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Victor Lau is no stranger to the performing arts. Professional dancer, competitive choreographer and an aspiring actor, he began his dance training at the early age of 12 when he was immersed in street dance culture. He instantly fell in love and committed his early years to training in Hip hop, Waacking, Locking and B-boying which transpired to battling. By the age of 16, Victor had earned numerous titles such as World of Dance Vancouver Waacking champion and Honour-Roll Waacking champion.

His diverse training and experience in street dance, as well as competitive and ambitious nature led him to becoming a captain and choreographer for TwoFourSeven Company. His immense knowledge of choreography, blocking and staging has helped the team place 1st in World renowned competitions such as Body Rock and World Of Dance Los Angeles. With this team, Victor has performed across North America, represented Canada at the World Hip Hop Championships and competed on NBC's America's Got Talent.

Victor is no stranger to the camera as he was privileged to dance behind artists such as Ashanti, Sarah Jeffery, Alex Newell and many more. His talents brought him countless experiences working with numerous industry professionals such as Kenny Ortega, Mandy Moore, Luther Brown and Jamal Sims to name a few.

With a new found passion for broadening his skill-set, Victor is now honing in on his Acting skills. Victor will be making his big-screen debut in the upcoming Adele Lim comedy feature film as "Jiaying" which is set to release later this year.

When Victor isn't working on set, he devotes his time to his students. He has had the opportunity to share his craft across North America, teaching master classes in LA, San Francisco and throughout western Canada. He now teaches Weekly drop-ins at Studio North and Harbour Dance Center. Victor strives to nurture, inspire and pass on his knowledge to the next generation.

Higgins was born May 9, 1947 in East Northamptonshire, England to parents who had emigrated from Ireland just before World War II in search of economic opportunity. His parents lived in London during the Blitz. Eventually, they left London for Northamptonshire so that his father could obtain work as a builder for American army bases. Young Anthony completed his studies at a state school and then intended to be a journalist. He worked as a butcher in Bedford and then as a "navvy," a builder's helper, in the small town of Grendon, near Northampton. At the age of 16, he obtained a job on a local paper but, by law, he had to be over 17 before he could work so he spent the time learning shorthand and typing. Then, a friend took him to a weekend drama course run by the distinguished Shavian actress, Margaretta Scott. She encouraged him to consider a career as an actor. He said, "It felt right so I decided to pursue it." Higgins won a scholarship to the Birmingham School of Speech and Dramatic Arts in 1964 and studied there for three years. He made his first professional appearance at the Birmingham Repertory Theater Company in Shakespeare's "A Winter's Tale" as a walk-on while still at school. He then joined the company full time and was assigned principal roles nearly at once. His portrayal of Romeo, opposite Anna Calder-Marshall as Juliet, received rave reviews throughout England. He also played Cassio in "Othello," and Louis Debedat in "The Doctor's Dilemma." He then worked onstage in classics and contemporary plays in Chichester and London. However, it was a theatrical portrayal of Edmund Tyrone in Eugene O'Neill's, "A Long Day's Journey Into Night" in Birmingham that led to Higgins' cinema debut for director John Huston under the name, Anthony Corlan, (his mother's maiden name), in "A Walk with Love and Death" (1969). The film takes place during Europe's 100 Years War and was shot in Vienna and the Vienna Woods. The film is notable for the debut of Huston's daughter, Angelica. Corlan plays Robert, a nobleman, wearing authentic looking armor. It was Huston who taught him how to ride horses. Higgins rides with style in many subsequent films. Later, he would own a racehorse in Ireland.

After appearing in "A Walk with Love and Death," the actor was in several television plays for the BBC, including an original drama, "The Blood of the Lamb," for "The Wednesday Play" and "Mary, Queen of Scots" for "Play of the Month." He then made two films for television, one an episode of "Journey to the Unknown" with Janice Rule, and the other, a segment of "Strange Report," with Anthony Quayle. His next feature film role was in "Something for Everyone," also known as "The Cook," (1970), after auditioning for director Hal Prince and producer John Flaxman in London. This was stage director Prince's first flirtation with film, with a script by Hugh Wheeler, author of "Sweeney Todd." Higgins plays a quiet, sheltered young German royal, Helmuth, with Angela Lansbury as his mother. Helmut is forced into an arranged marriage with Annaliese, played by German actress, Heidelinde Weis. He discovers the darker motives that lurk beneath Michael York's gleaming blonde appearance against brilliant cinematography in the shadow of King Ludwig's Castle, in Neuschwanstein, Germany. In 1972, Higgins acted in "Vampire Circus" as a circus performer who changes into a panther-vampire. The film has become a cult classic. It was banned in Britain (because of its bestiality). The actor has said that it is the last of the great vampire films produced under the Hammer banner. There is a badly edited version for sale in the United States; an uncut edition has been seen in Europe that is much clearer. "Flavia, the Moslem Nun," (1974), with Brazilian born Florinda Bolkan, gave Higgins an opportunity to work in Italy. The DVD is a great piece of cinema history rescued by high technology and enhanced by a recent interview with Ms. Bolkan, who became an international screen legend in her own time. The story is derived from actual events in the 1400s that culminated in "The Martyrdom of the 800" in Otranto. The exotic soundtrack is by Academy Award winning composer, Nicola Piovani ("Life is Beautiful"). If one can get past the explicit physical mutilation of animals and humans and the insults to the Catholic Church, the script can be seen as supportive of feminism. Director Gianfranco Mingozzi's vision is representative of the wild cinema of the sexual revolution of the 70s in which auteurs were bursting to break free from the establishment. "Flavia" has haunting performances by Bolkan, Maria Casares, (the princess in Cocteau's "Orpheus") and Higgins. He is dazzling as the Moslem commander with no name who initiates Flavia as a sexual being, encourages her to carry out a bloody revenge and then disillusions her. That Higgins does not speak much is of no consequence. He communicates some of his best acting with movements and facial expressions, particularly, with his eyes. He can say volumes with one mesmerizing gaze.

The actor flourished on stage, television and screen throughout the 70s. Notably, he starred as a Roman soldier looking for his vanished father in Caledonia, in BBC Scotland's miniseries, "Eagle of the Ninth" with Patrick Malahide in 1977. However, Higgins has said that he is most proud to have been a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company's original London cast of "Piaf," a biography of the French singer, Edith Piaf, written by Pam Gems, which starred Jane Lapotaire in 1979. The play was resurrected to rave reviews in London in 1994 but without any of the original players. Higgins won Best Actor of 1979 from Time Out magazine for his work with The Royal Shakespeare Company that year. He acted in mainly new work with the RSC but he also played Lucentio in "The Taming of the Shrew" opposite Zoe Wanamaker as his sweet Bianca. Older London stage audiences may discern that among his many stage to television appearances in the 80s was the role of Camille in "Danton's Death." The play by George Buechner ran at the National Theater in London for a year and was then produced for television by the BBC. Zoe Wanamaker played opposite him once more. As the actor matured in his thirties, his persona grew more interesting with more unusual works. Higgins' face is often recognized for his having played the artist in "The Draughtsman's Contract," (1982), opposite the brilliant Shakespearean actress, Janet Suzman. The film is suggestive of classical restoration drama with a mysterious plot, elegant landscape shots of England's County Kent and a Purcell-like soundtrack by Michael Nyman. Director Peter Greenaway has said that he cast Higgins in the lead because he best expressed a combination of arrogance and innocence. Higgins gives a subtle depiction of the outcast, the son of a tenant farmer, who turns out to be too trusting and is tragically deceived. After Draughtsman's initial release, many viewers wondered what the lead actor would do next but Higgins does not generally pursue publicity. Although he appeared at the Edinburgh Festival with the cast, he did not do many interviews. "Draughtsman" experienced resurgence in 1994 and the actor's face was plastered on larger than life posters across the high walls of London's underground tube stops. His face has often been well utilized to represent a variety of ethnic origins. It is an oval face with a long thin nose and high, almost oriental cheekbones. It is usually framed by dark, wavy hair, sometimes ending at his collar. His balanced brows can look calm but lying dormant behind his deeply inset, hazel eyes is a prospective fire. Behind the face lies great inventiveness that has not always been allowed to surface but when it does, the effect can be striking. Higgins seems to have unlocked a storeroom of intensity by taking on the role of Stephan, a hard-luck Polish immigrant to 1920s Paris in the Merchant-Ivory film, "Quartet" (1981). The film, based on the novel by Jean Rhys, is sharply directed by James Ivory and has a heart-felt script by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala ("Le Divorce"). Isabelle Adjani garnered a Cannes Film Festival award for Best Actress for her gut-wrenching performance as Stephan's defenseless wife. Stephan is an impetuous man, who takes the dishonest road to acquiring wealth, with a small amount of shiftiness and a large amount of charm. Higgins infuses the role with detailed mannerisms such as holding his cigarette by cupping the end with his fingers, as many Slavic men do.

Higgins' height (6' 2"), dark looks and air of moral strength have frequently rendered him romantic roles. He sometimes appears to be aloof but a warmth sneaks out. The tough guy who softens for a vulnerable female might be what he is all about. Thus, it seems only natural that an actor whom he greatly admires is Robert Mitchum. Indeed, in another era, Higgins himself might have fit nicely into film noir. Higgins stars in a dark mystery film, "Sweet Killing," (1993), which was filmed in Montreal and also features F. Murray Abraham. Female admiration of Higgins became universal with his winsome portrayal of Abdullah, in "Lace," (1984-5), a cleverly written television miniseries by Elliot Baker, based on the popular English novel by Shirley Conran. Angela Lansbury, Brooke Adams and Arielle Dombasle are outstanding. Most critics condemned Phoebe Cates for her unconvincing acting but unanimously praised Higgins' persuasive performance as an Arabian prince, who is the lynch pin of the plot. The film also captures glamorous scenery of the French Alps, Chamonix and other jet-set locales; it has wonderful women's fashions, particularly hats, by Barbara Lane; it is the ultimate "chick flick." Higgins, astonished to hear that it is frequently repeated on cable in the U.S., has reacted, "It was great fun to do, actually. It has no pretense to be Strindberg. It is glamorous trash. Still, we had great character actors in it like Anthony Quayle, an old friend, who is now dead; and the director, Billy Hale, and I hit it off in a big way." Far from charming in "Reilly, Ace of Spies," (1983), the actor plays a cold Communist assassin in the British miniseries with Sam Neill in the title role; Higgins' innocence seen in previous roles is totally obscured here. In 1986, he acted with Jeanne Moreau in Agatha Christie's mystery, "The Last Séance," for Granada TV. "Max, Mon Amour," a feature film for the daring director Nagisa Oshima ("Realm of the Senses") followed in 1986. It has an outrageous plot about a bored wife (Charlotte Rampling) with a chimpanzee as her lover. Higgins plays her British diplomat husband who invites the ape to live with them in Paris.

Higgins continued to work in France to play Napoleon's elder brother in "Napoleon and Josephine," with Armand Assante and Jacqueline Bisset in the title roles in 1987. It gave Higgins the opportunity to work again with Jane Lapotaire as mother Bonaparte. After Napoleon cuts up Europe for his family, Joseph satirically delivers a memorable aside, "Louis gets Holland and all I get is disease-ridden Naples." Lavishly photographed in Europe and North Africa, the television miniseries has subtle humor; it airs occasionally on cable in the U.S. A tendency of Higgins' style has been to hold something back, compelling the viewer to wonder what else he has stored up, adding mystery to his character. In "Darlings of the Gods," an Australian television film, (1991), he may have held back a bit much in the lead as Laurence Olivier, opposite Mel Martin as Vivien Leigh, to the disappointment of some critics. Still, the film aired around the world, received good ratings and repeated several times. In spin offs of the Sherlock Holmes legend, Higgins is the only actor besides Orson Welles to have played both Moriarty ("Young Sherlock Holmes" 1985) and Holmes ("Sherlock Holmes Returns" 1993). Both works display his skills in fencing and oration of long monologues; both versions proved popular in several countries, among them Germany. Higgins is fluent in German. German artist and photographer, Heide Lausen, whom he met while working on "Something for Everyone" in Germany, widows him. He has one daughter, who was born in 1974 and raised in Bavaria. He is often recognized for having played a stereotypical Nazi villain in Stephen Spielberg's, "Raiders of the Lost Ark," (1981). However, of the television film, "One Against the Wind," also known as "Mary Lindell," (1991), starring Judy Davis, Higgins has said that he enjoyed playing a non-typical German SS officer, who had been classically educated in England, because it was not a hackneyed image. "The Bridge," (1992), based on the Whitbread award winning novel by Maggie Hemingway, is an engaging film that takes place in the 19th century with actress Saskia Reeves struggling against sociological constraints. Here, his power simmers rather than explodes, as he plays a husband, who makes a shrewd move to eliminate his wife's lover. In a scene with his daughters at the breakfast table, one can sense that his character might do anything to prevent his family from breaking apart.

A family role that Higgins took on enthusiastically was that of Johann Strauss, Sr. in "The Strauss Dynasty," (1991). The award winning television miniseries, which was filmed in Austria and Hungary over eight months, contains a cast of hundreds. The scope covers the entire Strauss family and the music and politics of their time. The twelve-hour program aired successfully in Europe and Australia in the 90s. The actor shows great range in this role, growing from young adored "Waltz King" conductor of Vienna to world weary, exhausted composer. The series shines with many international stars, enlightening history and music by the Strausses. Higgins grew up in a large musical and creative family of five brothers and one sister in Northamptonshire. Before Higgins was born, his father sang with a band in Cork in the 1930s. His mother was the local church organist and would sometimes accompany him on piano. Later, his father went to New York and studied opera but he returned to Ireland after six years. Anthony plays flugelhorn; he had an instrument especially crafted for him in Germany. He has said that his mother taught him to read even before he went to school. He is a voracious reader; he writes, having used an old manual typewriter prior to the computer era. He also has a penchant for classical music, jazz and fine art; when in New York, he likes to visit the Frick Museum and the Pierpont Morgan Library. He has always had a passion for athletics, having played rugby in his youth, then cricket and now it is golf. The actor's search for cutting-edge productions led him to "Nostradamus" (1994), an eccentric version of the 16th century visionary filmed in Romania. Tcheky Karyo plays the title role and Higgins brings up the ranks as King Henry II of France. Diana Quick (Higgins' mistress in "Max, Mon Amour") plays Diane de Poitier alongside Amanda Plummer as his quirky queen, Catherine de Medici. Higgins plays Henry as extremely effective politically and a great athlete. Higgins' research found that jousting was his other great love as evidenced from the time, effort and money that went into his armor, which is embossed with exquisite scenes from classical history and still exists as an extraordinary artifact.

One of Higgins' best moments onscreen is as Korah, a Hebrew in "Moses" (1996), a television miniseries that aired internationally with Ben Kingsley in the title role. After initial skepticism, Korah silently communicates religious rapture as manna slowly falls from heaven on his ecstatic face, revealing a believer in the end. In the middle 1990s, it seems that there was a chic rush for heterosexual male stars to play roles as HIV-stricken patients, i.e., witness Jeremy Irons in "Stealing Beauty." Higgins brings an understated dignity to the role of a Cuban choreographer in the AIDS-related film, "Alive and Kicking," also known as "Indian Summer" (1996). The film stars Jason Flemyng as his student and has a hopeful conclusion by author Martin Sherman ("Bent"). Higgins returned to the stage in November 1996 with the title role in "Max Klapper - A Life in Pictures." He received excellent notices as a post WWII German film director opposite Emily Lloyd as the actress whom he regards as his creation. The event marked the reopening as a live theater of the Electric Cinema in London, where, curiously, during WWII the theater's manager was suspected of sending messages to German Zeppelins from the roof. Higgins fervently plays Marcel, a Hungarian archaeologist in the Irish feature film, "The Fifth Province," (1997), with Ian Richardson, with whom he previously appeared in "Danton's Death" on British television. Higgins has been particularly commended for the scene where he digs furiously for treasure that was buried by the high kings of Ireland. The script is by the Irish Times-Aer Lingus prize winning, hilarious novelist, Nina Fitzpatrick (Fables of the Irish Intelligentsia). The film sometimes surfaces on Sky TV. In the late 90s, Higgins continued to appear on British television in various roles and slipped into the snakeskins of seriously degenerated criminals in the television crime dramas, "The Governor I," "Supply and Demand I," and "Trial and Retribution III" (now available on DVD in Region 2). All were written by Lynda LaPlante ("Prime Suspect"), who was, coincidentally, an extra in "The Draughtsman's Contract." However, the actor becomes orderly again in 2001, as he plays a talent agent of dubious trust in "The Last Minute," directed by Stephen Norrington ("League of Extraordinary Gentlemen"). The theme is the unworthiness of fame in trendy London. The hero, labeled as "the next big thing," rebels against the agent and descends into hell before finding out how to value his life.

One key to understanding Higgins' personality might be to recognize that his true love is the horn. In 2000, he commissioned British trumpeter Guy Barker, ("Great Expectations" 1998), to write a jazz soundtrack for a short film that Higgins wrote and directed, starring himself and British actress, Frances Barber, "Blood Count." It has been playing at European Film Festivals. In March 2003, Higgins lent his deep, but mellifluous, voice to narrate "Sounds in Black and White," Barker's homage concert to film noir, with the 60 piece London Metropolitan Orchestra at the Barbican Theater in London. In 2004, American television viewers can look forward to seeing him in an "Inspector Lynley Series II" episode on PBS' "Mystery Theater." A large part of Higgins' charisma is due to his voice, mannerisms and unique style that remain unruffled as he ages. He is not on the celebrity A list, the B list or even the Z list but he is high on many viewers' lists of interesting actors to watch because of his magnetism, intensity and unpredictability. The first decade of the new millennium has presented several new interesting British actors on the screen. However, many do not seem to have a strong classical stage training, which is Higgins' rock, and they often throw their lines away. Although not all of his roles have grandeur, people invariably comment about Higgins what he has said of Robert Mitchum, "Even in terrible movies, he is always good." Higgins' light may have reached millions of viewers but he never sold out for money. Some have called him a "career actor" but he has yet to receive the recognition of which his talent is worthy. Where is he? He is building a legacy as a character actor. Film history will show that he is a noteworthy one.

Mark was born in Upstate, NY. Growing up he was always a well-rounded athlete having participated in a wide range of sports. But his main focus was competitive motorsports where he competed in various arenas of auto racing. He shifted his focus from the competitive road / drag racing circuit to attend college in NY, where he studied Industrial Engineering. Earning his degree as a CAD Engineer, He began to train in mixed martial arts and various disciplines to help him obtain all expected skills as a stunt performer. He transitioned into his career as a stunt performer by 2007 and since has worked on many feature films. A few of the blockbuster films he has worked on include Ghostbusters, central Intelligence, Salt, The Town, Knight and Day, Men in Black and TED.

Victor Dorobantu was born on March 5, 1997, in Ploiesti, Romania. After activating in other domains, Victor started his career as a magician performing at private&public events and TV shows within Romania. He is known for being an actor, hand actor and creature performer. Victor is known for his performance in the Netflix series "Wednesday"(2022) for his role "Thing".

Victor has written and produced several award winning short films, including COP-DOC, The Doctor Cares, The Parker and Saving Kevin. He has written three musicals, Doormen, The Musical, The Great Official Subway Musical, and the Women of James Bond. As an actor, Victor recently won Best Actor in a Feature Film at the Cinefest Film Festival in NYC for the film, Bride in the Box. He can be seen in the upcoming second season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, in the recurring role of Dario. Married to actress Kelly Deadmon

Alena Savostikova is a Russian born model. She established her career within the high pressures of the European market, later exploring Asia in the interests of furthering her knowledge and becoming a more diverse leader of the industry.

Currently resides in Los Angeles, California, Alena is pursuing an acting career. She recently worked on the highly coveted television shows "Mindy Kaling Project", "Mixology", "Rizzoli & Isles" and also played one of the leading roles in "Mummy Resurructed". Alena is known for her lead role in Chinese blockbuster "The Great Guys" and soon to be released film "Higher Mission".

Alena is working with the production company Eastern Shadows on the film "Tokyo Prion" which is rumored to be released later this year.

You can find Alena in her recent campaigns for FILA, Kswiss, John Frieda, Fuji Film, Beaver Hair Products, Samsung, Megafon, Bench Body and many others.

She also had the pleasure of starring in Benny Benassi's "Let This Last Forever", Michael Jackson's "Behind the Mask", All American Rejects "Kids On The Street", Celine Dion ft. Ne-Yo "Incredible", Above & Beyond's "Blue Sky Action", Placebo's "Loud Like Love" and J Soul Brothers (EXILE) "R.Y.U.S.E.I." music videos.

Vic Trevino is an award-winning actor with over 30 years of experience across film, television, and theater. Born in east Los Angeles and raised in San Antonio, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force before returning to Los Angeles to pursue higher education. Accepted into the University of Southern California, Vic graduated with honors, earning dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in drama and cinema production. His commitment to refining his craft led him to pursue an MFA in acting at UCLA's prestigious school of Theater, Film and Television. Further honing his skills, Vic also trained at the American Film institute and the Strasberg Actors Studio working with some of the most respected professionals in the industry.

Vic is a versatile bilingual actor with a dynamic range of leading, supporting, and recurring roles in both television and feature-films. In television he portrayed Lieutenant Esteban Salazar in the hit series 'Killer Women' and was a series regular on the Emmy award-winning 'Pee-Wee's Playhouse' where he originated the role of Ricardo. His guest-starring roles include appearances in 'The X-Files' and the Netflix series 'MO'. Vic's recurring roles in daytime television include 'General Hospital', 'Day by Day', 'Sunday in Paris' and 'Living in America'.

On the big screen, Vic co-starred in the iconic prison drama 'American Me' alongside Edward James Olmos, and appeared in 'Machete' with Danny Trejo, directed by Robert Rodriguez. Other film credits include 'The Good Wolf' directed by Will Shipley, 'The Elevator' opposite Martin Sheen, 'Beastmaster 2' with Marc Singer and 'Killzone' alongside David Carradine. Vic will soon be seen in the upcoming feature film 'Sarah's Oil', opposite Zachary Levi, Garrett Dillahunt, and Sonequa Martin-Green for Amazon MGM and Kingdom Story Company.

With a passion for storytelling and a natural ability to bring characters to life, Vic Trevino is a talent to watch. His work has earned high praise from industry professionals, including renowned Casting Director Tom McSweeney of McSweeney Newman Casting, and a member of the Casting Guild of Australia. Mr. McSweeney remarked "I have been a casting director in film and television for the past thirty-five years and in that time, I have had the joy of watching Vic Trevino mature into an artist of great skill, unfiltered emotion and great passion. He inhabits each character with his soul and the camera is captivated by the wealth of thought and emotion behind his eyes. He is daring, passionate and inventive. A joy to watch on screen. Director Will Shipley of 'The Good Wolf' also offered high praise, describing Trevino's work as "truthful, honest, with not a false note to his performance."

For over almost three decades, Vic Trevino has been a distinguished presence in regional theatre, earning acclaim for his portrayal of iconic characters such as Brick in Tennessee Williams' 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof', Torvald Helmer in Lucas Hnath's 'A Dollhouse, Part 2', Pip in Richard Greenberg's 'Three Days of Rain' and Oberon in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. He performed in several world premieres at the Tony-award winning South Coast Repertory ('Man of the Flesh', 'Search & Destroy'), Mark Taper Forum/Taper Too in Los Angeles ('Alternate Places', 'Por Quinley'). He has also performed in international festivals in Italy, Mexico, and Philippines. His dedication to the craft reflects his deep commitment to excellence in performance.

As a stage director, Vic has helmed productions of classic and contemporary works, including Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Waiting for Godot', 'The Glass Menagerie', 'Death of a Salesman' 'Myth of the Macho', and more.

A skilled voice actor, Vic's voiceover work in radio and TV commercials is well-regarded, adding another dimension to his versatile career. A member of the Screen Actors Guild, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and the Actors' Equity Association, Vic continues to deliver compelling performances in diverse roles.

Pat Quinn (also known as Patricia Quinn) is an American actress known for such films as "Alice's Restaurant", "Zachariah", "An Unmarried Woman", "Shoot Out", and "Clean and Sober". Early in her career, she starred in several television westerns including "Gunsmoke" and "Dr. Kildare". A member of the Actors Studio Rep Theatre, Broadway from 1964-1965, Quinn was the director of the Young People's Program at Lee Strasberg Institute in Hollywood in the late 1990s. She was initiated by the Maharishi in1965 while a student of Deepak's primordial meditation. During this time, she was an Executive Assistant to Marlon Brando; other sources say she dated him as well. A single mother of two children, Quinn spent most of her professional career in Los Angeles and New York City and her earlier and later days in Panama.

Renée Victor is an American actress best known for her extraordinary role as the wisecracking, feisty Lupita in the landmark television series "Weeds." She received considerable acclaim for her role as the cagey and crafty housekeeper, hurling clever barbs at unsuspecting characters, avoiding any hint of a stereotype. Before and since, Renée remains an indelible presence for her pageant of other widely diverse and memorable character roles in motion pictures, television, theater and radio. Whether comedy or drama, Renée carefully and artfully pursues the challenge of roles that exude bravura, honesty, and a keen attention for authenticity. Renée has worked alongside many of Hollywood's elite including Robert Duvall, Christopher Walken, William Hurt, Josh Brolin, Gena Rowlands, Mary Louise Parker, Scarlett Johansson and more. In addition to acting, Renée has also garnered a wealth of accolades in other performing disciplines including singing, dancing, choreography, animation, voice-over, interpreter-translator, television program host, and segment producer.

Early Years

Renée was born in San Antonio, Texas. Both parents were working professionals and raised their children in a traditional Catholic family environment. From grammar school studies through high school she attended San Antonio's prestigious all-girls St. Teresa's, St. Mary's and Divine Providence Academies. She excelled academically as an honor student, was class president numerous times and voted most talented girl throughout high school. Although she excelled academically, she had already exhibited an early interest in performing and pursued these studies throughout her education. Her dancing debut in the San Antonio production in the opera Carmen at the age of 10, set her future and it was a prophetic start.

Early Career

Renée's professional career as a singer/dancer began in Las Vegas at the Stardust Hotel and her subsequent acclaimed work throughout the celebrated Nevada circuit was a preamble to her succeeding stage-work in Europe, Latin America, the Far East, Australia and New Zealand. Renée's international success as performer lead to repeated contracts around the world, setting the stage for more critically-acclaimed television appearances, cabaret engagements, commercials and finally a stint hosting a popular television variety show in Australia.

Expanding Horizons

After her Australia and New Zealand successes Renée returned to Los Angeles and hosted KTLA's popular talk show, "Pacesetters." At the same time, she continued singing in local venues and was a popular choice for a wide range of choreography assignments. Other surprisingly diverse career paths include translator-interpreter for the 1984 Summer Olympics at the Los Angeles International Broadcasting Center; translating and adapting a program for the California Museum of Science and Industry on AIDS, hosted by Edward James Olmos; and translating the "The Nutcracker Suite" into Spanish for the BBC of London. She was also segment producer for the "Paul Rodriguez Show"; narrated "The Art of the Pacific Rim-Meso American Art" for the L.A. County Museum of Art; and "La Ofrenda - The Day of the Dead," a Women in Films entry at the Los Angeles Film Festival. While journalist/reporter for Pacifica Radio KPFK she produced and hosted a special on world acclaimed award-winning novelist Carlos Fuentes. Other credits include vocals for commercial jingles for RC Cola, Hoffy Hot Dogs and Twin Dragon Chinese Cookies. An unforgettable moment in her singing career was the creative collaboration she shared with famed Latin jazz pianist Eddie Cano ("A Taste of Honey") when she retained him as her accompanist for a six-month singing engagement. Reflected Renée: "This was a very special moment in my singing experience."

Acting

Film

Renée then set her sights on acting and she soon began landing some very choice roles. Other notable parts include the Hispanic-Evangelical interpreter in Robert Duvall's critically acclaimed "The Apostle" holding her own, literally side-by-side, with one of America's most beloved and greatest actors. Impressed with her work in "The Apostle," Duvall subsequently cast Renée in two of his other films, including "Assassination Tango" and "A Night in Old Mexico."

Renée has always chosen her roles with care and her instincts were right in "Libertad." For her title role in the indie film, Renée received the Best Actress Award at the Napa Valley Film Festival, portraying the strong family matriarch battling to keep her fractured family together. Director Miguel Najera said: "Without Renée's magnificent performance in my first film, 'Libertad,' it would not have received the accolades that it did. Her portrayal of Libertad, a strong, independent woman tempered with tenderness, personified how the Mexican female spirit survived in a man's world. Her presence filled the screen and the hearts of all those fortunate enough to witness how effortlessly she moved them from laughter to tears to triumph."

Inarguably, even industry notables continue to praise Renée Victor's work. Director Frank Aragon: "Renée Victor's many portrayals create magical moments when actress and character fuse absolutely. She so deftly balances the humor and drama in an astonishing style. Renée unleashes colorful, quirky personas that tickle the funny bone of anyone who might recall her many roles. She often steals the scene but always steals your heart."

Other film roles include the superstitious grandmother Irma in Paramount's 2014 release "Paranormal Activity 5: The Marked Ones," in which she breaks up the horror with a key, much needed comic relief scene. The foremost online horror weekly "Lighting Bug's Lair" acknowledged her all-Spanish performance as "rewarding" and "pitch perfect, conveying everything the audience wants to know without the need for translation." So, it's no surprise then, that after seeing her dying scene midway through the film, Paramount executives decided her presence should remain in the final cut, adding, "She cannot die. She's too lovable and the audience won't accept it."

Television & Radio

Renée performed on public radio, KCRW, for the prestigious Los Angeles Theater Classics "The Play's the Thing," In addition to her role as Lupita, Renée's other television work includes the recurring role of the heartfelt Florina Lopez in "ER." Other performances include the tragic grandmother Regina in "Major Crimes," a witch in Lifetime's Series "The Witches of East End," "Children's Hospital," "Women's Murder Club," "All You've Got," "Strong Medicine," "Mister Sterling," "Elian Gonzales" and many more. More recent television series include "Snowpiercer," "Undone," "Gentified," "Vida," (her supporting performance was submitted for Emmy consideration), the award-winning You Tube series "Dead to Me," and "All Rise," In addition to her role as Lupita in "Weeds," other roles include the heartfelt role of Florina Lopez in E.R. and her flair for broader comedy is a stand-out as the colorful Consuela Hernandez in "Tyler Perry's House of Payne." In 2021, Renée started her first season on the Amazon series "With Love," Amazon's one-hour romantic comedy series from Gloria Calderón Kellett's GloNation Studios and Amazon.

"Weeds"

When Renée landed her signature role as "Weeds" irrepressible Lupita, her presence and personality made the producers not only extend her role and gave her character some of the best lines, but her unique delivery made those lines special and memorable. Her spin on only three simple words "the coffee table," was devastating and the critics noticed.

"Renée Victor, as Nancy's maid, is the best lippy servant since Rosario on Will & Grace (1998) wrote Terry Morrow of the Scripps Howard News Service. New York Post's TV critic Linda Stasi wrote: "Lastly [and bestly] there's 'Lupita' (Renée Victor) the Botwin's housekeeper ("I'm nobody's maid") who delivers some of the funniest lines on television in the last 10 years. And I mean that!" She later wrote "Thank God Lupita (Renée Victor), who had the best line in all of television last season (the one about the coffee table), is back, and by episode two, she's had two more potentially best lines. The woman's a comic genius and I love her so." Referring to her classic coffee table quip in "Weeds," co-star Kevin Nealon (after her priceless delivery) asked her "What's it like not only delivering the best line in the show but one that's become a TV classic?"

Stage

After her considerable career in front of a live audience, Renée extended her acting into critically-acclaimed roles in several theatrical venues. On her performance at San Jose Repertory Theater's production of "My Visits with MGM," Victor opens the play singing the classic and heartfelt Valentina, torch style, a capella. Victor's rendition was a special moment setting the entire mood of the play. Judith Green of the San Jose Mercury News wrote: "Renée Victor, a tiny, joyous, enchanting performer gives Grandmother Marta enough fizz for a magnum of champagne and has a special beauty appropriate to a play that takes place largely in the faded colors of the past. She is also an accomplished dancer, which she puts to good use here to the delight of the audience." On her repeat performance of "My Visits with MGM" at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinal's Damien Jacques wrote: "Renée Victor gives Marta Grande an amazing amalgam of warmth, humor, strength and sexiness." In the play "Our Lady of The Tortilla" at the Phoenix Theater, Julie Amparano of the Arizona Republic wrote: "Victor's performance is a highlight. With a surprised naïveté Victor plays Dolores as a Hispanic version of Edith Bunker."



Voiceover

Renée is equally acclaimed as a voice-over artist including the English voice of Helena in Ingmar Bergman's "Fanny and Alexander"; Ginger in Federico Fellini's "Ginger & Fred"; the Spanish voice of the female gargoyle in Disney's "the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Also, "Valentino, "Undone," "Fairfax" and the reptilian voices in Bethesda Softworks 2011 award-winning video game, "Skyrim: The Elder Scrolls V, Victor."

Unquestionably the complex and pivotal character of Abuelita in the highly-anticipated Disney-Pixar release "Coco," represents a major step in Renee's voice-over goals. Her Abuelita character provides the necessary dramatic impetus in driving the story forward and providing other characters needed motivations. With its ability to maintain a mature story line without compromising its entertainment value and signature Disney humor, "Coco" is widely considered one of animation's greatest films. It's not surprising that voice-over work of this caliber has been and continues to be a tremendous source of personal and professional satisfaction for Renee.

Studies

Renée has studied at the University of Texas, the American Film Institute, Jackie Cowgill of AADA, Improv with Gary Austin, Shirley Prestia, Kip King , the Sydney Conservatory of Music, Columbia School of Broadcasting and the Hollywood Scriptwriter's Institute.

Personal Life

The multi-lingual Renée is single, enjoys movies, theater, museums,, music and. travel and poetry, especially Pablo Neruda, Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz & Michael Hannon. When she isn't giving dance instruction by request and her schedule allows, she continues to study and remains very active in all forms of dance art. It's no additional surprise that long ago her tango friends bestowed her with the title "La Maestra" while those in salsa circles affectionately dubbed her "La Reina."

She incorporates her flair for the dramatic with her culinary creativity, her tiny hands preparing extravagant dishes for small intimate gatherings for friends and family. Her most important and lasting creation though, are daughters Margo and Raquel with whom she enjoys an especially deep relationship.

He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, raised in Lloyd Neck, Long Island, graduated from Yale University in 1962 (BA, English) and Tulane University in 1967, (MA, Theatre and Speech). He was co-founder of The American Shakespeare Theatre's Center for Theatre Techniques in Education, attended Herbert Berghof's playwriting class in New York City.

Victor Fresco is a television writer, producer and show creator. He is credited with creating the critically acclaimed television series "Better Off Ted" which ran for two seasons on ABC, and the FOX show "Andy Richter controls the Universe", for which he was nominated for a writing Emmy. Fresco wrote for three years on NBC's "My Name is Earl," and created the FOX series "Life on a Stick" and the ABC series "Trouble with Normal." He was nominated for an Emmy for his work on "Mad About You" and was an executive producer on the Burt Reynolds CBS series "Evening Shade." His first writing break was in 1989 when his freelance script was accepted by the hit television comedy, "Alf." He joined "Alf" as a staff writer in 1990. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Victor received his Bachelors degree in film and political science from Hampshire College in Amherst, Mass. After graduating, Victor returned to Los Angeles where he worked in television commercials as a production assistant and prop master.

Chris Kramer was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. He lived in many different cities in Canada before settling in Calgary with his family. When he was 21, he dropped out of college and moved to Vancouver to pursue his dream of acting. He got his big break when he was cast in the lead role of Morgan Pym in 'The Collector.'He's best known for his roles on '24,' 'Saving Grace,' 'The Collector,' and 'Jericho.'

Malik Bendjelloul, born in Sweden, performed in Swedish TV-series "Ebba och Didrik" as a child in the nineties and later in life studied Journalism and media-production at the Linnaeus University of Kalmar. He has produced several musical documentaries for Swedish Television (SVT) where he also worked as a reporter on the show "Kobra" until he resigned to travel the world. During these travels Malik Bendjelloul first came in contact with the story which was to develop into "Searching for Sugarman" somewhere in South America.

Victor A. Cordova was born in San Diego, CA. He is an actor, singer, dancer, writer and acclaimed music artist. He was a member of a singing trio called Rare Blend who landed a song on the multi-platinum soundtrack for "Coyote Ugly". Moving onto the next chapter in his life, he wrote and published a sci-fi thriller called "Lifers: A Secret Society". Recently he has found his way back into the acting and stunt world and has booked acting work on AMC "The Walking Dead", Netflix "Outer Banks", USA "Queen of the South" and the remake of "Dynasty" Victor is newly remarried to his beautiful wife and he has three beautiful daughters, two of whom work major film projects both in front and behind the camera.

Victor has over 20 plus years of Law Enforcement experience in various specialty fields including S.W.A.T. and as a Police Academy Instructor. He was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Bowie, MD., and Corpus Christi, TX. Victor has compiled over two dozen letters of appreciation or commendation from citizens, co-workers and supervisors.

His passions include writing, acting, weapons handling, on-set advising of television and movie directors, drag racing and assisting others in police promotional exams preparation. Victor founded and served as a General Manager, coach, and player for a non-profit 501c3 charity public safety football club; Washington D.C. Generals Police and Fire Football Team. The team is comprised of police officers and fire fighters who travel nationally in the NPSFL to raise money for local and national charities. He has also volunteered his spare time as a "Big Brother" of Central New Mexico, and as a coach with the Young American Football League (YAFL). Victor has participated in several yearly police charity events such as "Cops for Kids" and "Shop with a Cop". Victor remained highly motivated and active during his free time as he earned his Bachelor's Degree going to night school at New Mexico Highlands University and graduating with honors.

During his time as a Police Officer in New Mexico, and back in Maryland, Victor saw several of his former co-workers enter the acting stage with numerous filming productions. Victor watched as his friends appeared in shows like Breaking Bad or in movies like Army of the Dead, The Longest Yard remake, Wild Hogs, No Country for Old Men, Terminator Salvation and others. Victor was fortunate to have worked on the set of a couple productions (Around the Bend and Employee of the Month). Victor has been involved in multiple film and television productions since that time and is enjoying his experience as an actor and police tactical advisor.

Jue Thiri July is a talented young actress known for her captivating performances on screen. She gained recognition for her role as Jue in Stars to the Lightened Door, where she showcased her acting skills as the lead actress. Before this, she made her debut as a guest star in Halloween Night Season 2, Count Dracula (2023), marking the beginning of her journey in the film industry.

Beyond acting, Jue Thiri July is also a gifted dancer. As a student at Alin Tagar English School, she demonstrated her leadership and creativity by successfully managing the Christmas Dance Entertainment at the school's 2024 Christmas Event, where she trained and guided her friends in dance performances.

Her talent was first discovered by Saya Victor, a respected director, who recognized her potential through a short video titled My Friend's Birthday, created for her birthday. Since then, she has continued to impress audiences and filmmakers alike. With her outstanding performance in Stars to the Lightened Door, Jue Thiri July is expected to be a strong contender for the 2025 Academy Award, further solidifying her place as a rising star in Myanmar's entertainment industry.

Thomas "TomSka" Ridgewell is a YouTuber, producer, director and voice actor. He is known for his role as Tom from "Eddsworld", an independent British comedic flash animation series. He also known for his work in the "asdfmovie" series and the producer of the YouTube Series "Project: Library". He has his own YouTube channel under the name TomSka, which has nearly 4.5 Million subscribers on YouTube.[as of 7 Apr 2017] Since Edd Gould's (creator of Eddsworld) death in 2012 Tom is in charge of the show, fulfilling Edd Gould's wish to keep the show running.

Born in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, Víctor began his music studies in his hometown at an early age. Later on in Mexico City he studied at the National School of Music of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) were he received his Bachelor's degree with Honors in Piano Performance under the tutelage of Maestro Luis Mayagoitia Vasquez. Throughout his career Mr. Hernández has been active both as a pianist and a composer. In 2009 he received an MFA in Music Composition for the Screen from Columbia College Chicago where he did studies in film scoring under the mentorship of Andy Hill. He is the great-grandson of Mexican composer Manuel Hernández Nava.

Saya Victor also known as Ye Htut Oo is a Burmese professional English teacher, artist, film director, song composer, and video editor from Dawei, Myanmar. He is widely recognized for his contributions to education, music, and film. As an English teacher at Alin Tagar English School, he holds TESOL/TEFL certifications and is known for his innovative teaching methods that help students excel in English proficiency exams.

In the field of film and directing, he gained recognition for Halloween Night Season 2: Count Dracula (2023) and further strengthened his reputation with his second major film, Stars to the Lightened Door (2025). His talent in music and songwriting is evident in his compositions, including Waiting For You, You Are My Perfectness, Your Love, My Safeguard, A Nice Walk With You, The Moment You and I Are Together, and Never Leave You Again. As the founder of Alin Tagar Video Production, he also plays a vital role in video editing, producing films, music videos, and educational content.

Beyond his professional career, he is known for mentoring young talents and fostering innovation in education and the arts, making him a respected figure in his community and an inspiration to aspiring artists and students alike.

Helen Hayden is a classically trained film & television actress, writer, and filmmaker.

Born in Hong Kong and raised in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada, Hayden began acting as a child with the Surrey Young People's Theatre Company. Upon graduating high school she attended Vancouver Film School and received a certificate in Acting. Hayden was then invited to attend Stella Adler Studio and Circle In The Square Theatre School in New York City, and ultimately accepted Circle's invitation, going on to complete their two-year professional Broadway workshop and join the ranks of celebrated alumni (Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Viola Davis, Kevin Bacon, and Benecio Del Toro).

In 2015, Hayden returned to her native Canada to enter a robust local film and television industry, and has been working in some of Hollywood's most coveted projects ever since. Her work spans studio feature films, national and international commercial campaigns, and prime-time television, which has gone on to win Emmy and Critics Choice Awards. To date, her work can found across all major studios, networks and streaming platforms, including Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime, ABC, Hulu, FX, CBS, and 20th Century Fox.

Brazilian Filmmaker graduated as an Actor at Cia. De Teatro Contemporâneo in Rio de Janeiro. In 2010 he began his professional career in Theater and has been involved in more than 30 theater productions to date. In 2013 he was Vice South American Improv Champion in Argentina and in the same year Rio State Champion. Between 2014 and 2016 he performed in Chicago, Hawaii and Los Angeles with the group Impro Brasil. In 2015 joined Red Line Filmes, where he was responsible for opening the production company's branch in Los Angeles, also working on projects such as the Feature Film "Solteira Quase Surtando" and producing the teaser for the horror film "Subliminal" alongside Warren Zide (Producer of American Pie and Final Destination) and the short film "Don't Look Back" written by Jeff Howard (The Haunting of the Hill House, Midnight Mass) which has won dozens of awards around the world. He was also an Actor and Associate Producer on the sci-fi series "Nomade 7" distributed by Prime Video, and also collecting dozens of awards around the world including Best Production and Best Cast. After leaving Red Line, became a partner at JustThink Entertainment in Los Angeles, where he produced music videos for renowned artists such as Major Lazer and Frank Simes (from the band The Who) in addition to producing 7 short films including the multi-nominated "Lights" and "No Strings Attached", which he also directed and wrote. In 2019 directed, produced and wrote the web series "As Gêmeas" for Ingrid Ohara's channel, ranking number 1 in YouTube's Trending videos. Still in 2019, he produced and wrote the feature film Malady in the USA. In 2020 he directed, wrote and produced the Feature Film "Ilhados", becoming the #1 film in Brazil on Netflix, and #6 worldwide. In 2021 directed and wrote the Feature Film "Livestream" in Los Angeles produced by Acting Famous. In 2022 directed, wrote and acted in the Musical Feature Film "Speak Up" , produced by Sharks Film in Brazil. In 2023 directed and wrote the Feature Film "Let Me Go" with JustThink. The film had as Executive Producer and Co-Director, Ricardo Marques (Producer of "Back to The Future" on Broadway). In 2024 co-wrote and directed the Horror Feature Film "The Silent One" starring an A list Brazilian cast. In advertising, he directed and scripted campaigns for brands such as Coca-Cola, Samsung, Marvel, Prada, and others.

Victor Parascos is an Australian born actor of Greek heritage. His Father immigrated to Australia from a village of Sparta, Greece and his mother from a small town near Cairo, Egypt. With strong connections to his cultural background, Victor is also fluent in the Greek language.

Victor's journey in the entertainment industry began as a teenager while studying architecture at university, where he began modeling throughout Australia and Southeast Asia, and was cast in leading roles for numerous national and international TV commercials and advertising campaigns. Soon after, Victor realized his true artistic passion was in performance and redirected his studies towards drama and voice to forge a career as an actor.

Throughout his career, Victor has worked with many esteemed acting and dialect coaches including Ivana Chubbuck, Andrew Jack and Alan Edwards. Victor also holds a Post Graduate Degree in Social Science.

Also trained as a stunt performer and specializing in film and stage combat, Victor is a 4th Dan master instructor of Tae Kwon Do. These additional skills add another layer of versatility and physicality to his scene work.

Victor is known for leading roles in 'Beauty and The Beast - A Dark Tale' alongside Estella Warren, and 'Undertow' with Dina Meyer. His long list of film & TV industry credits includes House of Wax, The Lost World, Beastmaster and Mako Mermaids.

Victor was recently cast in a supporting role in the romantic comedy 'When Love Springs' released in 2023 on the Hallmark Channel.

Alan Víctor Miranda Craciun was born in Madrid and lives north of the capital. At school he behaves well and gets very good grades. Since he was very little he has been in the theater group at his school and since he liked it a lot, he started teaching acting classes at the Primera Toma school in 2017. He is very outgoing, he loves acting and he has a great time on the set. His mother tongues are Spanish and Romanian. He's not bad at English either. He likes to watch movies and series on TV, Pokemons, Super Things and video games. In sports he is an orange belt in judo, although he has also practiced fencing, swimming and basketball.

Victor Holstein was born on April 9th, 1980 in Springfield, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Chicago Med (2015), Chicago P.D. (2014), Good Genes (2019) and Adventure Tom (2025). He is the youngest of five children, including triplet sisters. He graduated from Glenwood High School in Chatham, Illinois in 1998.

He was four years old the first time he performed - as a singing cowboy in his family's traveling musical evangelism act, The Holstein Herd. Prior to a shift in his world view, he believed he was destined to be a music minister in the Nazarene Church, and actually attended two semesters of theology school before moving to Chicago to study theater at Columbia College Chicago where he earned a BA in Theater Arts in 2004. There he studied under Sheldon Patinkin and his gifted staff.

Shortly after college, he moved to Los Angeles, where he worked as a set PA on the NBC show Las Vegas (2003). During this time, he also worked on many indie films, TV shows & soap operas, including a recurring role as a cop on Days of Our Lives (1965). He also continued his studies there at Second City Hollywood and Elizabeth Mestnik Studios for on-camera training, taught by Brad Greenquist.

In 2014, he moved back to Chicago. He played Charles Lyon in the hit immersive show Southern Gothic in 2018-19 and then was in Timeline Theatre's Production of Oslo at the Broadway Playhouse downtown. In 2021, Victor understudied Steppenwolf Theatre's critically acclaimed remount of Bug, written by Tracy Letts, starring Carrie Coon & Namir Smallwood.

Victor's most recent stage role was the ghost of Elvis Presley in Terry Spencer Hesser's play "Christmas With Elvis" at the Chopin Theatre in Chicago's Wicker Park, directed by Dexter Bullard.

He has a supporting role in the upcoming feature film Adventure Tom (2025), which has already screened at two festivals and is slated for release next year.

He is represented by Gray Talent Group.

Shaheb Bhattacherjee. Son of Footballer Subrato Bhattacherjee. He started his career as an child artist in Bengali Tele film "Bhaloy Bhaloy" along side Chinmoy Roy and Tarun Kumar for Doordarshan. His first feature film as an child artist was Sanghorsho. he was also part of films like Bidroho, Abbajan, Mukkhomontri, Laathi. At the age of 20 he moved to television starting with the daily soap Meghbalika for E tv Bangla. He was also part of other popular tele serials like Bijoyini,Bandhan and Neer Bhanga Jhor. Soon he moved to films and was seen in prominant roles in films like Iti Mrinalini, Ami Subhash Bolchi, Gorosthane Sabdhan, Royal Bengal Rohoshyo, Damadol, Half Serious, Bheetu, Khaad, Ichhemotir Goppo, Not A dirty Film, Romantic Noy, Double Feluda, Also anchored for SaReGaMaPa Lil Champs and Great Music Gurukul.