EWP Alliance of Creative Talent Services

Welcome New ACTS Members!

Marilyn Tokuda — Thu, 19 May 2011 23:52:42 +0000

Please welcome new ACTS members: Cynthia Fujikawa, Kaito Shiode, Dinh Luu, Joy Regullano, Jason Chin and Preston Li! Welcome also renewing members Jeff Manabat, Wai Ying Tsang, Derek Lui, Rich Liu, Aaron Aoki and Esperanza Catubig.

Marilyn Tokuda — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:26:25 +0000

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Alexandre Chen

Congratulations to Alexandre Chen who just co-starred and filmed a FOX pilot starring Ethan Hawke titled EXIT STRATEGY. He played opposite actor Tom Sizemore.

Ho-Jung Stars in The Human Voice

Marilyn Tokuda — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:23:41 +0000

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ACTS member Ho-Jung stars in the classic solo play The Human Voice by Jean Cocteau. Ho-Jung is co-producing this rarely seen piece by prolific playwright and poet Jean Cocteau at the Elephant Space Theatre. Come support our member as she takes on one of the most challenging pieces ever written for a woman. She’s getting rave reviews!

The Human Voice is playing through April 24, 2011 at Elephant Space Theatre, located at 6322 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90038. Tickets are available online or via phone at 323-960-7863.

Here are links to the reviews! LAist.com: http://bit.ly/gHwFXw and Edge Los Angeles: http://bit.ly/g9LrHD

Eric Fehmel-Noda is “2cool 4school”

Marilyn Tokuda — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:06:49 +0000

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Eric Fehmel-Noda finished principal role as Brent in TV pilot “2cool 4school”. His first feature film as principal in “Against the Grain” & “Over The Line” are currently in post-production. Congratulations, Eric!

Hollywood’s Newest Action Hero

Marilyn Tokuda — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:06:13 +0000

Congratulations to ACTS member Jon Lee Brody who is training to play the lead in the upcoming martial arts film THE HURRICANE KID. Jon has been training 5-6 hours per day going from 160 lbs. to 180 lbs due to producers wanting Jon to “bulk up” for the role. Read more about Jon in this article by Access Hollywood online!

http://www.accesshollywood.com/healthy-hollywood-get-movin-monday-train-like-an-action-hero_article_45489#

Katherine Lee Flexes her Funny Bone…

Marilyn Tokuda — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 01:53:15 +0000

ACTS member Katherine Lee has appeared on the Conan show twice this past month and just booked an independent comedy feature film called, “Rock Barnes: The Emperor in You.” Congratulations to Katherine!

Art Hsu’s Film “FP” Receives Premier at SXSW

Marilyn Tokuda — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 01:23:47 +0000

A film Art Hsu plays a lead role in “THE FP” will receive its premier at South by Southwest (SXSW) as part of the SXFantastic series. South by Southwest (SXSW) is a set of film, interactive and music festivals and conferences that take place every spring (usually in March) in Austin, Texas.

The South by Southwest Film Festival is one of the most popular and largest film festivals in the United States. It is generally considered one tier below Cannes and Sundance, and on the same tier as the Venice Film Fesitval or Toronto International Film Festival.

Here are some links with the info:
http://carpetbagger.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/10/sxsw-after-dark/
http://sxsw.com/node/6489

Watch Elizabeth Sung TONIGHT on BONES!

Marilyn Tokuda — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:59:52 +0000

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Elizabeth Sung will be guest starring as Ma Ma Liu on BONES tonight (FOX) at 9pm! Title of the episode is: The Body in the Bag

EWP Actors Conservatory Offers On Camera Commercial Class

Marilyn Tokuda — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:52:25 +0000

Aaron Takahashi, instructor and core performing member of the Asian American improv group COLD TOFU and currently recurring in ABC’s show starring Mathew Perry, “Mr. Sunshine” will teach an on camera commercial class beginning Tuesday, March 1st for 8 weeks. Aaron has been in over 40 commercials and will take actors through the entire process – from signing in at the audition, to booking and shooting the job, Aaron will give actors the skills they need to feel confident when walking into an audition. Class size is limited. If interested contact mtokuda@eastwestplayers.org

Yumi Iwama is “Kickin It”

Marilyn Tokuda — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:37:55 +0000

Fellow ACTS member Yumi Iwama just booked a role on Disney’s new tv show “Kickin It” which will be shooting next week. She also just completed doing a voice over for McDonald’s. Congratulations, Yumi!