The Pan African Film Festival!

I was recently lucky enough to cover the Red Carpet Report for Mingle Media TV at the 21st Annual Pan African Film Festival held at the DGA theater in Hollywood! The goal of the festival is to showcase black and african films, arts, crafts and creative expression. Nearly 150 plus films from around the world were shown as well as prolific fine artists, poets and talented musicians. I was able to interview several celebrities such as Actor Tim Holmes for the film OZ, along with Actresses Loretta Devine, Vanessa Bell Calloway and Ella Joyce to name a few. I was also able to chat with filmmaker Antwone Fisher and several other filmmakers who had works showcased at the festival. There was also a wonderful reception held in the lobby at the DGA theater on opening night at the festival! Here are some photos and interviews from the event, check it out!

 

 

Full play list can be seen here!

3 sold out shows!

Well I’m finally coming down from the high of performing in front of 3 sold out crowds at Stage 52 playhouse for the play “It Always Rains on Sunday” written by Scherrie Payne. That was my first experience performing in front of star names such as Loretta Devine, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Bill Cobbs, Kenny Lattimore (whom I have interviewed on the red carpet at events), just to name a few! We also had industry talent agents and managers attend, theatre producers as well as music producers, family and friends. It was one of the best experiences I’ve had working in the theatre. I had forgotten how much hard work goes in to doing a play. I was able to work with an amazing director/producer Don B. Welch and a hugely talented cast, I definitely had to step up my game with this project lol! All my years of training and study prepared me to play the role of ”Louise Patterson” in “It Always Rains on Sunday”. I was challenged and pushed to my limit, and I loved it! I am so deeply grateful for this experience and I can honestly say that I have grown tremendously as an actor and as a person and I can’t wait to tackle my next project!

Here are a few pictures from the show,  you can see more over at Actress-Host Stephanie Garrett on Facebook!

“It Always Rains on a Sunday”

It Always Rains on a Sunday is a staged play written by Scherrie Payne a former member of the The Supremes and sister of 70′s singing star Freda Payne. It opens September 14th at 8pm and runs thru the 16th at 6pm, 3 night’s only! It will be held at Stage 52 playhouse 5299 West Washington Blvd, Los Angeles CA, 90019. It will be directed and produced by Don B. Welch. I play a lead role and her name is Louise Patterson a wife, and mother caught up in the family drama of  lies, pain, betrayal and heartache. “Will the forgiveness of God be enough to mend this broken family?” For tickets call Inglewood tickets 310-671-6400 general admission is $25.00 get them asap as they are selling out! See you there!

Meet the talented cast!

 

Project Angel Food Awards!

Recently I was asked to host the Red Carpet Report for Mingle Media TV at the 17th annual Angel Awards for Project Angel food. The project angel food program prepares and delivers meals to people who are afflicted with Cancer, HIV/AIDS and other  life threatening illnesses. It is supported by volunteers and donations and if you’d like to help out, check out their website.  The awards honored Pauley Perrette of NCIS and Chris Salgardo the President of Kiehl’s for their contributions. I was able to chat with Pauley and Chris also Kristen Vangsness of CBS’s Criminal Minds along with Gilles Marini  of “Dancing with the All Stars” and many others, check out the interviews from the event! To see full play list from the event go here!

The 27th Annual Imagen Awards!

I was to asked come out and host the Red Carpet Report for Mingle Media TV at The 27th annual Imagen Awards, which was held at the fabulous Beverly Hills Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills. The Awards honors and recognizes the positive portrayal of Latinos in all media forms as well as in the entertainment industry. I was able to chat with veteran actor Hector Elizondo, also Lou Diamond Phillip, Constance Marie, Judy Reyes, Jon Huertas and Ian Gomez to name a few!  Here are some interviews and photos from the event!

From the Red Carpet: The Premier of “Middle of Nowhere”

I was asked to host the Red Carpet Report for Mingle Media TV for the premiere of the film “Middle of Nowwhere” by Ava DuVernay at the L.A. Film  fest. It was held downtown Los Angeles at L.A. Live. I interviewed legend Louis Gossett Jr, Actress Sharon Lawrence, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, and CCH Pounder to name a few, I had such a good time! Here are a few videos of the interviews:

Additional Interviews with film director F. Gary Gray, Actor Harry Lennix, R&B star Kenny Lattimore and Actress Naturi Naughton to name a few can be seen here .~

From the Red Carpet: The Premiere of Firelight!

I recently interviewed Oscar winning actor, Cuba Gooding Jr for Mingle Media Tv’s Red Carpet Report, at the Premiere of “Firelight“. It was held at 20th Century Fox Studios. Also, I was able to chat with other cast members, see here: Additional Cast. It was such a fun event. Check out the full interview in the video below!

 

LilaRose Jewelry Presentation

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