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Former police officer turned actor!

Michael Santi is a former police officer turned actor and is represented by Creative Management Group. His very impressive industry resume includes leading roles in several feature films one being “Subprime”. Michael completed two projects, one in Boston for an international made for TV film titled “Oh Brother”, and a highly anticipated action packed feature film titled “King Charles”, which is set for a worldwide release in 2017. Although we can’t say what yet, but be on the lookout for Michael. He was cast as a lead character in a TV series on a popular TV Network portraying a real life detective.

Michael was honored by being mentioned in a press release on the actors website IMDB. He was awarded top honors alongside some of the biggest Male Actor / Action stars. The list included Dwayne Johnson, Tom Hardy and Matthew McConaughey. Michael made the number ten spot as an actor who has the potential of following in the same footsteps as the movie stars listed above. Blockbuster Names (IMBD List; Top Ten Action Stars of Today and Tomorrow).

Brooklyn born, and raised in a very strong Italian home, he is very proud of where he comes from. Show business is in Michael’s family as his mother was picked to be the under study to famous child stars Shirley Temple.

Michael says, “The Maile School was the first school outside of the performing arts in college where I found a great support system that allowed me to build the confidence I needed to face my fears in film. Maile School is a great place to build a positive foundation and without that strong foundation, everything else you learn comes crumbling down, I was lucky to find such a positive atmosphere with great instructors”.

The Maile School wishes Michael continued success in his already thriving acting career.

Contact The Maile School at (407) 628-5989 today to kick off your career in acting or modeling!

Talent Show & Fall / Winter Fashion Show 2016

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Talent Show & Fall / Winter Fashion Show 2016

Are you looking for something fun to do that’s free? Then come out to The West Oaks Mall on Saturday, November 19th at 1pm sharp to see The Maile School’s 12th Annual Talent Showcase and Fall / Winter Fashion Show. To kick off the show we have we have a sneak peek from JC Penney’s newest fashions for the season. All of the models are graduates from The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School.

You will be impressed with the talented performers singing in the talent show ranging from age 6 to 17 years. All contestants have 90 seconds to sing and will perform in front of a live audience and for a panel of judges that include top casting Director John Peros, Actor and Maile School instructor and vocal coach Jim Braswell, and owners of the SAG talent agency Clark Talent Nancy and John Clark.

The show also has a special performance by Autumn Rae. She is an 11 year old triple threat. She’s performed live for over 70,000 people at Fundraisers such as Making Strides and many local venues including Maile School’s fashion shows, and was the winner of the our Talent Showcase 2 years ago as well as Orlando Magic, Orlando City Soccer, Weddings, and Festival. She is extremely devoted to serving her community. She has booked several commercials, feature films, and shorts. Autumn Rae is an award winning dancer and singer. She has been writing and recording originals since age 5. She recently released her new single and Music Video titled “I Wish I Could Fly“, which you can purchase on ITunes and CDBABY. You can find her on several social media sites including Youtube, Twitter and Instagram @autumnraeshannon.

The 2 winners will receive a full tuition acting scholarship to the Maile School, signing with The Clark Talent Agency and a future live show performance!

Are you in need for new or updated headshots?

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Are you in need for new or updated headshots?

The Maile School offers headshot photo shoot packages with two top industry photographers on staff. Go behind the lens and meet Micheal Cairns and Angela Bell Deems.

Michael Cairns is a self-taught photographer with an extensive art background. He has been working professionally for over 30 years in his Orlando photography studio and has worked with clients ranging from screen legend Vincent Price to the Backstreet Boys. Current clients include the Florida Hospital, Orlando Health, Orlando Ballet, Commodores, Orlando Magic, The Golf Channel, Walt Disney World, Sanford-Burnham Institute, David Maus, Filutowski Lasik and countless others. His personality and ability to warm people up quickly makes him perfectly suited to bring out the best in everyone.

Angela Bell Deems was born in Jacksonville, Florida and graduated from Jacksonville University. She is a graduate of the adult on camera acting and advanced improv programs at The Maile School. She is a working actor and model and stays busy booking jobs. Angela says, “Growing up in and around the arts, has taught me how to find the beauty in everything. I have always enjoyed taking pictures and have always had a camera in my hand, long before I ever thought of making it a profession.”

If you are in need of photos call The Maile School at 407-628-5989 and book your appointment with one of these two professional photographers.

The photo shoot headshot package includes all full size original shots emailed to you, headshot, three quarter and full body shots, 2 wardrobe looks, indoor and outdoor shots, professional makeup artist to do your make up and wardrobe stylist.

The next upcoming available shoot dates are Wednesday November 15th, Monday November 21st and Wednesday November 30th.

Call or email The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School at 407-628-5989 or info@lisamaile.com

John Peros Casting

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John Peros Casting

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School is the hub of the entertainment industry and home to John Peros Casting. The Maile School has been working with students and training talent since 1982. Hundreds of TV commercials, films, industrial and print campaigns are cast at The Maile School by John Peros Casting.

John is the owner of John Peros Casting, one of the top casting companies in the South East. He has worked on projects & casted for clients such as Publix, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Papa Johns, Nickelodeon, MTV, ESPN, All Major networks, as well as episodic TV, films, music videos & print campaigns. John is an acclaimed actor, producer, director & playwright. He is the producer of the critically acclaimed film FOOTPRINTS.

The Maile School is happy to host hands on Commercial Audition Workshops for adults, teens and kids presented by John Peros. His workshop are a great way to continue your education and stay current with your skills as well as being able to ask John questions that you can’t when you audition with him.

The next available workshops are:
Teens & Kids / Saturday November 12th / 1pm to 4pm / Parents back at 3:30pm for a Question & Answer session

Adults / Sunday November 13th / 1pm to 5pm

Don’t miss your chance to train with the best as John will simulate the audition
process exclusively at The Maile School.

Invest in your career today and call 407-628-5989 or email us at info@lisamaile.com.

Maile Graduates Work: Alondra Adames-Morales

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Congratulations Alondra Adames-Morales

Maile Modeling and acting graduate Alondra Adames-Morales won the Miss Orlando Fashion Square Pageant Goodwill Ambassador on Sunday, December 8th. The pageant was open to female contestants ages 14-18ys old. The purpose is to select a Goodwill Ambassador to represent Central Florida in the Orlando Fashion Square Christmas Parade at Holiday in the Park. Alondra will lead the parade riding in a horse drawn carriage at Lake Eola Park on Sunday, December 15th from 5:30-7:00pm

About Holiday in the Park

Come celebrate the season with Orlando Fashion Square merchants and parade sponsors in Historic Downtown Orlando for the 81st edition of the Orlando Christmas Parade and the BankUnited Holiday in the Park festival at Lake Eola Park.

Corporate sponsors and holiday vendors will be set-up in the park off Rosalind Avenue near the Amphitheater to meet and greet parade guests throughout the day with lots of food, retail shopping and family-friendly LIVE entertainment.

More on Alondra

Alondra I. Adames-Morales is a highly creative and multi-talented artist who started from a young age to demonstrate her natural ability and interest in the industry. She was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Florida at the age of seven. At the age of nine Alondra was a Karate Gold Medalist at the Disney Wide World of Sports. Now a Junior at Osceola High School. She is currently a JV cheerleader, an AP and honor student, and a member of the National Honor Society. She has modeled for The Maile School at Seminole Towne Center for their back to school and fall fashion shows.

October Newsletter: Vincent Martella Walks onto The Walking Dead

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Thanks For Visiting Maile News

The October newsletter is here! On the cover is Maile acting graduate Vincent Martella on his recurring role on the AMC popluar drama The Walking Dead.

Also included this month is star talent, featured instructor, makeup lessons, headshot packages, FREE monthly seminars and so much more!

Don’t forget to email us your news to newsletter@lisamaile.com so you can be included in next months newsletter! We love to hear what our students and graduates are up to!

Read the October Newsletter

Aubrey “Storms” Sharknado

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Acting graduate and Performing Troop member Aubrey Peeples

She first fell in love with acting at the age of 3 as a captivated audience member watching her first play at The Civic Theatre. When she turned 5, she was in her first play and hasn’t stopped since. She grew up performing in both community and professional musicals, singing at several venues including the National anthem for the Orlando Magic, and was a proud Thespian member.

In 2007 she turned to film and had her first role in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Jr. In high school she started making short trips to Los Angeles each year to break into that market as well as continuing to work in the Southeast, building her resume with several guest-starring and co-starring roles in Drop Dead Diva, Charlie’s Angels, Burn Notice, Austin & Ally, and a recurring role on Necessary Roughness as well as several commercials.

After Graduation

After graduating high school as Valedictorian and getting accepted to universities such as Harvard, Columbia, UCLA, Northwestern and the University of Michigan, she decided to take a year off and move to LA to pursue her passion for acting. The universe blessed her with steady work with roles in Grey’s Anatomy, Lifetime movie The Good Mother, the CW pilot Star-Crossed, and the now cult hit Sharknado, in which she played Claudia, the daughter of Tara Reid and Ian Ziering. She recently filmed the movie Tokarev starring Nicolas Cage which will premiere in 2014.

In her down time, she became a tutor and volunteered weekly at a food bank. She also published her first article in TYA Today, and helped produce and starred in a short film A Conversation: Anne Frank Meets God. As her gap year in LA was coming to an end, she was packing up her apartment to head to college when she got the call she booked a large recurring role playing newcomer Layla Grant on ABC’s Nashville. Two days later, she was on a flight to Nashville to start shooting. She is thrilled to be involved with such a great group of people getting to both act and sing. Academics is still a high priority and Aubrey plans to accomplish those goals as well one day, but for now she is enjoying the ride! Way to go Aubrey!

Check out Aubrey in the Sharknado Trailer

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