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- Aaron Bomar was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Raised by a wonderful woman who showered him with love and affection, it wasn't until the age of 12 that Bomar discovered who his natural parents were - friends of his "family" whom he occasionally visited and who lived just blocks away. In an instant Aaron's life had changed and it would never be the same.
Bomar is a former drug addict who kicked his habit after 35 years and a failed marriage. The year was 2006.
Soon after becoming clean he decided to find interest in something else. A theatrical production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol was playing at a local playhouse. Bomar remembered his 6th grade school play in which he portrayed the role of Marley in the classic and decided to see the play as an adult.
Bomar then enrolled in an acting class at Open Stage Studio School in Harrisburg, under the direction of Anne Alsedek. Immediately after completing the class, he auditioned for Open Stage's production of "Well" by Lisa Kron - and won the part.
Bomar was hooked and he hasn't stopped since. - Aliya Michelle was a 'posse member' of BET's "Teen Summit" (1994 to 1997), the groundbreaking program that served as a platform for teens all over the globe. The series emphasized the need for teens to set fine examples for their peers, and raised real-life issues faced by real teens - unscripted. It definitely left a lasting impression on her young mind.
Following high school graduation, Aliya decided to enlist in the United States Air Force. The experiences have been more than rewarding: she's traveled to Korea, England, Germany, and Spain, but is most proud of her 4-month humanitarian efforts of serving in Honduras in 2008.
Today, this U.S. Air Force dental hygienist is busier than ever: In 2011, she was spotted during an audition for a fashion show and was requested to try out for the webisode Turning the Tables. It was as if she never left...she won the lead role as "Tracy," and 'the bug' was back.
Though she still serves her country by day, Aliya Michelle continues to work in the industry, such as in the current Why Us? where she plays the lead role as "Angela"; and her supporting turn as "Tammy" in the upcoming Dr. J Peddy, slated to begin production in April 2012.
When she's not practicing dentistry, acting or even writing poetry, Aliya Michelle spends time with 'her baby,' Hugo, her beloved pit bull, or target practicing (she's qualified with the 9 millimeter and M16 rifle). - Actor
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James Lyones hails from Chicago, IL. From an early age, he loved the way TV and film affected his life: a great show made him feel good. He always wanted to pass that feeling onto others, so he asked friends (also in the industry) how to get started. Fortunately, they put him on the right path and he began to seek out roles for himself.
An active fire chief, he threw himself into acting after landing his first role on the hit TV series Rescue Me...as a firefighter. This random opportunity led to Lyones' pursuing acting as a full-time career, resulting in roles on other prominent TV series such as 30 Rock, Blue Bloods, The Good Wife, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Lyones is also an Air Force veteran who resides in Newark, NJ. Also a father, he has traveled the world over and says his favorite locales include Mexico, Aruba, Bahamas,Jamaica, St. Lucia, and all things tropic.
Personable and adventurous by nature, Lyones once convinced a pilot to allow him to take the controls during an flight across the Dominican Republic while the pilot 'guided' him. He believes in "living every moment," and constantly seeks ways to enhance his acting, production, and directing abilities.
Lyones is creator of the upcoming film ARSON, the story of a decorated career firefighter enticed by greed and revenge that recruits a band of rogue firefighters on a path of money, and destruction with deadly consequences.- Actress
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Born and raised in the "Brotherly Love" city of Philadelphia, Julie Chapin had a knack for grabbing attention at an early age. As a child, Julie performed plays for friends and neighbors and, by the age of 12, incorporated her entrepreneurial skills by creating puppet shows and hiring herself out at birthday parties for small children. By 16, Chapin was playing the Catskills and it was obvious to anyone who knew her that Hollywood was beckoning.
Her parents were not so amused. They urged Chapin to pursue a career - "a real job" - which eventually she did, but not before enrolling in an acting class at Vassar College, conducted by none other than the legendary actress Jean Arthur, an experience she would never forget and which would serve her well in her future.
During the next 30 years, Chapin worked as a corporate attorney. She eventually married, raised four children, and sent them off to college. Julie then retired from the corporate setting and went on to work in the non-profit world - for an organization that benefits children in the foster care system. As fulfilling as it was, she pondered of what would be the next chapter in her life. That's when she reflected on her past acting classes with Jean Arthur.
Julie came back to the industry blazing! Within three short years, she would go on to perform in some 60+ productions, representing stage (The Vagina Monologues; Cupcake Cabaret; etc.), film (The Touchstone; See All the People; and more, including the award-winning films Soulmate; Smiley Face Killers; and Smoking Section), TV (I'll Kill for You; Monsters Inside Me; Celebrity Ghost Stories; etc.), and commercials (for HP, Kodak, Walmart, and many others).
More recently, in addition to serving as producer/host for PetsCentral Media (LA/Hong Kong) and Princeton Public Access TV, Julie has been filming in Hollywood as the lovable, earthy widow Fannie Goldstein in the family adventure film Ghost Goggles, and in the recurring role of the tough classy widow Alexandra Levy in the new epic series Sangre Negra.
It's been more than 30 years since Julie Chapin was told to 'get a real job.' And today this mother, wife and retiree is proving that the entertainment industry is where she belonged all along.
For Julie Chapin, life is better the second time around.- Even at her young age, LenteTresor can 'hang' with the best of them. Known in certain circles as "America's Newest Sweetheart," this actress-singer-model rocked Amy Winehouse's tune "Tears Dry On Their Own" (as seen on YouTube) so much so that the late singer's father was inspired to send a personal note to LenteTresor expressing his enjoyment and approval.
And LenteTresor's stunning portrayal of a young, manipulated Hollywood starlet in the controversial Sebastian video "Love in Motion" (directed by uber-director Gaspard Noe), is one for the books, spawning over 72,000 hits on YouTube alone. Clearly, LenteTresor has arrived.
In the industry since the age of five, she began as a commercial print model with Wilhemina Models, training with renowned acting coach James Pentaudi for a year. LenteTresor was then featured in commercials and videos, and can now be found auditioning for larger projects with mega-establishments such as Dreamworks (for whom she also did a commercial) and Disney. In fact, in June 2011, LenteTresor competed with more than 4,000 other young talented artists, making the short list - she was among the final three to be considered for the part and made such an impression on the decision makers that she was privileged to meet directly with the VP.
LenteTresor has appeared in public service announcements on ABC, the Discovery Channel and National Geographic Channel; commercials; and music videos. Yet, she takes it all in stride. Though she is well-prepared to take her career to that next level, she is still just that sweet girl next door, who enjoys doing things other kids her age enjoy: reading, relaxing, shopping. Yes, she is truly America's Next Sweetheart.
LenteTresor resides in Maryland; however, she commutes to NY, where she also lives part-time in order to enhance her career. - "Trial by fire" could well describe Lisa Franklin's life. As a young mother of two small children (ages one and two), Lisa and her family were transferred to Belgium due to her husband's occupation in the pharmaceutical industry. The simplest chores (grocery shopping, asking for directions, meeting new neighbors, etc.) were nearly impossible to accomplish. Frustrated, Lisa joined the American Women's Club of Brussels and met lots of other women struggling with the same issues, which led to her eventual development of a successful "Big Sister" program for new expatriates.
While living abroad, Lisa experienced the joys of learning of new lands and cultures, most notably Tenerife in the Canary Islands, and Egypt. In January 2003, the family returned to the States.
Around this time, Lisa was inspired to become a nurse. Her compassionate nature made it a great fit, and she would practice in that field for a few years. While she loved her work, it was exhausting and difficult to continue with two children at home and a husband who traveled frequently on business, and Lisa decided to become a "stay-at-home" mom.
Lisa would often watch actors on the big screen and think, "I think I can do that." Fate came calling when her husband volunteered her for a lead role in an industrial health care video after its lead actress bowed out. Turns out, she was a natural: the casting director of the short video was so impressed with her talent and her natural ability in front of the camera that she offered to connect Lisa with other industry insiders.
Before long, Lisa's resume began to flourish with film, TV, stage, commercial and voice-over gigs, and, thanks in large measure to her dedication and determination to learn from the absolute best in the field, she has studied the Stanislavsky method from former Broadway actor Sandra Dorsey, and is currently studying the Meisner technique with acting coach Robert Mello as well as actor/coach Kristen Shaw.
Her special skills include her vast knowledge in medical terminology, horseback riding, and hand gun training. Whether learning a new language, starting over in an unrelated field, or the most rewarding 'trials by fire' (raising her children), Lisa tackles any role with diligence and conviction. - Michael Giovanni is an American actor of Hispanic descent. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico in 1984, Giovanni got his first true taste of acting after he was discovered by actor Michael K. Williams at a mall in Harrisburg, PA. Williams convinced Giovanni to audition for the HBO hit series "The Wire" (resulting in his first professional acting gig), as well as tutored Giovanni himself, pushing him further to enhance his techniques. This led to Giovanni's introduction to legendary acting coach Mel Williams (TFANG) out of New York.
Mel Williams' skills allowed Giovanni to grow, as evident from his stint in an off-Broadway production of "A Streetcar Named Desire," where he portrayed the play's lead character, Stanley Kowalski, to rave reviews.
Giovanni followed up with two appearances on Tyler Perry's House of Payne, independent film (Easy Hustle), the highly anticipated blockbuster Dark Knight Rises, and the web series Hamilton Street.
In addition to acting, Michael Giovanni also has a sense of compassion for the less fortunate. Growing up in a single-parent household, he never forgot where he came from and the help he, his mother and younger brother have received from others. It has moved him to continue the trend so much so that on a number of occasions he has traveled abroad to build medical and educational facilities. His personal mantra, "From the bottom of the map to the top of the globe," has inspired him to travel to Haiti, Africa and Puerto Rico to assist others in need.
Giovanni is also a leader of volunteerism in his community and spends several hours each week counseling other men in an effort to improve their lives. - Actor
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Born Michael Jerome Putnam, Aka Jerome Hamilton he was placed in foster care and adopted at age 3
After serving and retiring as a Sheriff's Deputy In Oregon At Age 50 in May 2010, Hamilton decided to become a serious full-time actor and model, He landed his first modeling gig for a Luis Vuitton charity event. The experience left a lasting impression on Hamilton, who has since landed roles on ABC's Body of Proof; CBS' Mike and Molly, and Two Broke Girls; and who even has screen time in the new Denzel Washington/Ryan Reynolds flick, Safe House. And many many more movies commercials and television shows He has also been in over 100 music videos working with pretty much every major rock, hip hop,rap Country music star or musical group ..Hamilton usually playing a police officer, in 2013 he became the court bailiff on the nationally syndicated unscripted court television show Lauren Lake's Paternity Court And as of August 2018 Hamilton has appeared in over 700 episodes of this 2 time Emmy nominated show..- Actress
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Nina Fowler became an actor almost by accident: she was taking business courses that required giving presentations, and decided to take acting classes simply to alleviate stage fright. Not only did the strategy work, but it changed the course of her life: she decided to pursue acting as a career.
In 2008, she got her first role was as an extra/background performer in the independent film "Ninjas vs. Zombies." As she tells it, "When I saw all the behind-the-scene action, and the way films are actually put together - from organization to chaos - I knew this was what I wanted to do."
She meant it. She's not only embarked in film, but stage and TV, too. And a lead role in the film "Spin the Bottle" convinced Fowler to refocus, shift gears, and "think bigger." Today, her ultimate goal is, not simply to act, but eventually to own her own studio.
Fowler's cultural background includes Filipino, English and American Indian (Cherokee) descent. Though she has a natural southern Georgian accent, she also speaks Spanish and holds a Bachelors of Individualized Studies from George Mason University.
When she can find the time to relax, she can be found practicing yoga, kickboxing or watching football.- Actor
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He was raised in New York City, though he spent a year in Haiti during his teen years; when he was just a child; and, his dominating presence is tempered by a sincere dedication to help those in need. His love acting began in his early teen years when he was a budding artist and decided he should also try acting. He signed his mother's name to get headshots, though nothing became of them. He forsook his dream of acting to continue his education and help his family when his mother lost her battle with cancer.
It wasn't until years later that he decided to pursue his childhood dream: to become a professional actor. He set out in pursuit and, after his very first audition for a part in a short film, won the lead role. This only added impetus to his drive at becoming an accomplished actor. With three goals in mind (obtain an IMDb-credited project, get an appearance on a TV show, and be a part of a web series), it took Him less than two years to achieve them.
Whether he's speaking out on behalf of the disadvantaged or promoting cancer awareness (in honor of his beloved mother), He believes in giving it his all.
And that's a role of which to be proud.- Actor
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Lebanese International Actor. An award winning actor and producer. Since the age of 7 he always dreamed of becoming an Actor. At age 16 while war was going on he fled and came to the USA. First he landed in New York 1983, from there he flew to California. where his dream to become an Actor Started. Has been cast in some of the most monumental films of our generation - his credits include Ghost, Bad Influence, True Romance and The Siege among many others. He has also worked with a virtual who's who of talented directors, including Tony Scott, Ed Zwick, Curtis Hanson, Sam Raimi and Jerry Zucker. He has also starred in recurring roles on television's top-rated shows such as 24 and The Shield. Most recently, Faraj appeared as a Guest Starring Role on the Hit TV show S.W.A.T. and Seal Team. His latest lead Roles in the feature "I Am Fear". The most Notable film that brought him Global attention: Green Zone (Matt Damon) Directed by (Paul Greengrass) in which he was submitted for the 42nd Image Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 2012, Said reached another milestone when his production company, Cedar Films LLC, produced the short film The American Failure, which premiered at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. The film marked Said's Producing, writing and directorial debut and would go on to win several awards, including 3 Best Picture, 4 Best Actor, and 2 Best Director at various film festivals across the United States.- Terry D. Palmer has been in "the game" a long time. And he's as active today as he was when he portrayed roles in prominent films like "Shaft's Big Score," "The Mack," and, arguably the icon of all blaxploitation films, "Super Fly."
But Terry's experience goes beyond those. This SAG/AFTRA actor has been seen on stage (in "227," the live production that prompted the popular TV series; the classics "Native Son," "Selma," and more); on TV (HBO and ABC specials); as well as several TV commercials.
Terry has studied and worked with some of the most prominent actors and coaches today, including Edmund Cambridge, Marla Gibbs, Lincoln Kilpatrick, Ted Lange, Bea Richards, Nick Steward, Glynn Turman, and many others. His performances span the dramatic, comedic, and action-packed genres.
Terry worked as a union representative and organizer for SEIU LOCAL 99 AND LOCAL 347 for more than 15 years, representing Los Angeles city and school employees and juggling acting, writing and directing gigs in between. He has since left his secular career to focus on his goals in the entertainment industry, maintaining acute acting skills with as much stage work as possible.
When not working out in the gym, Terry can be found at a football game (he is an avid fan) or ringside at a boxing match.