Titania Entertainment,
Suzan Rollin,
Agent
28914 Roadside Drive, Suite D-5
Agoura Hills, California
91301
United States
818-922-5508
titaniatalentagency@yahoo.com
Mara's Bio
Also known as MARA BELTRAMI-NEW
Actress/Producer/Costume Designer/Informal Model/Talk Show Host/Artist.
Born in Milan, Italy and hailing from the Beltrami House of Fashion that
was launched in the early 1900's, Mara's family began as tailors and
shoemakers and evolved into clothing designers and manufacturers in the
early 1920's. To day the House of Beltrami is still active in Italy. In
2004, Mara's passion for clothes had her start the Golden Needle Awards to
recognize and award emerging designers. www.thegoldenneedleawards.com
Moving from Italy to France, From France to Australia where she graduated
in Architecture and studied acting with Diane Cilento and dance with Roger
Hazel, founder of the American Theatre and Musical Academy in Brisbane; Mara appeared in many shows and television during her stay in Australia.
Moving to Canada to join a new Dance Group and being sidetracked into radio
with her own Radio Show, she took a position with MTV (Multicultural
Television) in Toronto, and during her stay in Canada, after seeing the
Liberace show; she became friends with his protégée Marco Valenti who later
became her brother in law. For two years she booked Marco Valenti on
several national tours and got the title as "Road Manager" with the
Liberace Show. (Thank you Lee for the introduction).
Happily Married to Ron for over 26 years, Mara is still acting and performing live theatre, doing 3 to 4 plays per year with her favorite theatre called The Sectret Rose, in the NOHO Arts District.
Believing always that "Giving is Receiving", Mara stays active with several charities.
She was given an award, in 2004 as "One of the Most Influential Women in LA; along with Doris Roberts, Carol Connors, Alma Bloomberg, Rhonda Fleming, Barbara Fodor and Margaret Kott.
In June 2006, she was given the Y.E.S. Award (Young Educated Singers) along with Dionne Warwick and Chief Bernard Parks at the LA Blues Festival.
Also in June 2006 she received the "Angel Award" from Reef Check honoring Jean Michel Custeau, along with Cheryl Holdridge-Post and Suzan Hughes.
On December 1, 2006, on the 70th Anniversary of the Southern California Motion Picture Council, she received the Golden Star Halo Award for her preformance in theatre in the role of "Wife" in the play by A. R. Guerney "The Problem". Other recipients were: Jayne Meadows, A.C. Lyles, Stella Stevens, Anne Jeffreys, Katie West, Gregg Palmer,
Richard Anderson, Billy Davis Jr. and Marilyn McCoo, Morgan Woodward and Richard Anderson.
Other awards are listed under the category "Awards".
She is an accomplished Painter having won several European
Competitions and she had the priveledge to meet Pablo Picasso with her mentor Huala Dio whom she became good friends after she was one of the judges at the Pro Loco Painting Competition.
Mara and her husband are currently involved in producing CD's for Jazz/Blues Artist Barbara Morrison and recently promoted the "LA Blues Festival" with great success.
They are also proud of their Art Collection, several of their paintings have been loaned and displayed in different museums throughout the country while touring with "The Spirit of Art Nouveau".
She is currently busy with her internet TV show called "Boutique Discovery" and preparing for her next original stage production of "COCO" where she will be playing a one woman show. Opening at the Sectret Rose Theatre, Spring 2007.
Currently rehearsing for the Play by Art Shulman "The Rabbi and the Shiksa", opening at The Secret Rose Theatre, February 28, 2008. www.secretrose.com click The Rabbi and the Shiksa.
Her dream? Acting in Film and Theatre and to start a museum dedicated to Art Nouveau and to open a theatre in Hollywood with International Productions. Brush up on her piano and dancing and most of all to spend more time in her country home in Tuscany.
Advisory Board of: The Institure of The American Musical.
Fire Rose, North Hollywood Arts Disctricy, Acting, Mike Radamaekers
Lisa Dalton Gang, North Hollywood, Checkhov, Lisa Dalton
American Dance and Musical Theatre Academy, Brisbane, Australia, Musical Dance, Roger Hazel
Just Dance, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, Tap & Jazz
Tap and Jazz, and Chorus Line Ensemble
AIA Studios, North Hollywood, Master Class, Jason Alexander, 2006
Promenade Playhouse, Santa Monica, Ca, On Camera Techniques, Fabio, 2006
Private, Los Angeles, Scene Study, Allan Miller, 2008
Scene Study in preparation for the play "The Rabbi and the Shiksa"
Diane Christiansen, Los Angeles, Coaching, Diane Christianses, 2009
Diane Christiansen is one one of the top LA Coaches.
Chapman University, Orange, CA, Michael Chekhov Intensive Theatre Institute, Lisa Dalton/Wil Kilroy, 2011
The National Michael Chekhov Association, Inc., hosted by Chapman University, is
excited to offer this NEW Spring Edition on the West Coast, an exiting week of deep, intensive
work on acting, teaching & directing skills.
Awards
Secret Rose Theatre/The Rabbi and the Shiksa, Actress Achievement Award, 2008
Best Theatre Actress in a lead role, presented by the Southern California Motion Picture Council.
Golden Star Halo Award, Actress/Model, 2006
Outstanding Contribution to the Entertainment Industry
Southern California Motion Picture Council, Actress, 2006
Best Theatre Actress for the role of "Wife" in The Problem,
a play by A.R. Guerney.
Women's World Networking and CoCo Productions Entertainment Company, Certificate of Appreciation, 2006
In recognition of valuable contributions as a Humanitarian
World American Cultural Exchanges, Honoray, 2006
For Leadership and Contribution in making Women successful in life
14 Most Influential Women in LA, Most Influential Woman, 2004
Award given to women in LA who make a difference in the community, along with Doris Roberts/Carol Connors/Rhonda Fleming/Stella Stevens/Ann Jeffrey.
Y.E.S/Dance with my Father, Recognition Award, 2006
Young Educated Singers along with Dionne Warwick and Bernard Parks
Reef Check, Angel Award, 2006
Contribution to the cause, along with Barbi Benton/Carol Connors/Cheryl Post and Jean Michel Cousteau.
www.reefcheck.com
Painting Competition ProLoco, Gold Medal
Painting Competition ProLoco, Silver Medal
Safe Passage, Humanitarian Award, 2006
In recognition of outstanding citizenship and activities
The Jeffrey Foundation, Recognition Award, 2006
Contribution to the Circle of Love group
Southern California Motion Picture Council, Golden Halo Emerald Award, 2008
Actress achievement for the role of "Irene" in The Gold and the Beautiful.
Lou Gosset Jr.'s Day on October 19, 2010., Film Advisory Board, 2010
Awarded by FAB (Film Advisory Board) for her contribution to the entertainment industry, along with Lou Gosset Jr.
www.filmadvisoryboard.org
International Family Film Festival, Best Documentary, 2012
Winner of Best Feature Documentary for "Three Days (of Hamlet)"
References
Mike Rademaekers, Coach/Acting Teacher
Kaz Matamura, Coach
Diane Christiansen, Workshop Platform
Alex Hyde White, co-producer
Paul Marius, co-producer
Lisa Dalton, Coach/Acting Teacher - www.chekhov.net -
Employment Details
Work History:
Theater, Music Video, Radio, Film, Television
Currently recording in The Tuscan Dialect all the 100 cantos of "The Divine Commedy" of Dante Alighieri on PodCast.
www.Ipeapod.com.
See under Theatre for Theatre work.
Just released the new Barbara Morrison double CD "Double Standards" and most recently "By Request". Blues/Jazz.
2010-released Barbara Morrison's CD "By Request" part 1 and 2.
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