My second film is already in pre-production and we plan to start filming it next week.
This is going to be another short, experimental project before I touch my precious screenplay Midnight Prophecy - can't wait to put my hands on that!
10-23-2010
I had a busy and creative summer!
I've traveled thousands and thousands of miles. However, I also managed to film a short, which I co-created and directed ( yes, my directorial debut), and acted in a short film.
I wrote a few short scripts and still have a few ideas in mind; that includes some COMEDY!!
I’m so ready for that!!!
Also, I started working on webisodes…but this project will take some time, so I will keep you posted.
Good news: I finally finished writing my screenplay AND my consultant likes it a lot!
You should have seen a smile on my face when I heard that!
All I have to do is type “The End” because apparently, I missed that part. LOL!
I have already ordered a stack of books from a library and plan to learn about production.
However, my goal is to act in it :)
6-7-2010 I made my stage comeback last week!
Fascinating thing about theater is that you can rehearse a hundred times, and there will always be something surprising... that goes wrong… and the actors have to manage through it :)
This time we had 2 surprises! During the opening night performance, my chair got stock at the table and I couldn’t get up - Dah, I couldn’t move!! Finally, after a few tricks I squeezed myself out of that trap. Also, the gun that we used in a play wasn’t there! So we had to improvise around that. Great job on my co-star’s part; He covered up really well.
Overall, the performance went well.
Special thanks to Roya for directing it. It was great working with you- again!!
5-27-2010 There’s been so many things going on that I already forgot what I wanted to say…
Most important: I got the greatest haircut ever! Wait until you see it. Considering my long overdue "style" - anything would look like a million dollar fix, right? :)
No, seriously, I have been very busy, and on top of that I started rehearsing for a play.
It is a short play but quite complicated. Also it’s a period piece about a revolution so it asks for additional dose of work and research. Wish me luck- I will need it, really!
Below is a picture from a small project we did last weekend, where I reunited with the people from “Power Poison”. What can I say?... I’m going to remember that day - that’s how crazy it was ( in a good way, of course).
P.S. Doesn't it look like a parody of "The Office"? - LOL!
5-12-2010 Hey, remember that Martial Arts Reel I mentioned in my previous entry ?
Guess what? I have been working on it... and I completed it- or I should say, its first "draft" :)
I will be getting more footage soon. Please keep checking for more updates on that subject -- I will be adding more clips; soon I hope.
5-4- 2010
I shot a kickboxing promo video this weekend :)
I don’t have any footage yet but hopefully once I get it I will be able to combine it with my karate tricks and create a marital arts demo reel.
I recently competed in the Joshin Honzan Benefit Seido Karate Tournament in
I won
I am very happy to announce that Power Poison , the film that I worked on last year along with a group of very talented people, has won an ISFMA THREE award (Independent Short Film Music Art).
The film will be screened this weekend at the ISFMA Festival. Congratulations !!!
I booked a spot on "The Mentalist", where I played a mail-ordered bride from Poland, who gets killed in the episode. The cast and crew were all friendly and fabulous to work with !!
OCTOBER- 26- 2009
A week ago I got back form a trip to
I entered in two categories in my division (advanced green belt): Kumite (fighting), for which I got the 2nd place, and Kata (forms) where I placed third.
This picture is from one of my fights.
And this is me performing my Kata
SEPTEMBER -8-2009
I recently got back from the
Round trip took us almost 14 hours.
We started to descent before
We rested at the Phantom Ranch and cooled down in the river for a few hours.
A little after
We made it to the top before
In general, the hike wasn’t difficult but very long….
Anyway.... I think I prefer the view form the top :)
AUGUST- 16-2009
I have been super busy working on variety of projects -mostly not only acting related but also artistic
Power Poison – the film I did some time ago has been completed. The trailer looks fantastic and even I appeared in it for a few seconds.
Last week we finished filming “All I Never Wanted”. Although I had a small part, I am so glad I’ve worked on this project. First of all, it was a comedy and I haven’t done comedy in a while; and for the first time on camera I played a lesbian :)
JANUARY- 5-2009
Happy New Year!!
I welcomed 2009 with friends in
Partying was awesome! Skiing was great! And the weather was wonderful!
DECEMBER-27-2008
Last few weeks I spent learning video editing. It is something I always wanted to learn.So. I guess I've accomplished what I need and finished my reel :)
NOVEMBER-26-2008
I thought I lost this photo! I’m glad I didn’t because it’s the only one I have.
It was taken on set of “Meet Dave” (starring Eddie Murphy) with the director Brian Robbins and all of us - the fantastic and magnificent starship crew!!! :)
Although my part ended up uncredited I had so much fun working there for 5 weeks. Just looking at this photo brings back wonderful memories! The film is available on DVDs.
NOVEMBER-7-2008
It's me and my dog Tina, enjoying this colorful fall season in Chicago...
Initially I auditioned for a supporting character; however when I got called back I was asked to read for a lead. I must admit that it was one of the most challenging roles I’ve ever worked on!
The film was based on a true story and real people. I played a young mom who after witnessing
a horrific crime decides to escape from the building, which is guarded by ruthless soldiers.
9-30-2008
This is a picture of me and one of my victims after I killed him on set of "Gun, Head, and a Choice"! My first role as an assassin. I really enjoyed playing this part!! For days I have practiced different tricks with knives. I tried flipping and throwing them, so I could transform into a cold blooded professional murderer.
Well, I think I did :)
The film is in post-production.
AUGUST 21st, 2008
July 31, 2008
Just finished filming “The Crack”. Great experience!
I worked with a French director, Lioubov Durand. We rehearsed a lot and improvised some scenes to get “the feel “ of it.
Yesterday I picked up a copy. I like it.
JUNE 8, 2008
I just got back from my trip to
I visited
No wonder I got inspired to create this page.