Interviews

Justin Chon—Climbing the Hollywood Ladder One Role at a Time

Justin Chon—Climbing the Hollywood Ladder One Role at a Time

Justin Chon has been acting for six years and has already appeared in countless television shows. He got his first part in television after acting for only two years. He played Tony in the Nickelodeon series “Just Jordan” for two years and appeared in 14 episodes. He also appeared in several other television shows including “The O.C.,” “Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior,” and the horror film Hack. Justin is also in the soon-to-be released films: Twilight, Crossing Over, and Balls Out: The Gary Houseman Story.



Adrianne Curry – Top Model, Television Personality—Next Stop . . . Author!

Adrianne Curry – Top Model, Television Personality—Next Stop . . . Author!

Adrianne Curry was the first winner of “America’s Next Top Model.” After one year she went on to star in the television reality show “The Surreal Life,” where she met her husband, former Brady Bunch cast member Peter Brady. Their union spun off to the highest rated VH-1 show “My Fair Brady.” Adrianne appeared on such television sitcoms as ABC‘s “Hot Properties” and UPN’s “Half and Half,” among others and she’s even writing a book.



Devon Ball of Saigewear – Designing Active Wear for Women of Size

Devon Ball of Saigewear – Designing Active Wear for Women of Size

In an industry that caters to smaller sized women, Devon Ball has pioneered a line of active and leisure wear that is not only flattering but promotes healthy body image and positive attitudes.



Rachel Pally – Designing for All Shapes and Sizes

Rachel Pally – Designing for All Shapes and Sizes

Rachel Pally’s designs have been featured in countless magazines, and have become favorites among celebrities. Pally launched her collection back in 2004 at Los Angeles Fashion Week, and that collection has gained the momentum of a snowball rolling downhill ever since. She has discovered the formula which makes every woman look and feel feminine, no matter what her size.



Lindy Flowers – Turning Modeling into a Longtime Career

Lindy Flowers – Turning Modeling into a Longtime Career

Lindy Flowers is a fashion model who has graced several magazine covers, been featured in countless editorials,has modeled for Chanel, Donna Karan, Bill Blass, Oscar Del La Renta, Carolina Herrera, and Giorgio Armani, just to name a few. She has done umpteen runway shows for every designer imaginable. She has been steadily working for almost ten years in an industry whose average lifespan is only 3-5 years. And now Lindy is Agenda Magazine’s spokesmodel.



The Many Facets of Coco Johnsen – Her Next Stop, Designing!

The Many Facets of Coco Johnsen – Her Next Stop, Designing!

Former model/actress Coco Johnsen not only has a successful clothing line, but she also designs shoes, and has an accessory line that includes high end sunglasses, belts, etc. Even her ad campaigns look like they have multi-million dollar budgets. So who is this mysterious chameleon? And what does she have to offer the fashion industry? A lot!



Apollonia Kotero – What Has She Done Lately?

Apollonia Kotero – What Has She Done Lately?

I am not sure how many of you remember the actress/singer Apollonia Kotero. She starred in the oscar-winning movie Purple Rain back in 1984, and had a hit single”Sex Shooter” from her group Apollonia 6. She has appeared in television shows, including Night Rider, Chips, Falcon Crest , and Fantasy Island. She was in the films Back to Back, Black Magic Woman, and Ministry of Vengeance, just to name a few. Her duet with Prince, “Take Me with You,” on the Purple Rain soundtrack ended up becoming her biggest hit to date. But what has Patricia Apollonia Kotero done lately?



Elina Katsioula-Beall of DeWitt Designer Kitchens – Making the World Better One Kitchen at a Time

Elina Katsioula-Beall of DeWitt Designer Kitchens – Making the World Better One Kitchen at a Time

Elina Katsioula-Beall is a certified kitchen designer and brings her classical Greek heritage and her set design experience to kitchen design. Elina received a Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Painting from the Athens Polytechnic Institute. And in the same way she designs spaces for characters of theatrical plays and films.



The Ebb and Flow of Lauren Wood – A Multifaceted and Multi-talented Creator of Beautiful Music

The Ebb and Flow of Lauren Wood – A Multifaceted and Multi-talented Creator of Beautiful Music

Lauren Wood is a world-renowned songwriter, recording artist, musician, producer, and voice-over artist. She is best known for her hit song “Fallen,” which was featured in the movie/soundtrack Pretty Woman, and sold over 17 million copies. She is also known for her top 3 hit duet with Michael McDonald, “Please Don’t Leave,” released through Warner Brothers Records.



Odalys Nanin of MACHA Theatre Company – Building Social, Cultural, and Artistic Bridges

Odalys Nanin of MACHA Theatre Company – Building Social, Cultural, and Artistic Bridges

Odalys Nanin is the founder and producing artistic director of Macha Theatre and Films. She has appeared in soap operas, series, T.V. commercials, and at least 30 theatre productions in New York and Los Angeles. Nanin has a stellar reputation for writing, directing, and producing theatre in Los Angeles. She has also received three Drama-Logue Theatre Awards for direction, performance, and production of Vargas Llosa’s “La Chunga.” “Skin of Honey” is the fifth play she has written, and she produced it in 2007.