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Maile Star Graduate: Jenny Rosario de Casiano

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Maile School Star Graduate:
Jenny Rosario de Casiano

Jenny Rosario was born and raised in the Bronx, New York by a single mom who was a stylist.  Her mom eventually married a Magician and together they traveled and worked internationally.  Jenny’s parents inspired her creativity. She began her career in film production and graduated from Valencia College with a degree in Film Production Technology. Jenny worked behind the scenes in production for ten years. She owned and operated a small production company, Rmarcfilms and began her career as a set P.A. and moved on to other positions such as make-up, wardrobe and the art department.  She then fell into writing, producing and directing for a T.V. Network in Miami for several years.

She was originally discovered by the Ms. Latina USA beauty pageant system and began bringing home pageant titles such as Ms. Latina Florida, Ms. Latina International and most recently, Ms. International World. Jenny was recruited to hosting on stage and acting in front of the camera so she started taking acting classes in college and here at The Maile School.

After a life-altering car accident, which led Jenny to spending a year in a wheel chair and a year and a half on walking devices, having to learn how to walk again, she took a break from production and focused on healing and studying.

Once Jenny regained her strength she re-entered the entertainment scene and began doing commercial and print work both in Central Florida and internationally.  Some of her work includes Princess Carnival Cruises, a cover and centerfold of BLVD Sarasota Magazine, on location reporting for Florida National News. Commercials for Taco John’s, Fresh From Florida Blueberries, Unison Sleep Aid, New You med Spa and in the upcoming Independent Film, No Place in this World, to name a few. Jenny’s goal is to continue with her commercial acting career and to further develop her film and television career.

 

We are so happy for Jenny on all of her industry success.

 

New York Fashion Week welcomed Maile School grad Elena Logan

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New York Fashion Week welcomed Maile School grad Elena Logan

elana-logan-On Wednesday, February 8, the beautiful and talented Elena Logan and family flew to New York City just ahead of a blizzard for the week’s events. Elena booked and walked the catwalk like the pro. She modeled for KK Swimwear and designer Natalia Garcia, based in Miami. KK Swimwear premiered their summer line at Gotham Hall on Broadway. The event was held on Saturday morning, February 11. This was Elena’s first visit to New York and her first blizzard. Both were equally exciting.

Since NY fashion week Elena has become a frequent model for KK Swimwear. She is featured in their online catalog and has had photo shoots in NYC and Cape Canaveral for KK Swimwear and Child Model Magazine. On March 12 Elena was in Atlanta for a fashion shoot with a designer for a Southern fashion magazine and a photographer who was developing her Fashion Book.elana-logan-maile-school

Elena is awesome on the runway and has been cast in upcoming fashion shows as well. On June 17 she will be modeling for Mara Skye Couture, KK Swimwear, and designer Wanda Beauchamp at the Swan and Dolphin Resort for the Child Model Magazine and Fashion Parade. In July she will also walk for various designers in the POSH fashion show held here in Orlando. The fall is looking equally busy, as Elena has been cast in shows for the New York Fashion Week and the Los Angeles Fashion Week.

elana-logan-model-maileElena is a graduate of many programs here at The Maile School including the kids on camera acting program, and Mall at Millenia’s Modeling fashion camp and is currently in our ongoing All Star Performing Troop. We are so proud of Elena and all her industry success and can’t wait to see more!

STAR TALENT: NADIA TOMLINSON

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         STAR TALENT: NADIA TOMLINSON

nadia-maile-school-disneyMaile School kids acting grad Nadia Tomlinson is 5 years old. She is in Kindergarten and enjoys playing soccer, futsal, tumbling, painting and dancing. She won the under 5/6 MVP trophy for futsal this past winter season.  Most recently, she participated in the Little Miss Avalon Park Pageant and won the tiny division.

Nadia is a beautiful girl and very new to the acting and modeling industry but while attending her program at The Maile School she booked her very first job. It was a principal role for the Disney Firsts campaign called Kindermoon. She also booked and shot with Orlando’s Playground Magazine for their May / June issue.

Miss Jennifer one of her acting instructors here at The Maile School says, “After working with Nadia a few weeks she became animated and would light up on camera. I am so proud of Nadia on her Disney job and can’t wait to see what else she books.”Nadia-The-Maile-School

Nadia’s mom Jeane says, “The Maile School has been an invaluable resource for our daughter! We have watched her confidence grow as she has honed her acting skills with teachers that give valuable feedback while making the whole thing fun!  The teachers are knowledgeable and experienced, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. She looked forward to Saturday mornings and learned a lot at such a young age. I would recommend this school for anyone already in, or looking to get into the entertainment industry.”

The Maile Acting School has kid programs on

Saturdays for ages 4 to 6 years and 7 to 10 years.

Call us today for more information on the next start dates.

Included in all acting programs is our Professional Industry Seminar for all parents on breaking into the business covering headshots, resumes, SAG, agents, contracts, how to avoid being ripped off and so much more.

STAR TALENT: Warren Hersch

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         STAR TALENT: Warren Hersch

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Dr. Hersch graduated from the University of Florida where he attained his B.S. degree and his Dental degree (D.M.D.). He served in the United States Navy Reserve Dental Corps for 4 years of active duty in Washington D.C., Okinawa, Japan, and Orlando. Warren earned an honorary life membership to the United States Navy Band and a Navy Unit Commendation Medal. He has been in private practice since 1985 and enjoys implant restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Hersch stays active professionally and is very involved with community events and organizations. He has been attending continuous educational courses to provide his patients with the latest dental technology. Warren has been a member of the West Hernando and Port Orange South Daytona Rotary Clubs (where he served as President), Hernando Health Advisory Board, West Hernando Chamber of Commerce and Pasco Hernando Community College Dental Hygiene Advisory Board Chairman to name a few. He has served as President of the West Pasco Dental Association and he earned Diplomat and Mastership Awards in implant dentistry. Dr. Hersch is a member of “Who’s Who Among Rising Young Americans”, received “Service Above Self” and Merit Awards from the Rotary Club.

Some of Warren’s industry credits include “Dr. G Medical Examiner,” and “Skeleton Stories” on the Discovery Health Channel, a documentary on Eileen Wuornos (as an interrogation officer), commercials including, 3M, J.J. Wentworth, Embry Riddle University, Disney World, Universal Studios, Veterans Administration, Osteo Bi-Flex, Shands Hospital, Accenture (with Tiger Woods), Bridgestone (with Fred Couples), Royal Bank of Canada Heritage Golf Tournament (with Brandt Snedeker, Matt Kuchar, Jim Furyk) Lakeland Auto Mall, Florida Realtor Magazine and Larson Boats, and many others.

DSC_002221Warren is a graduate of The Maile School’s Advanced Acting Intensive program with acting instructor Lance Smith and Casting Director’s John Peros Audition workshop. Warren says, “I enjoyed the Maile School’s program very much and learned a lot to help improve my acting skills.”

He wrote and proposed a medical talk show for WCEU (WDSC) TV, Channel 15, Daytona Beach, Florida, and was the host of this very successful show called, “Medical Matters Hotline”.

We wish Warren more success and can’t wait to hear about his next project.

 

Call the Maile School to receive info on our acting programs.

Did you know Mandy Moore took acting classes at The Maile Acting School?

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Graduate Success: Mandy Moore

mandy-moore-maile-schoolDid you know Mandy Moore took acting classes at The Maile Acting School? That’s right everybody starts somewhere.

Amanda Leigh Moore AKA Mandy Moore grew up in Seminole County and attended Bishop Moore Catholic High School in Orlando, from 1998-2002.

Mandy gained fame with her 1999 debut single titled “Candy.”  After signing with Epic Records, she released her first album, So Real that received Platinum certification. In 2000 Mandy’s single, “I Wanna Be with You“, became her first Top 30 song in the US, peaking at number 24 on the Hot 100 chart.

As of 2009, Moore has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, according to Billboard. In 2012, Moore was ranked #96 on VH1‘s list of “100 Greatest Women in Music” (as well as #63 on their Sexiest Artists of All Time List.)

Mandy made her film debut in the 2001 comedy film Dr. Dolittle 2, although it was only a small voice role. Later that same year, she appeared as Lana Thomas in the comedy film The Princess Diaries starring Oscar winner Anne Hathaway. She had her first starring role as Jamie Sullivan in the 2002 romantic drama film A Walk to Remember, which was based on Nicholas Sparks‘ novel.  As well as other roles such as Chasing Liberty, Grey’s Anatomy, Because I Said So, License to Wed and Hotel Noir to name a few.

Mandy is well known especially with the younger generation as being the voice of Rapunzel in the 2010 animated feature in Disney’s Tangled. She will reprise her role in a 2017 television series based on the film.THIS-IS-US-maile-school

In 2016, she began starring as Rebecca Pearson in the NBC popular family comedy-drama series titled This Is Us for which she received a Golden Globe Award nomination.

This is Us follows a unique ensemble, as their paths cross and their life stories intertwine, from sharing the same birthday, to so much more than anyone would expect.

Be sure to watch Mandy on This Is Us tomorrow night, Tuesday March 7 at 9pm on NBC.

Call The Maile School for info on our acting program at 407-628-5989.

Star Talent: Zachary Tucker

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Star Talent: Zachary TuckerMaile-School-Zachary

Maile School graduate Zachary Tucker is 12 years old and home schooled. He attended many programs and workshops here at The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School. He first started with our 1 day workshop, then enrolled into the kids on camera acting, on to our teen acting, John Peros audition workshop and Improvisation with Jim Braswell. Since this is his passion he also attended our two advanced level programs that include the monologue and scene study program and the All Star Performing Troop.

Zachary landed a variety of film roles that include Robo Dog 2, Sitter, Rifa, A Walk and I Live. His commercial, TV, print and video work includes an industrial video for The Maile School, Winter Science Spectacular at the Orlando Science Center, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, the Orange County History Center and Ted the Trainman to name a few.

Zach’s mom Stacy Tucker says, “The Maile School is Zachary’s favorite place to go on Saturday. He enjoys the activities that are taught in class. The teachers are always bringing out the best in him. He has grown, as an actor, so much since he has started attending! His confidence is being built and he knows that when he auditions, he is giving it his all and doing what he has been taught! Maile has been awesome for Zachary.”

When Zachary has down time his hobbies are video games, legos, in which he loves to build the Titanic out of without any guide to help him, reading, going to Disney, riding his bike, watching movies and playing with his best little furry bud Leo!

We are so happy for Zachary and his industry success so far. We can’t wait to see what’s next for this talented!

zach-Tucker-Michael-Campion-Maile-School Pictured is Zachary at the Robo Dog 2 Premier with Michael Campion another Maile School grad.

The Maile School offers classes in Image & Confidence Development, Professional Modeling and on Camera Acting for TV, Commercials and Film. We have programs for adults, teens and kids starting at the age of 4 years old.

Dedra Curtis: 2016 Ms. Citrus Perfect Woman

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Dedra Curtis: 2016 Ms. Citrus Perfect Woman

dedra-the-maile-schoolFor over 30 years, Maile School modeling & acting grad Dedra Curtis has judged, competed, and held various State and National pageant titles calling her passion for pageantry, modeling and acting her “alter-ego”.

As Mrs. Florida Spirit 2011, she won the national title, Mrs. American Spirit 2011-2012 and made appearances throughout the United States.  Most recently, Dedra was 2015 Ms. Georgia United States Woman, winning 3rd runner up at Ms. United States and currently holds National Titles: 2016 Ms. Citrus and 2016 Ms. Citrus Perfect Woman.

Dedra is a pre-law graduate from the University of Central Florida, Founder / CEO of Legal1 Self-Help Legal Center which was accepted on the first season of ABC’s hit show Shark Tank. She is National Executive Director of American Spirit Pageants, Founder of Queen Bee Elite Group, a pageantry training resource and sisterhood with a mission of mentoring.

In addition, Dedra is heavily active in the community. Her many charities are Good-Will Ambassador for The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Lighthouse Central Florida, Special Olympics, Westgate Foundation, Make A Wish Foundation, The American Diabetes Association and Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals, to name a few. Due to her involvement, she has raised over 2 million dollars benefitingamerican-spirit-the-maile-school charities throughout the nation.

Dedra was recognized by Orlando Woman Newspaper as 2011’s Woman To Watch, selected by Femme Decor to be one of five local “celebrities” to participate in their local “Dancing with the Stars.” The event raised several thousands of dollars for the UCF and Valencia Nursing Programs. She also was nominated in 2013 in the Orlando Business Journal’s to 40 under 40 professionals and received the Central Florida Citrus Council’s Visionary Award Nomination.

We are so happy for Dedra. Keep up the great work!

 

Maile School Grad: SARAH MEAHL PERFORMING IN CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S PARAMOUR ON BROADWAY

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Maile School Grad: SARAH MEAHL PERFORMING IN
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S PARAMOUR ON BROADWAY

sarah-maile-school Congrats to The Maile School acting grad Sarah Meahl. She now can be seen as Gina in Cirque du Soleil’s Broadway extravaganza Paramour as well as an understudy for Indigo.

Born and raised in Orlando, Sarah wanted to perform and studied acting, dancing and trained as a gymnast. She spent most of her time the traveling the East Coast with her dance team, winning national titles and awards.

On the acting side she booked a variety of work that included commercials, TV episodes, industrials, and advertisements. Some of her credits include Disney Cruise Line, MGM Studios, and Courts TV Haunting Evidence: The Natalee Holloway Story as the starring role as Natalee Holloway as well as many theater productions.

Sarah went to Bishop Moore High School and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Point Park University with a Bachelor of Theatre Arts in Musical Theatre with a minor in Dance in 2012.

Sarah has traveled the country performing in musicals at different theaters. She judges dance competitions for multiple corporations, and teaches dance and gymnastics at many studios in New York City.

Sarah also models for sculptors and artists. She also performed in the 2016 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in which Sarah says was a happy moment for her.

Sarah is in Disney’s Royals as Cinderella. It is about Cinderella throwing a ball with all of her Royal friends that quickly becomes hijacked by Disney Villains. The song Royals by Lorde becomes the Anthem by which the Villains take back their power. Her other theater productions include The Little Mermaid, Can Can, and Nunsense to name a few.

If you are in New York go and support this Maile School grad Sarah as Gina in the jaw dropping Cirque du Soleil’s Broadway extravaganza Paramour. You won’t be disappointed.

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The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School offers classes in On Camera Acting for TV, Commercials & Film as well as breaking into the business.

Call us today for info 407-628-5989.

Maile School Star Talent Greg Davis Jr.

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Maile School Star Talent Greg Davis Jr.

greg-the-maile-schoolMaile School acting graduate Greg Davis Jr. was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. He attended the on camera acting program here at The Maile School and began working immediately after finishing. He booked work on set at Nickelodeon’s popular show Gullah Gullah Island.  Greg graduated from Dr. Phillips High School but a week before his graduation he almost died in an attempted carjacking.  Since then he cites in faith in Jesus Christ to be the most important thing in his life.

Greg who now lives in Los Angeles and does quite a bit of traveling for roles has built quite an impressive resume. He played the role of music executive LA Reid in Lifetime’s TV movie titled Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart, the feature film Beyond The Lights as Officer Aforo, the TV show Espionage as Sebastian Young, Joseph in the film King of California that starred Michael Douglas, as well as a comedy improvisation series on the TBS television network titled 10 Items or Less to name a few.

Greg’s newest film is titled The Eyes and he is playing the role of Robby. The Eyes is about 6 strangers who are kidnapped and through governmental technology have proof they have all killed before and are told 5 will die this night, one may walk, and the six have 2 hours to decide who gets to live. The Eyes star Nicholas Turturro, Vincent Pastore, Megan West . The Eyes will be out this April.

Greg who also goes by the name Klarity has worked with the popular funny man comedian Kevin Hart on promotional videos.

Greg’s mom Carol Davis is also a Maile School acting and advanced acting graduate.

We are so happy for Greg and all of his industry success.

 If you are interest in classes at The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School give us a call at 407-628-5989.

MEET MAILE SCHOOL GRADUATE ADELE SPAGNOLO

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MEET MAILE SCHOOL GRADUATE

ADELE SPAGNOLO

Adele-s-the-maile-school Maile School Image, Modeling & Acting Graduate Adele Spagnolo is an aspiring actor and model.

She started her career in 2011 at the age of 11 years when her mom Patty enrolled her in the Image and Confidence Development program because Adele wanted to try modeling. Her mom thought the Image program would be the best one to start with to help build her confidence and communication skills. Upon completion she continued on into the Teen Modeling Program here at our school as well as the Summer Fashion Camp held at The Mall at Millenia and then on the different levels of acting programs here at The Maile School.

Some of her industry bookings include work for Bloomingdales, Macys, JCP, Orlando Science Center, Styles for Less, Rue 21, Francesca’s Closet, Buckle, Clinique, Urban Decay cosmetics and Mall at Millenia.

Adele is now 17 years old, in 11th grade and is home schooled. She plans to graduate 6 months early. She enjoys fashion, make up artistry, special effects make up, knitting, and sewing. Adele says, “I really wanted to be a model but after taking the various acting programs I found a love for acting but I will do it all”.

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The Maile School was so impressed with Adele and asked her to apply for our Internship Program for volunteer hours. Of course we hired her and now 3 years later she is still part of the team.

Adele wants to stay involved and in this business booking jobs and plans to attend Joe Blasco Makeup Center. After that she plans to go to the University of Central Florida and study Business. With her Business degree and wants to open up her own salon. Adele is the daughter of Patty and Rosario from Maitland.

The Maile School has been working with students and training talent since 1982. The school has been in business longer than any other school of its kind. Call today for info 407-628-5989.