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Charles Murray
Los Angeles , California

My names Charles Murray I grew up in Sacramento CA and recently moved to Los Angeles I’ve done music for about a year but I’ve always had a passion for movies so I thought I would shoot my shot thank you for reading about me and I hope you take me into consideration you won’t be disappointed and I promise I’ll give you my all

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Laura Munoz-Bottini
Professional
Los Angeles, California

I’m Laura Muñoz-Bottini. I’m a SAG-AFTRA actor, a UC Berkeley grad, and I train with Howard Fine. I took a pretty unconventional road to acting—I started in psychology, working in a mental institution with penal-code patients, moved into sales, and eventually figured out acting was what I should have been doing all along. Don’t let the dimple fool you. I tend to play women who lead with warmth but have some steel underneath—the fiercely protective mom, the sophisticated woman in charge, the polished authority figure, or the mentor you definitely want in your corner. Recently, I played a mother reconnecting with the son she helped raise in Golden Child, and I have a recurring role as Beverly in EDACAF. I’m also producing the feature Girl in the Red Corner and recently wrote my first short, Still Here. In real life, I’m an adrenaline junkie and waterfall hunter, and I’ve always thought “no” just means find another way in. I speak conversational Spanish, have a passport, and I’ll work pretty much anywhere you want to send me. I’m also involved with the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and volunteer cuddling babies at Hushabye Nursery. So I’ll hike up a mountain, chase a waterfall, take charge of a room—and then happily spend four hours holding a baby. That combination of warmth, strength, adventure and just enough stubbornness is pretty much me—and the women I love to play.

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Lianna Grethel
Professional
Los Angeles, California

Lianna Grethel is a bilingual actress, TV host, model, and voice-over artist with extensive experience in television and entertainment. She hosted Alarma TV for 18 years and has appeared on major productions including NBC’s Deal or No Deal and Univision’s Sábado Gigante. Her experience also includes film, commercials, interviews, live television, and voice-over work for national brands. Lianna brings professionalism, warmth, authenticity, and a strong on-camera presence to every project.

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Lisa Vega
Professional
Los Angeles, California

I’ve been a SAG actor for 25 years working on movies, TV, Print, and mostly national commercials.. I am a very experienced horse rider

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Kristen Ochoa
Professional
Los Angeles, California

I’m an exuberant, bubbly, and captivating performer with a natural ability to light up a room—and the camera! My career spans television, live entertainment, dance, hosting, character work, and improv, giving me the versatility to bring a wide range of characters and personalities to life! I starred in a vertical reality series and have performed in more than a dozen scripted and improv shows at LEGOLAND California Resort and SeaWorld San Diego. With about 10 years of professional theme park experience, I’ve entertained and interacted with all-age audiences while dancing in parades and stage shows and bringing beloved characters to life as a walk-around Princess and meet-and-greet Mermaid! Dance is at the heart of my performance career! I’m a member of The West Coasters country line dance performance team and the Monster Energy Country Line Dance Team, and I’ve performed at around 10 major music festivals, including Stagecoach Country Music Festival. I have trained extensively in Cheer, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre, Country Swing, Country Line Dance, and partnering, and I was a competitive dancer and cheerleader. I am also a dance teacher and choreographer for high school dance and cheer teams! Beyond performance, I studied Broadcast Journalism and Communications at the University of San Diego, where I was a writer and on-camera anchor for both the Entertainment and News programs. I am also a licensed Realtor who is comfortable connecting with people, thinking on my feet, taking direction, and bringing energy to every room I walk into! Additionally, I am a brand ambassador for several companies, so I excel in promoting and selling products! Whether it’s scripted work, comedy, hosting, promoting, reality, dance, character performance, crowd interaction, or improv, I’m always ready to jump in, have fun, and give a production something audiences won’t forget!

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Dustin Erik Hagen
Moderate
Los Angeles, California

Dustin Hagen is a Los Angeles-based actor with deep roots in musical theater. Trained in New York City, he performed over 30 musicals, lead roles such as: Beaty & the Beast,, Jekyll, and Hyde, Chess, Cabaret, Singing in the Rain, and Tick,Tick,Boom to name a few. All while spending 20 years mentoring young performers — including his son, now starring as Shaggy in Netflix's live-action Scooby-Doo. Relocating to LA in 2019, Hagen brings disciplined artistry, a whimsical charm, and an ageless energy to his screen and stage work. Recent credit: Ben in Suspense /thriller film “1902 Covenstedt” and Guest Star in “This Is Paradise: Rachel In LA”. He is represented by Treadwell Entertainment Group.

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Ariel Gonzalez
Moderate
Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles and Phoenix based actor and model bringing a dynamic combination of screen presence, athleticism, and versatility to film, television, commercial, and print work. With experience spanning narrative film, national and regional commercial projects, modeling, and musical theatre, Ariel brings confidence, authenticity, and physicality to every role.

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William Hoar
Moderate
Los Angeles, California

William is a New York-trained professional performer returning to television after an extended period away from acting. He began his career as a child performer with the Metropolitan Opera, singing in productions with Luciano Pavarotti and Plácido Domingo and performing as a soloist at Carnegie Hall. He later acted professionally in New York and appeared in a featured speaking role opposite Jay-Z in the “Change Clothes” music video. His life outside acting has included work in finance, teaching, luxury retail and hospitality, professional visual art and music, as well as a 2018 campaign for Congress in Maine. He is also nineteen years sober. He is now returning to acting and is particularly interested in grounded dramatic television and character roles.

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Aidan Gustafson
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Los Angeles, California
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Megan Fields
Moderate
Los Angeles, California

Megan Fields is an Utah/California based actress and model pursuing commercial, film, television, print, and lifestyle opportunities. With on-set experience and a natural, expressive presence, she brings warmth, relatability, and emotional authenticity to the camera. Megan takes direction well, is comfortable in both commercial and dramatic settings, and approaches each project with professionalism, preparation, and enthusiasm. As a mother of three, she brings an authentic and relatable quality particularly suited to family, lifestyle, beauty, healthcare, and commercial work. Based in Utah with frequent travel to Los Angeles, Megan is available for projects in both markets and is open to travel nationwide for the right opportunities.

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Jack Rogers
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San Francisco, California

JACK ROGERS Jack Rogers is a Bay Area actor, visual artist, musician, and longtime film-industry professional with more than three decades of experience in storytelling and the creative arts. Raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Jack has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1995. He earned a BFA from Auburn University in 1992 and an MFA from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco in 1997. Jack has spent 30 years working in film and television and is a member of the Art Directors Guild Local 800 and IATSE Local 16. His performance experience includes student films, filmed art installations, and a lifetime on stage as a musician beginning at age 12. He was also selected as a finalist for Blue Man Group in New York following a San Francisco casting. Alongside his film work, Jack has an extensive background as a visual artist and educator. He developed and taught the art curriculum at Oakland Military Institute from 2004–2008. His work has been exhibited at venues including Capp Street Project, 111 Minna Gallery, and Crucible Steel Gallery, with commissioned work for Embarcadero Center, Campari International, and Edelman PR. His artwork and projects have also appeared on KTVU and KRON 4. With a background spanning acting, music, fine art, construction, and decades behind the scenes in film and television, Jack brings substantial real-world experience and physical presence to character-driven roles. Height: 6’0” Weight: 190 lbs. Hair: Brown/Grey Eyes: Blue Location: San Francisco Bay Area

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Dr Cyma
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Los Angeles, California

Harvard trained physician, Assistant Professor, now making a movie, open for lead roles

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Paige Gonor
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Los Angeles, California

Paige Gonor is a San Diego–based model, actress, speaker, and content creator who was crowned Miss California Teen USA 2024. She has trained with world-renowned supermodel Coco Rocha, walked in New York Fashion Week, and has extensive experience in runway, editorial modeling, public speaking, and on-camera work. Currently studying Communication at the University of San Diego, Paige brings confidence, authenticity, athleticism, and a strong work ethic to every opportunity. With her natural on-camera presence and outgoing personality, she is excited to expand her career in television, film, commercials, print, and fashion.

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Holly
Moderate
Los Angeles, California

I am a dual citizen of Canada and the USA. I grew up in a rich arts community to creative parents. I attended Victoria School for the Performing Arts and focused my studies on classic jazz dance. I danced professionally in New York City and explored many types of dance. I studied at Laban in London and managed a dance program in Tuscany for a decade from 2007-2017. I followed my passions on the arts in costume design winning a Sterling Award as assistant costume designer for a play called Everything You Touch. I started a fiber arts company a few years later while continuing my dance studies and a new passion of Breathwork and kundalini yoga. I became a mother in 2020. Then I found an awakening through studying pole dance. I am wanting to be apart of creative projects and good groups of people.

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Dr Abena Bradford
Professional
San Diego, California

My resume covers multiple industries. I am a native of Phila. I lived in Atlanta, GA, Raleigh, NC, Sarasota, FL, now San Diego. My expertise covers the academics, the arts: as a Dancer(not ballet trained), parent who raised her children in the Arts and my son in sports. I recently an successfully chaired the nomination for the Tony Award Winner - "Excellence in Theater Education"; I am a Professor teaching: Construction Mgmt, Real Estate Principles, Leadership and Management. I am a Real Estate Broker (prefer Commercial /Retail Leasing), Mortgage Broker (30+ years), Community Advocate, former Developer, and many other walks of life. I enjoy encouraging and assisting the younger generation bring it together and deal with life. How to put the pieces together. I have a PhD in General Psychology: Integrating Technology, Psychology, & Learning. My dissertation research did a comparative study between the Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants getting problem-solving skills from playing entertainment mobile games. I hope this is enough.

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Mitchell Norman
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Los Angeles, California

I’ve done quite a bit during my life but never professionally acted,although I’ve been on stage most of my adult life as a bartender. I stay active golfing,fishing,biking and snow skiing with lots of live music thrown into the festivities 🎶

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Robert Rivers
Professional
Los Angeles, California

Hi there. My name is Robert Rivers. 5+ years in the industry. Hard worker and ready to work.

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Rick Simmons
Moderate
Los Angeles, California

I’m an actor with experience in film, self-tapes, improv, and on-screen action work, including fight choreography and stunt performance. My background in kickboxing, boxing, wrestling, and strength athletics brings a strong physical presence to my performances, while my ongoing acting training continues to expand my range across dramatic and character-driven roles.

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Jeffrey East
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Los Angeles, California

Jeffrey East is a singer-songwriter and producer based between Los Angeles and Nashville, with a career spanning nearly two decades. Known for his authentic storytelling, warm vocals, and hopeful country-pop sound, Jeffrey has written songs recorded by Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Matchbox Twenty, Eli Young Band, Jon Pardi, and many others. His solo catalog has earned millions of streams worldwide, and his music has been featured across Netflix, ABC, NBC, CBS, and CMT. Jeffrey has played hundreds of live shows, from headline dates to major festivals like Netflix Is a Joke Fest, building a reputation for onstage charisma that connects instantly with a room. That same instinct for holding an audience, reading a moment, and delivering a performance that feels lived-in rather than rehearsed is now pulling him toward acting, a pursuit he's quietly wanted to chase for years and is finally ready to step into.

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Aram Manukyan
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Los Angeles, California

I was lucky to have an opportunity to have an experience since I was kid. I live in LA and I speak Russian, Armenian, English

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Tyler Morris
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Los Angeles, California

7 yrs in LA by way of Atlanta, GA. Selected acting experience in college and Hollywood black box theatre (Sandbox). Up for most anything, spent several years on the road playing music as well as producing commercial photo campaigns. Professional, respectful, and courteous on set to everyone. I’ve been a million different people and would be honored to share my talents.

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Jill Wain
Sacramento, California
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David Haverty
Professional
Los Angeles, California

David Haverty is an actor, dancer, and performer with a lifelong background in theatre, film, and live entertainment. Beginning onstage at age ten, he went on to study theatre in New York and has performed across film, television, voiceover, music videos, and live events. His work includes appearing as a featured dancer with P!NK in “Never Gonna Not Dance Again” and the 2022 American Music Awards, along with numerous acting and voiceover credits. David brings a grounded theatrical background, strong storytelling instincts, and a fearless sense of play to every performance.

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Sarah Winford
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Los Angeles, California

Originally from Alabama, I’ve called Los Angeles home for the past 12 years, working across the fashion and music industries. I’ve also spent time on set, appearing in music videos and doing background work for film and television. I love creative environments, meeting new people, and am always open to new opportunities both in front of and behind the camera.

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