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April 2010 - Joined SAG
I went ahead and joined SAG to move forward on to bigger and better opportunities.
I went ahead and joined SAG to move forward on to bigger and better opportunities.
April 2010 - "The Pantheon"/strong>
Worked on this project as a Japanese god by the name of "Hachiman." A trailer is being created to pitch towards investors, etc.
Worked on this project as a Japanese god by the name of "Hachiman." A trailer is being created to pitch towards investors, etc.
2010 - Filming feature film, "A Better Place"
Working with a great group of people on this film hopefully set to open in theaters in Japan. I booked a supporting role who is part of a Korean gang. Story about a Japanese man, Kenji, who comes from a violent past as a member of the Yakuza. He moves to Los Angeles in hopes of changing his life, but he still gets himself mixed up with a questionable crowd.
Working with a great group of people on this film hopefully set to open in theaters in Japan. I booked a supporting role who is part of a Korean gang. Story about a Japanese man, Kenji, who comes from a violent past as a member of the Yakuza. He moves to Los Angeles in hopes of changing his life, but he still gets himself mixed up with a questionable crowd.
2010 - Booked Sprite Commercial with Taiwanese Pop Star Jay Chow
Was booked as a principal on a Sprite commercial. Got taft hartley! Here's the link:
Was booked as a principal on a Sprite commercial. Got taft hartley! Here's the link:
2009 - The Film "Redux" is now complete!
I was very fortunate enough to work with the amazing Moro Bros in this piece. Please watch the trailer.
I was very fortunate enough to work with the amazing Moro Bros in this piece. Please watch the trailer.
2009 - Filmed "Nightmare"
Worked with Nicole Balderrama on this bloody project. Story about a man who loses his girl to another. He loses it and begins to see nightmares. Stay tuned.
Worked with Nicole Balderrama on this bloody project. Story about a man who loses his girl to another. He loses it and begins to see nightmares. Stay tuned.
2009 - Worked on "City of Scars"
Worked with Aaron Shoenke who developed his own rendition of Batman. Very cool. I played a drunken strip club attendee who gets a little out of line and then gets put in check. Fun.
Worked with Aaron Shoenke who developed his own rendition of Batman. Very cool. I played a drunken strip club attendee who gets a little out of line and then gets put in check. Fun.
2009 - Filming of "The Lives of Better Men" is complete!
I was very fortunate to work with Marc Noda once again and a group of very talented actors! Here's a trailer:
I was very fortunate to work with Marc Noda once again and a group of very talented actors! Here's a trailer:
2009 - Filmed USC graduate film "Hearts and Fog"
Collaborated with Andrew Jeric again to help out on his project. Love story between an elderly couple. Their love is tested as the man suffers from Alzheimer's.
Collaborated with Andrew Jeric again to help out on his project. Love story between an elderly couple. Their love is tested as the man suffers from Alzheimer's.
November 2008 - Filmed USC Graduate Project titled "Spiral"
Director, Andrew Jeric, writes the story of a young successful man, Tae Hu, a former womanizer who has decided to settle down and start a family. His past comes back to haunt him after he recieves news that he has tested positive for HIV. His world comes crumbling down. Looking to add this material to the reel very soon.
Director, Andrew Jeric, writes the story of a young successful man, Tae Hu, a former womanizer who has decided to settle down and start a family. His past comes back to haunt him after he recieves news that he has tested positive for HIV. His world comes crumbling down. Looking to add this material to the reel very soon.
October 3rd, 2008 - Filming For Short Film "Shel" Has Begun!
Collaboration with actor/director/writer/etc Marc Fajardo for project named "Shel" about a love triangle and it's dangerous effects on those involved. Also on board with the project are actor Phong Le and actress Teisa Sekona. All actors hail to Michael Monks from Ivana Chubbuck's Studios!
Collaboration with actor/director/writer/etc Marc Fajardo for project named "Shel" about a love triangle and it's dangerous effects on those involved. Also on board with the project are actor Phong Le and actress Teisa Sekona. All actors hail to Michael Monks from Ivana Chubbuck's Studios!
September 20th, 2008 - Above the Curve One Act Festival!
I booked 2 roles for Above the Curve's annual One Act Festival. The show will be put up on October Friday the 17th to the Sunday the 19th and on the 24th to the 26th. Click on images for details!
I booked 2 roles for Above the Curve's annual One Act Festival. The show will be put up on October Friday the 17th to the Sunday the 19th and on the 24th to the 26th. Click on images for details!
August 4th, 2008 - Joined Kathleen Schultz Associates!
I met with Jennifer Trendowski of Kathleen Schultz Associates and have made the switch over to her team. Jennifer will now be representing me for commercials and print. Within a week under her roster, she booked me an audition for Oberto Beef Jerky. I was quite impressed with how soon she did that for me, being the new guy. So, if she's reading this....Thank you!
I met with Jennifer Trendowski of Kathleen Schultz Associates and have made the switch over to her team. Jennifer will now be representing me for commercials and print. Within a week under her roster, she booked me an audition for Oberto Beef Jerky. I was quite impressed with how soon she did that for me, being the new guy. So, if she's reading this....Thank you!
July 12th, 2008 - Wrapped for Redux!
Finally got to shoot my scene for "Redux" with Sean and Chris Moro. I played a mugger who tries to rob the character Kevin. Kevin was already having the worst day of his life and it only gets worse. I'm going through really hard and desperate times and this is actually my first attempt at mugging and it goes horribly wrong. Thank you to everyone on Redux!
www.morobrosfilms.com
Finally got to shoot my scene for "Redux" with Sean and Chris Moro. I played a mugger who tries to rob the character Kevin. Kevin was already having the worst day of his life and it only gets worse. I'm going through really hard and desperate times and this is actually my first attempt at mugging and it goes horribly wrong. Thank you to everyone on Redux!
www.morobrosfilms.com
June 14th, 2008 - My first 48 Hour Film Festival Experience!
Susan Lee wrote and directed this piece, titled "A Hit the the Heart." It was a comedy about a contract killers dating service. A hitman and hitwoman meet and bond, but sometimes you can't escape your past. Susan directed the play Juche Rules and kept in contact with me. Thank you Susan for inviting me to play with you guys on the project! I had a lot of fun.
Susan Lee wrote and directed this piece, titled "A Hit the the Heart." It was a comedy about a contract killers dating service. A hitman and hitwoman meet and bond, but sometimes you can't escape your past. Susan directed the play Juche Rules and kept in contact with me. Thank you Susan for inviting me to play with you guys on the project! I had a lot of fun.
May 31st, 2008 - Wrapped for December of 2012!
Short film by Marc Noda. The Mayans predicted that by this date, the world will change drastically for humankind. The story follows a young couple as they are heading to a government safezone, but they get distracted. Thank you Marc for letting me be apart of this project.
Short film by Marc Noda. The Mayans predicted that by this date, the world will change drastically for humankind. The story follows a young couple as they are heading to a government safezone, but they get distracted. Thank you Marc for letting me be apart of this project.
May 5th, 2008 - Wrapped for Miss Mah Poo
This was a short comedic short by Karen Huie. It investigates the death of Chinese food in America. Miss Mah Poo calls upon the heads of the 5 Asian cuisines. I booked a role as the Korean Representative's Henchman. "Everybody will eat kimchi!" Thank you Karen for letting me be part of this funny project!
This was a short comedic short by Karen Huie. It investigates the death of Chinese food in America. Miss Mah Poo calls upon the heads of the 5 Asian cuisines. I booked a role as the Korean Representative's Henchman. "Everybody will eat kimchi!" Thank you Karen for letting me be part of this funny project!
April 24th, 2008 - Wrapped for Samurai Avenger: The Blind Wolf!
I finished working on the project as Kurando Mitsutake's stunt double. Kurando was the lead actor and director of this bloody film. Besides stuntwork, I doubled as him in certain wide angle shots where he wanted to get behind the camera.
Check out their buzz on the net:
Fangoria - Samurai Avenger: The Blind Wolf
Quiet Earth - Samurai Avenger: The Blind Wolf
The Official Website of Samurai Avenger: The Blind Wolf!
Kurando Mitsutake
IMDB - Samurai Avenger: The Blind Wolf
I finished working on the project as Kurando Mitsutake's stunt double. Kurando was the lead actor and director of this bloody film. Besides stuntwork, I doubled as him in certain wide angle shots where he wanted to get behind the camera.
Check out their buzz on the net:
Fangoria - Samurai Avenger: The Blind Wolf
Quiet Earth - Samurai Avenger: The Blind Wolf
The Official Website of Samurai Avenger: The Blind Wolf!
Kurando Mitsutake
IMDB - Samurai Avenger: The Blind Wolf
April 9th, 2008 - Juche Rules @ EPW
I booked the leading role for a USC Masters in Professional Writing One-Act Play! The play, called Juche Rules, is about two Western journalists who are granted access to an official tour of closely guarded North Korea secure classified footage. Will they turn it in and make history, or will they protect the gracious guide whose life and family would be imperiled? We performed for three nights at the East West Players David Henry Hwang Theatre! After the show tonight, Juche Rules and it's writer, Mark Niu, were awarded for best play! Thank you to Susan, Darrel, Roy, Ryun, and Mark. You all are amazing and talented people and I'm blessed to have met you guys.
I booked the leading role for a USC Masters in Professional Writing One-Act Play! The play, called Juche Rules, is about two Western journalists who are granted access to an official tour of closely guarded North Korea secure classified footage. Will they turn it in and make history, or will they protect the gracious guide whose life and family would be imperiled? We performed for three nights at the East West Players David Henry Hwang Theatre! After the show tonight, Juche Rules and it's writer, Mark Niu, were awarded for best play! Thank you to Susan, Darrel, Roy, Ryun, and Mark. You all are amazing and talented people and I'm blessed to have met you guys.