Actor/Director/Producer & Co-Founder of CineCafe Film Night, IzzyMartinez (@izzymartinez33) on #TheSashaMarinaShow

Izzy Martinez is an up-and-coming filmmaker in the Miami Area. He started his artistic career as a dancer in Phoenix, AZ and performed in various cities including Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas. He moved to Miami for a different lifestyle and began working as a professional actor in the local film and entertainment industry. His major television credits as an actor include "Burn Notice" and "The Glades" in addition to seven independent feature films and over 20 short films. While working as an actor, Izzy studied closely the filmmaking process. This ability to study people and surroundings allowed Izzy to evolve from  actor to director/producer.

This multitalented artist was the Assistant Director for a Spanish Theater Play by the Sociedad Actoral Hispanoamericana, Cleopatra. He recently worked as a Director of Photography for a local artist music video, directed a short action/thriller film (Deadly

Fast) and a Suspense Drama (En Soledad). He directed two theater plays with the same actors Isaniel Rojas and Vivian Morales titled "Charlie" and "Y Si Te Canto Canciones De Amor" He has also acted in various Theater plays in English and Spanish titled

"Brigadoon" with PPTOPA and "El Publico" with Havanafama Theater Company and is

currently involved with a play titled "Las Pericas".

In the summer of 2010, Izzy and his partner developed a concept for the short film "30 DAYS". The project was shot in ten days over the course of a few weekends. The film

was a success in Miami and has garnered several awards.

Izzy Martinez is an award winning filmmaker having thus far received:

•    Jetsetting Productions; Excellence in Filmmaking and Directing

•    Women in the Arts 2012; Director Revelation for his film 30 Days

•    Miami Life Awards 2012;

o Best Short Film of the Year

o Best Short Film Director of the Year

Links to view some of his work as filmmaker:

• 30 Days Trailer:      youtu.be/l9TVIQfm1XQ

• Deadly Fast:           youtu.be/btyLJCMz8js

• Vida Tan Bella:       youtu.be/jgetu9dRkKU

• En Soledad Trailer: youtu.be/D_iYYR1jKw4

• More Than Words:  youtu.be/VXQRcAd72wY

Izzy is also the Co-Founder of a Film Night in Miami, Fl at "La Casa del Teatro." This event is open to the public & Indie Filmmakers interested in a nice productive night out. 

Personal Links:

Website :izzymartinez33.com

DEMO REEL:  youtu.be/o2yX1Ac4Xvs

IMDb: Izzy Martinez

Twitter:  @izzymartinez33 

FB: IzzyMartinez33

Tune into Izzy's Interview on 

"The Sasha Marina Show Radio" Wednesday, March 12th! 

Interview w/ Sasha Vitalis a Model, Producer, CEO of Sasha V Productions, & Creator of TROISIQUE! on #TheSashaMarinaShow

Sasha Vitalis is the CEO & Founder of Sasha V Productions , LLC and the creator of “TROISIQUE, Where Fashion Meets Broadway”. She was born on October 23rd, 1976 in Vieux-Fort, St-Lucia. She was raised by her Uncle until she was 14.  In her earlier high school years she discovered that she was a gifted runner and she used running to escape the hardship of growing up in St. Lucia.  In 1991 she moved to Kingstown, St. Vincent with her older sister where she attended the St. Joseph’s Convent and graduated in 1994. Her running abilities were soon realized by the country’s Amatuer Athletic Association and in 1995 she landed a full Track Scholarship to the University of Tennessee, Martin. Four years later she graduated with a BS in Business Administration and in 2008 she Graduated with a Masters in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. 

She discovered her passion for modeling in college but was only able to model sparing because of her other commitments. In 2012, when her daughter became old enough, she decided to pursue her dreams as a model and she was signed immediately with Mega Models International and Posche Models. She also made television appearances on the popular tv series, the Glades and Burn Notice. Her passion for the fashion entertainment industry has now led her to bring to life a unique concept of fusing together Fashion, Drama, Dance and Short Film, all telling one story. Her quote for her concept is “ TROISIQUE is not just a show, it’s an experience”.

See trailer here: TROISIQUE MOVIE TRAILER
Teaser Promo: Troisique Teaser: Fashion Meets Broadway!

FB: Sasha V Productions, LLC

Tune into Sasha Vitalis' Interview on "The Sasha Marina Show" Tuesday, February 25th 6:30pm EST!

Interview w/ Sasha Vitalis a Model, Producer & CEO of Sasha V Productions!

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Interview w/ Creators & Writers of JEREMY LIN THE MUSICAL (@anapnyc @edelynokano @itsmeaidan) on #TheSashaMarinaShow

The Project:

“Jeremy Lin, The Unauthorized Musical” is a sensational new musical by Aidan Park, Ana Parsons and Edelyn Okano, loosely inspired by the historical rise of Jeremy Lin to NBA stardom.  Our “Journey to Linsanity” tells an inspiring and comedic story of Jeremy’s pursuit of an NBA dream from childhood, through high school and on the courts of Harvard University.  Along the way he fights to surpass racial discrimination, his own personal demons and even a crazy girlfriend…or two.  “Jeremy Lin, The Musical: The Unauthorized Journey to Linsanity” investigates what it means to accept who we really are and travel at the speed of light to success.  The underdog can win and win big.  

Our Journey:

The writing, producing and execution of this musical is the culmination of long-held goal.  Being that all three of us are Asian American, we wanted to write an original Asian American story of someone who was raising the profile of our community in a dramatic and positive way while changing the perception of racial stereotypes that currently exist.

Our very first performance of the show was on May 30, 2012 at the Zephyr Theater in Hollywood.  All proceeds of that show went to support the Love Never Fails World Charity 

(www.loveneverfailsworldcharity.org) whose efforts include prevention initiatives and the rescue and rehabilitation of child sex trafficking victims around the world.  The sold out work-in-progress performance garnered a tremendous response and with many audience members offering valuable ideas and impressions.  We then decided to hold two workshop performances in San Francisco where we designed a audience questionnaire asking each individual for their critique, thoughts, ideas and reviews – both positive and negative.  After careful review and consideration we implemented changes to the script and music and in addition created a “30-minutes to Linsanity” version when we were asked to perform on the Upright Citizens Brigade stage (www.losangeles.ucbtheatre.com) in February 2013 as well as later in the year as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.  All performances were sold out and standing room only. 

Who We Are:

Ana Parsons: anaparsons.com

Edelyn Okano: edelynokano.com

Aidan Park: aidanpark.com

IndiGogo: 

Jeremy Lin, The Musical: The Unauthorized Journey to Linsanity!

Tune into Ana, Edelyn & Aidan's Interview on 

"The Sasha Marina Show" 

Thursday, February 20th at 11:30am PST / 2:30pm EST!

Creators & Writers of JEREMY LIN THE MUSICAL (@anapnyc @edelynokano @itsmeaidan) 

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Interview with Theater Kid Chris Alfonso @ChrisAlfonso476 on #TheSashaMarinaShow #BlogTalkRadio

Chris Alfonso is a Cuban American performer that is originally from Miami, Florida. Chris began performing in dance shows in Middle School and then joined chorus and an a Thespian Troupe throughout high school. He was able to participate in the Florida State Thespians Festival in Tampa, FL. He there then received an excellent for his Pantomime piece at Individual Events competition. Throughout high school, he was able to usher and grow into the arts by volunteering in community theaters and will allow him to meet people in the industry.  Later on he transferred to Miami Dade College to pursue a Degree in Theater. He has been in three man stage productions and 2 student written productions. He took his leadership skills and became prudent for the thespian honor society where he lead them throughout fundraisers, events, and workshops throughout the school year. He also had the honor to work with Ricky J Martinez in The Miami One Acts Festival in New Theater Summer 2013. Chris has not only been on the stage but also backstage haven taken the job as Assistant stage manager in the production of Chekhov Lizardbrain at the Colony Theater in Miami Beach, Florida. Chris has been nominated once for the American College Theater Festival where he was able to compete for the Irene Ryan Scholarship and was also able to attend a number of workshops. He was also cast in Andrew Lippa's "The Wild Party" at the Roxy Theater Group in Kendall, Florida and also got cast in The Miami Time Festival with White Rose Miami. Chris has been successful in his college career by being awarded a theater plaque to recognize his hard work as an artist and was inducted by The National Society of Business and Success. Chris took the chance to try film and was cast in the film "Pain and Gain" and the Starz Show, "Magic City" for extra work. 

He now is currently in a production called "Clybourne Park" by Bruce Norris which one a Tony and a Pulitzer award for the Broadway production. He will be playing Karl/Steve and it will be taken place at Miami Dade College. It will be a free admission and donations are always welcomed. Chris will also be performing in a dance show that his school will be having with a Modern and a Flamenco piece. Due to his work he will be graduating with a 3.5 GPA and will be transferring to the University of Florida in Spring 2014 to obtain a Bachelors of Arts in Theater. Chris chose to become a Gator even though he got accepted to become a knight in the BFA program at the University of Central Florida. He is thrilled to have many adventures and memories to create in Gainseville, Florida.

Twitter: @ChrisAlfonso476
IG: @ChrisAlfonso476
Email: Chris.Alfonso1993@gmail.com

Interview on The Sasha Marina Show Thursday, October 17th at 3pm!

Interview with Theater Kid Chris Alfonso

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Acting Workshops at #PalmBeachActingSchool with Michael Haney

"If you want to be a professional at anything you have to know both the job and the industry. In Acting, as a profession, you have to know how to act so you can audition well. If you intend to be a part of the motion picture industry then you better become an expert on it! Emotional depth and range are the actor's stock in trade. That means it's what you have to offer in the marketplace. Emotion is the vocabulary of the actor. Actors communicate with emotional responses. The words actors have to say ride along the top of that emotion. Your emotion and behavior support the words and make what you have to say real. You can be cast more often, for a wider range of acting roles if you have real emotional depth and range at your fingertips. Not all actors can do this."

- Michael Haney  

Watch the introductory video here --> Michael Haney's Palm Beach Acting School

"My students work in movies with a very high success rate of converting from extras to featured roles!This 5 HOUR ACTING WORKSHOP is packed full of essential insights, information, audition skills, monologues, scenes, and exercises to help hone your talent and take your performance to the next level. Aspiring actors will get the basics as well as much more to grow upon, and experienced actors will have the opportunity to practice their craft while learning new techniques with supportive direction."

Palm Beach Acting School
1263 south military trail, #6
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Phone Mr. Haney (561)667-1298

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What has Chris Alfonso been up to?

      Chris is happy to return to his second year at Miami Dade College as president of the thespian society at the Wolfson campus. He recently last appeared in a one act (Between two friends) in summer 2012 and Mistakes that Madeline Made. Jailbait will be his third theater production at the college.



     He has also worked as Assistant Stage Manager for Pig Iron Theater Company for the play, Chekov Lizardbrain at the Colony theater. Chris began his acting Career in high school buy performing in shows, Hosting Events, participating in commercials, and films such as PAIN and Gain as an Extra, Magic City, and ushering at his Local Theater, Actors' Playhouse. He also  performed in Andrew Lippa's, The Wild Party at The Roxy Theater December 2012 as the role of Jackie.

As Leader of the MDC Theater

Club, him & his team is putting together a musical number of  Grease. He'll be having the pleasure of playing the character of Danny Zuko.

You may also see Chris Hosting the school's talent show called, Spaghetti Night. It Will be $10 of

Ammission in Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus. 1/11/13 @ 7:00pm in room 1261. In this event event Chris will also portray the character of Angel in a monolouge from Jesus Hopped The A train by Stephen Adly Guigis.

Son, friend, student, Theater..how does he do it all?! And that isn't all he's been up to..  He plans to perform and honorably represent MDC in the American College Theater Festival for The Irene Ryan Competition this February in Atlanta, Georgia ; and the Summer's Miami One Acts with New Theater.

Chris Alfonso plans to transfer to the University of Florida as a Theater major to achieve is Bachelors of Fine Arts.

Keep up with Chris!

Facebook: Chris Alfonso
Twitter: @Chrisalfonso476

Chris will be interviewed on
"The Sasha Marina Show" TBA.

 

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The Demo Reel

I figured I should share my demo reel with you all...

 Here it is. Enjoy!

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