Top 5 Upcoming Actors in 2018
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- An actor, producer and writer known for his ability to completely transform into the character he is portraying. In 2017 Chris Levine wrote, produced and starred in his first feature, Anabolic Life where he not only lost 30lbs to showcase a "muscle-less" character but then production was paused as he in just 3 months went from 130lbs to over 200lbs to showcase steroid usage. He ended up winning Best Actor at the Orlando Film Festival out of 400 films for it.
Levine was born Christopher Neil Levine in Hollywood, Florida and was raised in Lauderhill, Florida. He is the son of Karen Gardea, a stay-at-home Mom and teacher and Robert Neil Levine, a diesel mechanic. He has a younger brother, Michael Levine who is an Air Force Veteran and a graduate of the New York Film Academy getting his degree in Screenwriting. At Olympic Heights High School, Levine was involved in sports but after a tragic loss of his best friend found an outlet in tuning cars until he left for Orlando, Florida to attend the University of Central Florida. Levine majored in Marketing but focused on bodybuilding after suffering from body dysmorphia growing up. Levine still had not been bit by the acting bug yet, though he was always talented at creative writing courses. After graduating and working as a Marketing Director for 5 years for a high school friend he quit and literally searched the web "How to be an actor?" finally finding a calling for happiness in the filmmaking and acting industry. 6 months later he sold everything he owned and moved to Los Angeles where he slept on the floor of a friend's house for a year until finding a job that would still allow him to pursue his acting career but no longer sleep on a floor.
1 year later he wrote Anabolic Life, originally called Most Muscular. The release of that movie catapulted his career and led him to write and produce, No Way Out (2020) which started his Alaskan production team that he has now made 3 more movies in less than 3 years with, all to be released between 2022 and 2023. Anabolic Life also connected him with Michael Matteo Rossi who directed him in the newly released The Handler (2021). Once the film was done Levine took an impromptu trip to Cannes Film Festival and ended up selling the film to Uncork'd after "breaking bread" with the owner and partnering company Dark Star Pictures.
Levine's slate for 2022 involves the release of 4 feature length films, 2 of which he leads (Bad Bones and Woods of Ash) and an award-winning, NAACP nominated short film called The Ice Cream Stop. - Actor
- Producer
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Timothée Hal Chalamet was born in Manhattan, to Nicole Flender, a real estate broker and dancer, and Marc Chalamet, a UNICEF editor. His mother, who is from New York, is Jewish, of Russian Jewish and Austrian Jewish descent. His father, who is from Nîmes, France, is of French and English ancestry. He is the brother of actress Pauline Chalamet, a nephew of director Rodman Flender, and a grandson of screenwriter Harold Flender.
He grew up in an artistic family, appearing in commercials and the New York theatre scene, and attending the LaGuardia High School of Music, Art and Performing Arts, where his classmate and friend was actor Ansel Elgort (the two later received their first Golden Globe nominations in the same year, 2017). For a time, Timothée also attended Columbia University.
He made his film debut in 2014, as a high school student in Jason Reitman's Men, Women & Children (2014) and Matthew McConaughey's character's teenage son in Interstellar (2014). He subsequently had sizable roles in several indie films, playing the younger version of writer Stephen Elliott in The Adderall Diaries (2015), the male lead, Zac, in the drama One and Two (2015), and Billy in the road trip drama Miss Stevens (2016). On stage, he has appeared in the plays The Talls, by Anna Kerrigan, and John Patrick Shanley's autobiographical Prodigal Son, while on television, he has had a minor role in the film Loving Leah (2009), a big part in Law & Order (1990), and meatier roles on the shows Royal Pains (2009) and Homeland (2011), among other work.
He broke out in 2017, appearing in notable supporting roles, as a soldier in the western Hostiles (2017) and a high school crush of the title character in Lady Bird (2017), and in a leading role as Elio, an Italian Jewish seventeen year-old who romances his father's older assistant, played by Armie Hammer, in the Luca Guadagnino drama Call Me by Your Name (2017). Timothée's role as Elio received significant critical acclaim, and he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, Drama, and won many critics' groups' awards for Best Actor of the Year.
In 2018, he starred as Nic Sheff, who suffers from substance abuse problems, in the drama Beautiful Boy (2018). In 2019, he will headline the Woody Allen comedy A Rainy Day in New York (2019), with Selena Gomez, play Henry V of England, King from 1413 to 1422, in the historical drama The King (2019), and embody love interest Laurie in Greta Gerwig's take on Little Women (2019).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Juston Street is known for Everybody Wants Some!! (2016), Deepwater Horizon (2016) and My All-American (2015).- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Multiple Award-Winning 2022 NAACP Image Award Nominated Actor Thai Edwards is a man of incredible talents, unparalleled charisma, and an admirable work ethic. With an extensive resume of accomplishments, it's no surprise that doors have opened up for him on his journey through Hollywood. Undoubtedly, Thai Edwards is set to become a household name that defines excellence and distinguishes himself as Hollywood's next leading man. His commitment to excellence and his passion for his craft has helped him climb the ladder and acquire recognition for his work. Without a doubt, Thai Edwards' abilities, ambition, and unique insights derived from his humble beginnings set him apart making him an unmistakable force to be rivaled.
In the Fall of 2017, his feature film "Anabolic Life" premiered, captivating audiences and critics alike with his "stellar" performance. Immediately, news of his acting prowess spread, confirming what many had suspected: He's a true "stand-out" star! Apart from his impressive track record as an actor, writer, and producer, he is also the proud owner of the much-acclaimed "Body Couture Personal Fitness Training Studio" headquartered in Pasadena, CA. This performance training studio is worthy of recognition for empowering countless individuals and helping them to realize their true potential.
Thai has made a commitment to giving back, constantly seeks out opportunities to act as an encouraging voice to the youth, and generously donates his time to various charitable causes. Whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes, In a quest to make an influential mark both in Hollywood and the community, Thai is passionately striving to make a lasting impact on the people he meets and the work he does.- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Matt O'Neill has built a long career of success both in front of and behind the camera. Originally from the City of Pittsburgh, he built a resume of regional theatre, indie films, and regional commercials before making the leap to Los Angeles in 2006.
Matt continues growing his list of leading roles on stage, strong co-starring and guest-starring roles on television, and leading and supporting roles in film. He has received numerous nominations and awards for the excellence of his work. Matt thrives on the challenges acting presents and indulges in the opportunity that each role brings.
Behind the camera - Matt has produced, directed, and written many successful projects. His works have won awards in the festival circuit and obtained worldwide distribution deals including theatrical release. Having worked and educated himself in almost every facet of filmmaking, Matt is able to successfully take any project from conception to completion.
Matt's goal is to create and tell meaningful stories that elicit societal change through art, celebrate & promote diversity and inclusion, and give back to the community.