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Tiffany Brissette is a former child star known for her role as Voice Input Child Identicant ("V.I.C.I.," pronounced "Vicki") the robot on the successful mid-1980s sitcom, Small Wonder. Brissette was born on December 26, 1974 in Paradise, California. Brissette began her entertainment career in the late 1970s. Her mother was her biggest fan, entering her in many beauty pageants and talent

Margot Kidder is an actress best known for her role as "Lois Lane" in the hit movie Superman and its sequels. Kidder was born on October 17, 1948 in Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories of Canada.As a child Kidder's goal was to eventually become a movie star. However, she experienced constant mood swings, but wasn't sure why. She tried to commit suicide several times - the first time was

Masiela Lusha seems like a remarkable new star, capturing the minds of the young, as much for her looks as her other achievements. Her style has become quite popular since she appeared as Carmen Lopez in ‘The George Lopez Show’. She’s been spotted both as a brunette and a blonde at different times, carrying off both with terrific aplomb. Carmen was a brunette, and looking like a real Hispanic. Masiela colored her hair blonde for the movie ‘Time of the Comet’ and for an upcoming flick ‘Blood: The Last Vampire’. She’s a face that goes with any color, and looks a natural in every. It’s tough to determine which style of Masiela Lusha we love more. Here’s a variety of Masiela Lusha photos to help you choose.

Legs folded, hands gripping the armrest till the knuckles turn white; yet we continue to watch in fear to see the terror unfold. That is the magnetic pull of the horror genre. Horror films are an absolute adrenaline rush, and one actress who seems to have an obvious liking for ghosts and darkness is Emily O’Brien . Look at her credit list of works; you’ll observe that there have already been two horror features in her career. This penchant has started as early as in 2003, when she was the lead in a student film called ‘Pleasant Dreams’, directed by Kevin Klauber. This one secured the third place in the San Diego Film Festival awards. That must’ve just given her a taste of the thrill that creepy movies are. The gutsy girl has gone again on to be a part of the chilling 2006 movie ‘Séance’, directed by Mark L. Smith. One look at the trailer and it’s enough to make even the brave hearts scurry for cover. There have been instances during the making of horror flicks, whe

Masiela Lusha , the actress popularly known as Carmen Lopez , switched over to the other side of spotlight and turned reporter for the Tampax-sponsored beinggirl.com . She was at the premiere of the new movie ‘Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants’ at Los Angeles on May 31 st , walking the red carpet in a chic pair of jeans (in sync with the movie style) and a fuchsia-colored T-shirt representing Being Girl. Masiela interviewed some famous American television artists, much like herself- Alexis Bledel, Amber Tamblyn, America Ferrera, Blake Lively and more. Masiela must have a knack for great communication, really. She’s proved she’s mastered writing with her collection of poetry. Now, she’s shown she can be a smooth talker too. This girl is truly amazing. Check out more Masiela Lusha photos in her website dedicated to her fans.

Did any of you check out Lucy Hale’s interview with Buddy TV? The gal surprises us with her genuine love for what she is doing. She seems simple and courteous going by the way she has handled the numerous questions on her latest show. Though Hale is a singer and actress, she wants to try out anything that is challenging. Cool, matured and sharp are thoughts that first come to mind during this interview. There is a large transformation of her since the American Juniors days. She has come out of her singer image and has beautifully transcended into a television star. Don’t miss Lucy Hale in Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants part 2 and 3. It would definitely be worth the wait.

Wow! What Compassion. That is what comes to mind when Masiela Lusha lights up the screen in ‘ Time of the Comet ’. The movie is about a Catholic nun and a Muslim rebel. The story is about contradictions and Masiela is a perfect match to the contradictory feelings experienced by the nun. Her face is a personification of compassion and love to her roots and people in a time of political unrest. Such varied emotions and that’s what makes it such a lovely performance. Lusha has the perfect combination of a naïve but determined personality. Agnes’s chemistry with Shestan is very powerful and they portray love that goes beyond barriers. What a change from Carmen Lopez, the free and happy youngster of The George Lopez Show. She shows how much she can adapt to scripts and modes of entertainment with ease. Let us wait and see how Masiela can get more creative with her roles!

With her undying passion for acting, Emily O’Brien has worked her way to fame. While she still has a lot more to accomplish, her fans for sure would want to know more about her remarkable on-stage performances. Emily, who started with stage-plays at school, went on to pursue her theater majors in MiraCosta College. Her clear focus helped her in her career, and she soon found herself playing some exceptional roles on stage. Her role as Gypsy Rose Lee in ‘ Gypsy ’ was one such. Shortly before moving to Los Angeles, Emily played the character of the infamous Gypsy Rose Lee. Set in 1939, ‘Gypsy’ is based on a true story of a girl named Louise, whose mother pushes her into burlesque. She then becomes the famous Gypsy Rose Lee, a stripper, who teased but never really stripped. ‘Gypsy’ was a musical and it required long, tedious rehearsals, and Emily untiringly worked to give her best performance. Describing the narrative, Emily says that one of her favorite scenes was

It’s not a film that Justin Martin has acted but the title of a book that he loves to read. It was revealed in the just concluded Los Angeles Film Festival, which he attended. As part of this festival, its organizers had arranged a ‘Family Day Book Reading’ event. Justin took part in it along with Kim Wayens. The book he chose was ‘Attack of the Growling Eyeballs (Who Shrunk Daniel Funk?)’. It was an amusing selection from Justin as it is a fun and delightful book. This book is written by none other than Lin Oliver who is not only a seasoned children’s book writer but also the successful producer of several family movies. ‘Attack of the Growling Eyeballs’ narrates the story of a boy named Daniel Funk who one day finds himself shrunk down to the size of his toe. Later he realizes that shrinking runs in his family and during his escapades discovers his twin brother, Pablo Funk, and also the secret behind his shrinking. Justin read out this book to some younger kids w

Masiela Lusha is not only famous as an actress but is also widely known for her flair for writing. When she was asked to pick her favorite books, it came as a surprise to all that she selected Aesop’s Fables and the original German translation of Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Everyone thought that a writer of her caliber would choose something different like a good book of poetry. Therefore her choice amazed all, as these two books are widely considered to be children’s books. But for Masiela any book that is well written is a good pick, and both Aesop’s Fables and Grimm’s Fairy Tales belong to that category . Children’s and Household Tales widely known today as Grimm’s Fairy Tales is her favorite as (in her words) “It's so fun reading the early stories on some of our country's most popular fairy tales. They were much darker then and were originally used to scare kids instead of entertain them!" Aesop’s Fables or Aesopica, as we all know, are stories that conveyed a positi

Audiences are in for a surprise. The younger sister of ‘ Bionic woman ’, Becca, is now on a transformation phase. Gone are the days of adorable innocence and Lucy Hale is now staring in ‘ Privileged ’, to be aired on CW from September 2008. The story is an adaptation from the book ‘ How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls ’. Hale plays a bubbly and charismatic girl who wants to go and prove herself out. She feels the character is a part of her own self! Ashley who plays the other twin, shares a rare chemistry with Hale. Lucy was one of the American Juniors band members who struck a chord with the audiences. She has come a long way from being a band member to being cast in a lead role. This proves that talent at anytime is more powerful than anything else.

Not every person feels charitable. Not every person DOES charity. There’s a huge difference in thinking good and doing good. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of one incident that becomes a turning point; just like King Ashoka who turned to Buddhism with gusto after a bloody war. This is exactly what comes to mind when you read about Masiela Lusha ’s life changing moment in Balkans, where she saw hopelessness and suffering that brought out the missionary in her to form ‘The Masiela Lusha Foundation’. The foundation is still embryonic and hasn’t taken off on a full scale yet. It however, has great dreams and plans for making a difference to the lives of many children and their homeless families. They visualize tapping the potential, intelligence and strength of each individual who hasn’t been given a chance to realize them. Mothers and children will be nurtured to move on to a better life. The foundation will be working in tandem with other charitable organizations, with the pursuit to prov

Two movies with very intriguing storylines, are hitting the theatres this autumn. Joe Wright’s ‘The Soloist’ and Gary Fleder’s ‘The Express’. Both of them have as protagonists, two very popular African American actors. While Jamie Foxx stars in the former, ‘Finding Forrester’ star Rob Brown takes the lead in the latter. But what’s most common between the two movies? You’ll observe the presence of young Justin Martin in both the flicks. He plays the teenage version of the stars. You’ll be amazed to see the uncanny resemblance he carries with both the actors. Fits the bill perfectly. We’ll probably see him taking on the mantle and filling in their large shoes as an adult actor very soon.

What is so special about theatre performers? They are actors who bring out varied emotions alive on the stage. There’s no re-take and it should be a coordinated effort from the entire cast. Emily O’Brien of ‘The Young and the Restless’ was the surprise package in the spring season of theatre festivals. American College Theatre Festival is a blooming ground for budding talent. This festival is special for Emily, since she as alumni, has enacted scenes from "Moon over Buffalo," "Autobahn," "Dylan," and "Lend Me a Tenor". What a surprise to fans like me, who thought that she was a newcomer in the acting arena. The varying tones combined with apt expressions seemed to be coming from a seasoned actress. Emily is a bundle of acting talent. Be it dramas or theatre she seems to walk away with all the accolades. It is no surprise that Emily was a finalist at the ACTF Festival in Phoenix, and a nominee at the festival in Utah. She als

Talking about ‘ The George Lopez Show ’, what’s the first thing that you recall? If your answer is ‘Carmen Lopez’, then it’s not surprising at all. That’s the kind of impact she left on us. Carmen Lopez is not just the favorite of viewers, but she’s Masiela’s favorite character too. Becoming Carmen Lopez has been an experience Masiela cherishes the most. So, wouldn’t you want to know how she became the Carmen who won our hearts? Here you go! Masiela was just 16 when she auditioned for the role of Carmen Lopez. Since the character was just 13, she went to the audition dressed in an over-sized fuchsia pink sweater with Winnie the Pooh overalls. During the audition when Masiela proudly exclaimed that George’s character reminded her of her own father, the entire room burst out laughing and one of the writers said, “We’re sorry to hear that!” Masiela instantly fell in love with the crew and their relationship bloomed into a friendship during the following year. It was al

Do you want to know the reason behind the big smile on Emily’s face? Well, she was recently honored by MiraCosta College where she learned the nuances of acting. She was inducted in the College’s new Theatre Hall of Fame along with three others. The others are Wendell Wright, Kathi Nishimoto and Joshua Everett Johnson. Isn’t that a moment to feel proud? The theatre Hall of Fame, which was unveiled on the occasion, has photos of notable alumni of the College’s theatre department. This has been done to motivate the current students who will get to know the inspiring journey of these eminent personalities. Emily O’ Brien , who belonged to the class of 2005, was present on the occasion and was very much overwhelmed by the felicitation ceremony. She along with Johnson (class of 2003) spoke about their wonderful experiences at MiraCosta. She didn’t forget to thank Mr. Bishop, the theatre professor, for the skills that she learned from him during the acting class. She made

Lucy Hale may not have portrayed the bionic woman herself, in the TV Show, but she sure is close to one in reality; at least in terms of her willpower. The fact that Lucy, still in her teens, has come a long way from being a singer to becoming an actor proves her determination in working towards her goal. In NBC’s Bionic Woman , Lucy Hale plays Becca Sommers, the sister of the protagonist. Becca, a budding hacker helps her sister Jaime to reconnect with their parents who have neglected them due to their previous activities involving activism and saving the world. Lucy, who started out as a singer in American Juniors 2003, ventured into acting after the band dissolved. She did guest roles in TV shows such as Drake & Josh, The O.C., and How I Met Your Mother. Her big break came with Bionic Woman in which she plays a significant role in the narrative. And that’s not all. Lucy Hale is all set for her big screen release ‘ The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2’, in wh

It’s the age of hybrid kids. Really! Children have their five fingers dipped in five different things now. They want to be a jack of all and a master of all as well. When we marvel at the child actors emoting like their adult counterparts, we think it’s so commendable for their age. But reading a biography on some child actors proves our ignorance that they are skilled in a lot more than just acting. This space talks about Justin Martin , who is one really special child actor. He’s 14, and has been in the acting business since seven. Look at the list at his credits in such a short span; in television, he’s been a part of episodic roles in ‘The Bernie Mac Show’ and ‘Malcolm in the Middle’, and later in Nickelodeon’s ‘Drake & Josh’, and CBS’s ‘Judging Amy’. On big screen, Justin’s in the cast of movies like ‘Doing Hard Time’, ‘Black Water Transit’, and upcoming flicks like ‘The Express’ and ‘The Soloist’. Justin has also done theatre. He played young Simba in Broadway’

The philanthropist in Masiela Lusha was spotted again this July when she hosted the ‘ Models Around the World ’ charity event at Universal City Walk. This event was organized to launch the new TV show ‘Models Around the World’ and magazine. A humanitarian to the core she doesn’t miss any events that are organized for the poor and the helpless. She started her own charity foundation on seeing the plight of the people in her homeland. By hosting this event she was able to garner support for her foundation as well. ‘Models Around the World’, a new television show, aims to unearth the hidden talents of the world. The organizers of this show will travel the world to discover the local models, stylists and designers and give them a platform to showcase their talents. These participants will then compete against each other and the best of the lot will be awarded. The organizers have also come up with a magazine called ‘MATW’ and the first issue of this magazine features

Paul Butcher as seen in his Beach Interviews seems to be a really cool guy. He is very different from the young nerdy character that he plays on Zoey 101 . He was promoting his website and he seems very down to Earth. He had no starry airs about him, though he is such an important part of a hit series. Paul Butcher like a regular guy, like any one of us was having fun at the beach and talking about his favorite musicians. He spoke about his show and his website. He invited all of us, his fans to visit his website often. He used the word friends and not fans, which goes to prove that he is very real and understands the value of the people behind his success.

It’s no mystery that dreams are a start to any successful endeavor. Especially, in the world of Hollywood, you go nowhere without a dream. Most successful production houses in the industry have dreamed big. After the Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Disney, Fox and Touchstone, we hear there’s another production house that’s got mighty plans. Heard of Illuminary Pictures? It’s a one-year old foundation by the immensely talented Albanian American actress Masiela Lusha . Relatively, it’s a babe in the big jungle, but growing rapidly. Masiela’s only 23 and it’s surprising to see that she’s the CEO of a production house this young. Very impressive! She has high ambitions for her company. The aim is to be a part of high-concept, commercially viable, and entertaining features that would make a cultural and humanitarian difference among the international audience. Masiela herself has had oodles of experience in the industry as an actress. She’s started her career seven year

Many people are familiar with Emily O'brien 's work on screen, but off screen she's established herself as an excellent stage actress. She recently performed a reading of "The Trial of the Catsonville Nine," with her cast mates on the "Young and the Restless." They performed in Palm Springs at the Palm Theatre under the direction of Judith Chapman. The play is about nine catholic nuns, nurses, priests and others that burned draft files and went to prison as a result. What makes this play so interesting is that many of the characters in the story are still alive. Emily watched a documentary about the people in preparation for her role. She enjoyed being on the stage again.

Stand up comedians make really good on screen actors in a comic role. It’s obviously a flair that comes naturally with their background. Jerry Seinfeld is the best example. He may be more popular for his non-acting skills, but people took to him because he was simply funny. ‘Seinfeld’ must have been one of the funniest shows ever to be aired on American television, and its characters are iconic. There’s another stand-up comedian whose show became immensely popular; that’s George Lopez. The George Lopez Show was a Sandra Bullock production, showcasing the life of a Hispanic family. It’s believed that there’s a grouch among the Latino community that there haven’t been enough actors picked up from their stables. This show seemed like it was an answer to their grievances. An almost all-Hispanic cast accompanied George Lopez in this show. The only exception in this crowd was Masiela Lusha , the Albanian American actress, who played George’s firebrand daughter, Carmen.

It’s a real mystery why a particular twist in the drama is made. It leads to nail biting moments before we get to know what or who exactly is the reason. It is usually an unsuspecting character that takes credit for such twists and turns. Though television drama series presents many such characters, there are only a handpicked few who make the desired mark. Dichotomous roles are a pleasure to watch, especially with the dashing and young Emily O’Brien as Jana Hawkes in the Young and Restless series. This character is portrayed in a new way that makes Jana special. She’s vulnerable and deceptive at the same moment. This usually comes from a seasoned actor and it’s a surprise that this series is the first for Emily. When there is a streak of mystery to a drama personality it makes viewers sit up. Well, that’s what makes the whole experience worth the watch. Let’s wait and see how many more edgy moments Jana has to offer!

The subject of child prodigies has always been fascinating. Paul Butcher , son of an equally famous father though in a different discipline, became a household name with his role in the hit American sitcom Zoey 101. His acting career that started when he was barely 7 years old, has been keeping him very busy. Apart from making his appearances in some of the most notable TV shows like NYPD blue, ER, and That 70s Show, Paul’s played noticeable roles in movies like Hollywood Homicide, The Number 23 and Land Speed. He’s also lent his voice to some of the animation characters in Meet the Robinsons, Over the Hedge and He’s a Bully, Charlie Brown. Paul is able to do Midwestern, British and Southern accents. Paul says “The proudest day of my life was when I got the awesome role of Dustin Brooks on Nickelodeon’s Zoey 101”. He played the role of Zoey’s brother who studies in a fictional boys school called Pacific Coast Academy or the PCA. It narrates the story of Zoey, who decides to

With one look at the profile of Emily O’Brien it’s very much obvious that she is one lucky actress, for her theatrical experience is very strong. She had the opportunity to work with very good directors and portray, though few but wonderful characters on stage. For instance, she played to perfection the roles of Karen Wright in ‘The Children’s Hour’, as Marjorie Melville in ‘The Trial of the Catonsville Nine’, as Gypsy Rose Lee in ‘Gypsy’ and also as an uptight woman in ‘The Vagina Monologues’. Emily considers herself fortunate for having played Karen Wright , a character in the controversial play of the 1930’s. Written by Lillian Hellman ‘The Children’s Hour’ narrates the heart-wrenching story of two friends whose reputation is maligned by a rumor and the havoc that it creates in their lives. It dealt with the bold concept of lesbianism. Emily was all of 18 when she first performed Karen on stage, but the way she portrayed the inner conflicts and turmoil of Karen speak for itself t

Just a second; simply glance through before you go to the next topic because what’s in your mind is not what you are going to read here. Yes, it is related to animation but it’s completely different from what you think. It’s not yet another animated movie in which Emily O’Brien is lending her voice. What Emily is doing is altogether a different concept known as facial animation in which her face is recreated digitally by converting the measurements of her face into animation. This is being attempted for the first time in the history of computer animation by Image Metrics, a leading animation company. As part of this project, Emily would be the face of this Computer Generated (CG) character. Each of Emily’s facial expression would be reproduced on this CG ‘Emily’ model so that her fans won’t miss her when they see her ‘clone’ on screen; it will be that real. It’s not sure what kind of innovative idea they have in mind as we have seen similar kinds of animations before

Zachery Ty Bryan is a former child star best known for his role as "Brad Taylor" for his role on the hit 1990s sitcom, Home Improvement.Bryan was born on October 9, 1981 in Aurora, Colorado. He began his entertainment career appearing in print and television advertising. He later moved to California and was cast in 1991 in his break-through role as Brad Taylor on Home Improvement. Bryan was

Tracey Gold (born Tracey Claire Fisher) is a former child star best known for her role as Carol Seaver on the hit 1980s sitcom, Growing Pains. Gold was born on May 16, 1969 in New York City and began acting at age four. Her first entertainment job was for a Pepsi print advertisement. Gold had a fairly prolific acting career in her youth, appearing with small non--recurring roles in many different