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The Perfectly Imperfect Karan Sagoo

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Karan Sagoo is an artist who adheres to the rule that diverse roles widen an actor’s emotional palette. Well more than a decade into his professional film and television career, he’s continuing to challenge how audiences see him; whether it’s a modern twist on a classic or the latest horror film. Though he has “hero” looks and has most certainly taken the mantle of leading man in many productions, he’s fond of searching out the parts which allow for more exploration as a leading member of a strong cast. His award-winning role in Pride and Prejudice, Cut and the frightening Followed give evidence to the notion that Sagoo is undertaking the kind of roles which rebuke any sense of categorization by the film community or audiences. The only typecasting being imposed on this actor is his ability to transform himself into vastly disparate characters. Becoming Ms. Benet The writers of Pride and Prejudice , Cut (Elizabeth Snoderly and Erin Murphy West) wanted to incorporate Jane...

The Always Memorable and Never Categorizable Eddie Tang

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Acting is transformative. When done exceptionally well, this is as true for the actor as for the audience. Eddie Tang grew up in New South Whales, a typical sports loving boy. His neighborhood had a certain dangerous crime element to it and this solidified his resolve to seek something positive for his own future. After middle school musical productions and studying with acclaimed acting teachers like Kevin Jackson (who has coached and worked with such notable actors as Cate Blanchett and Sam Worthington), Eddie has not only manifested a successful acting career in his home country but has been increasingly in demand in the United States. Travelling to the opposite side of the planet to a country known as the Olympics of filmmaking, Tang has proven to himself that the pursuit of positive dreams in not only possible but reality. As the joke goes, this overnight success was decades in the making. For his part, seeking the ability to bring something unique to every opportunity, whether i...

Romy Teperson, alongside Sitcom Veterans Busy Phillips, Wilmer Valderrama, shows off remarkable improv talent in E! Network’s ‘Busy Tonight’

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Making someone laugh takes true talent, and as an internationally sought-after actress, Romy Teperson has audiences all around the world go from tears of laughter to rolling in the aisles, with her unique comedic performances. She is known best for her comedic characters and ability to improvise on the spot to find the humor in any situation. She has known since she was a child that she wanted to make people laugh and is ‘living the dream’ by doing so each and every time she steps onto a set. “When Friends came onto our screens in ’94, I remember exactly where I was that very first moment. I remember being in my Grandmothers reclining chair, sitting upright, and thinking- wow, this is different. It was like nothing I’d ever seen before and was exactly what I wanted to be doing. Growing up and having that passion already sparked, Friends and SNL were huge comedic influences for me. It felt so heartening to me to be able to make my family around me laugh and be entertained. I...

Swedish born actress Milla Bjorn talks about her career

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Milla Bjorn is a Swedish born, actress with a passion for her work and caring for others. She moved to the United States as a teen. She took her first acting role at seven years old and continued to grow with each successive role and challenge in an industry she loves. With the support and encouragement of her 6th grade teacher in Sweden, Ulla Ullqvist encouraging Milla to become an actress and would always cast her in the leads of the school plays, many, she got standing ovations for. She also did many voice acting roles on Swedish radio programs. Milla would question her teacher about why she always gave her the “bad guy” roles, like witches and spies, instead of the princess. Ulla told Milla that she had a darker voice that was suited for the bad guy. Later on in life, this ended up being what she seemed to feel most at home playing anyway. Later on after moving to Los Angeles and starting in TV and film, Milla Bjorn played many supporting roles but continued to extend he...

Brandon Koen brings on the laughs in new award-winning comedy ‘Night Shift’

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For renowned British Actor Brandon Koen, acting is as much about performing as it is about learning. Whenever he embodies a new character, he learns a new aspect of humanity, an insight into another life. It is for this reason that he so enjoys his craft, as he is able to experience so many different things in front of a camera, often that he never would be able to do otherwise. “Acting is storytelling, and the goal is to convey the truth of the character through performance to give the audience an experience. Whatever that experience is, it’s entertainment that’s being provided and entertaining the audience is paramount,” he said. Koen has starred in a multitude of award-winning films that have seen massive acclaim at both international and national film festivals, such as Benji, The Little Picture, and Foible . He also had a supporting role in James Crowe’s successful horror movie, House of Salem , which premiered at Frightfest United Kingdom and has since terrified aud...

Bruno Romagnoli takes on antagonist in award-winning web series ‘Jesus Freaks’

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Growing up in Córdoba, Argentina, Bruno Romagnoli realized even at a young age that he had a passion for performing. His mother was a professional photographer, and as a child she would bring her son to various events to learn about the cameras and the lighting. He realized then that he loved being in front of the camera, rather than behind it. Since that moment he has dedicated his life to the pursuit of his dream of becoming an actor, aiming to make people feel something with every performance. Now, Romagnoli is a renowned actor in his home country and abroad, with a series of celebrated projects decorating his resume. He has starred in countless films and television series, including The Farmer, Blood, Soldado , and many more. And he has no plans on slowing down, currently working on a variety of different projects, from the highly-anticipated new show Cat and Mouse to the new film Devil’s Canyon . He has a lot on the go. “The highlight of my career is happening right ...

Kevin Dennis talks making Canadian Theatre history with ‘Sweeney Todd’

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Kevin Dennis was only eight years old when he fell in love with acting. Growing up in the nineties in Hamilton, Canada, he and his friends would get together and make their own films just for themselves, not for the YouTube or social media hits like nowadays. They would come up with different concepts and stories and edit them to VCR tapes in Dennis’ basement. “It was painstaking work, but so rewarding when you’d show them to five people in your living room and get one or two laughs. My sequel to Braveheart was a particular hit amongst friends and family,” he said. Dennis has since come quite a long way from that kid making his own movies, and is now an internationally sought-after film, theatre, and voice actor, known for his work on shows like Reign and Busytown Mysteries , and the highly-anticipated animated feature Tabaluga , which will be making its way to theatres around the world later this year. Whether using his voice in a studio, standing in front of a camera...

Canadian Actress Kim DeLonghi talks upcoming Hallmark holiday film

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Famed Actress Kim DeLonghi says there was never a moment where she wondered what to do with her life. She knew from the time she was a child that she was destined to pursue acting. However, she worried it was not a viable career, and spent years working at a bank to support her family. Once her children were grown, she knew that she was ready to become the actress she was destined to be. “It was something that was just in my heart and it chose me, I didn’t choose it,” she said. Now, DeLonghi is an in-demand actress in her home country of Canada and abroad. From national commercials for EB Games to the Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning The Handmaid’s Tale , DeLonghi’s face is instantly recognizable. She knows how to captivate an audience, and always entertains. DeLonghi is currently looking forward to one of her more recent projects, New Year’s Kiss , to air later this year. The movie is part of The Hallmark Channel’s iconic Christmas lineup, and tells the story of Ke...

Simone Ashley talks ‘Sex Education’ and creating Olivia

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As an actor, Simone Ashley believes her job is to share what it is to be human. With every character she embodies, she explores all the idiosyncrasies and quirks that make them a person. She dives into their stories and aspects of their personalities that she can empathize with. She paints their stories colorfully and enthusiastically, bringing words on a page to life, making a character become a real person to viewers all over the world. With this mindset, Ashley has proven time and time again just why she is such a renowned actress in Britain. She is known for award-winning films such as Kill Ben Lyk and blockbusters like Pokémon Detective Pikachu , as well as the acclaimed show Broadchurch and J.K. Rowling’s mini series C.B. Strike . In every role, she displays her versatility and talent to the world, as well as her passion. “I love making others feel something, creating something that makes people smile, laugh, remember, think. We are creatures of desire. I love to c...

Canada’s Natalie Charles works alongside Kim Cattrall on HBO’s hit ‘Sensitive Skin’

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For Natalie Charles, there is no greater sense of satisfaction than truly embodying her character, becoming someone else, and learning a new aspect of humanity. Acting, for this Canadian native, is a sense of release, a chance for both catharsis and escape, while educating and entertaining her audience. “There is no place to hide when your face is on screen. The camera won’t lie for you, so you better be absolutely certain of what and who you are portraying. The audience becomes familiar with the character and can know what is happening simply by looking at the performers face. It’s exhilarating,” she said. Throughout her esteemed career, Charles has shown audiences time and time again why she is such an in-demand actress in both her home country and abroad. Captivating audiences in iconic television series Suits alongside Duchess Meghan Markle, as well as the award-winning Mary Kills People and the acclaimed film Residue , Charles is a force to be reckoned with. Charl...

Evan Marsh on authentic acting and award-winning film ‘The Journey is the Destination’

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“Where does my character fall into this story?” “Why did the writer write such a character?” “What is the arc and purpose of my character to this script?” These are all questions Canada’s Evan Marsh asks himself before he takes any role. He knows his first task as an actor is not winning awards and being better than the rest, but simply telling a story. He focuses on his character and what they’ve gone through in their life before that first page of the script, and such a commitment to his craft is evident in every project he takes on. As an internationally sought-after actor, Marsh knows just what it takes to captivate an audience. He is known for films like The Space Between and Giant Little Ones , and television shows like Northern Rescue . No matter the project, Marsh is happy to be living his dream, knowing since childhood that this is what he was meant to do. One of Marsh’ first tastes of international success came with the 2016 movie The Journey is the Destination ....

Brazil’s Priscila Zortea stars in award-winning new film

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Born and raised in Brazil, Priscila Zortea feels she was destined to become an actress. From the time she was just a child, she was fascinated by what she saw on screen, always reenacting scenes from her favorite movies and television shows. Performing has always been a part of her, and she is happy to spend every day living her childhood dream. Zortea is an internationally sought-after actress, showing audiences around the world just how talented she is with every new project she takes on. Her new film The Countries We Love , the actress’ most personal project ever, is currently captivating fans and critics alike at many prestigious international film festivals, and she is equally charismatic in This Wasn’t Supposed to Happen, If I Were You, Like Lightning from Heaven , and more. “Acting is what I do best. It’s what brings me the most joy. It’s the way I express myself fully. I love it so much and I want to do it every day in this life,” she said. Unveiled tells the ...

Actor Kevin Clayette shows the importance of LGBTQ stories in award-winning film

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There was never a distinct moment when Kevin Clayette decided he wanted to be an actor. For the New Caledonia native, there was just never any other option. From the time he was a child, he knew he was meant to be in front of the camera, and he maintained that belief as he grew, emerging as an in-demand actor in his home country and abroad. “To entertain people, to challenge myself, to never grow up, to do what I love, to travel the world, to meet people… there is an endless list of reasons why I love what I do. I don’t think I could give an exact reason why it is so great; I just know for damn sure that I can’t see myself doing anything else,” he said. Now, Clayette has been in countless acclaimed productions, from Australia’s longest running television drama Neighbours to the award-winning horror Doktor . He is completely bilingual, speaking his native language of French and a flawless English with various accents, and can captivate audiences in any genre, from drama t...

Actress Juliana Betancourth has us checking our beds in award-winning series Bite!

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Growing up in the little town called Don Matias, Colombia, Juliana Betancourth dreamed of one day seeing her face on the big screen. In Latin America, television is a large influence in the community and culture, and Betancourth knew she was destined to become an actress. Her first time in front of the camera was magical, and she knew it was what she wanted to spend her life doing, and every time she steps onto a film set, she still feels grateful to be living her dream. "Photo by Jhonatan Tabares" Throughout her seasoned career, Betancourth has proven time and time again just why she is such an in-demand actress in both her home country and abroad. From the new and already iconic telenovela La Reina del Sur to the acclaimed feature Virginia Casta , to the music video “How to Treat a Woman” that helped launch the career of singer Casso Blax, Betancourth knows just how to captivate an audience, no matter the genre or medium. Her passion for what she does translates...