An 8-year-old New Jersey boy who was featured on The Tonight Show for his jump rope skills was killed Saturday afternoon after he was hit by a Jeep as he walked home from a fundraiser for his award-winning group.
Jeremiah “Jerry” Grant was the youngest member of the Honey Bees, a Jersey City-based double dutch team that appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s talk show in August. Now, the troupe is mourning the loss of the little boy they called “Prince Bee.”
“We all stopped at the corner and Jerry heard ‘go’ from another jumper and ran in the street,” Honey...
Jeremiah “Jerry” Grant was the youngest member of the Honey Bees, a Jersey City-based double dutch team that appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s talk show in August. Now, the troupe is mourning the loss of the little boy they called “Prince Bee.”
“We all stopped at the corner and Jerry heard ‘go’ from another jumper and ran in the street,” Honey...
- 10/30/2017
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
First he tried to be like Josh Turner. Then he tried to be like Keith Urban. But when his career went nowhere, Russell Dickerson finally decided to throw caution to the wind and try something novel: just being himself.
“That’s when it started happening,” says the 30-year-old Tennessee native. “Once I stopped caring what people thought, it was like people were attracted to that. It took me a while to learn that.”
Dickerson has been learning a lot since he broke through with 2015’s rain-soaked video for “Yours.” Since then “Yours” has gone gold, he’s opened for Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett,...
“That’s when it started happening,” says the 30-year-old Tennessee native. “Once I stopped caring what people thought, it was like people were attracted to that. It took me a while to learn that.”
Dickerson has been learning a lot since he broke through with 2015’s rain-soaked video for “Yours.” Since then “Yours” has gone gold, he’s opened for Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett,...
- 10/13/2017
- by Nancy Kruh
- PEOPLE.com
One of the most important things you need to know about Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” is that the entire 106-minute feature was shot on 65mm film, with 75% incorporating IMAX film cameras. In terms of visual scope, these stats suggest “Dunkirk” might just be Nolan’s biggest movie to date, which means you shouldn’t settle for a digital projection if you don’t have to.
“Dunkirk” will be projected in 70mm in select theaters and tickets for those engagements are now for sale on the “Dunkirk” official website, so we finally have confirmation on what theaters across the country will be showing the WWII drama in its preferred format.
‘Dunkirk’: 9 Things You Need to Know About Christopher Nolan’s WWII Blockbuster
“Dunkirk” will be screening on both regular 70mm and IMAX 70mm, the later of which being the ideal experience. But those aren’t the only ways one will...
“Dunkirk” will be projected in 70mm in select theaters and tickets for those engagements are now for sale on the “Dunkirk” official website, so we finally have confirmation on what theaters across the country will be showing the WWII drama in its preferred format.
‘Dunkirk’: 9 Things You Need to Know About Christopher Nolan’s WWII Blockbuster
“Dunkirk” will be screening on both regular 70mm and IMAX 70mm, the later of which being the ideal experience. But those aren’t the only ways one will...
- 7/5/2017
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
We’re just a few weeks away from a new Christopher Nolan film, which means questions may abound about what exact format to see it in. With around 75% of his World War II thriller Dunkirk reported to be shot on IMAX 65mm film stock (aka the vertically-longer aspect ratio first utilized by Nolan for The Dark Knight, most memorably for the opening scene) and the rest on 65mm large format film stock, the best experience one can have is seeking out a 15/70mm presentation.
As tickets go on sale this morning, we now have a list of all the locations in the U.S. and Canada presenting the film in 70mm. Before we get to that list (via Nolan Fans), check out a visual format guide from Anton Volkov, as well as a new TV spot. Since 70mm formats will vary, if one is seeking out the best quality — 15/70mm...
As tickets go on sale this morning, we now have a list of all the locations in the U.S. and Canada presenting the film in 70mm. Before we get to that list (via Nolan Fans), check out a visual format guide from Anton Volkov, as well as a new TV spot. Since 70mm formats will vary, if one is seeking out the best quality — 15/70mm...
- 7/5/2017
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Dan Goggin's internationally acclaimed musical sensation, Nunsense will premiere the sinfully funny pilot episode of 'Nunsense The TV Series' online, Tuesday,April 25, 2017.The new series, which features stars of stage and screen, can be viewed starting at 1201 Am at www.nunsensetv.com. The pilot was shot at a former monastery in Union City, New Jersey. Check out a trailer for the show below...
- 4/14/2017
- by TV News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Musician Brandon “Chase” Wittenauer was “happy and thriving” in the artists’ community devastated by the tragic Oakland warehouse fire that claimed 36 lives Friday night, a friend says.
Wittenauer, 32, was an electronic musician who performed under the stage name Nex Iguolo and as part of the band Symbiotix.Fungi. His friend of 15 years, Amanda Fish, remembers him as “a sweet and sensitive artist embodied love and positivity.”
“He had found his place in life and the Oakland artist community and was happy and thriving. He saw art in everything around him,” Fish wrote in a statement to People. “He loved other people and people adored him.
Wittenauer, 32, was an electronic musician who performed under the stage name Nex Iguolo and as part of the band Symbiotix.Fungi. His friend of 15 years, Amanda Fish, remembers him as “a sweet and sensitive artist embodied love and positivity.”
“He had found his place in life and the Oakland artist community and was happy and thriving. He saw art in everything around him,” Fish wrote in a statement to People. “He loved other people and people adored him.
- 12/5/2016
- by tiaredunlap1
- PEOPLE.com
After the debacle that was Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, it’s no secret that Warner Bros. needs their next film to be a hit, so it’s a good thing then that first reactions to Suicide Squad appear to be extremely positive. An early screening was held in Union City, California a couple of days ago and as expected, people have taken to Twitter to voice their thoughts on David Ayer’s upcoming film.
While everything you’ll see in the Tweets below falls firmly into the praise category, it’s important to remember that Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice also tested quite well and we all know how that turned out, right? Granted, people had concerns about Snyder’s film right from the start, so it was never going to please everyone. But still, it’d be best not to put too much stock into these reactions.
While everything you’ll see in the Tweets below falls firmly into the praise category, it’s important to remember that Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice also tested quite well and we all know how that turned out, right? Granted, people had concerns about Snyder’s film right from the start, so it was never going to please everyone. But still, it’d be best not to put too much stock into these reactions.
- 5/22/2016
- by Josh Wilding
- We Got This Covered
Warner Bros. Pictures and the newly formed DC Films are banking on David Ayer's "Suicide Squad" to be not just a financial success, but the critical success that Zack Snyder's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" wasn't this March.
So far the positive buzz is on their side, and if some tweeted reactions from an apparent test screening that took place this past week are any reaction - they've done it. Check out several tweeted reactions from claimed attendees below:
got to watch an early screening of suicide squad and it was actually pretty great!
— nikongmer (@nikongmer) May 20, 2016
Saw Suicide Squad today! It met my expectations! Can't wait for the actual release! #SuicideSquad #earlyscreening
— Ultra starkiller (@StarkillerUltra) May 20, 2016
I Recommend Everyone Go See Suicide Squad In August!!! It Is A Pleaser! You Will Be Surprised!!
— Lyssa (@GleekMoonwalker) May 20, 2016
@Ridd1e I just went to a test screening for...
So far the positive buzz is on their side, and if some tweeted reactions from an apparent test screening that took place this past week are any reaction - they've done it. Check out several tweeted reactions from claimed attendees below:
got to watch an early screening of suicide squad and it was actually pretty great!
— nikongmer (@nikongmer) May 20, 2016
Saw Suicide Squad today! It met my expectations! Can't wait for the actual release! #SuicideSquad #earlyscreening
— Ultra starkiller (@StarkillerUltra) May 20, 2016
I Recommend Everyone Go See Suicide Squad In August!!! It Is A Pleaser! You Will Be Surprised!!
— Lyssa (@GleekMoonwalker) May 20, 2016
@Ridd1e I just went to a test screening for...
- 5/22/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Suicide Squad isn't set to hit theaters until August, and the first official screening isn't set to happen until a month later, but it looks like some lucky fans got to see a test screening of David Ayer's Suicide Squad last night at the Century 25 Union City and Xd in Union City, California. Like most fans, they've taken to Twitter to share their reactions, and they are positive. It also appears that Lyssa aka @GleekMoonwalker had her reaction tweets favorited by none other than the new head of Warner Bros.' DC Films division Geoff Johns. So it might just be that this test screening did happen. Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice got similar reactions from fans during its early screenings, and later on it was shown no mercy by the critics, so it might be best to wait for the official reviews. Until then,...
- 5/21/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
When Bobby Cannavale turned up midway through the run of Terence Winter's HBO gangster epic Boardwalk Empire, the most surprising thing was that they somehow hadn't worked together before, whether on earlier Boardwalk seasons or during Winter's long run as David Chase's top lieutenant on The Sopranos. The half-Italian, half-Cuban actor has been no stranger to crime stories in his career (including a role on NBC's would-be Sopranos drama Kingpin), but the Boardwalk role of animalistic sociopath Gyp Rosetti (for which he would win an Emmy) was his first time working with Winter, and also with Boardwalk executive producer Martin Scorsese. Now, all three men have teamed up with, of all people, Mick Jagger, for Vinyl, HBO's new Sunday drama, where Cannavale plays Richie Finestra, a '70s record company executive with a great ear and a nose too prone to having cocaine shoved up it. The two-hour...
- 2/9/2016
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
Marlene Forte, the actress who plays Carmen Ramos, the Ewing family's longtime Mary Poppins-like superintendent and mother of Elena (Jordana Brewster) on TNT's “Dallas” and I spoke today about the “uncorking” of the second half of Season 3 on Monday, August 18 on TNT. The story line for the rest of the season clearly is going to be all about the Ramos family.
For those of you who, like me, do not really keep up with television, our conversation was not only hugely entertaining but educational as well. Marlene is a well educated, articulate woman who raised her daughter before finally stepping into the business of acting.
She was one year old when her father moved her and her mother to New York from Cuba. They lived on MacDougal Street with her uncle and her father blames that for her and her younger sister choosing to become “artists”. Her sister is one of the hosts of Hsn Today; the Home Shopping Network and lives in Tampa Fla where her parents have joined her. Only her middle sister is the steady moneymaker of the three sisters. She is the Senior VP of Risk Management for Skanska USA a world leading project development and construction group. On the other hand, her father named all three of his daughters after movie stars: Marlene as in Dietrich, Yvette as in Yvette Mimeux and Leslie as in Leslie Ann Warren. And he made sure Marlene took piano lessons and her sister took dancing…That was to keep them off the street, her father claimed later.
They soon moved to Union City NJ where she grew up. And she grew up on TV. Her family watched lots of TV. When her father got home at 6, he would turn on "Welcome Back Kotter” and "McCloud”. They were not like Cubans in Miami, always feeling exiled. When he left Cuba, he wanted to get as far away as he could and he never wanted to go back. He loved America…Frank Sinatra, TV…(though he did like those romantic slow boleros and still does), but at home, everything was American.
Marlene wanted to be an actress all her life but she married her first boyfriend from high school and had a child. She went to college and studied English; Shakespeare seemed a good route toward acting. Life however had a way of taking the lead. She opened a video store in North Bergen, NJ which she ran for six years, thinking she would be financially independent with her daughter. Her parents lived nearby to care for her daughter, and she had no time to become an actress. She did watch movies however (like Tarantino) and everything she learned about film was in that store. She saw as much as possible and learned a lot about the business.
This was during the early days when video stores were ma and pa affairs, but when Blockbuster moved down the block, she saw the writing on the wall. By that time, her daughter was ten and understood her mother’s passion, so they sold the store, took what little money they had and she moved across the river to New York determined to follow her dream…her father cried to think she would not become a doctor or lawyer.
Coincidentally at that time I also entered the video business and as an acquisitions executive we visited these ma and pa businesses, many of whom were making duplicate cassettes in the back of their stores. I was soon acquiring films for Lorimar, the producers of “Dallas” itself. When Lee Rich and Merv Adelson would call company-wide meetings, Lee would always begin asking for a show of hands of who had watched TV the past week. Very few of us had…and I never did. I might have seen “Dallas” once; certainly I knew who Jr was and around the office there was always good gossip. And the gorgeous Victoria Principal was loved by all.
When Marlene turned 30, she decided to become an actress. That's a late start for most occupations; in Hollywood it's nearly unheard of. But for this born girl named for one of Tinseltown's brightest stars (Marlene Dietrich) perhaps the journey was predestined. So Marlene got into a theater group called The Lab. It was very Latino and actress based. She worked with people like Judy Reyes,Vanessa Aspillaga, Forencia Lozano (39 episodes of "One Life To Live") Philip Seymour Hoffman, Sam Rockwell. Today it is called the Labyrinth Theater Company and works out of the Bank Street Theater David Zayas (Dexter) and she were newbies and “old” - they already had children. It was a good time and the timing was good. And so 20 years passed, like a blink of an eye. She was on the cusp. Latino had not yet become Ok; they told her she had to use a different name from that of her daughter’s father, Rodriguez. It was not too long after the days of Raquel Welch — remember what a surprise it was to discover she was Mexican? And how about Rita Hayworth? Her name was Ana Marlene Forte Machado. She decided to take the name of her mother and so became Marlene Forte. While today the Latino community still has no Tyler Perry or Oprah, still now is the time to be Latino and living in L.A. where she can stand on the corner of Olympic and El Camino; life is good.
So "Dallas" is back for its third season. “Dallas” without Larry Hagman, "one of the nicest people she ever worked with in the business”. He was a role model for her. He knew he was ill with cancer. In the course of the two seasons, he lost 20 pounds. But he died with his family around him, doing what he loved doing most, acting halfway through the second season.
Comparing “Dallas” back in the day (1978 – 1991) when I was working at Lorimar (1985 +) and today: Back then there was only Angela, the Ewing Maid (Carol Sanchez) There was no “Ramos family”. So how did the Ramos family come into being?
“Dallas” has fans around the world. The new version is younger. Elena (Jordana Brewster)’s mother (whom Marlene plays) is already a business woman. The family has been working with the Ewing family since her daughter was nine and she was widowed when an oil rig accident killed her husband.
It has already been revealed that Rj actually stole the land from the Ramos land grant at the end of Season 2. Jordan is now bent on revenge. Her mother Carmen (Marlene Forte) had a bit of a chip on her shoulder; she always said that no one in her family every lied, but now…they too are lying, lying all the time. Lots will be revealed about them now; their dark side is coming to light in the third season.
“Dallas”, this version has very well rounded characters and the storylines are interesting. The first season dealt with real issues, like oil vs. methane gas…Jr wants to drill, drill, drill but the Ewing children want to go with ethane gas.
The women are very strong in “Dallas” too. This is due in part to Cynthia Cidre the creator and showrunner, who is also Cuban. Michael M. Robin the director and producer is a TV Giant ("The Closer", "Nip/Tuck", "L.A. Law”) and the two have found a good balance.
Wow! I want to watch this, if I can ever figure out how to turn on which remote control to watch TV in my home! TV is changing…we all know that much. But Marlene’s description of the changes explains much more. She says, "The procedural folks are tired. Soaps are coming back. No longer is procedural — a dead body, we find out what happened — enough. Now it’s revenge, scandal, characters…in ‘ allas', Cynthia and Michael go into that vibe, it is current and it’s history too.
There are two trends in TV now. One is the procedural switch to characters. The other comes off of reality TV…there are still reality shows; there will always be housewives everywhere, but the second trend is going back to Spanish TV, with shows like “America’s Got Talent”, “Dancing with the Stars”. This is entertainment like the old Spanish TV shows, "Sábado gigante” where for four hours, seven days a week Don Francisco would show "The Chew" and "The View" and "Americas Got Talent" all rolled into one show — four hours! — with ads by Ivory between the segments.
Marlene Forte is Totally TV. She loves it; she knows its craft. She says that TV, Film, and Theater are all different media.
She tells young talent, "If you know the media, you can conquer it…you can figure out the rhythm…" Forte is one of those familiar faces to which you’d have trouble putting the name. Yet you’ve seen her everywhere simply because she’s played them all. In fact, her work reads like the ultimate directory of television - from "Crossing Jordan", “The George Lopez Show”, "The Mentalist", "Law & Order", "Bones", "Daybreak", “The West Wing”, “ER”, “Lost”, "Castle" to "House of Payne", “24”, “ Community”, and “The Secret Life Of The American Teenager”, among many others.
Now with an acting career spanning over three decades, Forte is enjoying a hell of ride carrying an acting dossier that may very well rival some of the most prominent Latinas in the industry.
On the movie side, she played the transporter chief in the 2009 Jj Abrams' "Star Trek" reboot; Mrs. Glass in "Real Women Have Curves"; and the unforgettable Pilar Brown in "Our Song" opposite Kerry Washington ("Scandal"). She appeared recently in the Marlon Wayans’ parnormal’esque parody “A Haunted House”, and Tyler Perry’s “A Single Mom’s Club” (her second time working with the award-winning director). She will next be seen in the indie movie “Assassination of a Citizen” playing a female Walter White in gang-central East La.
She continues to do shorts and live theater, to work on web projects (notably the Imagen Award winner “Ysle” with Ruth Livier), to tackle indie films and big budget movies, and pop in some of TV’s high-profiled series and sitcoms, The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (Hola) - the nation’s longest running active arts advocacy organization for Latino actors - honored her with a Hola Award for "Excellence in Television". Most recently she received a “Pioneer Award” at the 2014 Reel Rasquache Art & Film Festival and an “Artist Award” from her home town, Union City.
And as she is keeping that acting bug rolling and the roles coming, she most definitely provides a shinning example of how women can “make it” in Hollywood on their own terms.
“Dallas” itself has been nominated and awarded many prizes since it recommenced in 2012:
Alma Awards, 2012
•
Nominated , Alma Award
Favorite TV Actress-Drama
Jordana Brewster
•
Nominated , Alma Award
Favorite TV Actress-Drama
Julie Gonzalo
Imagen Foundation Awards
2013
•
Nominated , Imagen Award
Best Primetime Television Program
•
Nominated , Imagen Award
Best Supporting Actress/Television
Jordana Brewster
•
Nominated , Imagen Award
Best Supporting Actress/Television
Julie Gonzalo
Key Art Awards
2013
•
2nd place , Key Art Award
Best Trailer - Audio/Visual
(Turner Network Television (TNT)).
• For the online "Dallas Theme Song Video MashUp".
Namic Vision Awards
2013
•
Nominated , Vision Award
Best Performance - Drama
Jordana Brewster
So tune in Monday, August 18 on TNT!!!
For those of you who, like me, do not really keep up with television, our conversation was not only hugely entertaining but educational as well. Marlene is a well educated, articulate woman who raised her daughter before finally stepping into the business of acting.
She was one year old when her father moved her and her mother to New York from Cuba. They lived on MacDougal Street with her uncle and her father blames that for her and her younger sister choosing to become “artists”. Her sister is one of the hosts of Hsn Today; the Home Shopping Network and lives in Tampa Fla where her parents have joined her. Only her middle sister is the steady moneymaker of the three sisters. She is the Senior VP of Risk Management for Skanska USA a world leading project development and construction group. On the other hand, her father named all three of his daughters after movie stars: Marlene as in Dietrich, Yvette as in Yvette Mimeux and Leslie as in Leslie Ann Warren. And he made sure Marlene took piano lessons and her sister took dancing…That was to keep them off the street, her father claimed later.
They soon moved to Union City NJ where she grew up. And she grew up on TV. Her family watched lots of TV. When her father got home at 6, he would turn on "Welcome Back Kotter” and "McCloud”. They were not like Cubans in Miami, always feeling exiled. When he left Cuba, he wanted to get as far away as he could and he never wanted to go back. He loved America…Frank Sinatra, TV…(though he did like those romantic slow boleros and still does), but at home, everything was American.
Marlene wanted to be an actress all her life but she married her first boyfriend from high school and had a child. She went to college and studied English; Shakespeare seemed a good route toward acting. Life however had a way of taking the lead. She opened a video store in North Bergen, NJ which she ran for six years, thinking she would be financially independent with her daughter. Her parents lived nearby to care for her daughter, and she had no time to become an actress. She did watch movies however (like Tarantino) and everything she learned about film was in that store. She saw as much as possible and learned a lot about the business.
This was during the early days when video stores were ma and pa affairs, but when Blockbuster moved down the block, she saw the writing on the wall. By that time, her daughter was ten and understood her mother’s passion, so they sold the store, took what little money they had and she moved across the river to New York determined to follow her dream…her father cried to think she would not become a doctor or lawyer.
Coincidentally at that time I also entered the video business and as an acquisitions executive we visited these ma and pa businesses, many of whom were making duplicate cassettes in the back of their stores. I was soon acquiring films for Lorimar, the producers of “Dallas” itself. When Lee Rich and Merv Adelson would call company-wide meetings, Lee would always begin asking for a show of hands of who had watched TV the past week. Very few of us had…and I never did. I might have seen “Dallas” once; certainly I knew who Jr was and around the office there was always good gossip. And the gorgeous Victoria Principal was loved by all.
When Marlene turned 30, she decided to become an actress. That's a late start for most occupations; in Hollywood it's nearly unheard of. But for this born girl named for one of Tinseltown's brightest stars (Marlene Dietrich) perhaps the journey was predestined. So Marlene got into a theater group called The Lab. It was very Latino and actress based. She worked with people like Judy Reyes,Vanessa Aspillaga, Forencia Lozano (39 episodes of "One Life To Live") Philip Seymour Hoffman, Sam Rockwell. Today it is called the Labyrinth Theater Company and works out of the Bank Street Theater David Zayas (Dexter) and she were newbies and “old” - they already had children. It was a good time and the timing was good. And so 20 years passed, like a blink of an eye. She was on the cusp. Latino had not yet become Ok; they told her she had to use a different name from that of her daughter’s father, Rodriguez. It was not too long after the days of Raquel Welch — remember what a surprise it was to discover she was Mexican? And how about Rita Hayworth? Her name was Ana Marlene Forte Machado. She decided to take the name of her mother and so became Marlene Forte. While today the Latino community still has no Tyler Perry or Oprah, still now is the time to be Latino and living in L.A. where she can stand on the corner of Olympic and El Camino; life is good.
So "Dallas" is back for its third season. “Dallas” without Larry Hagman, "one of the nicest people she ever worked with in the business”. He was a role model for her. He knew he was ill with cancer. In the course of the two seasons, he lost 20 pounds. But he died with his family around him, doing what he loved doing most, acting halfway through the second season.
Comparing “Dallas” back in the day (1978 – 1991) when I was working at Lorimar (1985 +) and today: Back then there was only Angela, the Ewing Maid (Carol Sanchez) There was no “Ramos family”. So how did the Ramos family come into being?
“Dallas” has fans around the world. The new version is younger. Elena (Jordana Brewster)’s mother (whom Marlene plays) is already a business woman. The family has been working with the Ewing family since her daughter was nine and she was widowed when an oil rig accident killed her husband.
It has already been revealed that Rj actually stole the land from the Ramos land grant at the end of Season 2. Jordan is now bent on revenge. Her mother Carmen (Marlene Forte) had a bit of a chip on her shoulder; she always said that no one in her family every lied, but now…they too are lying, lying all the time. Lots will be revealed about them now; their dark side is coming to light in the third season.
“Dallas”, this version has very well rounded characters and the storylines are interesting. The first season dealt with real issues, like oil vs. methane gas…Jr wants to drill, drill, drill but the Ewing children want to go with ethane gas.
The women are very strong in “Dallas” too. This is due in part to Cynthia Cidre the creator and showrunner, who is also Cuban. Michael M. Robin the director and producer is a TV Giant ("The Closer", "Nip/Tuck", "L.A. Law”) and the two have found a good balance.
Wow! I want to watch this, if I can ever figure out how to turn on which remote control to watch TV in my home! TV is changing…we all know that much. But Marlene’s description of the changes explains much more. She says, "The procedural folks are tired. Soaps are coming back. No longer is procedural — a dead body, we find out what happened — enough. Now it’s revenge, scandal, characters…in ‘ allas', Cynthia and Michael go into that vibe, it is current and it’s history too.
There are two trends in TV now. One is the procedural switch to characters. The other comes off of reality TV…there are still reality shows; there will always be housewives everywhere, but the second trend is going back to Spanish TV, with shows like “America’s Got Talent”, “Dancing with the Stars”. This is entertainment like the old Spanish TV shows, "Sábado gigante” where for four hours, seven days a week Don Francisco would show "The Chew" and "The View" and "Americas Got Talent" all rolled into one show — four hours! — with ads by Ivory between the segments.
Marlene Forte is Totally TV. She loves it; she knows its craft. She says that TV, Film, and Theater are all different media.
She tells young talent, "If you know the media, you can conquer it…you can figure out the rhythm…" Forte is one of those familiar faces to which you’d have trouble putting the name. Yet you’ve seen her everywhere simply because she’s played them all. In fact, her work reads like the ultimate directory of television - from "Crossing Jordan", “The George Lopez Show”, "The Mentalist", "Law & Order", "Bones", "Daybreak", “The West Wing”, “ER”, “Lost”, "Castle" to "House of Payne", “24”, “ Community”, and “The Secret Life Of The American Teenager”, among many others.
Now with an acting career spanning over three decades, Forte is enjoying a hell of ride carrying an acting dossier that may very well rival some of the most prominent Latinas in the industry.
On the movie side, she played the transporter chief in the 2009 Jj Abrams' "Star Trek" reboot; Mrs. Glass in "Real Women Have Curves"; and the unforgettable Pilar Brown in "Our Song" opposite Kerry Washington ("Scandal"). She appeared recently in the Marlon Wayans’ parnormal’esque parody “A Haunted House”, and Tyler Perry’s “A Single Mom’s Club” (her second time working with the award-winning director). She will next be seen in the indie movie “Assassination of a Citizen” playing a female Walter White in gang-central East La.
She continues to do shorts and live theater, to work on web projects (notably the Imagen Award winner “Ysle” with Ruth Livier), to tackle indie films and big budget movies, and pop in some of TV’s high-profiled series and sitcoms, The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (Hola) - the nation’s longest running active arts advocacy organization for Latino actors - honored her with a Hola Award for "Excellence in Television". Most recently she received a “Pioneer Award” at the 2014 Reel Rasquache Art & Film Festival and an “Artist Award” from her home town, Union City.
And as she is keeping that acting bug rolling and the roles coming, she most definitely provides a shinning example of how women can “make it” in Hollywood on their own terms.
“Dallas” itself has been nominated and awarded many prizes since it recommenced in 2012:
Alma Awards, 2012
•
Nominated , Alma Award
Favorite TV Actress-Drama
Jordana Brewster
•
Nominated , Alma Award
Favorite TV Actress-Drama
Julie Gonzalo
Imagen Foundation Awards
2013
•
Nominated , Imagen Award
Best Primetime Television Program
•
Nominated , Imagen Award
Best Supporting Actress/Television
Jordana Brewster
•
Nominated , Imagen Award
Best Supporting Actress/Television
Julie Gonzalo
Key Art Awards
2013
•
2nd place , Key Art Award
Best Trailer - Audio/Visual
(Turner Network Television (TNT)).
• For the online "Dallas Theme Song Video MashUp".
Namic Vision Awards
2013
•
Nominated , Vision Award
Best Performance - Drama
Jordana Brewster
So tune in Monday, August 18 on TNT!!!
- 7/2/2014
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Naughty By Nature rapper Anthony "Treach" Criss was arrested Thursday in Jersey -- after allegedly charging cops following a 10-block police chase through 4 red lights ... and cops even drew their guns.Law enforcement sources tell us, officers tried to pull Criss over for speeding in Union City -- he was allegedly doing 55 in a 25 -- but Criss floored it once he heard the sirens ... driving 10 blocks through 4 red lights until finally coming to a stop.
- 4/11/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
State senator and Union City Mayor Brian Stack appeared on CNN on Tuesday where he came out in support of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and said that he has been one of the “best" governors the state has ever had. He added that he thought the mayor of his city’s abutting city, Hoboken’s Dawn Zimmer, was making “far-fetched” allegations against Christie’s administration.
- 1/21/2014
- by Noah Rothman
- Mediaite - TV
Sosie Bacon may only be 21, but she has a lot going for her. On top of being 2014's Miss Golden Globe, through her father Kevin Bacon, she is connected to nearly everyone in Hollywood - including every other previous Miss Golden Globe, most of whom are also the daughters (or sons) of industry power players. And while some have a connection through their famous parents, others, such as Laura Dern (who happens to have famous parents), are also connected through their own work. Don't believe us? Here's how you get from young Ms. Bacon to all of her famous predecessors,...
- 1/11/2014
- by Nate Jones
- PEOPLE.com
In the first part of the season finale, we see the designers dream up their collections for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, but Justin, Alexandria, and Helen still have to compete for a spot in the finale show! Read on for our recap of ‘Project Runway’ Season 12 Episode 13!
The episode begins with Heidi and Tim sending the designers off with the challenge of creating a 10-look collection for spring in a mere six weeks. The catch? One of the looks must be made of an unconventional material, “and you know what we mean when we say ‘unconventional,’ nothing resembling fabric,” Heidi warns them. As Tim wishes them luck, Alexandria tears up, saying they are “happy tears,” reminding us that these are real artists lucky enough to see their work come to life. We can’t wait to see what the designers come up with!
Project Runway Recap — Season 12 Episode 13:
First...
The episode begins with Heidi and Tim sending the designers off with the challenge of creating a 10-look collection for spring in a mere six weeks. The catch? One of the looks must be made of an unconventional material, “and you know what we mean when we say ‘unconventional,’ nothing resembling fabric,” Heidi warns them. As Tim wishes them luck, Alexandria tears up, saying they are “happy tears,” reminding us that these are real artists lucky enough to see their work come to life. We can’t wait to see what the designers come up with!
Project Runway Recap — Season 12 Episode 13:
First...
- 10/11/2013
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
The 12th season of Project Runway will get underway July 18 on Lifetime with a mystery contestant from a past season and an interactive component for fans, EW has learned exclusively.
The new installment of the competition that will feature the return of judges Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen and mentor Tim Gunn will give fans the power to bring back an old designer who is desperate to redeem him (or her) self. There will also be an opportunity for viewers to weigh in on the challenges as part of a new interactive on-screen feature.
Also new this year: Super...
The new installment of the competition that will feature the return of judges Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen and mentor Tim Gunn will give fans the power to bring back an old designer who is desperate to redeem him (or her) self. There will also be an opportunity for viewers to weigh in on the challenges as part of a new interactive on-screen feature.
Also new this year: Super...
- 6/21/2013
- by Lynette Rice
- EW - Inside TV
How tragic. Just 10 days after Oklahoma City was hit by a devastating tornado that wiped out two elementary schools and killed 24 people, the Oklahoma City area was once again struck by multiple strong tornadoes.
The residents in the Oklahoma City, Okla. area barely had enough time to recover from the damage from the May 20 tornadoes when another violent storm system moved through the area on May 30. The National Weather Service declared a tornado emergency in Oklahoma and urged everyone in the area to take cover immediately.
Multiple Violent Tornadoes Hit Oklahoma City Area
Multiple tornadoes have been reported touching down in areas near Oklahoma city: one near the suburb of Bethany, one north of Union City, one outside of Tinker Air Force Base, and another just outside of Moore, the same area that was devastated by the tornadoes on May 20.
The National Weather Service reported “an extremely unstable air mass...
The residents in the Oklahoma City, Okla. area barely had enough time to recover from the damage from the May 20 tornadoes when another violent storm system moved through the area on May 30. The National Weather Service declared a tornado emergency in Oklahoma and urged everyone in the area to take cover immediately.
Multiple Violent Tornadoes Hit Oklahoma City Area
Multiple tornadoes have been reported touching down in areas near Oklahoma city: one near the suburb of Bethany, one north of Union City, one outside of Tinker Air Force Base, and another just outside of Moore, the same area that was devastated by the tornadoes on May 20.
The National Weather Service reported “an extremely unstable air mass...
- 6/1/2013
- by Jenny Pickard
- HollywoodLife
**Updated with new locations and guest info** Lionsgate continues their Texas Chainsaw release celebration with the announcement that they will be offering a number of early screenings across the country. Not only will attendees be able to pick up a limited edition poster, but select members of the cast are expected to be in attendance.
“On Tuesday, Vice launched the Gallery of Horrors: Original Art & Video Inspired by Texas Chainsaw 3D. An incredible range of renowned artists were chosen to create posters and videos inspired-by Texas Chainsaw 3D, the latest installment in one of the most celebrated horror franchises of all time.
Today, in celebration of #ChainsawThursdays, Tumblr and Vice have partnered to bring the Gallery of Horrors to fans online And at the theater. Tumblr is presenting ten special events on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 10pm where audiences will receive an exclusive limited edition screen print from the Gallery of Horrors,...
“On Tuesday, Vice launched the Gallery of Horrors: Original Art & Video Inspired by Texas Chainsaw 3D. An incredible range of renowned artists were chosen to create posters and videos inspired-by Texas Chainsaw 3D, the latest installment in one of the most celebrated horror franchises of all time.
Today, in celebration of #ChainsawThursdays, Tumblr and Vice have partnered to bring the Gallery of Horrors to fans online And at the theater. Tumblr is presenting ten special events on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 10pm where audiences will receive an exclusive limited edition screen print from the Gallery of Horrors,...
- 1/2/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Martin Freeman in The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyPhoto: Warner Bros. / MGM AMC and Cinemark have followed Regal Cinemas' lead and announced 87 and 69 additional theatres respectively where you will be able to see Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in the new High Frame Rate 3-D (Hfr 3D). For those of you that live in Seattle, Washington I can also confirm the film will be showing in 48 Fps 3D at the local Seattle Cinerama, which is where I have been persuading my local reps to screen the film for local press. Fingers crossed on that one. What I have done below is broken up the various theater chains out on each page. You will find AMC Theatres directly below, Page Two will have the list of Cinemark Theatres, Page Three has the Regal Cinemas listed and on Page Four I have included the previously released information sheet detailing the...
- 11/7/2012
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Giselle Esteban was convicted Monday of murdering Michelle Le - a woman who had once been her close friend, but who Esteban came to view as a romantic rival. Esteban, 28, and Le were once classmates at Mount Carmel High School in San Diego, and later lived near each other in the San Francisco area. But according to trial testimony, that friendship soured when Esteban became convinced that her friend and Esteban's ex-boyfriend, Scott Marasigan, were romantically involved, that he got her pregnant in 2005, and that Le was responsible for the couple's breakup. (Marasigan testified that he and Le dated in 2003 for a month,...
- 10/30/2012
- by Howard Breuer
- PEOPLE.com
If the premise of Toronto based indie fight flick Concrete reminds you of a certain Walter Hill effort rest assured that those similarities are entirely intentional. The execution, however, is very, very different.Drawing upon the extensive local stunt community Concrete imagines a world where every city block is controlled by a different violent gang. Want to travel from block to block? You need to deal with the gangs in question. Concrete is the story of John 'Concrete' Hong, a former gang member living in the gutters of Union City. During the course of one night, he must Rise up to become a vigilante and start his journey to rid the streets of the evil gangs.In the tail end of a funding campaign on...
- 7/30/2012
- Screen Anarchy
Hot on the heels of the news that “attitude era” superstar Matt Bloom (Albert, A-Train) is returning to the WWE as a henchman to John Laurinatis next month, comes word that Nelson Frazier Jr could also be making a comeback for the company.
Frazier is better known for the variety of gimmicks he had during his time with the WWF and WWE, including Mable, Viscera, Big Daddy V and King V.
It is being reported that the 40-year old former WWE Superstar was pulled out of appearing for Wild Out Wrestling’s “Betrayed” Event on March 31st at the Giant Flea Market in Union City, Tennessee because he has been booked by the WWE.
Frazier was expected to appear in a Team Kamala vs Team Showtime match but Kamala Jr revealed on Facebook last night that the event has been moved to April 14th because Big Daddy V’s work for the WWE.
Frazier is better known for the variety of gimmicks he had during his time with the WWF and WWE, including Mable, Viscera, Big Daddy V and King V.
It is being reported that the 40-year old former WWE Superstar was pulled out of appearing for Wild Out Wrestling’s “Betrayed” Event on March 31st at the Giant Flea Market in Union City, Tennessee because he has been booked by the WWE.
Frazier was expected to appear in a Team Kamala vs Team Showtime match but Kamala Jr revealed on Facebook last night that the event has been moved to April 14th because Big Daddy V’s work for the WWE.
- 3/21/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
President Obama paid his respects - and offered a shoulder to cry on - at Dover Air Force Base Tuesday as he consoled families of the 30 U.S. troops whose remains were brought home from Afghanistan. "I told him, I want you to give me my grandson back. I want him alive," Madeline Bernice Strange tells People. Her grandson, Navy Seal Michael Strange, 25, was among the servicemen killed Aug. 6 when their Chinook helicopter was shot down in eastern Afghanistan - the single deadliest loss in the decade-long war there. "I told the President we never should've been there" in Afghanistan,...
- 8/10/2011
- by Sandra Sobieraj Westfall and Susan Keating
- PEOPLE.com
Last week it was announced that Vikram Bhatt's Haunted 3D, the first ever 3-D film to come out of India, would be arriving in limited theaters from Reliance Big Pictures. This morning we got our hands on the first theater listings and imagery, both courtesy of the film's Facebook. Nam Farmingdale 14, Farmingdale, NY Regal Commerce Center, N. Brunswick, NJ AMC Jersey Gardens, Elizabeth, NJ Cinemark 25, Union City, CA Cinemark Laguna, Elk Grove, CA Cinemark Legacy, Plano, TX AMC South Barrington, Barrington, Il AMC Studio 30, Kansas City, Ks Haunted, starring Mahakshay Chakraborty and Tia Bajpai, "Set in the misty mountains of Dalhousie, Haunted 3D revolves around the sprawling Glen Manor, a mansion with a secret past and a haunted present...."...
- 5/2/2011
- bloody-disgusting.com
The first 3D film to come out of India, Vikram Bhatt's Haunted 3D, is making its way Stateside, and we've got a listing of the first locations and a couple of fresh stills for you! Dig it!
Haunted 3D stars Mahakshay Chakraborty, Tia Bajpai, Achint Kaur, Arif Zakaria, and Sanjay Sharma.
Look for it on May 6th, 2011 at the following locations with more theatres to be added soon.
Nam Farmingdale 14, Farmingdale, NY Regal Commerce Center, N. Brunswick, NJ AMC Jersey Gardens, Elizabeth, NJ Cinemark 25, Union City, CA Cinemark Laguna, Elk Grove, CA Cinemark Legacy, Plano, TX AMC South Barrington, Barrington, Il AMC Studio 30, Kansas City, Ks
For more info stay tuned to the official Haunted 3D Facebook page.
Synopsis
Set in the misty mountains of Dalhousie, Haunted 3D revolves around the sprawling Glen Manor, a mansion with a secret past and a haunted present. The protagonist, Rehan, visits Glen Manor to complete its sale,...
Haunted 3D stars Mahakshay Chakraborty, Tia Bajpai, Achint Kaur, Arif Zakaria, and Sanjay Sharma.
Look for it on May 6th, 2011 at the following locations with more theatres to be added soon.
Nam Farmingdale 14, Farmingdale, NY Regal Commerce Center, N. Brunswick, NJ AMC Jersey Gardens, Elizabeth, NJ Cinemark 25, Union City, CA Cinemark Laguna, Elk Grove, CA Cinemark Legacy, Plano, TX AMC South Barrington, Barrington, Il AMC Studio 30, Kansas City, Ks
For more info stay tuned to the official Haunted 3D Facebook page.
Synopsis
Set in the misty mountains of Dalhousie, Haunted 3D revolves around the sprawling Glen Manor, a mansion with a secret past and a haunted present. The protagonist, Rehan, visits Glen Manor to complete its sale,...
- 5/2/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Just yesterday, we told you Vikram Bhatt's Haunted 3D was coming to the States May 6. Today, we've got a listing of where it is playing. Reliance Big Pictures is handling distribution. We'll update you as more theaters are announced. Cinemark Legacy, Plano, TX Cinemark 25 Union City, CA Cinemark Laguna, Elk Grove, CA AMC South Barrington, Barrington, Il AMC Jersey Gardens, Elizabeth, NJ AMC Studio 30, Kansas City Regal Commerce Center, N. Brunswick, NJ Nam Farmingdale 14, Farmingdale, NY Click here for poster art and more.
- 4/29/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
hollywoodnews.com: In addition to its recently announced unscripted series Seriously Funny Kids , hosted by supermodel and supermom Heidi Klum (Project Runway), Lifetime Television will launch three all-new reality programs next month, including One Born Every Minute , Quad Squad (working title) and Glamour Belles .
The half-hour series Seriously Funny Kids, which follows Klum as she interacts with children and brings out the hilarious and often insightful things they say, will debut on Tuesday, February 1, at 9pm Et/Pt with back-to-back episodes . Lifetime has ordered 20 episodes of the program. Seriously Funny Kids is produced by Lmno Productions, with Klum, Eric Schotz (Kids Say the Darndest Things, I Get That A Lot), James Rowley (America’s Most Talented Kids), Desiree Gruber (Project Runway) and Jane Cutler (Project Runway) of Full Picture and JoAnn Alfano, Gena McCarthy and David Hillman of Lifetime Television serving as executive producers.
Following Seriously Funny Kids will be...
The half-hour series Seriously Funny Kids, which follows Klum as she interacts with children and brings out the hilarious and often insightful things they say, will debut on Tuesday, February 1, at 9pm Et/Pt with back-to-back episodes . Lifetime has ordered 20 episodes of the program. Seriously Funny Kids is produced by Lmno Productions, with Klum, Eric Schotz (Kids Say the Darndest Things, I Get That A Lot), James Rowley (America’s Most Talented Kids), Desiree Gruber (Project Runway) and Jane Cutler (Project Runway) of Full Picture and JoAnn Alfano, Gena McCarthy and David Hillman of Lifetime Television serving as executive producers.
Following Seriously Funny Kids will be...
- 1/8/2011
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
We hope you have enjoyed reading the monthly tales from our 2010 Take 5ers. We at Back Stage thank them deeply for revealing so much of themselves and writing so beautifully about the actor's life. It has been an honor to share their stories with you.Are you interested in being among the 2011 Take 5ers? If so, contact Back Stage Executive Editor Dany Margolies at dmargolies@backstage.com, with "Take Five" in the subject line. Let us know a bit about yourself and your interest in writing, and include a headshot and résumé. We are seeking working actors from anywhere in the country.Allison Strong, Union City, N.J.A warm smile, a firm handshake, some small talk regarding the weird winter weather and last Saturday's ballgame—all components of a strong introduction. One year and 11 "introductions" later, I hope I've made a good impression on the person on the other side of this page.
- 12/3/2010
- backstage.com
Allison Strong, Union City, N.J.I lead a double life. Today is Monday. I methodically seat myself at the piano closest to the door after asking my theory professor if I might leave class 10 minutes early for an unspecified reason. He agrees, and I retreat to my piano bench. Going through the motions, I raise my hand to answer that the key of F-sharp major has six sharps and to play a D minor scale. As the professor nods in approval and turns his back to scribble notes on the white board, I nonchalantly check my BlackBerry for the 20th time: It's 12:30 p.m. Just five more minutes, I repeat to myself, five. Within those five minutes, I slowly pack up my books, slip on my coat, and disappear to the train stop a few paces from class. By 12:58, I am lounging on a comfy three-seater on...
- 11/5/2010
- backstage.com
Allison Strong, Union City, N.J.I love September and all that it brings: the crunch of fall leaves under my sneakers, the smell of pumpkin spice singing in the air, and the taste of my birthday cake as I savor each forkful. Maybe I'm just a college-loving weirdo, but back-to-school time instantly cheers me up. In my mind it translates to back-to-questionable-dining-hall food, back-to-procrastinating-on-my-piano-homework time, and back-to-auditioning-for-school-productions excitement. Perhaps the only thing I don't love about September is the weather change. After a summer of sparkling health, I stepped off the plane from Colombia, only to be met by a throat infection that nearly sabotaged my audition for "Sweeney Todd" at Montclair State. I'd been half-anticipating, half-dreading this audition since May and had been preparing for the role of Johanna, Sweeney's yellow-haired daughter. The fact that I sounded like a drunken rooster every time I opened my mouth to...
- 10/8/2010
- backstage.com
Allison Strong, Union City, N.J.When I turned the key to my grandmother's door a few weeks ago, I expected to find her waiting for me behind it as she always did. Instead, all I found was an apartment full of memories. Ever since I was a child I've come to Colombia during my summer vacations to visit my grandma. This year I came to accompany my mom and aunt as they put her apartment up for rent and parted with many of her belongings. I expected to feel abandoned. I expected to feel an even stronger hurt from the loss I suffered a little over a year ago. I expected so many things that, thankfully, never came to light. Before I left New Jersey, I was obsessing over the number of auditions I would miss while I was gone, the potentially important phone calls that would go straight to voice mail,...
- 9/2/2010
- backstage.com
Allison Strong, Union City, N.J.I went into the O section of my phonebook and pressed "send" expecting to hear the voice of Mr. Jack O'Connor—gifted high school English and drama teacher, play director, mentor, and friend. In my yearbook, O'Connor had written to call him anytime because he would always be there for me. He kept to his word, readily available for conversations ranging from the lighthearted to the serious; from the Madonna "Glee" episode to my recent auditions. This call would concern our trip to see "A Little Night Music," starring Bernadette Peters that Tuesday night. It was Saturday already, and we had been looking forward to this show for weeks. Ring…ring…click. "Hi, O'Connor!" A moment passed before a different voice, a female voice, nervously replied, "Hi, Allison. This is Jack's cousin, Michelle. I don't know how to tell you this, but Jack had...
- 8/5/2010
- backstage.com
Allison Strong, Union City, N.J.I remember my first print audition like it was yesterday: I was 11 and thought I was so cool for leaving class early to go into the city. I wore my favorite outfit: a cute orange tank top with a sparkly new pair of jeans from Kids R'Us. I would have to walk into the studio alone because the odds of finding parking in Manhattan were about as good as the odds for winning the Mega Millions jackpot. Terrified, I walked in to see the tan, blue-eyed model I envied from the Limited Too catalogs waiting on line. She had a huge color portfolio, an agent logo on her résumé, and all the confidence in the world. I had one black-and-white headshot, no agent logo, and, suddenly, a lot of doubt. I never felt more uncomfortable in my body than in that moment. No matter...
- 6/4/2010
- backstage.com
Allison Strong, Union City, N.J."April showers bring May flowers." Imagine that phrase was a song that summed up the rainbow highs and lows of my past year. Press play. On April 30, 2009, I lost my grandmother—one of the biggest loves of my life and the Auntie Mame of my small family. A few weeks before Christmas 2008, she suffered two strokes that left her completely paralyzed, and six months later a third one took her from us. Mamita, as we all lovingly called her, was a youthful 94 years old. Now stop and press repeat. On April 9, I lost my 13-year-old sheepdog-terrier mutt, Magic, to prostate cancer. We had known since July that his cancer was aggressive, but since he outlived the local vet's expectations, we shrugged it off as a misdiagnosis. But after an impromptu visit to my veterinarian cousin Marcy in Brooklyn the first week of April, my...
- 5/13/2010
- backstage.com
By today.s sexual standards, burlesque shows look just slightly more risqué than "The Sound of Music," which explains pretty much why you don.t now see the places my gang used to go to as kids. Somehow back in the early fifties, we in New York had to go to Union City, New Jersey to see the gals take it off (though I went there strictly for the comedy acts and the bands).
- 4/11/2010
- Arizona Reporter
Allison Strong, Union City, N.J.My boots were made for walkin.' Power walkin', that is. No matter what I'm wearing—boots or sneakers—I'm always headed somewhere and burning rubber while I'm at it. If you thought that after I retired my character shoes last month my power walking—and sometimes power running—days were over, you'd be wrong. All that's changed is the scenery. Now, instead of my former mission of making it to the job on time, I'm walking feverishly to University Hall for two-and-a-half-hour lectures like it's my job. Rather than dodging starry-eyed tourists armed with oversized cameras in Times Square, I'm dodging hazy-eyed college kids armed with backpacks so heavy they could probably squish my toes on my way to the theater building. Oh, and there are trees and dining halls with meal plans, instead of skyscrapers and overpriced delis. It's nice and normal...
- 3/3/2010
- backstage.com
When Jessie Losch was in college, her father would buy Back Stage for her every week. She continued reading it after graduating, and two years ago the New Jersey native found a casting notice on BackStage.com for "Converse," a grant-funded educational film about domestic violence among Hasidic couples, and submitted herself for it. It was the first time she'd sent out her brand-new professional photos, and when she was called in about a week later, it was her first "real" audition in New York City for her first nonstudent film."It was surprising and then immediately terrifying," Losch recalls. The nonunion actor was prepared with a monologue but was instead asked to read sides on camera, first for the role of Suri, the younger sister, and then for Rachel, the elder sister. The whole audition took maybe four minutes."It was so exciting," Losch says. "It hit me that this is what I'm doing.
- 2/3/2010
- backstage.com
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