Scheana Shay Signs Deal for Representation with Independent Artist Group

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Scheana Shay has new representation…

The 38-year-old half-Mexican American television personality, actress, singer and Vanderpump Rules star has inked a deal with Independent Artist Group.

The announcement comes on the heels of the show’s Season 11 renewal.

Shay has been with the Emmy-nominated Bravo reality series since its 2013 debut season and earlier this year won an MTV Movie & TV Award alongside her female castmates for Best Reality On-Screen Team.

The show was the first spin-off of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and charts the personal and professional experiences of the staff at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurants and bars in West Hollywood, California, including SUR Restaurant & Lounge, Pump Restaurant and Tom Tom Restaurant & Bar.

Shay came to the series as a server at SUR, who was building a career as an actress and singer. The SoCal native began her entertainment career with appearances on popular series including Jonas (Disney Channel), 90210 (The CW), Greek (ABC Family), Victorious (Nickelodeon) and Entourage (HBO), and has also been seen in numerous national commercials.

She’s also known for hosting and regular commentator appearances for programs like Steve Harvey and hosts the popular podcast Scheananigans with Scheana Shay, which has a consistent presence across the global charts and over a million monthly downloads. “Good As Gold,” one of Shay’s recent singles as a recording artist, was reconfigured into an Uber One commercial that has gone viral on social media platforms this year.

Carrero to Voice Lead Princess on Disney Junior’s “Elena of Avalor”

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a royal opportunity for Aimee Carrero…

Disney Junior has announced plans to launch an animated spinoff from Sofia The First, with the 26-year-old Dominican actress voicing the lead character.

Entitled Elena of Avalor, it centers on Princess Elena of Avalor, a confident and compassionate teenager in an enchanted fairytale kingdom inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore.

The title character will be introduced in a special episode of its mothership series Sofia The First, in a story arc that will usher in the 2016 launch.

Carrero’s journey as Princess Elena began long ago when her parents and kingdom were taken from her by the evil sorceress, Shuriki. She bravely faced the sorceress to protect her little sister, Princess Isabel, and grandparents but in the process, her magical amulet pulled her inside its enchanted jewel, saving her life but imprisoning her at the same time. Decades later, Princess Sofia of Enchancia discovers the truth about the amulet she has worn since joining her royal family and sets out to restore Elena to her human form and help her return to the kingdom of Avalor.

The series will be presented in 25 languages on Disney Junior channels and daily programming blocks for kids age 2-7 on Disney Channels, among other platforms, in 154 countries around the world.

Disney Television Animation is producing Elena Of Avalor and Sofia The First‘s Craig Gerber is executive producing. Silvia Cardenas Olivas (Moesha, The Brothers Garcia), is the story editor, and Elliot M. Bour (The Little Engine That Could) is the supervising director.

Carrero’s credits include television appearances on The Americans, The Mentalist, Lincoln Heights, Young & Hungry, Hannah Montana, Men of a Certain Age, The Middle, Greek, Zeke and Luther and Baby Daddy.

Carrero Cast in Recurring Role on FX’s “The Americans”

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Aimee Carrero will be proving her intelligence on television in the near future…

The 25-year-old Dominican actress has landed a recurring role on FX’s spy series The Americans, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Carrero, who was a series regular on the Cartoon Network live-action series Level Up, will portray Chena, a smart yet impulsive Sandinista freedom fighter who “will go to any lengths to support her cause.”

The casting indicates that the United States’ assistance of the Nicaraguan Contras will be among the historical events of the 1980s that the FX political drama will explore in its second season.

Carrero has also been cast in Young and Hungry, a multi-camera comedy pilot from ABC Family and CBS Studios. Carrero will play Tessa, the best friend of series protagonist Gabi (Emily Osment).

Tessa is described as an ambitious banking intern who is always hustling to make ends meet. If the pilot is picked up, it will be a series regular role.

Carrero’s credits include Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and Blue Lagoon: The Awakening as well as guest spots on Greek, Lincoln Heights and Hannah Montana.

The second season of The Americans will premiere in January.

Carpenter to Guest-Star on CBS’ “Blue Bloods”

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Charisma Carpenter is seeing blue…

The 43-year-old part-Spanish American actress will guest-star on CBS’ Blue Bloods this fall, according to TVGuide.com.

Carpenter, best known for her role as Cordelia Chase on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off series Angel, will portray Marianne Romano, a former popular girl in high school, who is now flashy, overly needy and just too obvious for a guy with a touch of class. Having had a fling with Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) several years back, she calls on him for help when her abusive-fiancée strikes her in a fit of ‘roid rage. But her attempt to tweak Danny’s heartstrings backfires when it results in a police investigation of her boyfriend.

Carpenter first announced the news on Twitter. “Playing ‘Marianne’ on [Blue Bloods] is the most fun I have had [with] a character in a long time. Staten Island accent and a lot of leopard!”

Carpenter’s television credits include appearances on Supernatural, Greek and The Lying Game.

Blue Bloods returns to CBS this season on Fridays at 10:00 pm ET.

Carpenter’s episode is slated for November.

FEARnet Releases Trailer for New Season of Ortiz’s “Holliston”

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Laura Ortiz is back… And, she’s funnier than ever in FEARnet’s original comedy series Holliston…

The network has just released a trailer for the upcoming second season of Holliston, starring the 26-year-old Colombian actress

Starring Adam Green and Joe Lynch, Holliston is set in Green’s real-life hometown of Holliston, Mass., and follows the daily exploits of Adam and Joe — two aspiring horror filmmakers, dealing with the struggles of post-college life and relationships while trying to make their big break in the business.

Ortiz, who has appeared on Greek, Happy Endings and Robot Chicken, portrays Laura.

Holliston season two premiers on Tuesday, June 4 at 10:00 pm ET on FEARnet.

Ortiz’s “Holliston” Returning For Season Two on FEARnet in June

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Laura Ortiz will have plenty to FEAR(net) this summer…

FEARnet has scheduled the second season premiere of its first original scripted entry, Holliston, which stars the 25-year-old Colombian actress.

The horror-comedy series, which was renewed last April, will return for its expanded sophomore season in June, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The series, which was created by and starring Adam Green, the series revolves around two aspiring horror filmmakers (portrayed by Green and Joe Lynch) dealing with despairs of life, love and their post-college careers.

Season two will feature 10 episodes — up four from its freshman run.

“Holliston demonstrates not only the breadth of FEARnet’s programming, but also the broad reach of the horror culture. We surprised people by opting for a sitcom. Now, we’re going to surprise them with the places Holliston goes, as season two really celebrates the genre with episodes that mock, embrace and twist the types of scary movies we love,” FEARnet president and GM Peter Block said.

Genre guest stars slated to join the series include Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw), Kane Hodder (Hatchet III), Sid Haig (The Lords of Salem), David Naughton (An American Werewolf in London), Danielle Harris (Halloween IV and V), Bailee Madison (Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark) and James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy).

Ortiz, who portrays Laura on the Holliston, has previously appeared in Happy Endings, Bite Me and Greek.

The second season of Holliston will premiere on Tuesday, June 4 at 10:00 pm.

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