Meet Destiny! Destiny Faith Nelson is a Los Angeles based American actor, writer, producer, and speaker with Nigerian ancestry.  As an actress, Destiny is known for playing ambitious, resilient, and serene characters such as the Nigerian immigrant mother, Imani, in “Bienvenidos a Los Angeles” which WON at the Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase in France. In addition, she can be seen in the Asian-led, woman-led, feature film “Take Out Girl” directed by Hisonni Mustafa on Hulu and in the festival circuit with LGBT story, “Blunt”.
Destiny does not only aspire to live out the lives of characters on-stage and on-screen, however, she also enjoys directing, writing, and producing. As an inherent strategist, and problem solver, she finds joy in the process of creating worlds and telling underrepresented stories that challenge perspectives. Destiny’s first film, “The Trap” has gone on to win a Femmy at the Nevada Women’s Film Festival as well as earning a Social Awareness Award at the Culver City Film Fest. In addition, her writing has received recognition in contests, and she has gone on to produce and direct socially conscious music videos, including her own social awareness cover video, “Look What You Made Me Do”, in the wake of the George Floyd and BLM protests in
2020.
A Few of her Accomplishments:
- 3x Best Actress Winner
- Award-winning Filmmaker
- Director/Producer of “Black Diamond” by EM the Master
- Director/Producer of “Look What You Made Me Do” social awareness cover video
- Lead in “Blunt” Nevada Best Film, Hollyshorts, Seattle Black Film Fest, Out on Film,
- Lead in “Bienvenidos…” Diversity in Cannes, LA International Shorts Film Fest, London
IMDB:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6264468/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/imdestinyfaith
ACTORS ACCESS: https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/DestinyFaithNelson
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/imdestinyfaith/
WEBSITE: http://www.destinyfaith.com/

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Meet Lia!

Lia Asher is a successful actor and talented voiceover talent who speaks many different languages, accents and dialects. Her voice can be heard all over the world in commercials and speaking Hebrew in the app, “Toddler Puzzle Shapes.”  She can also be seen in many of commercials, TV and film.  Her most notable role was for the lead in an independent film called, “Chance.”  Lia will share how to get started in the voiceover business and what drew her to that field. Her journey has taken her to other parts of the world to eventually bring her to Los Angeles. Lia offers great tips and information for any wanting to break into the business.

Lia's website: https://www.liaasher.com/

IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3990326/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liaash/

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Meet Juan Jose Dubon, known as JJ Dubon, is an audacious, multi-talented talented, bilingual actor, dancer, host, voice-over talent, print and parts/body double model. JJ has been a principal dancer/actor in music videos for various artists, including Miley Cyrus (Start All Over and Can't Be Tamed), Samantha Jade (Secret), and Stefy (Hey, School Boy). To date, JJ has appeared in 200 national commercials. You may have seen his work for such clients as Apple, Samsung, Diet Coke, Toyota, Honda, Lexus, AT&T, El Pollo Loco, Popeye's, Taco Bell, McDonald's, and Burger King, among others. He is also known for being a body double for internationally renowned Latin pop artist Ricky Martin (hands).
Born in Los Angeles and raised by Californian parents of Guatemalan descent. JJ attended Palisades Charter High School. Upon graduating from one of the largest and most comprehensive public high schools in the nation, JJ joined the ranks of alumni along with notable figures such as Will.I.Am, J.J. Abrams, Steve Kerr, Kiki Vandeweghe, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Jason Lee, Michael Trope, Katey Segal, and more.

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INSTAGRAM:

https://www.instagram.com/thelatinohand/

HAND KIT ITEMS BY JJ

- small and large nail clippers

- side clipper optional

- 5 emery boards

- alcohol to sanitize

- cotton balls with non leaving fibers

- cuticle cream

- gloves x 1 back and 1 white

- ballet slipper/light natural pink

- strengthening nail polish

- hand cream

- vaseline

- talc powder

- blemish makeup matching your tone and a plus for one lighter tone

- Nail tech on call #

- white crayon for nails

- 2 wash towels

- small backpack

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Meet Lisa Marie!!
Lisa Marie is an American actress and is known for her roles on ABC’s sitcom, Dr. Ken and Lifetime’s Stalked By My Doctor, and most recently NCIS.  She was recently featured as one of the top 12 finalists for the Ya Tu Sabes Monologue Slam presented by NBC. Lisa Marie also produces and writes her own sketches, memes and more! Follow her on Instagram/ Tik Tok at LisaMarie.tv  Her comedic timing, dancing skills, and acting abilities makes her a sought after up and comer of Hollywood.
WEBSITE: https://lisamarie.tv/
IMDB:  https://lisamarie.tv/

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Meet Rod Roberts! Listen in on Rod Robert's unique and exciting journey from a business owner to Fashion Photographer to a Director, Writer and Executive Producer.
Rod Roberts is a Director, Writer, Executive Producer and President/Executive of Union Mint Films who's professional film career began as the owner of a casting/talent agency in Dubai, UAE.  
He spent the next six years working on feature films, shorts, and commercials in locations such as Sydney, Rio De Janeiro, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, and Paris.
Rod returned to the United States to focus on directing and producing feature films. Since his return Rod has directed features, shorts, and documentaries for theatrical release, television, and streaming services. He has directed for LifeTime and Hallmark.
Rod's Production Company
www.unionmint.com
www.instagram.com/therodroberts
Written on my Skin (Short Film) - Amazon Prime
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Informative and inspiring bi-weekly interviews by Host Marie Finch with UP & Comers of Hollywood who tell their stories, share their journeys, confess their challenges and celebrate their success while unmasking career paths in the entertainment industry.

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Episode #2.  UP & COMER

Meet Jessica! Jessica Huerta is owner and founder of Madame Black Designs.  She is  a member of IATSE Costume Designers Guild 892 where she works as an Assistant Costume Designer and Motion Picture Costumers Local 705 where she serves as a Costumer. Throughout her career, she has designed for well-known artists and personalities, including Quavo-Huncho, Alice Cooper, Usher, Empire of the Sun, Coldplay, Cirque du Soleil's Ekaterina Pirogovskaya, Nikki Reed, Gillian Jacobs, Tyga, Walle, Trey Songz, Alexandra Breckenridge, Lil Kim, Lindsey Stirling, Crazy Horse Paris's Lada Nikolska. Jessica also contributed to the incredible costumes seen on Westworld, Interrogation, The World According to Jeff Goldblum, Station 19, Seal Team, Masters of Sex, Lucha Underground, and other popular shows.  Always looking to push the boundaries of edgy character design, Jessica continues to welcome new opportunities that allow her to contribute on projects big and small while showcasing her talents in a wide variety of mediums.

MADAME BLACK DESIGNS    https://www.madameblackdesigns.com

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INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/costume_designer_jhuerta/

Informative and inspiring bi-weekly interviews by Host Marie Finch with UP & Comers of Hollywood who tell their stories, share their journeys, confess their challenges and celebrate their success while unmasking career paths in the entertainment industry.

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Episode #1.  UP & COMER

Meet Jake Hunter!  Jake Hunter is an Emmy winning actor, producer, and content creator based in Los Angeles, CA. His social media took off during the pandemic and he now has north of 4 million followers across his platforms. Jake has also generated over a billion views.

Jake is slated to Co-Executive produce Shakespeare's King Lear, starring Al Pacino. He acted alongside Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones in The Comeback Trail soon to be shown on Netflix.  His film "Tribes" qualified for an Oscar last year as well.

IMDB:imdb.me/jakehunter

TWITTER: twitter.com/Jakelhunter

INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/jakehunterofficial/

TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/@jakehunterofficial?lang=en

YouTube Channel:  youtu.be/OQ6JqacEbgk