Tag Archives: Graduate

Maile Star Graduate: Jenny Rosario de Casiano

1 Reply

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.

 

Macys Fashion Show

Leave a reply

Macys Fashion Show

If you happened to be shopping this past Saturday and you were at the Mall at Millenia Macys hopefully you saw Maile School models. The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School is happy to be business partners with Macys producing many fashion shows and fashion events together.

This past Saturday, Easter weekend, Maile Schools Professional Modeling graduates walked the catwalk showing new spring fashions for this spring season from popular designer INC / International Concepts. Not only for the ladies but for males too.

To kick off the show The Maile School had two of their very own talented graduate’s perform. The singers were Dianna Trujillo and Alyssa Johnson and both were amazing.

The Maile School’s modeling program is very well rounded for adults, teens & kids.

Our Modeling program prepares students for all types of modeling including runway, informal, photo posing, TV, commercials and auditioning. All students experience a professional shoot and walk the catwalk and model in a fashion show.  We also assist with getting an agent, creating your resume, booking jobs, castings, explaining business protocol and helping you avoid scams.  Plus so much more.

If you are interested in the exciting modeling or acting industry call The Maile School today at 407-628-5989 to find out about our many programs.

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School has been working with students and training talent since 1982 and our grads work.

Don’t wait… You can be in our next fashion show…

Summer Camps at The Maile School

Leave a reply

Summer Camps at The Maile School

The Maile School offers a variety of summer camps. All of the camps at The Maile School are hands on and focus on confidence and self-esteem building.  We have many camps to choose from that are for all ages beginning at the age of 4.

The On Camera Acting camp trains in a variety of techniques such as commercials, TV, slating, improv, auditioning and interviewing. All students work on camera.

The Image & Confidence camp is all about life skills and self-development. This covers skin care, make up, hair care, posture, beginning runway, etiquette, public speaking, communication skills, interviewing and body language.

Our Modeling camp prepares students for all types of modeling including runway, informal, photo posing, TV, commercials and auditioning. All students experience a professional shoot and walk the catwalk and model in our back to school fashion show at the mall.

Mall at Millenia fashion camp is held exclusively at The Mall at Millenia. All students train in modeling and learn about the industry. Covering runway, fashion shows, TV modeling, and etiquette. All students experience a professional photo shoot, walk the runway in a real fashion show, and model in the Mall at Millenia’s back to school fashion show.

All industry programs include our Professional Industry Seminar for all parents on breaking into the business. This covers headshots, resumes, getting an agent, contracts, casting directors, booking jobs, plus much more.

The Maile Image, Modeling and Acting School has been working with students and training talent since 1982. We have produced many successful graduates such as Mandy Moore from the NBC hit show This is Us, Jack Griffo from Nickelodeons The Thundermans as Max Thunderman, Norm Lewis from Broadway as Phantom in Phantom of the Opera, Stefanie Scott formally Lexi Reed on Disney’s ANT FARM, and Michael Campion as Jackson on the Netflix series Fuller House.

New York Fashion Week welcomed Maile School grad Elena Logan

Leave a reply

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

Leave a reply

         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

Leave a reply

         STAR TALENT: Warren Hersch

Warren-Hersch-Maile-School

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.

STAR TALENT: BEN VANDERMEY

Leave a reply

             STAR TALENT: BEN VANDERMEY

Ben-vanderMey-Maile-School Ready for a new drama series? Then be sure to watch Atlanta’s hottest new drama titled SKIN DEEP The Series on March 12th at 7:00 PM EST!  You will see Maile School acting grad Ben VanderMey as he stars as the role of Whit.

Skin Deep will certainly bring drama and a bit of comedy as well. Be sure to catch the  premiere episode on Sunday, March 12th on line at  WWW.SKINDEEPTHESERIES.COM

SKIN DEEP the Series is a dramatic web series where 7 characters’ lives quickly become intertwined when a highly publicized brutal attack is perceived as a calculated, racially motivated gay bashing, deeply dividing the city with explosive consequences.

SKIN DEEP The Series parallels some of the social challenges we currently face as a nation. Issues such as race, culture, gender identity, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, police brutality, Islamophobia and much more. The cast consists of a diverse group of professional actors including gay, straight, transgender, Muslim, Asian, Latino, Black, and White actors.

Ben is born and raised in Florida and throughout high school he excelled in sports receiving MVP awards in football, wrestling, weightlifting, and track. Upon graduation he was offered a football scholarship to Charleston Southern University. While in the midst of playing sports and training, Ben discovered he had a passion for acting. Ben attended the adult on camera acting program here at The Maile School and after completing the program he went full force into the industry. His impressive resume credits include BET’s Being Mary Jane, House of Cards, Baby Driver,  Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Fantastic Four, Finding Carter, I’m Not Ashamed, and Troy to name a few. He now lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

We are so proud of Ben and all of his industry success. To see more on Ben and SKIN DEEP The Series go to www.skindeeptheseries.com also check out his IMDB page.
Skin-Deep-Maile-School

 The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School has been working with students and training talent since 1982.
Call today to get started at 407-628-5989.

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

Leave a reply

 

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.

Dedra Curtis: 2016 Ms. Citrus Perfect Woman

Leave a reply

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

Leave a reply

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.

Sarah-the-maile-school

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.