Involve Filipino Americans) LA Chapter and FACT (Filipino American Charity Trust) in NH, which played a huge role in Kian’s childhood in helping him understand the misrepresentation around him.

When Kian is not working, you can catch him spending time with his pandemic puppy, Wren, working out, playing volleyball, attending Broadway plays and listening to the latest episode of his favorite podcast.

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About Charlie:

Los Angeles-native Charlie Bushnell was destined to be in entertainment. The son of a musician and nephew to a film and television actor, at just 10 years old he started making movies with his friends.

While binge-watching “Stranger Things”, he made the big decision to pursue acting. In the beginning, Bushnell self-trained every day by memorizing his favorite film monologues while also filming himself. Next, he started participating in elementary and middle school plays and eventually started taking professional acting classes at John Rosenfeld Studios and Ruskin Academy in Santa Monica, amongst others. 

Auditions quickly followed and he soon landed the role of Bobby Cañero-Reed in the Disney+ coming-of-age comedy series "Diary of a Future President”, executive produced by Gina Rodriguez through her production company, I Can and I Will. The series follows 13-year old Cuban-American Elena in her journey to become the future president of the United States while navigating the ups-and-downs of middle school. Bobby is Elena's sweet and mischievous older brother who is now a freshman in high school. Presently, you will see Charlie reprise his role as Bobby in the upcoming season on Disney+ and you will see him grow and blossom as he navigates high school. Season 2 is currently streaming.

Off screen, in Charlie’s spare time he loves just being a regular eleventh grader, playing soccer, tennis, video games, studying hard, and enjoying time with his family.

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About Daniele:

Daniele Denise Lawson (Dani) is an American actress who was born and raised in Southern California. She knew early on that she wanted a career in the entertainment industry when she discovered her passion for dancing. At the early age of 2, she began dancing with many companies such as Fantasia Dance Ensemble, Victory Praise Dancers and Faithful Dance Company. From there, she booked her first national commercial at 4 years old with Toyota, then signed with Youth Talent Connection Agency. With her new agency, she went on to book many more national commercials such as AT&T, Wells Fargo Bank, Ford, Honda, Toyota, Comcast Xfinity, Sprite and more. At 6 years old Daniele got the opportunity to dance in the Just Dance Kids 2 video game.

Daniele also has extensive training throughout her career, where she studied voice, participated in the Impact Performing Arts Conservatory. At the Conservatory, she took ballet, jazz, modern dance, praise dance, tap, acting classes and vocal lessons. Daniele loves theater and during her years at Impact she played many roles such as Dorothy in The Wiz, Miss Hannigan in Annie, Zazu in The Lion King, and Iago from Aladdin.

Daniele has studied acting under Lisa Picotte, Sonya Leslie, and The Groundlings to name a few. She booked her first pilot at 6 years old, in the CBS production Herd Mentality with Damon Wayans. At the age of 9, she co-starred on CBS’ CSI: Cyber alongside Anise Fuller, Shad Moss, James Van Der Beek, and Patricia Arquette. This role drew the attention of her now managers at Entertainment Lab, who she later signed with. Daniele also co-starred in Nickelodeon's Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn, and Game Shakers. She co-starred on CBS’s hit show Young Sheldon, ABC’s Mixed-ish, FOX’s 9-1-1, and Netflix’s Dad Stop Embarrassing Me. Currently, she has a recurring role as “Jahzara” on Freeform’s Good Trouble. Daniele was cast in the role of “Isha Price” in the anticipated feature film, King Richard starring alongside Will Smith. The movie is set to be released on November 19, 2021.

When Daniele is not acting she loves creating fashion and make-up looks. She also enjoys cooking, going to see plays, and spending time with family and friends. Daniele wants to study and work hard to achieve a MFA degree and become bi-lingual in Spanish all while doing what she loves to do which is acting! Daniele is also an advocate for helping the homeless population of Los Angeles and giving back to those in need.

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About Muretta:

Moss will star as family matriarch Rita Loud in the upcoming original live-action holiday movie A Loud House Christmas, which is based on the Emmy Award-winning animated series. The story follows Lincoln Loud as he gears up for the ultimate Christmas, until he finds out that his sisters have plans to be elsewhere for the big day. Determined to remind his family that they all need to be together, Lincoln and his best friend Clyde McBride embark on a mission to preserve the family’s holiday traditions. The film is set to premiere on Nickelodeon and Paramount+ November 26th.

She recently wrapped production on the show Intersection, a passion project she co-created, wrote, and starred in.The dark comedy explores the intersecting effects of gentrification and the lives of people living through it. Moss plays Mary Margaret, a real estate agent desperate to make a reputation for herself through flipping houses in a “new” up-and-coming neighborhood. The project is currently being submitted to festivals.

Moss has also appeared in several short films including The Transition and Peggy, which premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival. She teamed up with two friends to write a quirky and uplifting webseries that challenges all the traditional media tropes of women called Dyed, Highlighted, and Hopeful which she also starred in. 

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About Roger:

Roger Dorman is an actor and producer. He can be seen as Officer Mike Wind in the satirical racial justice thriller Karen alongside Taryn Manning, Cory Hardrict, Jasmine Burke, and Gregory Allan Williams. The movie is on VOD/Digital now. Previously, Dorman appeared in the Lifetime Movie Cheer For Your Life opposite Allison McAtee, Grace Patterson, Anna Belle Bayley & Marissa Lynae Hampton and took on the role of Leiland in the film Wander with Aaron Eckhart and Tommy Lee Jones.

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About Elena:

Elena Sanchez is an incredibly versatile actress – having booked roles in four different languages, while able to wield a sword and do a backflip. She has played everything from a secretary, witch, drug addict, assassin, and so on. But hanging from a helicopter flying through downtown Atlanta and swearing in German while in the arms of a superhero may arguably be the craziest thing she’s done on film. Elena’s next big project involves a starring role in theGravitas Ventures film DEMIGOD (releasing Fall 2021). Directed by Miles Doleac, the film follows a woman and her husband, who upon the death of her grandfather, return to her birthplace in Germany's Black Forest – only to find a terrifying secret awaits them.

Elena’s feature film debut was the highly successful THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, where she portrayed Cecelia, the tribute from District 8. Since then she has been in over a dozen films, including AMERICAN HEIST alongside Hayden Christensen and Adrian Brody, MR. RIGHT with Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell, and VENGEANCE: A LOVE STORY with Nicolas Cage. Her television appearances include roles on FOX’s SLEEPY HOLLOW, AMC’s THE WALKING DEAD, and CBS’s NCIS: NEW ORLEANS.

As a former competitive gymnast, Elena is used to performing under pressure. She has acted in scenes opposite A-list stars such as Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, and Tim Roth. She has also performed stunt work alongside the likes of Tom Cruise, Sylvester Stallone, Chris Pratt, and Gerard Butler.

Elena gained a solid foundation of training at CORNELL UNIVERSITY, the ROYAL ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ART in London, and the LEE STRASBERG THEATRE & FILM INSTITUTE in New York. Coupled with over a decade of experience in the industry, Elena has learned to adapt to any style and method of the directors and actors she works with.

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About Bo:

Bowman Trent Yokely was born September 21, 1987 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to Karen Yokely, a schoolteacher and Brent Yokely, a financial advisor. He has one older brother, Brady. 

He was raised In Kernersville, NC where he met his wife Olivia in High school. Bo holds a bachelors degree in Communications and a minor in theatre arts from University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Prior to his career in film Bo worked as a model and product representative for several high end clients such as: Tag Heuer, MAC cosmetics, Hanes, Belk, Peter Millar, Patagonia, Ralph Lauren, and many others. He is also a licensed financial advisor, beginning his career in insurance and investments prior to his acting career skyrocketing.

Bo landed a small role as a sovereign fighter pilot in Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (2017) chiseled lifeguard in the action comedy Baywatch (2017) charismatic Jimmy in the psychological thriller Into The Forest (2018) and Ranger Clark in Ponysitters Club (2019). His first big break came as womanizing pro-basketball player Chris opposite Sanaa Lathan in the Netflix original film Nappily Ever After (2018). Bo landed his breakout role as male lead as rustic cowboy Collin Traub in the Harlequin romance novel-turned-film After the Storm (2019). Since then the lead roles haven’t stopped. As hard working farmer Cole Tooley in Christmas at the Grey Horse Inn (2021), Music manager Ryan Avery in Country Roads Christmas (2022), and his most notable role to date, IVF father Brian Crawford fighting for his sons custody in Lifetime’s Switched Before Birth (2021.) Bo is a bold, charming, All-American hero with a quick wit who never loses, and brings these qualities to every role he accepts.

Outside of acting Bo also loves producing. He is currently in the production process for four feature films and two television series. He enjoys soccer, MMA, horseback riding and all things animals. He is married to Olivia Yokely and they welcomed their first daughter, Evie Grace in April of 2021. He also has two Yorkshire terriers that enjoy traveling with the family as well.

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About Emma Malouff:

At just 18-years old, actress Emma Malouff is a star on the rise with her first big breakout role being in none other than a Ryan Murphy production. Emma portrays Sarah Paulson’s daughter in the new FX series “Impeachment: American Crime Story,” which premiered this Fall 2021. Her character ‘Allison Tripp,’ is the daughter of Linda Tripp (played by Sarah Paulson) – the woman whose tapes exposed the Clinton-Lewinsky affair. The Ryan Murphy series is sure to set the bar high for the scandalous story, as his previous series’ have received multiple accolades.

Outside of her theatrical passions, Emma has worked with human trafficking organizations A21 and Exodus Cry for years helping to bring awareness to the issues of human slavery and help those who have been exploited/are victims of trafficking. She loves serving in her Church back home, cooking, baking and the editing and production process behind film/television.

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About Anastasia:

Anastasia Washington is the comedic voice of the future. The ‘bi-racial boss lady with curves, curls and sass’ is utilizing her many talents for good by breaking down barriers and giving a voice to those who need it. As a Los Angeles native, she began professionally acting and singing at just 3-years-old and has since done everything under the show biz sun. Her lengthy list of award-winning talents have given her many titles including: Actress, Comedian, Podcaster, Writer, Director, Singer, Curvy Model, Comic Con Panelist, and Dance Hall Queen. She’s seen the industry at its best and worst throughout her career, and is now working to be the change she wishes to see in the world. 

Currently, Anastasia is working on creating more stand-up specials, podcasts, feature films, and a self-help book. With the hopes of furthering the conversation of color-ism, discrimination, and even bring attention to true crime stories.

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About Jackie Goldston:

Born and raised in Tustin, California, Jackie got the acting bug in her senior year of high school after she booked a role in a play. With plans to become a doctor, Jackie changed her course and attended Chapman University where she graduated in Communications with an emphasis in Media Performance – Theater, TV, and Film acting. 

For the past three years, Jackie has played the role of The Secretary on HBO’s “Doom Patrol.” Based on comic books, this role gave Jackie and other members of her cast a unique opportunity to create a character from scratch while some other members of the cast referred to their characters’ journeys that took place in the “Doom Patrol” comic books. Jackie portrays The Secretary as a professional and efficient minded character who rarely shows emotion and is logical. The Secretary carries reason and in turn, is the influential mother figure that the character of Jane looks up to. 

Jackie relocated to Atlanta in the late ’90s and has been living there ever since. Her first professional role was a national commercial for the mattress company, “Simmons Beautyrest.” Other past credits include guest roles on “Tell Me Your Secrets,” “The Passage,” “Shots Fired,” “Limbo,” and “Ambitions.” Past film roles include “Blended” with Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler. In “Tell Me Your Secrets,” Jackie had a phenomenal experience with her scene partner Hamish Linklater and is one of her favorite projects to date.

In her spare time, Jackie enjoys hikingand adventuring as well as photography, and spending time with family.  Jackie is heavily involved in the charity organization “Be Rich” which vets and partners with a variety of charities to provide donors peace of mind that their money is going where it should. A cause particularly close to her heart is awareness to help those who suffer from Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), a term for several types of blood cancer that her daughter was diagnosed with years ago. 

Jackie is an advocate for mental health and is on the committee of a local SAG-AFTRA charity to help actors deal with mental health issues in the Atlanta area. Jackie founded a non-profit theatre company, also in Atlanta, that produced comedies, dramas, and musicals in a town that was void of acting opportunities for adults. During her time as CATCo's Creative Director, she also began a New Playwright's Initiative, a traveling Murder Mystery Troupe, as well as an Old Time Radio Theatre Troupe, all of which encouraged writers and performers of all ages.

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About Kevin:

Mambo can currently be seen on the new Netflix drama, Hit & Run. The series tells the story of a man searching for the truth behind his wife's death who becomes caught up in a dangerous web of secrets and intrigue stretching from New York to Tel Aviv. Mambo plays an NYPD detective with a wry sense of humor who has seen it all and nothing can phase him. The series is streaming now.

He is no stranger to the small screen. Mambo had large roles on hit series such as Luke Cage and High Maintenance. He is also a two-time Daytime Emmy winner from his leading role on the long-running soap opera Guiding Light. Other film and television credits include Cadillac Records, Nina, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Blacklist, and Elementary just to name a few. 

Mambo has added to his repertoire with a very impressive list of on-stage roles. He played the title character in the Tony Award nominated Fela!, and brought his talent to the role of Mafala in Book of Mormon. He was also seen in the revival of The Color Purple and The Public Theater's Fortress of Solitude.  

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About Rana:

London born, Dubai bred, New York based, with Egyptian / Nubian / Indian / Spanish blood, Rana Roy began her 20 year career in the arts as a professional dancer in the Middle-East, leading to an album deal with Universal Records in the U.K, and making her way to the U.S.A, acting for film, television and Broadway. In recent years she has shifted her focus to directing and writing. Rana currently can be seen on the Gossip Girl reboot. 

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About Paula Rhodes:

Paula is an actress, producer & founding member of the 5'2" & Under Club. She was born in Deerlodge, Montana, but spent most of her pivotal years in St. Louis, Missouri, with stops in Tucson, Denver, London & New York City before landing in Los Angeles. At The University of Missouri she majored in Journalism and minored in having a marvelous college experience. 

Her diary includes humorous entries that cover entering a pageant as a joke only to win, harrowing tales of thrival jobs including working for a ventriloquist, nannying for some Hollywood names, finding out how many accents she can do while reading books on tape, and more than a few embarrassing situations. 

You can now see her in films, TV, popular web series, dozens of national commercials, hear her voice in cartoons and video games, and see her producing skills at work in multiple productions. She loves what she does and hopes to amuse you while doing it. She's also pretty decent at writing in third person.

Paula lives with her husband, Charlie Bodin (whom she met on the set of Cameron Romero's Staunton Hill - he was plotting her death, how could she resist?), their sons and kitty. 

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About Aubrey:

Aubrey Miller is adding ‘Executive Producer’ to her already impressive resume, and at just 19-years old. Aubrey is taking on the roles of EP, Creator, Writer, and Leading Actress of the digital series “ME”. The first season of the comedic, teen mystery series will debut on her Youtube Channel this Fall 2021.

The ever-so charming and charismatic actress is best known for her leading role of ‘Hannah’ in Amazon Prime’s EMMY Nominated Series “Just Add Magic”. She has also held recurring and guest star roles in: Nickelodeon’s “The Fresh Beat Band” and “Sam & Cat”, Disney Channel’s “Austin & Ally”, ABC’s “Fresh Off The Boat,” and Showtime’s “Shameless”.

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About Erik Fellows:

Erik Fellows is best known for his role as Troy Winston in the long-running NBC’s daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives. He’s also known for his lead roles in movies such as 2019’s Being Rose, starring opposite iconic legends Cybill Shepard, James Brolin, and Pam Grier. He also starred in the multiple award-winning drama film, Texas Heart, starring opposite Lin Shaye, John Savage and Blake Clark. 

Fellows proved he has the chops to pull off comedy when starring in the edgy, dark comedy, American Cowslip, alongside Oscar-nominated and award-winning legends Val Kilmer, Bruce Dern, Diane Ladd, Peter Falk, Rip Torn, Lin Shaye, and Blake Clark. He has appeared in numerous primetime series including CSI: NY and NCIS: Los Angeles and was a series regular starring as Damian Blackwell on the 22x Emmy winning series The Bay. 

Recent feature film credits include the action-suspense thriller Break Even (now available on Amazon) and the soon to be released dark comedy Starf*cker, which explores the dark, cruel underbelly of Hollywood with Erik in the lead role of Jimmy Starr.

Erik currently stars on Popstar! TV's new hit series Purgatory in the lead role of Bobby, the villain/ex-con bad boy, proving his range and diversity again as an actor. The series is set to release the drama-filled Season Two on September 16th, 2021. Besides submerging himself in the world of film and television, Fellows enjoys to travel, eat mounds of candy, watch endless hours of Friends reruns and spend time with his fur babies - especially his Sphynx cat Elliott.

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About Paul Nygro: 

Paul was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin, managed undergraduate studies at both the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and London University in England, then graduated with a BFA in Theatre from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 1989. After moving to California shortly thereafter he subsequently donned so many hats in a near 3 decade career in the entertainment industry that the moniker ‘Jack of all trades’ seems barely adequate… cause there are none left that he hasn’t worn.

   Currently Paul is Co-star and Executive Producer of the Emmy winning webseries ACTING DEAD following the success of his involvement with other multiple award winning webseries productions like ETHNICALLY AMBIGUOUS (Guest Star), MCCRACKEN LIVE! (Co-star), WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD (Co-writer, Co-star), IT’S A CARDBOARD LIFE (Co-star), LOVIN’ LAKIN (w/Christine Lakin), INTERNET ICON Season 1 & 2 (Guest Actor - w/Andy Fickman dir.), guest-starring in the new 2017 POPtv series HOLLYWOOD DARLINGS starring Christine Lakin, Soleil Moon Frye and Beverley Mitchell and the upcoming Web Series THE WATCH.

   Other Film and TV acting credits include BIG LITTLE LIES (most recent), SHADOW BOXING, GREASE LIVE!, PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2, PARENTAL GUIDANCE, YOU AGAIN, RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN, THE GAME PLAN, WHAT WE DO IS SECRET, WRIGHT VS WRONG, WHAT’S MY AGE AGAIN?, THREE DAYS, YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, ELI STONE, MALIBU CA, USA HIGH, SHASTA MCNASTY and JACK & JILL

   Theatre/Broadway/Off Broadway credits include THE FIRST WIVES CLUB (Chicago pre-Broadway premiere), SISTER ACT: THE MUSICAL (1st National Tour) REEFER MADNESS (original LA & NYC), A CHORUS LINE, THE GIFT, SNEAUX! (w/Kristen Bell), BLUEPRINT FOR PARADISE, RUTHLESS! and dozens more.

   Choreography credits including ZANNA, DON’T (Ovation Award Nomination), COMPANY, ROCKY HORROR SHOW, BLACK KNIGHT (co-choreographer w/ Paula Abdul), XANADU, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, LION KING JR., RUTHLESS!, Kevin Avery's multi award-winning short THUGS: THE MUSICAL (starring Margaret Cho and David Alan Grier), Patrika Darbo's ME IN :30 Emmy promo, Lori Alan's TV Pilot DO THE VOICE! ... and, most recently, ACTING DEAD's original music video tribute to Emmy's 70th Anniversary.

   Associate Director credits include celebrity weSPARK benefits BROADWAY & BEYOND, BROADWAY TONIGHT, A NIGHT AT SARDI’S and TWISTED TV, THAT’S HOLLYWOOD and SING IT & SWING IT for Azamara Cruises.

   And a few other hats… Director/Choreographer: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT & CINDERELLA/The Enchanted Edition - Laguna Beach, BELOW ‘C’ LEVEL - a world premiere staged reading,.. Editor & Cinematographer: CELEBRATING DORIS - a feature length documentary for the Doris Day Animal Foundation… Voiceover Artist, Set/Prop/Costume Designer… the list goes on and on. And he can cook too. And crochet!

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About Warren Egypt:

Star on the rise and triple threat talent, Warren Egypt Franklin, has been taking the industry by storm since the moment he graduated from Baldwin Wallace University. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, a young Franklin aspired for greatness and juggled being an athlete and a theater kid. He performed in the theater district in Cleveland beginning at the age of 14 and upon getting the lead role in a stage production of Footloose, he discovered that the adrenaline from performing in front over 1100 people surpassed that of any touchdown he had ever made.

 Driven by a love of the arts and a desire to succeed and make a name for himself, the ambitious Franklin booked one of his first auditions which happened to be for the touring company of Broadway smash Hamilton. He began performing the role of Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson (made famous by Daveed Diggs) and is the youngest actor to play the role in a touring company. After theater was forced into hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Warren Egypt returned to his home and began auditioning for film and TV. He quickly landed a role in Freeform’s Grown-ish. Ten days after the audition, he was packing up to move to Los Angeles where he would begin filming his first role for the small screen. The role has evolved since he first read for the character and will definitely shake things up at Cal U, portraying a role focused on mental health and sexual identity. He looks forward to viewers connecting with his character, one he thinks will resonate with young people who are learning who they are and discovering the evolution of themselves and that people, adulthood and sexuality are not one dimensional. Growing never stops.

When not touring the country with his Hamilton cast-mates or filming on set, he loves music and refers to it as his language, he enjoys focusing on self-care: going to gym, eating clean and putting his thoughts to paper. You might catch him watching a game or seeing one in person, as sports are still important to him. Franklin looks forward to his next job or perhaps another season of Grown-ish so he can experience filming in a post Covid world; he’s also hard at work writing his first television pilot.

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About Brent Pope:

Brent Pope is an actor/writer/comedian/host/singer known for his numerous roles on TV comedies like Silicon Valley, Better Things, Roseanne, Speechless, and Casual. He has also appeared on TV dramas such as Station 19, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Rosewood. He also hosts Brentfast with Brent Pope, the podcast where Hollywood meets great food!

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About Jason: 

When you think one of the most prolific character actors, who’s also an outrageous openly gay stand-up comedian, one name comes to mind…. Jason Stuart. Stuart has been asking this question for the last few years. When you break the ground do you get to walk on it? After years of steady work in film & television and on stage, with over 250 credits on his IMDB page, Jason Stuart has achieved a pinnacle of success. “For the last few years, people have started to approach me and say ‘you’re that guy,’” he explains with his characteristic gravelly laugh. 

Stuart is the co-star, co-writer and co-producer of the hit Amazon comedy series “Smothered" along with Mitch Hara. The outrageous series tells the tale of a longtime hateful gay Jewish couple who cannot stand each other... BUT can’t afford to get divorced. He also just completed an episode of "Goliath" starring Billy Bob Thornton opposite J.K. Simmons on Amazon. Currently he is featured in the thriller "Immortal" opposite Samm Levine, starring Dylan Baker, Tony Todd and Robin Barlett. As “Joe”, a private detective who deals with spy equipment, available now on demand. Next up, he plays a Polish immigrant in the dark comedy “Tribes" starring & produced by Jake Hunter that had its premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and Cann Film Festival. From filmmaker Nino Aldi also starring Jake Hunter, Adam Waheed and DeStorm Power.

He has wowed TV audiences with guest roles on such shows as Swedish Dicks (Keanu Reeves), Love (Judd Apatow), Sleepy Hollow, Real Rob, Entourage, The Closer, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, House, Everybody Hates Chris, George Lopez, Will & Grace, Charmed and as “Dr. Thomas" on My Wife and Kids.

Stuart has nabbed the title role in Hongyu “Neo” Li’s sophomore film “Hank" now on REVRY. Stuart has received rave reviews and the film has received several award nominations and wins. Li approached Stuart with the part of Hank after watching his performances in the Sundance hits “Tangerine" as “Joey the doorman”, the comedy made on iPhone and the historical drama, "The Birth Of A Nation" — the latter Stuart’s breakthrough performance as a southern plantation owner. 

His autobiography "Shut Up, I’m Talking!" has been getting great reviews on Amazon from CCB Publishing. It’s the funny, poignant story of a gay Jewish boy whose life changed after seeing "Funny Girl" at a second-run movie theatre in Hollywood. “I thought to myself, I’m in love with Omar Sharif – who am I left to be but Barbra Streisand! And I’m a guy... Oy!” It’s about surviving a crazy family who survived the Holocaust and clearing up the wreckage of one’s past while learning how to become a man. As is his new stand up comedy Album “I’m The Daddy And I Have Candy”. 

His work as an activist has always been a big part of his life. He has stated that “when you go up in the elevator of success, take people with you”. With that said, Stuart is currently the National Co-Chair of the SAG AFTRA LGBT Committee. He was honored with the Jose Julio Sarria International Civil Rights Award, which was presented by the International Imperial Court System and The Persist Award for his work with the union. He also chaired the comedy shows for Lifeworks Mentoring Program for 6 years and he continues to mentor both straight and LGBTQ artists. 

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About Jacob:

Jacob’s big break came when he landed a role on the fifth season of the popular HBO series True Blood. In the critically acclaimed show, Jacob played Alexander Drew, the youngest (looking) member of the Vampire Authority. Having turned at the age of nine, his character was an impetuous vamp who liked to taunt those around him. Jacob shared the screen with fellow Authority chancellors Christopher Meloni, Peter Mensah, and Carolyn Hennesy as well as lead actors Alexander Skarsgard and his Priest co-star Stephen Moyer.

At nineteen, he is making his mark in the voice over world. He voices the lead character, Fushi, an immortal being who takes on the form of deceased nameless boy in the anime series To Your Eternity. The show is based on the Japanese manga series of the same name and is airing now on Crunchyroll. He can also be heard on Netflix’s Dragons: Rescue Riders as Axel Finke. The show is a spin-off of the fan favorite movie, How to Train Your Dragon. He also honed his comedic chops as the voice of Gumball Watterson in Cartoon Network’s animated hit The Amazing World of Gumball,one of his favorite shows. The BAFTA Award-winning series chronicles the adventures of an amusing twelve-year-old cat with a fair for misadventure, and his extraordinary suburban family, who live in constant conflict with their ordinary town. The second highest-rated cartoon on the network, Gumball has been praised for its “first-rate silliness” and “really clever spin on domestic chaos” by Variety.

Jacob is definitely no stranger to the small screen. Following his success on True Blood, he landed a recurring role on The Goldbergs. In this hilarious comedy, Jacob plays Chad Kremp, who is a cool and preppy kid on the surface, but a geek at heart. His character becomes instant friends with Adam Goldberg (Sean Giambrone) as they share a love for all things geeky. The series also stars Jeff Garlin and Wendi McLendon-Covey. Jacob was also seen in the Lifetime Movie Missing at 17, which tells the poignant tale of the struggles a family faces when their teenage daughter goes missing. As the younger brother Andrew, Jacob plays a pivotal role in helping his parents find his missing sister. Other notable television credits include guest roles on How I Met Your Mother as well as About A Boy and Animal Practice.

Jacob has also ventured on to the big screen. His first feature film was Priest, where he had a small but memorable role opposite Paul Bettany and Stephen Moyer. Jacob also lent his talents to the short film The Boy Who Cried Fish, where he gave a moving performance as an autistic child. Jacob's performance was praised by fans and critics alike, earning him a "Best Male Performer" award at the Action on Film Festival. In Just a Little Heart Attack he played the very smart son of Elizabeth Banks, who also directed the project. He also starred as the supporting lead in CBS Films Middle School: Worst Years of My Life as Miller. Jacob further showcased his acting prowess in two web series. He was cast in RCVR, which was honored as Best Drama Web Series at the 2012 International Academy of Web Television Awards and Supermoms, where he co-starred opposite Joey Lauren Adams. Jacob will return to the world of film in Carolina’s Calling, which stars Antonio Sabato Jr., Stacey Dash, and Savanah Moss. It is set for release in 2021.

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About Julia Rehwald:

Star on the rise Julia Rehwald was born and raised in California. Having always known she wanted to be a performer, Julia participated in plays in high school. Post-graduation, Julia packed her bags and made the cross-country move to NYC to study acting at Tisch. Once in New York, Julia signed with a commercial agent who secured her first audition for an IKEA commercial, which she booked. Julia continued the rigorous program at the Tisch School of Arts, including a semester abroad studying at the Royal Academy in London. There, Julia learned useful acting techniques and focused on Shakespeare. Julia returned to New York and graduated a semester early and immediately began auditioning for film and TV. 

One of the first films Julia booked was “Fear Street,” the film adaptation of R.L. Stine’s YA horror series. Netflix brings the trilogy to the streaming platform in July in which Julia can be seen in two of the films: parts one and three. Each “Fear Street” film has a different perspective and story. First, Julia stars as Kate in “Fear Street Part One: 1994,” a story about love and friendship, and is a homage to the horror/adventure genre like “The Goonies.” The film centers on teens living in Shadyside, a bad part of town that is cursed by a witch. Julia’s character of Kate is a confident overachiever, who is head cheerleader and valedictorian. Her main goal is to be successful enough to get out of the town. Her character really cares about her friends and doesn’t care for people outside of her inner circle.
 

“Fear Street Part Three: 1666,” is a story about love between sisters. Julia plays the role of Lizzy - the spunky fun one who always wants to get everyone together to party and is always down to have a good time. Lizzy is the only one in the group who has gone to visit the town outcast, who everyone thinks is the witch. Filming was an incredible and unforgettable experience and Julia made lifelong friendships with the other cast members. She felt a huge female presence on set and behind the camera and going to work each day was a joy. Filming was an incredible and unforgettable experience and Julia made lifelong friendships with the other cast members. She felt a huge female presence on set and behind the camera and going to work each day was a joy.

When not on set, Julia enjoys hanging with friends, playing video games, watching movies past and present. Half Filipino, her family and their culture are very important to her and she looks forward to going back to visit some of her mom’s family in the Philippines soon. Her parents still live in California with the family dogs Toby and Angel. 

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About Diane Robin:

Although often cast as a New Yorker, Diane Robin was born in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles. Her training began in high school, with a scholarship to the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute, and she was the youngest person to have been accepted into the adult program. Diane got a manager who convinced her to sneak on to the Universal lot, and personally hand deliver her picture and resumé to a casting director. She did, but was then thrown off the lot by a security guard. Telling the story of the fiasco to a complete stranger, he replied "I'm an agent and don't have anyone like you." She signed with him the next day, and has gone on to appear in over 120 television and film productions. 

Diane has worked with Academy Award-winning actors including Holly Hunter, Robin Williams, and Jeff Bridges. Some of the legendary directors with whom she has worked include Terry Gilliam, Peter Hyams, Chris Columbus, and Paul Verhoeven in Robocop, as Chandra in the infamous "bitches Leave " scene. She has guest starred on numerous TV shows including NCIS, Desperate Housewives, and MacGyver. She's also costarred in many Hallmark and Lifetime movies such as McBride, Mystery Woman and Annie's Point. She can be seen in Authors Anonymous with Kaley Cuoco, House of Deadly Secrets with Patty McCormack, and You Can’t take My Daughter with Lyndsy Fonseca. 

One of her favorite roles is in Indie Award-winning comedy Dating Daisy playing the pushy endearing mother Eleanor. She is very excited about her acclaimed comedy web series Strange Therapy, in which she stars , and wrote which is now on Amazon Prime. Diane just completed filming the thriller Deadly Reunion, and will soon begin shooting The Sweepers in which she stars. She enjoys performing both drama and comedy, as reflected in her long list of credits on IMDB. 

Always happy on a set, Diane got a license plate so there would be no ambiguity about who she is and what she loves to do. It simply reads CAST ME.

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About Sarah Joy Brown:

Brown was born in Eureka, California to parents David and Pamela Brown. She attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts as a theatre major. Her acting career began at the age of 19, when she was cast as Kaitlin Star on Saban's syndicated action adventure science fantasy series, VR Troopers. In 1996, she made a guest appearance in a 3-part episode of Power Rangers Zeo playing Heather Thompson, a girl who has a crush on the Red Ranger's secret identity, Tommy Oliver, but it never leads anywhere. An article in FOX Kids Magazine claimed a member of the VR Troopers cast would be quitting the series to become a part of the Power Rangers cast, however the aforementioned Zeo three-parter and Brad Hawkins voicing the Gold Ranger prior to the return of Austin St. John as Jason Lee Scott is the closest anything like this ever came to happening.

In April 1996, Brown originated the role Carly Corinthos on the American ABC soap opera General Hospital. Brown "quickly became an overnight sensation" and received three Daytime Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Carly. She won for Outstanding Younger Actress in 1997 and 1998, was nominated in 1999,and won again for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2000. Brown returned to General Hospital on January 31, 2008 in the role of Claudia Zacchara  left in mid October 2009. In 2010, she received her first Daytime Emmy nomination in the Lead Actress category for her work as Claudia Zacchara.

After leaving General Hospital, Brown guest-starred on several television series, including Crossing Jordan, Strong Medicine and Without a Trace. She returned to daytime in the role of Julia Morrisey Larrabee on As the World Turns from August 2004 to March 2005, in which she appeared in 109 episodes. In 2004, Brown played the lead role of Kate Vignatti in the fact-based television movie The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story. She became a regular on the popular CBS crime drama Cold Case in the fall of 2005 but was let go after only a few months (she appeared in five episodes) with the series. In 2006, she starred in her first feature film, the comedy, Big Momma's House 2 and appeared in an episode of Monk the same year. Brown was also seen in the third season episode 12 of The Closer and on a 2007 episode of the Foxpolice drama K-Ville.

In 2014, Brown played Massachusetts State Representative Katherine "Kate" Wesley in the soap opera web series Beacon Hill. She was nominated for a 2015 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in a New Approaches Drama Series,and won a 2015 Indie Series Award for Best Lead Actress (Drama) for the role.

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About Carolyn Hennesy:

Carolyn Hennesy is an actress, author and animal advocate. Hennesy's early work consisted of guest appearances and roles in shows and television movies, including Dark Justice and in Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee Nightmare. She then rose to prominence when she was cast in a recurring role in Dawson's Creek. She followed this with a series of guest appearances until she gained international acclaim after landing the role of Diane Miller on the daytime television series General Hospital, for which she earned a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. Follow this, she was cast in more recurring roles in shows such as Cougar Town, Revenge and Jessie. She also received much credibility for her role in The Bay, for which she won her first Daytime Emmy Award.

Hennesy has also taken up writing, and made her debut as an author with the 2011 novel The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli, featuring characters from General Hospital, which reached #16 on the New York Times Best Seller list. 

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About Amber Nash: 

Nash got her start in the world of television voiceover when Thompson and Reed cast her in their Adult Swim series Frisky Dingo, where she voiced “Val” and a number of other characters. Her work led to an offer to voice “Pam Poovey” on Archer, a series that has since been honored with two Primetime Emmy® Awardsincluding Outstanding Animated Program, a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Animated Series and a Gold Derby TV Award, to name a few. Nash’s character quickly became a fan-favorite and has garnered a lot of buzz and was even referred to as the “real hero of Archer” by BuzzFeed. 

In addition to her voiceover work, Nash also explored a new medium with a role in the web series Hart of America, a performance which earned her an Indie Series Award nomination for Best Actress in Comedy. She has also stayed busy teaching, creating and writing shows, performing in thousands of improv shows and touring all over the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. She has worked with Second City in Atlanta at the Alliance Theatre and for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Nash also collaborated with Dad’s Garage and a group of performers with special needs on a short film project called That Was Awesome. 

She will continue her foray into the film world as the lead in the indie comedy How to Ruin The Holidays, alongside Colin Mochrie, Aisha Tyler, Henry Zebrowski and special needs actor Luke Davis. Written by Nash’s husband, Kevin Gillese, the movie offers a hilarious take on love, disability, and those family gatherings that test your patience. It is set to begin production later this year.

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About Shannon Dang: 

Shannon Dang can currently be seen starring in the hit CW drama, “Kung Fu.” She plays Althea Shen, the tech savvy, larger-than life older sister to martial arts expert Nicky. The series, which is a reimagining of the 1970’s series of the same name, is the first network drama to feature a predominantly Asian-American cast. It premiered to The CW’s highest total viewership number for a Wednesday debut in seven years. Her grandfather actually appeared in the original 1970’s series. Shannon has previously guest starred opposite Diane Lane in Amazon’s “The Romanoffs”, with supporting roles in the films “Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison”, “Film Fest” and “The Gene Generation.” Her television credits include “Sorry For Your Loss” (Facebook Watch), “American Vandal” (Netflix), “Doubt” (CBS), “The Off Season” (ABC), “Major Crimes” (TNT), and “East Los High” (Hulu).

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About Annika Marks:

Annika Marks has been seen in recurring roles in Goliath, Waco, The Fosters, The Last Tycoon, and more. Most recently she served as the Lead Actor, Writer and Producer in the indie film “Killing Eleanor”. The film premiered during the 2020 Savannah Film Festival where it won Best Narrative. It has since been shown at the St. Louis International Film Festival, where the director was nominated for the NFF Emerging Director Award aka The Bobbie. Outside of acting, Annika actively uses her platform to advocate for Equality.

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About Gregg Daniel:

Gregg T. Daniel is best known for his role as Reverend Daniels on HBO’s hit show True Blood. With over 100 credits in film and television, Gregg’s roles span the spectrum from comedy (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Weeds) to drama (The West Wing, Castle, Desperate Housewives) to procedurals (NCIS), science fiction (Star Trek: Voyager) and children’s shows (Austin & Ally, Kickin’ It). Big screen credits include Spiderman 3, Hancock, Mars Attacks, Evan Almighty, Pump Up The Volume, and White Men Can’t Jump. Currently, Gregg is recurring on HBO’s Insecure and stars in the upcoming film 7th And Union.

An accomplished theatre director, Gregg is the Artistic Director of the Los Angeles-based Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble, and was nominated for a 2013 NAACP Image Award for helming the Los Angeles production of Kwame Kwei-Armah’s Elmina’s Kitchen, which also won the NAACP Award for Best Ensemble for 2103. Prior to that, his stage direction included 2009’s acclaimed production of Tom Stoppard’s Heroes, Sybyl Walker’s Beneath Rippling Waters, Lee Blessing’s Cobb, and Frank McGuinness’s Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me. Gregg also directed the world premiere of solo performance artist Joyce Guy’s War Stories at the Los Angeles Theatre Center and at St. Mark’s Church in New York. For Theatre 150 in Ojai, California, he directed Athol Fugards’ Sizwe Bansi, Diana Son’s Stop Kiss, and the 2004 Pulitzer Prize winner, I Am My Own Wife by Doug Wright.

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About Sydney Mikayla:

Mikayla stars as Trina Robinson on the award-winning series General Hospital, which is currently the longest-running daytime drama in production. As part of the new generation of teens in Port Charles, Trina has formed a tight bond with Josslyn Jacks and Cameron Webber as they navigate the ups and downs of life. She is a hard-working intern who has become close with former mobster Ava Jerome (played by Daytime icon Maura West) while working at her art gallery. Loyal viewers were excited to see Marcus Taggert (played by Réal Andrews) return to the show after a long absence, and were shocked by the revelation that he is Trina’s father.                         

She also is also bringing her talent to the world of voiceover. Mikayla can currently be heard in a lead role as Wolf in Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, an animated series that follows a young girl who has been thrust into an adventure on the surface of a post-apocalyptic Earth. Her character is the deuteragonist who works alongside Kipo and is described as “tough-as-nails.” The cast also includes Sterling K. Brown, Dee Bradley Baker, and Deon Cole to name just a few. The show is streaming now on Netflix. Mikayla will also be recurring as Olivia on the new Nickelodeon live action puppet comedy The Barbarian and The Troll. The show follows Evan, a bridge troll in search of adventure, and Brendar, a fierce female warrior, on a quest to defeat the evil demon who has imprisoned her brother.                     

Mikayla got her big break starring as Gabby Douglas in the Lifetime movie The Gabby Douglas Story. The movie chronicled the journey of Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas, the first African American ever to be named Individual All-Around Champion in artistic gymnastics at the Olympic Games. Mikayla’s moving performance earned her a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie.        

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About Connie Giordano:

Connie currently plays Patty DelRasso in the HBO limited drama series Mare of Easttown, which is airing now. The series stars Kate Winslet, Sosie Bacon, Jean Smart, Guy Pearce and Evan Peters. She has also starred in the indie films Mr. Hush, The Lobster Wars, and A Distant Society. Connie is an accomplished stage actress who has appeared in Off Broadway productions of How to Go Out On A Date in Queens, The House of Blue Leaves, And Baby Makes Seven, The Last Night of Ballyhoo,Night of Christopher Durang, The Legend of Robin Hood, A Musical and regional productions in the Philadelphia area!    

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About Kate Linder:

Kate Linder has portrayed Esther Valentine on CBS’ The Young and the Restless for over 39 years, it’s been the #1 rated soap opera every week for over 30 years. In 2008, Linder received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Linder has a busy feature film career as well, she was in the recent feature films Hysteria, Erased, Miss Meadows, Garry Marshall's Mother's Day, Voice from the Stone and The Charnel House. Linder also co-stars in Charlie Matthau's upcoming feature, Book of Leah and Echo Boomers.

Linder has been the celebrity spokesperson for The ALS Association for over a decade since her late brother-in-law’s initial diagnosis and is also active with the ALS Association’s Golden West Chapter. She has lobbied Congress on their behalf and won several of their volunteer awards from national and state for her efforts. Linder was a longtime board member for SAG-AFTRA and a former two-time Governor of the Television Academy. She is active with countless charities that benefit research and support for health-related and LGBT causes. Linder also hosts several annual charity teas in Canada that benefit the March of Dimes Canada's Conductive Education program, for which she also serves as celebrity spokesperson, and Canucks for Kids. Linder also works with the Los Angeles Mission, has been the Grand Marshal of the Walk to End Lupus Now Los Angeles for the past two years and has made several trips visiting troops with the USO.

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About Jeremy Valdez:

Jeremy (Ray) Valdez has worked steadily since he first landed in Hollywood. Valdez is also the recipient of the 2010 Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actor in La Mission, opposite Benjamin Bratt. In addition, he's taking his skills behind the scenes having produced his first feature, Dreamer and has several other projects in development.

Valdez, born in New Mexico, attended school in Arizona and came to Los Angeles where he began working almost immediately. His first bookings were national commercials for brands such as Coca Cola, McDonalds, Six Flags, Verizon and Toys R Us.

Valdez continued to hone his acting skills, landing his first network television guest-starring role on Family Law. Since then, Valdez has had recurring roles on hit TV shows including ER, Veronica Mars, Medical Investigation, American Family and guest starring roles on 24, CSI: NY, JAG, The Mentalist, CSI: Miami, Without A Trace, The Closer, Longmire and others. The FOX.com web series The Rookie, a spin-off of 24, starred Valdez as a young Jack Bauer for three seasons. He further starred in director Carlos Avila's JUNKYARD SAINTS (which was presented on the Emmy award-winning PBS series, Independent Lens). HE also starred in HBO's critically acclaimed TV Movie, Walkout, directed by Edward James Olmos as well as Alan Ball's dark comedic drama pilot, All Signs Of Death.

On the big screen, Valdez has been drawn to roles that bring life to stories that influence and inspire conversations about the complexities of life, as was the case with La Mission, which garnered opening night honors at the Sundance and San Francisco Film Festivals. Other notable films for Valdez include All She Can (Sundance 2010) Blaze You Out, Dreamer, H.O.M.E. and Mission Park (aka, Line of Duty).

Valdez's talents extend beyond film and television and are showcased in his musical abilities. He was raised in a family of musicians and began studying music at the age of 10. Jeremy studied at the Musician's Institute and he currently plays guitar for various artists in and around Los Angeles. He is also an active charity volunteer, Valdez is involved with Autism Speaks, The National Hispanic Foundation For The Arts, GLAAD and was picked by Michelle Obama to take part with her in her Read Across America campaign.

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About Nikki Blonsky:

Nikki Blonsky is best known for her Golden Globe nominated performance as Tracy Turnblad in the big screen adaptation of the hit musical Hairspray. Her most recent films include Geography Club and Dog Years, opposite Burt Reynolds and Ariel Winter, which premiered at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. A native New Yorker, Blonsky's television credits include NBC'S Smash, Huge on ABC FAMILY, and Ugly Betty, as well as the digital series Valemont. She currently has a podcast called Nikki Nights where she chats with friends from various entertainment industries about their career journeys, passions and more.  

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About Lexie Stevenson:

Upon graduating with honors from Brunswick High School in 2016, Lexie was admitted to the academically selective Purchase College-SUNY, but chose to defer and move to California to seriously pursue her acting and singing career. After just seven months in Los Angeles, Lexie booked her first major role as "Mattie" on the CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless. 

Lexie also stays busy serving on the advisory board for the Endometriosis Foundation of America. Both her and her mother suffer from the disorder and it almost took Lexie’s life when she was only 17. At the time it had wrapped her small intestine into the size of a golf ball which led to severe pain for about 4 years until a doctor at the Boston Women's hospital finally diagnosed her with endometriosis. Lexie’s goal on the advisory board is to bring more awareness to the disorder.

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About Kira Reed Lorsch:

Kira Reed Lorsch is an actress and Emmy® award winning, p.g.a producer. After graduating from the UCLA School of Theatre, Film and Television, Kira enjoyed a prolific on-camera career, including a 10-year stint as a reporter/producer for Playboy. She currently stars on Amazon Prime’s The Bay as “Jo Connors” for which she received a 2018 Daytime Emmy® acting nomination. Her latest feature films are the multiple-award winning Acts of Desperationand Beckman alongside David A.R. White and Billy Baldwin. Kira spends her time giving back to numerous charitable organizations, through the Robert H. Lorsch Foundation.

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About Alondra Delgado:

Alondra Delgado is an actress and writer, known for All American (2018), Vida (2018) and Mayans M.C. (2018).

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About Victoria Konefal:

Victoria attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Upper West Side, New York, NY. After she graduated she moved to Los Angeles and landed her breakout role as "Ciara Brady" on Days of Our Lives, which led to her first Daytime Emmy Nomination for "Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series."

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About Emma Norton:

For Denver native Emma Norton, film and Broadway have always held a special place in her heart. Her family tree includes the famous Lilian Norton, known as Madame Nordica, who was a Metropolitan opera singer and the first model for Coca-Cola. As a little girl, her grandmother would take Norton to Broadway shows such as Wicked, Mean Girls, and The Little Mermaid, to name just a few and this is where her passion for performing was born. Norton began participating in her school and local theatre. She also began taking dance classes, where she trained in lyrical, jazz, hip hop, ballet, contemporary and modern. From this point on, Norton knew she was destined for a career in entertainment.

To pursue her dreams of acting, Norton made numerous trips to Los Angeles and began working through acting camps, taking intensive training courses, and meeting with established acting coaches. In 2017, she was cast as the lead role of Kel Young in Cattle Call, a short comedy film directed by Rondell Sheridan. Her acting career took an unexpected turn when she discovered a new creative outlet to showcase her talents.

During the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, Norton was inspired by the versatility of the wildly popular app TikTok and began creating original content. In less than a year, the 17-year-old has gone viral with a verified account of over 6 million followers and over 100 million likes. Norton is known for her comedy lip-syncing as well as choreographed dances and skits using special effects makeup. Her popularity has earned her recognition in well-known media outlets such access Access Hollywood, ET! Canada, and Nylon Magazine to name a few, where she spoke about using her influence to inspire positivity and spread awareness of societal issues.

When she is not making new videos for TikTok, Norton enjoys helping others and strives to use her emerging stardom to give back. She is passionate about Charity Water, an organization that works to provide clean and safe water to communities around the world that don’t have access to it. She also supports Brought to Reality, a clothing brand focused on teen mental health and ending the stigma around mental illness. In her spare time, Norton enjoys skiing, hiking, traveling, and cuddling with her beloved Golden Retriever, Ruby.

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About Jacques Chevelle:

Jacques starred as the lead in the short comedy film Sex Digits, which won the AT&T 2018 Create-A-Thon Los Angeles competition. He has also starred in theatre productions such as MacBeth and Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors and performed in musicals including Shrek the Musical, Into the Woods, Wedding Singer and more. He currently stars in Nickelodeon’s new series Side Hustle alongside, airing now.

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About Thomas Nicholas:

Thomas Nicholas, a long time member of the Screen Actor's Guild and ASCAP, recently joined the Producers Guild of America while producing and acting in his current film, Adverse, a Neo-noir suspense/drama with a large ensemble cast that includes Academy Award® Nominee Mickey Rourke, Academy Award® Nominee Sean Astin, Golden Globe® Nominee Lou Diamond Phillips, Golden Globe® Nominee Penelope Ann Miller, Matt Ryan, Jake T. Austin, Andrew Keegan, Luke Edwards, Shelley Regner and more. In 2018, he produced and starred in, Living Among Us,opposite William Saddler and the late Primetime Emmy® Nominee John Heard which was released by Vision Films, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (US) and FOX (Asia).

Thomas began his acting career on Who's the Boss? playing a young Tony Danza. At age 12, Nicholas embarked on a series of feature films that would shape his young adult career, including Rookie of the Yearand A Kid in King Arthur's Court. By 18 he had recurring roles on hit TV shows like Party of Five and the role of "Kevin Myers" in the extremely successful American Pie franchise.

Nicholas began to focus on dramatic roles including the Roger Avary-directed, The Rules of Attraction with Faye Dunaway, Jessica Biel and Stealing Sinatra, opposite William H. Macy.

In 2009, he landed other exciting roles as a rookie cop in the drama, Life is Hot in Cracktown with Lara Flynn Boyle. He portrayed Abbie Hoffman in the film entitled, The Chicago 8. And as the role of Eugene in Nicole Holofcener's, Please Give, opposite Rebecca Hall and Catherine Keener, in which he and the cast won the 2011 Indie Spirit Robert Altman Award.

Recent releases include, Walt Before Mickey, where Nicholas portrays a young Walt Disney during the struggles of his early life and career. He was also a series regular on Steven Spielberg's TV drama series entitled, Red Band Society.

Thomas is currently developing a slate of films with his production company. 

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About Adam McArthur: 

Growing up as an 80’s kid, McArthur was always inspired by the classic cartoons on TV. He was always begging his parents for an agent to combine his love for cartoons, acting and voice overs. At the age of 16, he finally got his chance and started taking acting classes in San Francisco. His talent quickly grabbed the attention of an agent and went on to book 30 radio commercials over the course of one summer for Macy’s.

McArthur is currently the lead voice of Marco Diaz in the hit Disney XD animated comedy series Star vs.the Forces of Evil. His character is a misunderstood bad boy who befriends Star Butterfly, played by Eden Sher. Marco helps protect the magical princess and her family’s heirloom wand while being pulled into an adventure of a lifetime with his new friend. The voice cast also features Jeffrey Tambor as “Glossaryck”, and Jenny Slate as “Pony Head”. The show was recently ranked as one of Google’s “Top Trending Comedy TV Shows of 2017” and the third season is airing now. The series has also garnered critical acclaim, earning three Annie Award nominations and one Behind the Voice Actors Award. McArthur is also known for his recurring voice work in the original animated series The LeBrons, from the mind of the NBA legend LeBron James. He has also lent his voice to two Emmy Award-winning shows, Cartoon Network’s Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Netflix’s The Adventures of Puss in Boots.

In addition to his voiceover work on the small screen, McArthur has also brought his talent to the world of gaming, including Ubisoft’s recently-announced Far Cry 5 and Final Fantasy Type-0, where he plays the mysterious hooded figure known as Joker.

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About Matty Cardarople:

Matty Cardarople has always wanted to be an entertainer. Born and raised in Exeter, New Hampshire, Cardarople fueled his creative passion by entertaining friends and family with his comedic skills. After moving to Los Angeles, he studied acting at The Beverly Hills Playhouse and has been perfecting his craft studying with Lesly Kahn. Ultimately Cardarople was discovered by Luke and Owen Wilson who gave him his career start with roles in the feature films Blonde Ambition and Drillbit Taylor.

Cardarople went on to appear in the blockbuster hits Jurassic World and Dumb and Dumber To, where he worked with his childhood idol, Jim Carrey, whom he cites as his career inspiration. Cardarople quickly continued to add to his credits roles in the indie comedy The 4th, the critically-acclaimed Amazon rom-com The Big Sick, the Steven Soderbergh-directed film Logan Lucky and other films such as Itsy Bitsy and I am Woman.

Cardarople has been seen on such notable television shows such as NCIS: LA, New Girl, NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Angie Tribeca, Scrubs, Ray Donovan, You're The Worst, Comedy Bang! Bang!, Selfie and Chasing Life.

Recently Cardarople got another big break with a starring role in the hit Netflix show A Series of Unfortunate Events, as Orlando, the "Hench Person of Indeterminate Gender" in the Troupe of Count Olaf played by Neil Patrick Harris. The series is streaming now and is a favorite of audiences and critics alike.

And his impressive success continues. Cardarople has been cast in the highly-anticipated second and third season of the Netflix instant classic Stranger Things. Additionally, he has also voiced the Major Recurring Guest Star character of Preston in the new Dreamworks/Netflix animation TV show Archibald's Next Big Thing, is starring alongside Matt Jones on the upcoming feature debut for Warner Bros Wheels of Fortune and will play the role of Roger in Lazy Susan feature film, alongside Allison Janney.

Cardarople is accomplished in other arenas as well. He spends time drawing and writing poetry; his first self-published book of poems is titled Space Cadet. When not on set, Cardarople devotes his efforts to a number of worthy causes such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation and local animal shelters.

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About Mark McKinnon:

Mark McKinnon is an American actor originally from Waldorf, MD. Known for playing the role of Derik Dubois in BET Her Presents: The Waiting Room (2019). Other credits include recurring roles in Blue Bloods (2010) and FBI (2018). In High School, sports were McKinnon's world. Despite being a multi-sport athlete (Football, Basketball, Cross Country), McKinnon still found time to pursue the arts. He originally dreamed of becoming a professional football player. However, after landing a lead role in his high school play, he was inspired to pursue a professional acting career. In fact, to pursue this dream, he turned down several football scholarships and attended the prestigious Howard University in Washington, DC to study Theatre Arts with a concentration in Acting. Mark has been cast in the 2020 ABC Discovers Talent Showcase in New York.

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About Scout Compton:

Known for her lead role as Laurie Strode in Rob Zombie’s remake of the horror cult favorite: Halloween & Halloween II(previously played by Jamie Lee Curtis in the classic original). Scout also has had recurring roles in highly anticipated shows like Fox hit series Rosewood, Nashville, and Gilmore Girls. She is also known for playing Lita Ford in the The Runaways film alongside Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning.

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About Michael Judson Berry:

Michael first began acting at the age of six, when he got his first laugh while playing a Prince in The King and I. Since then he has come a long way, receiving a BFA in Theatre Arts from Boston University and an MA in Classical Acting from the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. 

Along with acting, he has extensive experience working in casting for TV/Film/Broadway in both LA and New York. 

Michael is also the creator of QuaranTeaTime a sketch comedy that has garnered international attention and acclaim.

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