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Lodric. D. Collins

JACKIE

Actor Lodric D. Collins is steadily making a splash in the entertainment industry. He can currently be seen starring in the highly rated BET drama series, THE OVAL, which follows the lives of the white house staff as they navigate the country and their own personal relationships. 

Collins stars as the cunning, goal-oriented U.S. Chief of Staff Donald Winthrop.

He was most recently seen in MGM's award-winning biopic, RESPECT, following the life and career of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Collins stars as the iconic singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson, alongside an all-star cast which includes Jennifer

Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans and Mary J. Blige.  Some of his guest star appearances include NBC's "GRIMM," and SYFY Networks' "ZNATION," to name a few.

On the theatre front, he is most notably known for his NYC classical work: Massinissa (General Hannibal Barca), Love's Labour's Lost (Berowne), Blues for an Alabama Sky (Leland Cunningham), and the list goes on.

A former U.S. Marine and country boy at heart, Collins was born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana.


Jordan Marinov 

 VERONICA

Jordan Marinov is an actress, dancer/choreographer and activist whose work has taken her from LA and NYC all the way to Mount Everest’s Basecamp. In addition to having appeared in several award-winning films, music videos and shows, she’s made several social impact films with her company, Hidden Tears Project.

The films include Tanya, which paired TV actors Monica Raymond, Eamonn Walker and Christian Stolte alongside survivors of human trafficking, Unseen Dances, which featured 

Jordan's choreography and dancing in thousands of pounds of red sand, and Shades of Red, a VR production about sexual assault. She was chosen personally by Kathryn Bigelow to co-star and choreograph her pilot, A Miraculous Year. The Intimacies Project, a mixed media dance project about the impossibility of love, won a grant from Times Square Alliance & the Fashion District NYC. 

Jordan enjoys a host of celebrity clients who make use of her talents in choreography and

movement, including Natalie Portman, Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Anniston and Robert Downey Jr.

Jordan was born in Pittsburgh and spent time in New York City before making Los Angeles her home with her husband and son.

Jeffery Thomas Johnson

RALPH

Jeffery Thomas Johnson, born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, worked as a carpenter for his father’s business until booking a role in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, which shot in nearby Natchitoches. Deciding that showbusiness was more fun than pounding nails, he sold all his belongings and moved to Los Angeles where he found immediate success as an actor, acquiring the often-elusive SAG card within six months.

He followed up his first SAG feature with guest starring roles on the likes of “Baywatch”, “Pacific Blue”, “Diagnosis Murder”, “Roswell”, “Party of Five”, “Newton’s Cradle”, and “Selena”. He was also in the final episode of “Seinfeld”. Jeffery has worked with numerous esteemed actors and directors, including Robert Zemeckis, Kevin Costner, Johnny Depp and Edward James Olmos.

Jeffery currently has six projects slated for release in 2024, including “6888” opposite Kerry Washington and Dean Norris, and directed by Tyler Perry, “The Laundress” with Jennifer Moriarty and Eric Roberts, and “Dead Wrong” with Cress Williams and Rob Schneider.

Jolie Oliver

 VICTORIA

With a diverse portfolio spanning acting, directing, writing, producing and stand-up comedy, Jolie is a creative powerhouse who captivates audiences with her unique vision and unparalleled talents.

Her artistic journey began in her hometown of San Francisco where, from a young age, she displayed an innate talent for storytelling and performance. Her love for the arts led her to pursue a degree in Theater from the University of California, LosAngeles (UCLA).

On the professional stage,Jolie starred as Coach in THE GIRLS OF SUMMER, and her portrayal of Quilly in the Ovation Award-nominated production of THE OLD SETTLER, directed by the renowned William Stanford Davis, (known for his work on "Abbott Elementary"), garnered critical acclaim.

Jolie has graced both the big and small screens with her presence, leaving a mark with roles in projects such as QUIET AS KEPT, CHOCOLATE NEWS, PRESIDIO MED, MADISON HEIGHTS and DAYS OF OUR LIVES.

She has also directed numerous short films and TV pilots, including the award-winning DREAM OF A DANCE, and VOODOO BLUES, starring the multi-talented Numa Perrier.

Jolie was a prominent figure on the stand-up comedy circuit, making audiences roar with laughter. She founded and performed with the successful stand-up ensemble,

WHO LET THE WHITE GUY IN? and was selected to perform in London as part of the international television program, THE WORLD STANDS UP.

Carlos Moreno Jr.

COUSIN JULIO

Carlos Moreno Jr. is a prolific seasoned actor and filmmaker with credits in over 70 Hollywood and independent movies and television shows. The son of farmworkers, he dreamed of becoming an actor from an early age. He studied the craft at the University of New Mexico and later moved to Los Angeles,  where he furthered his studies under the direction of acting maestro Milton Katselas at the Beverly Hills Playhouse.

His on-screen acting credits extend from television shows such as “9-1-1”,"ER," "Dexter," "Major Crimes," "Difficult People" and "Huge In France" ot feature films like "Transformers," "Delta Farce," "Frank and Lola," and "Happy Feet." He also played four voices in the Oscar-winning animated film “Coco."

A filmmaker as well, Carlos has written, produced, and directed several films, including his latest award-winning film “NUMB", “Habanero", and "Sweet Blight”. His short, "Panacea" a minimalist futuristic drama, was featured at the Sundance Film Festival's Latino Filmmakers Network Showcase. In response to COVID 19, Carlos produced a public service announcement "We're All in This Together," empowering, enlightening, and thanking children for their role in the fight against COVID-19. This video was made available to schools nationwide and in Latin America.

In 2023 Carlos was being considered for, (FYC), Emmy nominations as an actor and producer for "Best Actor in a Short Form Comedy, Drama,” and "Best Short Form Comedy, Drama Variety Series" for PEPITOS' AMERICA MAMADAS. Carlos will soon direct his first feature film "No, Güey Jose."