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AUSTIN OLIVARES

MAILE SCHOOL STAR GRAD:
AUSTIN OLIVARES

Maile School acting, advanced acting and modeling grad Austin Olivares began classes The Maile School in February of 2018. But before attending Maile he was a swimmer at Lindenwood University and aspired to compete for the Puerto Rican swim team at the Olympics. However, after being hospitalized his senior year of college, he decided that it was time to walk away and put his energy into a lifelong dream of acting.

Austin said, “I had absolutely no idea as to how I could start chasing my dream. I had zero experience in this industry but I was in great hands with The Maile School. I learned everything that I needed to know about this industry and how to begin my career there. I learned how to audition on camera for commercials, for films, and even for print modeling. I also learned how to spot scams and find legitimate agencies in the area, as well as how to approach them. My amazing teachers Stephanie Bowen, Shellita Boxie, and Jim Braswell all taught me valuable lessons that have helped me build my career.  I would not be where I am today without their guidance and insight and find them to be not only amazing teachers but amazing role models as well.”

Over the course of 9 months Austin booked commercial work for clients such as Disney, Universal Studios, and Publix.  He also modeled for Macys and booked film work with the majority being lead role. One of the projects, he worked on was Mission Ouroboros, this has won 2 awards at the Los Angeles Short Awards Festival and is also an official selection for the Berlin Flash Film Festival as well
as the Miami Independent Film Festival.

This past October Austin made the move to Atlanta, GA. Since he’s been there he has been featured in many projects such as The CW’s Dynasty, Marlon Wayan’s Sextuplets, and Samuel Jackson’s The Banker. He was even able to do stand in work for characters on The Walking Dead.

Austin said, “My goal is to start auditioning for speaking roles come early 2019 after signing with an agent. A huge thank you to The Maile School for getting me on the path to start chasing my dream. I truly wouldn’t be where I am without the time and guidance of everyone there.”

Way to go Austin. Best of luck in 2019.

Call The Maile School at 407-628-5989 to get started in a career in acting.

Maile School STAR GRAD: Christine Wallach

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Meet Maile School STAR GRAD:
Christine Wallach

Maile School Acting and Advanced Acting grad Christine Wallach is 21 years old and a senior at UCF, double majoring in Radio / TV Production and Entertainment Management. After graduation, she will be pursuing an Entertainment Law degree.

For this beauty, performing has and always will be her true passion. Christine enrolled in the adult on camera acting program at The Maile School during her freshman year at UCF and has taken multiple sets of classes here. Christine told us her favorite was the Advanced Acting for adults.  After the completion of her programs she signed with an agency, worked in local film and television shoots, such as “Sharknado 3” and “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”. She auditioned and booked several commercials for Universal Studios, City Walk and NBC.

Christine is happy to return to the live theater part of the industry as the lead actress in a brand-new show that just opened up on International Drive titled Rock Dinner Show! This is a must see one of a kind dining and entertainment experience that brings audiences of all ages a high energy musical journey of the most iconic rock and pop starts of all time.

Christine says, “Getting paid to act and sing as “Nikki” in the Rock Dinner Show as a full-time job is a dream come true!  “I’m grateful for the talented, informative staff at The Maile School for helping me realize that your passions don’t just have to be a dream, they can be a reality too!”

Go see and support Christine as well as our local arts at Rock Dinner Show. Click here for info.

Keep going girl. We are so happy for you and wish you more industry success.

The Maile School has been training talent since 1982 and offers programs in Image, Modeling & Acting. Call for info 407.628.5989.

Meet Maile School STAR Grad: Stephanie Jerez

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Maile School STAR Grad: Stephanie Jerez

 

Maile School acting grad Stephanie Jerez has booked industry jobs for Matrix in which they used her twice this year, JC Penney and Premiere Orlando. She has done a fall look book for Etoile Boutique which was voted #1 Vintage Store in Orlando. She modeled in a Fashion Show for Retromended in Orlando.

We are excited to say she was published in Style Cruze Magazine November Edition and recently booked a gig with Mac Cosmetics.

Stephanie is 28 years old and enjoys yoga, dancing, running, painting, traveling and loves spending time at the beach.

She started modeling when she was 21 years old as a hobby and started taking photos here and there and then realized she was very passion about it.

Stephanie says, “I heard about The Maile School from a photographer. Honestly I never thought of acting. Never crossed my mind but now I can say that being part of the Maile School has been one of the most amazing experiences I’ve had. The coaches challenge you and push you out of your comfort zone. You grow not only as an actor but also as a person. The Maile School will push you out of your comfort zone to become the best actor and model you can be.”

This beauty is going full force into the industry and we are so happy for her success thus far. Continue to follow your passion Stephanie.

The Maile School offers program for adults, teens & kids in Image, Modeling & Acting Call today for info 407-628-5989!

Maile Grad: Stefanie Scott

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Maile Grad: Stefanie Scott

 

Congrats to Maile School acting grad Stefanie Scott. She is in the film titled At First Light. The film follows a high school senior, Alex Lainey, played by Stefanie, who has an encounter with mysterious lights that appear over her small town. She soon develops dangerous, supernatural abilities and turns to her childhood friend Sean Terrel. The authorities target them and a chase ensues as officials try to discover the truth behind Alex’s transformation.

Stefanie is well known for her role on the Disney Chanel’s popular show Ant Farm as Lexi Reed. She also was in the feature film No Strings Attached as a young Natalie Portman, a voice over in Wreck It Ralph, Insidious Chapter 3 for her role as Quinn and Jem and the Holograms. In 2011 she won the Young Artist Award for the role of Dana in the film Flipped.

Stefanie is from Melbourne, Fl and attended acting classes here at The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School. Stefanie also hosted 1 day acting scene study workshops for kids and teens here at our school. We are so happy when Maile School grads return and share their industry knowledge and experience.

Stefanie also has was in the film titled Beautiful Boy alongside Steve Carrell as the role of Julia.

More to come on Stefanie.

The Maile School has been training talent since 1982. Maile grads are working worldwide.

Call for info at 407-628-5989.

Meet Maile School Instructor: Diana Lovell

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Meet Maile School Instructor:
Diana Lovell

Diana Lovell started her acting and entertainment career at an early age. Working in all aspects on the business that include Theatre, TV, Voice Over, Singing, and Commercials.

Diana has built a solid resume over the years and is working with some of the industry’s top professionals. Her recent work include; TvOne’s ‘DOWNSIZED’, starring Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe, CBS series ‘The Inspectors’, CBS series ‘RECKLESS’ abd the film The Breaking Point.  She landed commercial spots as well as National Campaigns for Television and Print Media for clients such as  Bahamas, Atlantis Resorts, Carnival, Disney, NCL, State Farm, Bealls, Eyeglass World, Universal Studios, Wet and Wild, State Farm, and more.

Diana brings her beauty and talents to The Maile School teaching in our kid and teen programs. She also is offering professional audition taping services here at The Maile School.

Diana’s Favorite Quote is “Believe in yourself and the possibilities are endless”!

 

 

The Maile School has been training talent since 1982. Call today for info on any of our programs 407-628-5989.

Maile School Star Grad: Gabrielle Wright

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Maile School Star Grad:
Gabrielle Wright

Maile School modeling and acting graduate Gabrielle Wright is 13 years old and attends Circle Christian School.

She enjoys acting, modeling and dancing as well as playing golf and is a black belt in Karate.

Gabrielle is very talented and recently had a lead role in an off Broadway production and walked the catwalk for three seasons in the Haddad Brands fashion show in New York City, modeled for Japanese Brand, “BAPE”, and is the host of an online web series called “In Real Life” a reality series following the lives of the new boy band “In Real Life”.

She also runs her own charity called “A Birthday Party Wish” which provides birthday parties for children who have never had one. For more info check out the website at abirthdaypartywish.org

We want to congratulate this beauty and happy to announce that she won the National Miss America Pre-Teen against 49 other outstanding girls in the country. She also won best interview, best interview suit, best dress, best smile, winner of the National volunteer service award, top five in academic achievement, speech, actress, supermodel and modeling.

Mom Erika says, “I know that her being a student all these years at The Maile School has definitely helped with her poise and her ability on stage as well as her interviewing and acting skills. I appreciate all of your support”!

Continued success Gabrielle.

The Maile School offers program in Image, Modeling & Acting.
Call today for info 407-628-5989.

Meet Maile School Star Talent: Zach Robbins

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Maile School Star Talent: Zach Robbins

Zachary T. Robbins (aka “Zach”) is a teen actor who resides bicoastally in Central Florida and LA to pursue his acting career. Zach began his professional training here at The Maile School at the age of 6 as a child model. He began working in local theater at the age of 8 and booked “The Trial”, his first feature film at the age of 9. In the “The Trial”, Zach co-starred with Matthew Modine and Clare Carey, as his mother.

In 2011, Zach booked his first co-star appearance in ABC’s Army Wives, followed by a guest star as Tony Caputo in Nickelodeon’s Deadtime Stories. Zach has appeared in 7 short films, most recently as EJ in the award winning short film, “Counter”.

In 2014, Zach booked voiceover work as Nicholas in the Webseries/Podcast, “We’re Alive.”  Then in 2015, Zach landed his first recurring role in the hit Netflix/Sony series, “Bloodline” as Young John Rayburn (Young Kyle Chandler) where he had the honor of co-starring alongside Sissy Spacek, Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn and Sam Shepard. Seasons 1 & 2 of Bloodline are streaming on Netflix.

Outside the acting industry, Zach has a passion for helping special needs children as he is the youngest ambassador to the Transverse Myelitis Association, a charity he holds close to his heart; www.myelitis.org. Check him out on his website at www.zacharytrobbins.com.

Tina, Zach’s mom says, “Zach absolutely loved The Maile School when he was first learning how to act! He always felt comfortable and welcomed, which was important to him as a young kid. Zach was not from Orlando, but was from Merritt Island, so we traveled an hour to attend classes. He feels like this was his best stepping stone! When parents ask me how he got started, I always mention The Maile School as the only professional acting studio available in Central Florida! We appreciate the solid foundation you provided to Zach.  Zach is now a senior in high school and applying to programs such as NYU, Carnegie Mellon and FSU!  In the meantime, he continues to pursue his passion for acting!”

 Check him out on Netflix as Young John Rayburn, Seasons 1-3!

 

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
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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!

 

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.

 

 

 

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.