My Up and Coming

Natasha Yvette Williams is known for FBI (2018), I Take Thee Zoe (2015) and Alice (2022).

Jonny (sometimes credited as Johnny) Lee Miller was born on November 15, 1972, in Kingston, England, UK. He is the son of actors Anna Lee and Alan Miller and the grandson of actor Bernard Lee. After appearing in many high school plays at his selective state grammar school, Jonny dropped out at 17 to pursue acting full time. Although he was reportedly quiet and shy in high school, he certainly expresses himself well in all his films. His very first popular film was Hackers (1995), alongside Angelina Jolie and Matthew Lillard. Later his co-star Angelina became his wife. They were divorced three years later. Interesting fact is that his entire family is well into acting, all the way back to his grandparents. He has a partnership in the production company Natural Nylon, which also includes Jude Law and Ewan McGregor, his co-star in Trainspotting (1996).

Accustomed to airplanes and distant countries since she could recall, Adria Arjona was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Mexico City. Falling asleep in Guatemala and waking up in Argentina was not out of norm for her. She is the daughter of a Puerto Rican mother, Leslie, and a Guatemalan father, Ricardo Arjona, a renowned singer-songwriter in Latin America, who took her along on his tours, allowing her to breathe art, music and a bohemian lifestyle. At twelve, she moved to Miami and lived there until she was eighteen, when she took a plunge and made the brave decision to move to New York City on her own. In order to assure her professional success and personal growth, her father made the tough decision in making sure nothing was secure and easily given to her. While studying to become an actor at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Adria worked as a hostess and waitress at several New York restaurants in order to pay her bills and sustain her life. Having had a front row seat to stardom, Adria saw the bigger picture for her career, in that fame and fortune does not ameliorate her work and passion. She set out to achieve her goals with a focus on maintaining the pleasure of pursuing what she loves, while honing her craft and creating with pride.

Joanna Burnett is known for Morbius (2022), Landscapers (2021) and Fisherman's Friends: One and All (2022).

Zaris-Angel Hator was born on 28 January 2004. She is an actress, known for The Sea Beast (2022), Morbius (2022) and Endeavour (2012).

Theo Wilson is known for Inner Dimension (2015), Gurus: The Meta Movie and The Toast (2009).

Lorna Brown is known for The Batman (2022), Les Misérables (2012) and Terminator: Dark Fate (2019).

Rachel Handshaw is known for Edge of Tomorrow (2014), Kraven the Hunter (2024) and Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015).

Yasmin is a professionally trained Actress and Singer based in North West London in the United Kingdom. Although she has a background in various key production roles in the media industry; such as advertising, television film and music, Yasmin has always had a real passion for the performing arts, acting and singing in particular. After studying at Ray Shell's Voice Production Drama at Pineapple Dance Studio's, for two years, in the principles of Theatre and Dance. She then went on to study Theatre studies at The College of North West London before studying for her Acting Degree. In 2003 she went on to study for her BA Hons degree in Drama and Education at the Central School of Speech and Drama.

Today Yasmin has worked in film and TV where she started as a film extra and background artist performing in many feature films and television dramas but was extremely keen to progress forward in her acting career, she keen to take on new and challenging acting roles. So that she is best able to demonstrate her acting and performing skills by performing in a variety of roles within variously productions. Yasmin's approach to all aspects of her work is with great enthusiasm, determination, confidence and most importantly professionalism. Yasmin is a very capable and dynamic actress and has a wide range of abilities.

Yasmin is a well-spoken and well-educated individual with a dynamic personality. Originally born in Guyana in South America, she moved to the United Kingdom at an early aged and is seen as a black Londoner. She is an actress and singer/songwriter as well as a mother and daughter.

Born in Zimbabwe, Melissa relocated to Australia with her family at the young age of 5. A graduate of the Meisner Technique, Melissa performed in several stage productions such as Alan Ball's Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, Richard Stockwell's Killing Time and Theresa Rebeck's Mauritius. From there, Melissa starred in the Australian drama series Janet King (2016) which led her to play Alison, in the iconic stage play Look Back in Anger. Most recently, Melissa played Ana Dumont in the ABC TV series, Reef Break (2019) and can be seen in the feature film Back of the Net. Additional TV credits include Harrow (2018) and the Australian shows Pulse (2017) and Home and Away (2017).

Gemma Bird Matheson is known for Me & Her(pes) (2023), The PM's Daughter (2022) and Bertram Poppingstock: Problem Solver (2016).

Zahra Newman is known for Thirteen Lives (2022), Wentworth (2013) and Rush (2008).

Karina Bracken is known for Superman Returns (2006), Story Keeper (2011) and Chronic Dreams (2019).

Omari Latif Hardwick was born in Savannah, Georgia, to Joyce (Johnson) and Clifford Hardwick III, and grew up in Decatur, GA. His parents gave him a name to set a precedent, "Omari" meaning "most high," and "Latif" meaning "gentle." He shares, "I in no way believe that I am the highest or most high, but I feel like my name gives me something to strive for." Growing up, sports were Hardwick's world, but early on he knew he had a passion for the arts. By the age of fourteen, Hardwick was writing poetry on a regular basis, a passion he would carry with him into adulthood. In high school, he excelled at basketball, baseball, and football, and went on to play football at the University of Georgia. Although a star on the field, Hardwick never gave up his passion for acting, and minored in theatre in college. He shares, "I hugely attribute sports to my success in entertainment business. Being on the field taught me dedication and discipline - I already came from a strict household when I was growing up, sports just took that to another level. Whenever I approach a set, I always feel as though the cast, crew, director, are all part of a team. I have always married athletics and art, two huge parts of my life."

After graduation, Hardwick relocated to San Diego for a spot on the San Diego Chargers (NFL) however a knee injury cut his football career short. He decided to revisit his original passion for acting, and moved to New York to study his craft more extensively. In New York, Hardwick studied off Broadway until 2000, when he made the move to Los Angeles. As a struggling actor, he worked odd jobs to pay for acting classes, however the security gigs and substitute teaching at times were not enough to make ends meet, and at one point he lived out of his car. Hardwick shares, "what is so crazy, is that where I presently shoot my series 'Dark Blue,' is where I lived in my car when I first moved to Los Angeles. It is surreal at times."

Hardwick's first big break came in 2003, when he was cast in his first major role as a series regular in Spike Lee's Sucker Free City. Two years later, he landed the feature The Guardian and TNT's Saved - both of which he booked within a three-week span in 2005. He notes, "I felt like I had arrived when I went back to one of my odd jobs that had let me go several years prior, and I looked out over Sunset Boulevard right next to the Chateau Marmont, and saw myself plastered on a billboard overlooking the city. I had to break down a little at that point, it was a big moment for me." Throughout 2007 - 2009 Hardwick worked on various projects, including guest starring on several television series, and filming several movies including Summit Entertainment's Next Day Air and Touchstone Picture's Miracle at St. Anna. In 2008 he landed the role of "Ty Curtis" on the TNT series Dark Blue. Season 1 aired throughout 2009. His continued success came when he was cast as the lead of the Starz series Power. Omari's performance is critically lauded, and the show went on to produce multiple spinoffs for the network. Having reached a new level of stardom, Omari can most recently be seen in Boots Riley's critically acclaimed Sorry to Bother You, Nobody's Fool opposite Tiffany Haddish, Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead for Netflix, and opposite Toni Collette in Pieces of Her, also for Netflix. He'll next be seen in Netflix projects The Mothership, opposite Halle Berry, and The Mother, opposite Jennifer Lopez.

In addition to acting, Hardwick is a founding member of Plan B Inc. Theater Group, and a co-founder of Los Angeles Actor's Lounge. He has big plans for his production company, Bravelife, in 2010 as well, and plans on expanding the company. Hardwick also continues to work on his poetry, and has written over 4,000 poems.

Trevante Nemour Rhodes is an American actor. He won several accolades and achieved recognition in 2016 for his performance as Chiron in the Academy Award-winning film Moonlight. In his youth, he was an accomplished track and field sprinter, winning a gold medal at the Pan American Junior Athletics Championships in 2009.

Luella Chavez is known for Absolute Dominion (2025), Set in Motion and Coercion.

Benito Martinez (actor/producer)

Benito has been busy in front of and behind the camera.

He is currently working as Executive Producer on the Amazon Prime feature A MILLION MILES AWAY starring Michael Peña as "José Hernandez." The film is based on the inspirational true story of an immigrant farm worker who became an astronaut for NASA. On the acting side, he just wrapped WITH LOVE Season 2 (Amazon Prime) as the romantic patriarch "Jorge Diaz, Sr." Martinez is widely known for his various fan favorite roles such as "Sheriff Gabriel Reyes" on LONE STAR 9-1-1 (FOX), "District Attorney Todd Denver" on HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER (ABC), for multiple roles over 3 seasons in John Ridley's anthology series AMERICAN CRIME (ABC) and as "Police Captain David Aceveda" on the critically acclaimed, award winning television series THE SHIELD (FX) that ran for seven seasons. Other credits include character arcs on THE MAYOR, JACK RYAN, 13 REASONS WHY, SHOOTER, LAW & ORDER: SVU, THE BLACKLIST, HOUSE OF CARDS, and SONS OF ANARCHY, to name but a few. His feature film credits include AMERICAN MADE, QUEEN & SLIM, MILLION DOLLAR BABY, BLESS ME, ULTIMA, UNTHINKABLE, MY FAMILY/MI FAMILIA and SAW.

Benito received his theatrical training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art's (LAMDA) prestigious three-year program after attending Hollywood High Performing Arts Magnet in Los Angeles. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Benito got his start on stage playing the vihuela in his father's mariachi at the age of eight. The next year, he also started participating in theatrical productions at La Compania de Teatro de Albuquerque, a bilingual theater company, co-founded by his mother, Margarita Martinez. After many years of doing both, acting won out.

Natasha Culzac is a British actress from Hastings, East Sussex. Her father is from the Caribbean nation of St Vincent & the Grenadines, while her mother is from east London. Prior to acting she trained as a journalist at City University, London, and worked as a news reporter. After journalism she ventured into Comms & Marketing at a homelessness charity, before doing a bit of modelling. At 30 she started acting lessons.

Chelsey Goldsmith is an American actress, she studied Northwestern State university of Louisiana, Theater with Concentration in Musical Theater in Louisiana, 2017. Know for, The Immortal Game, Really Really (2016), All in the Timing (2016), Gruesome Playground Injuries (Kayleen), West Side Story (2014), Christmas Gala (2017); Parade (2017); Rollie and a Rover (2014)

Gaia Scodellaro was born in Naples, Italy. She is an actress, known for The Equalizer 3 (2023), Dovecote (2024) and You, Me and the Apocalypse (2015).

Roslyn Ruff is known for Rachel Getting Married (2008), Marriage Story (2019) and Salt (2010).

Grace Porter is known for Spoiler Alert (2022), Clock (2023) and Blue Bloods (2010).

Hank Strong is an actor who earned his name as a bodybuilder and a celebrity bodyguard in his younger years. Standing six feet six inches tall and weighing in at 270lbs, this actor is more than meets the eye. This beefcake may be all muscle but is also a former NYU student flexing his biggest muscle, his brain. Don't mistake this actor for a theatre geek. The young talent is tough too and isn't afraid to go full "beast mode." Hank Strong's athleticism has enabled him to perform almost all of his own stunts in various roles. He commands an audience bringing a physical presence to the set that is clearly displayed on the screen.

Hank Strong was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. His street savvy background prepared him for his recurring role as "Big Dick Buster" in The Godfather of Harlem. The series is based on the true story of drug kingpin Bumpy Johnson" who is played by the Oscar Award winning Forrest Whitaker. In the comedy series, The Last OG, he plays 90's hood legend, John Booknight, a gangster notorious for knocking out enemies with one punch. Strong was casted as Carlo, the leader of an elite security squad employed by a mad scientist on an episode of The Blacklist, a hit show on NBC,. His former years as a celebrity bodyguard gave the actor an unfair advantage at that casting call, but don't be fooled!

More than muscles, he is not just a character actor playing the brute, the bad guy, the gangster, or the bodyguard. In the feature film, "King of Staten Island," Strong plays firefighter, Sandy Gardner. After seeing this movie, Howard Stern the most moving scene was the fire fighting scene that Hank Strong stars in. Shortly after, Strong secured a role in Gotham, an action crime drama television series produced by the Warner Brothers based on DC Comics Batman Franchise showcases classic characters many of us know such as: Batman, Penguin, and the Riddler to name a few. From superstar to super villain, the actor plays the role of "Lunkhead" a sinister criminal with only bad intentions. In this role, he is able to live out childhood dreams surviving fights with both the Joker and Bruce Wayne, but ultimately meets his demise when he clashes with Catwoman. Though his character, "Lunkhead," meets his end, that is not the end of Strong. The actor has all the ingredients that make for a promising career with longevity. Hank Strong demonstrates a broad range of a countless possibilities for the future with a resume boasting a substantial list of various roles in an expansive scope.

Nikkole Salter is known for Pride and Glory (2008), The Unit (2006) and Forgetting the Girl (2012).

True Whitaker was born on 2 July 1998. She is an actress, known for Untitled HBO Rachel Sennott Project, Berry's Batteries and Godfather of Harlem (2019).