Jason Lanzar-Rivera - "Daniel"
Jason Lanzar Rivera, also known as “Big Bizness” was born October 26, 1982 to a Puerto Rican mother & African American father that he never had the opportunity to meet. Born in Beth Israel Hospital he soon came home to what would be his stomping ground for the next 13 years…The Lower East Side of Manhattan. Unfortunately Mr. Rivera found nothing but trouble while living here. The projects of L.E.S proved to be way too influential & fundamentally detrimental to his growth so his mother Miriam Rivera moved him to Staten Island NY. There on Staten Island during his freshman year at Port Richmond HS is where Jason found his talent as a writer. Putting words down on paper just seem to be second nature; so his obsession for trouble quickly became a passion for the written & Spoken-Word. While in HS Jason’s talent quickly became evident as he would frequent the NuyoRican Poetry Café which ironically is in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Writing became a therapeutic outlet for the boy who was once considered troubled. As he grew older he developed his skills and expanded his writing and performing from poetry to Screen Plays and Acting. In a short period of time Jason Rivera has been in a number of film projects in which to add to his Resume, including 2009 HBO International Latino Film Festival’s “King of Paper Chasin”, independent film “I Breathe This”, Lead role in the biopic “Brooklyn Gangster- The Jose Lucas Story”, Lead role in the play “21” loosely based on the life of Roberto Clemente, a supporting role in the television pilot “BKLYN RAIN” and Voiceovers for “Teen Mind Space”. Through his many talents, Jason has exhibited hard work and passion for the art of entertainment. We have only begun to see the greatness that is Mr. Rivera, and in time he will prove to be a “force to be reckoned with” in the Film and TV industry. In addition to his acting career, Jason is a part of a poetry super group named;UNTAMED TALENT and has also joined the ranks with a number of musical artists, and understands that this is only the beginning of what will be an inspirational life & career. Be on the lookout for this Rising Star who believes that……”Representing an Idea of what you can become is more important than where you begin.”
denise christine - "rebecca"
Denise Christine is an ambitious actress and model with a home in New Jersey and a heart in New York. Since the age of three, she has been in front of an audience winning as many hearts as she can capture, her entertainment career starting with dance. After spending ten years gracing the stage (three of which she danced competitively), Denise dived into theater. Her training in dance landed her her first role as a Follies Girl in her high school’s production Crazy for You. It was then that Denise realized her love for acting, singing, and influencing people in such a creative way. Since that moment, Denise has performed in many more productions and showcases, taken several acting classes, performed in traveling troupes across the state of New Jersey, acted in music videos, short films and commercials, and has done background work for multiple television shows. While she enjoys theater, Denise believes her place is on the big screen. With only a few months away from graduation Rutgers University with a dual degree, she promises to accomplish her aspirations and then some. “After all, if you don’t follow your dreams, someone else will.”
Athena Colon -"Rose"
ATHENA COLÓN is an actress and native New Yorker. She earned a BFA in Acting from Long Island University, C.W. Post. She serves as the Director of Theater at the Brooklyn Performing Arts Institute and Co-Creater of
TOMA! Productions. She's also a teaching artist for Family Life Theater, Educational Play Productions and Theater Development Fund. Recent Credits Include: Law & Order, SVU 'Smoked' as Luisa, Al Thompson's 'Lenox Avenue' as Jeanette, Extra Gum Commercials 'The Office Joust' & 'Karate Call Button', 'Lonely Soldier Monologues' as Carly Garcia and 'Mommas Boyz' as Mimic.
TOMA! Productions. She's also a teaching artist for Family Life Theater, Educational Play Productions and Theater Development Fund. Recent Credits Include: Law & Order, SVU 'Smoked' as Luisa, Al Thompson's 'Lenox Avenue' as Jeanette, Extra Gum Commercials 'The Office Joust' & 'Karate Call Button', 'Lonely Soldier Monologues' as Carly Garcia and 'Mommas Boyz' as Mimic.
Karina Marlene Lascano - "Karina"
Karina Marlene Lascano is an Actress and Dancer from Jersey City, New Jersey. She is has two older brothers and comes from a Puerto Rican household. She was singing and dancing around the house since the age of two and when her older cousin, Lilly, began Musical Theater Classes, Karina realized that was what she wanted to do as well. She has been attending Miss Hugeuette's Dance Studio in Bayonne, New Jersey since 2011. Karina is a very talented child with a smile that melts your heart.
katherine dickson - "marlene"
Katherine
Dickson’s very first television appearances were at the age of
three when she became the face of ‘La
Flor’ products and filmed commercials for the newly formed Telemundo Networks.
Shortly after, her passion for dance and music took over and a love for the stage began. "I can't recall a time when I was not singing or dancing". At the age of 12, Katherine took on her first lead role with the American Folk Theater in their production of 'Cademus Machine'. As an adult, she has run the range of leading ladies, at major venues in shows like, Salem Towne, Man of La Mancha, Ragtime, Stepping Out, Songs for a New World, Scrooge, Children Of Eden, Gondoliers, just to name a few!
Aside from her theater credits, Katherine continues to grow in her film career as well. She has appeared in blockbuster films like Salt, It’s Complicated, and Split Ends. Her latest endeavor is starring in the feature film ‘The Last Intervention’ currently on US and international festival tour.
Katherine also owns Guapa Films, LLC a film production company dedicated to producing unique and thought-provoking independent movies.
As associate producer, her most recent work La Toma (2010), premiered at the prestigious, Traverse City Film Festival, and New York Documentary Film Festival in 2011. In her latest project she takes the reigns as co-writer on the project ‘Those Who Serve ‘ which is in postproduction with an estimated release date of early 2013.
Katherine would like to thank Lillybeth Gonzalez, the entire Pure Drive 75 production team, cast and crew for this fantastic opportunity. “I can’t wait to work with everyone to bring this very moving story to life!”
Shortly after, her passion for dance and music took over and a love for the stage began. "I can't recall a time when I was not singing or dancing". At the age of 12, Katherine took on her first lead role with the American Folk Theater in their production of 'Cademus Machine'. As an adult, she has run the range of leading ladies, at major venues in shows like, Salem Towne, Man of La Mancha, Ragtime, Stepping Out, Songs for a New World, Scrooge, Children Of Eden, Gondoliers, just to name a few!
Aside from her theater credits, Katherine continues to grow in her film career as well. She has appeared in blockbuster films like Salt, It’s Complicated, and Split Ends. Her latest endeavor is starring in the feature film ‘The Last Intervention’ currently on US and international festival tour.
Katherine also owns Guapa Films, LLC a film production company dedicated to producing unique and thought-provoking independent movies.
As associate producer, her most recent work La Toma (2010), premiered at the prestigious, Traverse City Film Festival, and New York Documentary Film Festival in 2011. In her latest project she takes the reigns as co-writer on the project ‘Those Who Serve ‘ which is in postproduction with an estimated release date of early 2013.
Katherine would like to thank Lillybeth Gonzalez, the entire Pure Drive 75 production team, cast and crew for this fantastic opportunity. “I can’t wait to work with everyone to bring this very moving story to life!”
Lilly Veronica Chevere - "Lilly"
Lilly Veronica Chevere is a native New Yorker who is an Actress, Dancer, and Singer who has been performing with Rosie's Theater Kids since 2007. She was accepted into the elite scholarship program where she continues to learn Acting, Ballet, Improvisation, Voice Lessons, Musical Theater and Tap. She attends Talent Unlimited High School, which is a Performing Arts HS majoring in Musical Theater. Lilly has had the opportunity to perform for and on the stage with the likes of Queen Latifah, B.D. Wong, and Cindy Lauper. Not too bad for a kid who lost her home to a fire at the age of six, has maintained her sense of self and continues to focus on her goal of being a Broadway Performer and Actress. Lilly is a talented young lady who wants to attend Julliard for Acting.
Luis Alfredo chevere - "jose"
Luis Alfredo Chevere is a native New Yorker who attended CUNY and majored in Communications. He took an acting class and was bit by the acting bug. This is his first short film. Luis is looking forward to working with everyone.
deron bigdon campbell- "charlie"
DeRon Bigdon Campbell- It is said that every
lifetime produces at least one "Great," individual. Born July 8,
1985, we are fortunate to be introduced to DeRon Brigdon Campbell who hails
from Queens, New York. His poise and radiantly sane intelligence permeate
whatever film and play he is in be it a socially conscious drama like his first
play Samson's Way or comedy where he
played Rodney in the short film The
Mechanic, co-starring along side comedian Micheal Blackson. Perplexed as a
teen when asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" did not
last long when his popularity and outgoing nature drew him to Hillcrest High
School's Theater program. Since then he saw acting not just for the fame and
money but for its artistic nature and grew in great admiration for the craft.
If asked, DeRon would say he started acting professionally since 2005 when he
first honed his skills at The Black Spectrum Theater under the tutelage of the
great Fulton Hodges. Since then, DeRon went on to do various roles in Film and
Theater all of which were starring roles like playing Cobra in feature film Mozart of Rap portraying a street thug
struggling to become a rapper, True Story
where he plays Cory, a young man struggling with his identity desperate to tell
his friends and girlfriend who he truly is and the play Bitter Apples, directed by Arthur French where he played lead. He
studied at The School for Film and Television, The Theatre Institute at
B.M.C.C. and HB Studios. DeRon sees himself as being very versatile, able to
portray a wide variety of characters, not just the norm; "young black
physically fit male from the streets." Now-a-days you can catch him
expanding his horizons by branching out into doing commercials and trying his
hand at producing and directing. DeRon is a deeply dedicated actor and refers
to acting as being his life and passion. At the rate he is going the world
shall soon know his name.
Lillybeth Gonzalez - "Elsie"
Lillybeth Gonzalez is a native New Yorker who has been in the Entertainment Industry since 2005. Lillybeth is well known as a Makeup Artist and truly enjoys her craft. She recently worked as the Head of the Makeup Department for the movie, "Doctor Bello", starring Isaiah Washington, Jimmy Jean-Louis, and Vivica A. Fox. She also freelances for IMAN Cosmetics. Lillybeth is the Writer, Producer and Director of
"Blindly Bound" as well as playing the small role of "Elsie". This movie has been seven years in the making and she is very proud to finally be bringing it to life. She hopes that this story will begin to open people's eyes to it's subject matter so that they can begin discussions and hopefully heal.
"Blindly Bound" as well as playing the small role of "Elsie". This movie has been seven years in the making and she is very proud to finally be bringing it to life. She hopes that this story will begin to open people's eyes to it's subject matter so that they can begin discussions and hopefully heal.
ildemar lagares - "santos"
Ildemar Lagares is thrilled to be working alongside such talented actors and crew. Coming off a recent run of 'Living Out' at the Elmwood Playhouse, this native New Yorker from Washington Heights got his "feet wet" in 2005 as an extra in Disney's 'Enchanted'; wanting to be more than just an extra, he enrolled in HB Studio and was fortunate enough to work with the HB Ensemble in Irwin Shaw's 'Bury The Dead' directed by Geoffrey Owens. Past Credits include 'Dead Dog Park' directed by Alison Costello and 'The Grinch Who Stole Christmas' directed by Tina Wilson. When he's not working or attending college, Ildemar likes to devote as much of his time to his one true passion, acting. Ildemar is very thankful for this opportunity and would like to thank the cast and crew for their hard work and dedication.
Marcus Reynolds - "The guy with the look"
Marcus Reynolds is a native from Brooklyn, New York, who now resides in Union, New Jersey. He attended William Patterson University for accounting and was working for a Mortgage company on Wall Street when he realized that although the money was ideal he couldn't see himself working behind a desk for the rest of his life. Marcus was told by family and friends that he had the looks to be a model but he wasn't quite sure if it would work out. After a conversation with his older brother, Marcus realized he should go for it. He submitted some pictures to various Modeling Agencies and was quickly signed by MSA in 2011. Since then he has been featured in a 2012 NFL NIKE KICKOFF EVENT, BET'S RIP THE RUNWAY 2012, and Various Print Ads. Marcus is now delving into Acting and continues to look forward to his bright new future.
haaron hines - "detective michael molina"
Haaron
Hines is an actor,
stuntman, and native New Yorker. After getting his start in the film industry
doing stunt work on the summer block buster, The Dark Knight Rises he
fell in love with the movie business. Though action is his first love the
challenge of becoming a respected actor began to appeal to him so, in addition
to training in martial arts, parkour, and stunt work, he began fine tuning his
skill as an actor. Recent Credits Include: Commonality as Unique and Elite
Venator as Breach Team Leader.
wanda nobles colon -"detective veronica gonzalez"
Wanda Nobles Colon Latina.Born in Brooklyn NY. Wanda lives in New York where she works as an actor.Has appeared in various theater productions such as "The Ritz",‘The Rose Tattoo” and"Antony and Cleopatra". She has also appeared in several films like "The Color Of Anger","LoLa" and
"The Last Intervention". Dedicated to her craft Wanda commits to her dramatic roles and has excellent comedic timing.She studied Fashion Design & Merchandise and continuously trains for Theater and Film at The Simon Studio in New York City.
"The Last Intervention". Dedicated to her craft Wanda commits to her dramatic roles and has excellent comedic timing.She studied Fashion Design & Merchandise and continuously trains for Theater and Film at The Simon Studio in New York City.
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