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Maile Star Grad: Josie Pantoja

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Maile Star Grad: Josie Pantoja

 At the age of two, Josie grabbed an open mic during a family birthday party and put on a show! This 12-year-old triple threat has been singing, acting, and dancing ever since.

Josie keeps a busy schedule, balancing Honor Roll academics while singing at local festivals, such as, The Kids and Family Expo, The Back to School Music Festival and she will be performing in November at The Festival of Trees as well as other venues throughout the year. In addition she performs in two theater performances a year, whilst also taking acting, voice and dance classes.

Josie’s love for performing has rewarded her with a trip to California to represent Team USA at the World Championship of Performing Arts, an upcoming trip to Atlanta to sing at The Child Model Magazine Summer Fashion Parade, an appearance in an Universal Studios commercial, an acting role in the soon to be released anti-bullying film “AMRAK” (which will be shown at The Urban Film Festival at Universal Studios this November), and the opportunity to participate in classes and workshops at the Maile Studio due to her winning Maile School annual Talent Show!

Josie chose to be homeschooled this year to pursue auditions and other opportunities. This choice has already proven to be worthwhile, as she has been selected for a key role at the Orlando Repertory Theater’s musical performance of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”.

Marisol, Josies mom says, “Thank you to Maile’s for the acting classes and workshops Josie has attended. They have helped Josie build confidence and improve her ability to express herself in her day-to-day life. Maile’s has taught her to believe in her talent and that she can do anything she puts her mind to!”

You can see Josie’s music videos and performance clips by subscribing to her YouTube Channel and following her on Instagram @josiepantoja_music or @josie_pantoja

Also to see Josie in action come to Macys in the Seminole Towne Center Mall this Saturday as she will open up The Maile School fall fashion show at 1pm.

The Maile School offer classes for kids, teens and adults.
Call today for info 407-628-5989.

Maile School’s Star Talent: Justin Smith

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Maile School’s Star Talent: Justin Smith
in the theater production of FLYING

Congrats to the Maile School acting grad Justin Smith. He landed a role in the theater production of Flying. Justin plays Sergeant Rory Fisher, a wounded WWll soldier, who finds himself challenged beyond his physical disabilities to try and find his way in making sense of a post war America.

Sheila Cowley’s play explores the lives of women flyers in the aftermath of World War II. Susan flew militant planes during the war, so men could go fight. Now she’s home, trying to get back to civilian life. Meanwhile, the town waits for her local hero husband to return.  As the town tells glory tales of Bob, Susan tries to put away her memories of flying. She uses Bob’s legend to keep his family airfield going. That way when Fisher, his wounded gunner, shows up looking for a job she’s forced to hire him. As the play progresses, the stories the town tells reveal Susan through what they leave out. Drawn from oral histories and memories of women who served in the WASP program in WWII, Flying explores the aftermath of war and the quiet, daily acts of heroism that never earn a real medal.
Flying runs SEPTEMBER 21 – OCTOBER 7, 2017. You can purchase Tickets Here.

Some of Justin’s resume work includes the Bruce Willis Die Hard movies in “A Good Day to Die Hard” (2013), co-starred alongside Shia LaBeouf in Dito Montiel’s war drama “Man Down” (2015), the CW’s hit show “Vampire Dairies” and can be seen in the Netflix drama “Ozark” (2017), opposite Laura Linney.

Support Justin and go see his theater production of Flying.

The Maile School offers classes for adults, teens and kids.
Call today for info at 407-628-5989 and get started.

 

Maile School grad Justin Jarzombek on Nickelodeons I Am Frankie

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Maile School grad
Justin Jarzombek on Nickelodeons:
I Am Frankie

Congrats to Maile School teen acting graduate Justin Jarzombek as he is on the new Nickelodeon show titled I Am Frankie. He is a “guest cast” member and will play the role of John Travis in several of the episodes. His first appearance will be in episode 4. I Am Frankie will air on September 11th.

 To see Justin in action check out the link below
Click Here.

Justin is 15 years old and is a sophomore in high school. Recently just switched from Celebration High School to Florida Virtual School in order to film season 1 of I Am Frankie on Nickelodeon.

This is the first role Justin has received since attending and graduating from The Maile School last year.  He had such a great time with the cast, filming at the new Viacom Studios in Miami. This was the first series to be shot in the new state of the art Viacom International Studios in Miami.

Justin’s mom Nanette says, “His favorite thing at the Maile School was doing improv… this inspired him to attend a two-week Improv summer camp at Second City in Chicago last summer. His goal is to attend and receive a degree in Comedic Studies at Columbia College in Chicago as they have a direct class connection with Second City and then move on to Saturday Night Live.”

Justin has taught himself how to play the guitar, ukulele and the keyboards and this is where you will find him when he is not busy filming, auditioning, doing school work or watching Jimmy Fallon!

Justin says “The Maile School is a place where you can be yourself while also being in the company of the most helpful and kind people on the planet. They know the industry and are more than willing to go the extra mile to get you started.”

We are so proud of Justin and wish him more industry success.
Support Justin and watch Nickelodeons’ I am Frankie!

 

MEET MAILE SCHOOL STAR GRAD: KRYSTLE LYNCH

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MEET MAILE SCHOOL STAR GRAD:
KRYSTLE LYNCH

 Maile School grad Krystle Lynch is an actress, author, and speaker. She has been featured in First for Women Magazine for her Online Plus size resale boutique called “Miss Gorgeous”.

 Her industry works includes commercials for Walmart and St. Pete General Hospital. Print for The Orlando Sentinel, quoted in Cosmopolitan Magazine, and quoted in SheKnows.com.

 Krystle is also the author of “Miracles Do Happen”, It’s Time to Birth it Out”, and “Fit for the Crown”, and other titles.

 Krystle and her family were the March of Dimes Ambassadors for 2016, and were featured in Focus Magazine / Radio and Style Magazine to share the story of her son’s premature birth of 1 pound.

 She is also a certified life coach, and enjoys helping others reach their goals.

 Krystal came to The Maile School the other day to shoot new headshots and we were able to catch up with her on all her success. She says, “It seemed like yesterday when I was competing in pageants as a teenager, and The Maile Acting School experience has always had an impact on my life. Thank you so much for sharing my bio and what I have been up to, that is such an honor”.

 In her spare time, Krystle is acting, writing, judging pageants and public speaking.

 We wish her luck as she will be competing in the American Natural Beauties Pageant on September 2-4. www.krystlelynch.info

 

Maile School Top Model: Victoria Schnock

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Maile School Top Model:
Victoria Schnock

Good things are happening for Maile School Modeling grad Victoria Schnock.

Last month this beauty, Victoria walked in the Greensboro preview fashion show. She walked for two designers in The Face fashion show and will be featured in the September issue.  She was chosen for a spread as well.  Victoria was one of three girls picked and the only one for the layout. She also walked the runway in a charity show for a NC designer. Victoria’s agency is 3BlackBird Management out of Mooresville NC. The website is 3BBM.com.

The month of August was busy for her as well as she auditioned in New York City, Greensboro, and Charleston fashion weeks.  Her mother agent has packets ready to take to NYC and present her to some agencies up there. Victoria also landed print work for the Saint Augustine “Old Town Magazine”.

Mom Susan says, “What I wanted you to know is that Victoria would not be where she is today without The Maile School”. 

We wish Victoria luck because next week Victoria leaves for New York Fashion Week and be walking for one designer as of now but has several appointments for castings for other shows.

In the spring, Victoria will be back in NYC for the Spring show. Then off to Rome for 10 days right after.

Victoria Schnock is definitely a star model on the rise.

The Maile School has been training talent since 1982. The school offers programs for adults, teens and kids call today for info at 407.628.5989.

 

 

 

Meet Maile School Acting grad & New Instructor: Dynell Ma’aseia

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Meet Maile School Acting grad & New Instructor: Dynell Ma’aseia

Dynell was born in California and lived there until she moved to Hawaii at the age of 11. She is of mixed ethnicity enabling her to book Ambiguous, Hispanic, African-American, Polynesian, and several others depending on the needed look. Dynell says, “I enjoy diversifying my roles and taking on new characters”.

Dynell is a former graduate of the adult on camera and advanced program here at The Maile School. Over the past 15 years she has worked in every aspect of the business that include commercials, industrials, infomercials, voice overs, hosting, film, television, and casting. She’s worked with many clients including SAG nationals with Publix, U.S. Census, Choice Hotels, and Tanzeum.

Dynell also starred in award winning films such as the independent film “The Turnaround” airing now on PuPureflix, as well as booking a recurring role on the Netflix series “Bloodline”.  She continues working in the business and loves to share her experience and knowledge of acting with up and coming talent here at The Maile School.

We very excited to have Dynell part of the Maile team training students and helping them achieve their goals. She will bring her expertise and fun personality to the classroom.

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School has been training talent since 1982 and offers programs for kids, teens and adults.  Located in Winter Park. Call The Maile School for info at 407-628-5989.

 

Maile School’s STAR TALENT: Braxton Rodammer

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Maile School’s STAR TALENT:
Braxton Rodammer

We are happy to feature Maile School kids acting graduate Braxton Rodammer. Braxton is 7 years old and attends Avalon Elementary School.

He loves, baseball, soccer, basketball, being in front of the camera and creating elaborate plays with his little sister and best friend Brianna. He has also been taking piano and signing lessons for over a year.

His industry works includes a Seaworld advertisement and commercials for Slipazoo, play face pals, print / web ads for Nike Youth Athletic. He landed extra work for a film and also was cast for in a webs series.

Braxton attended our 1 day acting workshop here at The Maile School and our on camera kids acting summer camp along with his sister Brianna.

Mom Maria says, “The class really helped him improve his presentation at castings and provided him the tools he needed to feel comfortable to start going for TV and Film work.  Thanks to the amazing teachers that challenged him and really helped him fine tune his skills, doors are opening left and right for him”.

Braxton now says he wants to be an actor, a singer (in a band), and wants to be a movie star. Mom Maria also says “Most importantly he is having a blast and enjoys every chance he gets to be in front of the camera.”

We look forward to seeing more of Braxton.

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School offers classes for adults, teens and kids. Call today for information at 407-628-5989.

FENCES featuring Maile’s: Jim Braswell & Trinity Onigbanjo

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FENCES featuring Maile’s:
Jim Braswell & Trinity Onigbanjo

The Academy Award winning film FENCES, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis returns to its original theater roots this week at Orlando’s Mad Cow Theatre.

August Wilson’s Pulitzer Price-winning centers on Troy, a middle-aged garbage man who battles crippling disappointment over his stolen ambition to be a professional baseball player. His family and his community share the weight in a play described by, as “one of the richest experiences I have ever had in the theatre. I wasn’t just moved. I was transfixed.”

We are happy to announce FENCES will feature Maile School’s own resident instructor, Jim Braswell as Gabriel and introducing Maile graduate Trinity Onigbanjo as Raynell. Jim teaches in our acting and modeling programs as well as our Vocal Performance Coach. Trinity is a graduate of the kids acting, advanced and improvisation program.  We are so happy for them and can’t wait to see their performances.

The show will run throughout the month of August.

You can receive discount tickets by calling the Mad Cow Theatre box office at 407-297-8788 and using the code MAILE.

Please support Jim Braswell and Trinity Onigbanjo in Fences as well as our local theater productions here in Orlando.

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School has been training since 1982 and offers classes for adults, teens & kids.

 

Maile School’s BACK TO SCHOOL FASHION SHOW

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Maile School’s
BACK TO SCHOOL FASHION SHOW

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School is producing The Mall at Millenia’s Back 2 School Fashion Show. The show will be held in the Grand Court this Saturday, August 5th. Fashion shows will take place at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. We are happy to have Maile School acting graduate Estee Martin host from POWER 95.3. 

In support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, The Mall at Millenia will be collecting new and gently used school supplies and clothing for donation to club members Kindergarten through 12th grade. Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida inspires hope and opportunity to at-risk children in our community between the ages of 6 and 18 by proving safe places to learn and grow.

All donations can be brought to The Mall at Millenia’s Concierge Desk through Monday, August 7th. Please click here for a list of items in need. 

The Back-to-School tax holiday will be 3 days starting on August 4, 2017 and ending on August 6, 2017.

Items that will be tax-free include; clothing, footwear, wallets, and bags that cost $100 or less, school supplies that cost $15 or less, and the first $750 of the cost of personal computers and related accessories.

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School held summer fashion camps at The Mall at Millenia and students will model and showcase the newest trends for the season.  So if you are looking for something fun and free to do check out the back 2 school shows.

 Call The Maile School for info at 407-628-5989.

Maile School Star Talent: Sammy Cash Bennett

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Maile School Star Talent: Sammy Cash Bennett

Maile School Kids Acting and Modeling graduate Sammy Cash Bennett has been acting and modeling for a little over a year now and loves every minute of it! He says he has fun doing this and doesn’t care about the money. For no w anyway right?

With a name like Sammy Cash he is destined to be in the business. He has booked runway and modeled for Gymboree with The Maile School, as well as acting at the Winter Garden Theatre in The Jungle Book.

He landed a slime infomercial and shot a Legoland Beach retreat shoot that he enjoyed and had so much fun being apart of. Sammy recently was selected for an independent film called Home of the Brave through Maile School instructor: Shellita Boxie. This was his favorite thing to do, he loved it and can’t wait to do more!

Sammy has taken the 1 day workshop, on camera kids acting, modeling and advanced acting as well as the improvisation program at The Maile School.

Sammy is a black-belt at Victory Karate and also performs with the Demo team. He takes hip hop and break-dancing at DGBEK Studios and has performed in live show with them.

He never meets a stranger and has a spunky personality and is very genuine.
Sammy is sometimes referred to as an old soul. He’s way beyond his years. We know he’ll do amazing things!

Sammy’s grandmother Sonya says, “We love the Maile School and it always feels like a family when we’re there. The instructors and the staff are so knowledgeable and helpful. I’m always steered in the right direction. Thank you so much Maile team, Sammy was so lucky to have found you.”
Wow, how nice!
We are lucky to know Sammy and we wish you continued success.

Call The Maile School today at 407-628-5989 for info on our programs.