Acting and Modeling Bio
bringing it all forward
Seeking an outlet to project my research and consulting services, I posted a bio on a talent website hoping to acquire projects. This took an interesting twist, when after a series of unexpected events, including an audition with Samsung, I was contacted by a talent agency, based in Los Angeles CA, who offered to sponsor me.
Naturally I accepted. It was quite clear another door opened and with the stealth curiosity of a cat, I walked through it.
My past experience in "entertainment" consisted quite simply of attending modeling school as a teen, elementary school performances, a semester (or two) of high school drama and working with a paranormal investigating team, from the San Francisco Bay Area. That was a lot of fun. Years prior, as a single mom, I had received a random letter from the Screen Actors Guild, but I determined it had to have been a mistake, or a general solicitation, (and it probably was) so I disregarded it.
Since my signing with my former managers in the Spring of 2017, I have received training with Ricky Pak, Zora Dehorter, Joey Paul Jensen and other tremendously gifted entertainment professionals.
In spring of 2017, I did a voiceover audition for Ashen, the video game, but my first public auditions were at WWSS Showcase 2017. During this event my managers introduced their new homeless awareness charity, to which I was designated Ambassador to the state of Wyoming. This is a responsibility I carry with an open mind and an understanding that the homeless people are as diverse in their life stories as those who are not homeless. Up to November of 2020 I divided my time and residence comfortably between California and Wyoming. My primary work in research and consulting is portable and my schedule is flexible, so other work and charitable responsibilities requiring travel, work well for me.
At WWSS 2018 I was a medalist for my monologue as Bones the Pirate Wench (a character I’ve re-created) and at WWSS 2019 I was a medalist for Runway / Formal. During my tenure with my former managers I had numerous other auditions, including: Maroon 5, Wells Fargo Bank, Pall Mall and other notable companies.
I hope my story inspires and encourages people to believe that there is always more to reach for and that life is abundant with new horizons just waiting to be explored.
Experience & Training
Film:
Filming of paranormal investigations with a Team from the San Francisco Bay Area, 2006-2008. I have a deep curiosity about natural science and phenomena and am a multi-dimensional metaphysician, medium, nde-er.
Independent filming of fund raisers and other events, while representing the
California Capitol Chef's Association. 1997 - 2001.
Theatre & Commercial:
*Johanna Leigh, one of my characters, story teller monologue, WWSS 2019.
*Bones the Pirate Wench, Monologue, stage audition, WWSS 2018.
*Bridges of Madison County, Francesca meets Robert, stage audition, WWSS 2017. This was a dialogue I recreated to monologue.
*DeLorente’s Market, stage audition, WWSS 2019
*Lean Cuisine, stage audition, WWSS 2017.
*High School, Intro to Drama, semester course(s).
*Elementary School, holiday performances, lots of fun.
Training
*Transforming Film to Stage, Ricky Pak, WWSS 2017.
*Cold Reading Mastery, Zora Dehorter, WWSS 2017.
*Stage Performance and Voice, Kasey Lansdon, WWSS 2017.
*Audition Fundamentals, Ricky Pak online courses, 2017.
*Mastering Multi Camera Sitcom Auditions, Joey Paul Jensen webinar, 2017.
*Mastering the Art of Cold Readings, Zora Dehorter, webinar 2017.
*Professional Modeling, John Robert Powers Modeling School, 1976-1977.
Honors & Recognition:
*Medalist, 3rd place, Runway / Formal, WWSS 2019.
*Medalist, 1st place, Monologue, Bones the Pirate Wench, WWSS 2018.
*Medalist, 1st place, commercial film, Lean Cuisine, WWSS 2017.
Miscellaneous traits and transferable skills:
This outline reflects experience acquired through various jobs, academics, training, career path, hobbies, play and life interests. (It’s been suggested I add this info.)
Acting / Lifestyle Modeling / Career / Etcetera
Travel agent, 8 years collectively: airline computers (UA, DL, AA), reservationist, domestic and international travel. Postal Worker, 6 years: LSM, hand sort, mail handler, forklift operator (mailroom floor, docks, loading and offloading trucks.) Food Service, ongoing: chef- multi position, multicultural, restaurateur, restaurant management, waitress, bus girl, dishwasher, caterer, dietary, food service supervisor. Natural Health Practitioner / Naturopath, ongoing, overlaps with food service: dietary counsel, naturopathy, homeopathy, herbology, cannabis cures, iridology, reflexology, acupressure, massage therapy, svedana, energy balancing, reiki, kinesiology, spiritual counsel. CNA: CPR, medical instruments-heart, eye, ear, defib, blood pressure. Sports and Adventure: badminton, volleyball, racquetball, billiards, bowling, golf, hiking (moderate terrain), motor-drift-row boating, kayaking, canoeing, white water rafting, float tubes, fishing (fresh, salt, sport), snorkeling, zip lines, Frisbee, golf, hula hoop, ping pong, tennis (novice), roller skating, skeet shooting, target shooting, pistol-shotgun-rifle shooting, tent and RV camping, cross country skiing, road trips, swimming back stroke- front stroke-side stroke, body surfing, bicycling-street-trail. I enjoy attending live sporting events, especially ice hockey, football, and baseball. Equestrian: western-mountain-multi terrain-river crossings, high timber ascent, bareback. Mobile: snow mobiles, ATV, four wheel drive, Uber driver, licensed driver. Textiles and crafts: macrame, candle making, batique, silk screen, sketching, decoupage, embroidery, weaving, photography, antique furniture restoration. Other: classic car, truck and motorcycle enthusiast. Gardening: greenhouse, open, terrarium, tiered. Cultural: I enjoy attending cultural events and learning about their customs, their food and food origins when traveling. I also enjoy learning fragments of languages and practicing accents. Music, Singing, Dance: I enjoy many genres of music, mostly classic rock, classic country, and modern country. I sing a lot when I’m at home, or driving, but I honestly don’t know my range and am not to be considered a professional singer, by no stretch of the imagination. I enjoy dancing around my house, but my style has yet to be identified, its kind of a random mix. I am a U.S. passport holder and have traveled to approximately 30 U.S. states and 27 countries by air, land and sea. One memorable journey includes an Atlantic Ocean crossing from Florida to Portugal. Another includes two weeks at sea, with four passages through the Dardanelles, between the Aegean and Black Sea, so beautiful. My absolute favorite destinations outside the U.S. are Ireland, Germany, Malta, The Greek Isles, Istanbul, Ephesus, Barcelona and Monaco... the Formula One Races are on my bucket list.
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