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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Creativity has always been a driving force in Elma Begovic’s life. As a child, playing “make believe” was her safe space, and as she grew, she knew that childhood passion wouldn’t fade. As an internationally in demand actress, she has the ability to do what she loves every day, and every time she steps onto a film set, she is living that dream that emerged when she was just a young girl. “I like being able to bring a story to life. I love the sense of community that is involved in filmmaking and I feel most comfortable when I’m on a set. Also, the opportunity to create a character that feels natural and authentic to an audience is always what I strive towards as an actor,” she said. Begovic’s career is filled with success, and she works tirelessly to constantly portray an authentic and captivating performance with every role. Her work in Bite, Tear Us Apart , and The Hoard are just a few examples of what she is capable of. However, this extraordinary actress also strives ...

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 ...

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...

Janine Gateland was a mere seven years old when she knew what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. At the time, a young child in Yorkshire, England, she had just stepped onto a stage for the first time, ready to show off her skills to the many eyes on her. It was in that moment that she fell in love with performing, becoming intoxicated by the adrenaline that came with entertaining an audience. “I loved the energy you got from the audience and being able to perform and effect people. I remember every family Christmas party I would gather everyone around, dress up and put on a dance performance all on my own in our living room. I just loved to perform to people because I could become someone totally different. I was always very shy as a child but once I was on that stage or in front of the camera, I could become someone else,” she said. Despite starting out in theatre, Gateland has made a name for herself in the United Kingdom as a film and television actor. She has c...

The role of Christine in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera” is one of the most challenging and demanding in live stage production. This is by design. The character goes through a major transformation and any actress portraying her must embody the range from insecure girl to that of a woman who navigates tremendous trials and emerges stronger. It’s a tale of self-discovery coupled with strength. For the past two years, Eva Tavares has been Christine in the Networks Touring production of this legendary tale. There’s something beyond the singing and acting ability Ms. Tavares brings to the role; an invisible undercurrent. That might have something to do with her own transformation. While she planned on pursuing a professional career as a dancer, a simple suggestion to pursue vocal training led her down a path of being propelled into the spotlight for other talents. In the same way Christine became the center of attention in this musical, Eva has appeared throughout Canada and U...

One of the most frightening scenarios in which one might find themselves is questioning our own perception of what is real and what is supposition. Hitchcock, Kubrick, and other masters of this type of storytelling understood that the confusion between what our mind sees and what is actually happening can simultaneously be veil thin or miles wide. The crime drama film 5150 is rooted in a tragic event that transpires in a psych ward and the subsequent investigation of it. The lynch pin for the characters and the clues to the story’s apex is Dr. Lou, portrayed by award-winning actress (Best Actor – New York, among others) Effy Han. 5150 director Matthew Toronto hand chose Han to play this role based on his need for an actor who could portray the character’s critical physical & mental state. Effy’s embodiment of Dr. Lou is perhaps the high water mark for this production’s ability to conceal the facts while hinting at different “truths.” While quite dark in tone, the film is immense...

Like most children, Chloé Hollings found herself greatly influenced by her mother as a child. She was an actress, and a young Hollings was brought up hearing stories about her mother’s past performances and the wonderful characters she studied. It felt like destiny that she herself would also become an actress, originally wanting to be just like her mother, but quickly realizing it was also her passion. At 14, she first stepped onto a stage to play Lady Macbeth, a character that fascinated a teenage Hollings. She couldn’t seem to believe that this woman was all pure evil. From then on, she was hooked, understanding the power of analyzing a script to find a person’s humanity and sincerely portray them. Such an understanding has allowed Hollings to rise to the forefront of Europe’s entertainment industry. She has starred in Hollywood blockbusters like Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets and voiced characters for mobile apps like Bury Me, My Love , a video game. The app ...

For all of the hustle and studying actors do, sometimes the universe extends its arms and offers an unexpected gift. For Sarah Coomes this occurred when director Paul Duddridge offered her a role sans audition in his film Together . Duddridge was as much a fan of the actresses’ work as she was of his; the serendipitous timing of her visit to London and the role’s improvisational nature made it intuitive. Her costars included many of the famed actors Sarah had grown up watching, making her acceptance of this role even more unquestionable. By conceding to “what if”, Coomes contributed a remarkable character to this multiple award-nominated film. Romance is just as appropriate for those over seventy as for the twenty-something crowd, perhaps even more so. In Together , an elderly couple is preparing to share the adventure of retirement when circumstances derail their dream. Philip Twain and his wife Rosemary (played prospectively by Peter Bowles and Sylvia Simms - three time BAFT...

Artists have always been the part of society that challenges us. They soothe us and at the same time make us uncomfortable by challenging us to consider what we truly think and feel as opposed to what we’re told; it’s a part of the creative individuals’ DNA. Anyone who studies any art form throughout years, decades, eons, and centuries has witnessed the fact that artists support and also demand variations and innovation. In a world that is exponentially modernizing and digitizing, the most rebellious counterculture move might be to present live art in person. It’s something that Canadian born actress Ava Cummings has always felt drawn towards. Choosing to pursue her acting/singing career on stage rather than on set, this isn’t the only uncommon facet of the career of this actress. While she doesn’t restrict herself to it, the majority of her musical theater roles have been in faith based productions. When considering these factors in her career path, Ava seems unexpectedly punk in a c...

Toni Jannotta started as a dancer, became an actress, performed in children's theater, sang in musical theater, and ended up in jazz clubs. She has written jazz tunes and performed in the U.S. and abroad. Her current project turned her into an author and composer. " My Little Heart, Ruthie " is an illustrated story rhyme with a narrated, jazz-inspired CD to go with it. Toni lives with her piano and violin in Southern California. What inspires you to write about healing? At first I wasn't so much inspired to write about healing as I was urged by something inside me I could not contain. I think the act of writing helps anybody who is healing and I was in heavy healing mode when "My Little Heart, Ruthie" popped out of me. I think sometimes art is so much bigger than we are. How did you realize that music and art heals? When did it happen to you? For many years I simply made vocal jazz CD's. I just wanted to make my music and get paid. It...