Success Stories

We'd like to congratulate actors who've participated in our courses, some of which include Sean Hayes (Will & Grace), Hal Sparks (Queer as Folk, Talk Soup, Spider-Man 2), Gary Bristow (ER, CSI), and so many others ? some of whom are listed below. (Where possible, we have also included links to their entries in the wonderful Internet Movie Database, so that you may be able to view more complete details on their acting careers.)

We are very proud of these actors, for their dedication to their careers and are thrilled about the wonderful feedback we continue to get about how our classes and instructors have made a difference for them. Stay tuned for more stories coming soon.


"CALLOUS" Wins Riverside International Film Festival !!!

“CALLOUS” won Best Feature Film at the Riverside International Film Festival.

Out of features from around the world in competition.

 

STARRING 

Joey Lanai

Kari Nissena

Thom Mulligan

Seth Adams

Paul Major

Brian Groh

Madison Nicole Alexander

Brenda Hattingh

Jamie Wilson

 

 

"Intervention" ... The Comedy

Starring:  

Alex Rosenkreuz, Kari Nissena, Kim Irwin Dildine, Amato D'Apolito, Kellie Koppel, Rydell Danzie, Asa Holley, Travis McElroy, Jordan Keller

 

A.J. Tannen
A.J. is enjoying an incredible career.  In addition to being seen on "NCIS" and "JAG", he had the lead in the 2007 Oscar winning short film "West Bank Story".
Adam Fleck

Booked the lead in “Men in Stripes”.

Alex Rosenkreuz

Alex got signed to a manager after a casting director discovered him at an AIA workshop.  

An agent saw Alex in a scene he had shot with another AIA member and was called in to sign with her agency.  

 

Amy Jo Johnson

"The Division", "Clean Breaks", "Felicity", and a series regular on "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers".

Amy Rohren

"Mr. Deity", "Enterprise", "Ennui", "The Young & The Restless" and the feature film "Killing the Dream".

Andreas Beckett

"Days of Our Lives", "Dr. Vegas", "Way of the Vampire", and "Eternal Embrace"

Angelica Magana

She signed with The Osbrink Agency.

Angelique Perrin
Booked a recurring role on Lincoln Heights on ABC Family!!!
Ariana Dubynin

Signed across the board with the Daniel Hoff Agency.

Ariana Dubynin
Ariana Dubynin stars in the title role in "AMANDA"
Arthur Saldanha

Booked a national Sprint commercial and signed with LW1!

Barbara Sorenson

Cast in  "Month's on End"

Billy St. John

"Road Kill", "Flatter", "Drake & Josh", "Club Soda", "Good Company", "Mr. Deeds", and "General Hospital"

Brian Groh

Several films including "My Dinner with Jimi" in which he played John Lennon , "Bottom Feeders" and "CALLOUS".  Currently working on further film and commerical projects.

Briana Scarnecchia

Booked a Co-Host job on SMTV called “Get Out.”  She is also the designer for a HBO Movie called “Before and Afternoon” and is the lead designer for a USC Frat House makeover.

CALLOUS Starring AIA Consultant Kari Nissena wins BEST FEATURE at IndieFest USA !

“CALLOUS” Starring AIA Consultant Kari Nissena wins BEST FEATURE at IndieFest USA and Oceanside International Film Festival !  “CALLOUS” is also stars AIA actors: Joey Lanai, Thom Michael Mulligan, Brian Groh, Seth Adams, Philip Demari, Bill Elverman, and more…

 

Kari Nissena also wins Best Actress at Oceanside International Film Fest.

Cameron Meyers

She booked a Co-Star role on “Day Break” in a scene with Taye Diggs!

Carla Stoelting

"Cake", "Split Second", and a recurring role on "Port Charles"

Carla Valentine

She's booked 10 projects in 2007 so far including 5 short films, 2 pilots, 1 voiceover, 1 theatrical piece, 1 episodic (Diagnosis X for TLC) and just got a theatrical agent--Chris Ledford at ABA talent.   In addition, she's booked a PSA, DVD feature, Cable TV show, three short films (went to festivals), Disney spec. commercial,  National Commercial,  DVD Horror feature, short film, and a stage play. 

Carla Vega booked 3 national commercials!

Carla booked a national Coca-Cola commercial and a national Jack in the Box commercial, both will air during the Super Bowl! She also booked a national Lowes commercial! Yay Carla!

Catherine Brewton

She's booked a guest star role as Mrs. Robinson in the web-series “Deliverance by the Slice.”

Catherine Grace

"Malcolm In The Middle", "The Gilmore Girls", "CSI" and the film "Breathe".

Catherine Urbanek

 Signed with Savage Agency and was hired as the reader for Rick Nicolet.

Chelsey Dailey

Chelsey Dailey signed with Amsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier Talent Agency. Congratulations!

Cole Brown
Booked a national Wal-Mart commercial and did the voiceover work!!!
Comedy "SEXUAL HARASSMENT ORIENTATION" starring All AiA Actors

SEXUAL HARASSMENT ORIENTATION

Another all-AIA cast smash hit. Starring - Alex Rosenkreuz, Kevin Campbell, Julie A. Sanchez, Asa Holley, Kari Nissena, Adam Lesar, Travis McElroy, Evyh Cerhus, Vikie Collette, Tanner Wiley, Kaneita Russell, Adi Spektor, Leah Allers, Krista Larson

Corey Kotler
Description:

 Booked "Ugly Betty",  “Passions” , “Heroes” and "ER".  

 

Corey Says = Jimmy Kimmel Live! Thanks to my class with Caroline Liem  
Recurring on General Hospital (My mother always wanted me to become a doctor!) 
I signed with Susan Nathe & Associates across the board as a result of meeting them at AIA 
I just booked a Dial Soap National Commercial through Susan's office!
 

Booked eight episodes of NBC's Passions, the Heroes pilot, and the season finale of Ugly Betty. 

Acting in and producing a full length film entitled How I Got Lost, has written and will be directing  A5874 (www.A5874.com)

Craig Patton

"Scrubs", "Monk", "Dexter", "House MD", "Boston Legal","The District", "Sunset Beach", "Sara's Life", "Passions", "General Hospital", "Judging Amy", "Buffy The Vampire Slayer", "For Goodness Sake" and "Descendant".

Cynthia Ickes

Did a podcast for Oprah.com and she most recently booked a princple role in the feature film Humanity's End

Danny Lerner

Booked a National Campbell's Commercial!

Dave Shalansky
Booked a guest star on C.S.I. 
David Aldridge

 Booked “E! True Hollywood Story.”

Deborah Geffner

Booked "Grey’s Anatomy", "the 9", "Monk", "Criminal Minds", "Passions", a national Slim Jim commercial, national American Airlines commercial, and untitled Hank Steinberg pilot and her pilot was also picked up!

 

Debra Leigh
A relatively new Premiere Member, Debra was called in for Criminal Minds, and booked it.  Her first network tv gig!!
Denzel Whitaker
AIA Client Denzel Whitaker -  Starring opposite Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker in "The Great Debaters"!
Doug Dearth

Booked roles on "ConAir", "Grace Is Gone", "The Contract", "Grosse Pointe Blank", and a  John Cusack feature film.

Ed Regine

Booked a feature film starring Julia Roberts, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Tom Hanks!

Elina Madison
Recently seen on "Brothers and Sisters" & "Las Vegas".
Elise Baughman
Elise participated in the Hosting Agent Extravaganza and signed with Venture IAB's hosting division!!!
Erin Myers

Signed with William Morris, and hosted "My Games Fever".

Estephania LeBaron

"Getting It", "The Alamo" and "The Anatomy Lesson".

Eva Tingley
Hey Kari & Traci,

I just wanted to let you two know that thanks to AIA Studios I met with and signed across the board with Paula McAfee at Starcraft.

Thanks soo much AIA!
Frances Manzo
Frances is not only a talented actress, but she has a great career as a dancer!  She has been featured on "Zoey 101" and "Hannah Montana" as a dancer.  She has also joined Miley Cyrus as a live performer.
Frank Crim

"Smother", "George Lopez", "Criminal Minds", "Dead Ronnie", "Six Feet Under", "Judging Amy", "Without a Trace" and the film "Species III"

Frank Grillo
"The Kill Point", "Without A Trace", "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", "Prison Break", "Blind Justice", "Wasteland", guest star on "The Shield", "Law & Order: SVU", and appeared in the film "Minority Report".
Frank Maharajh
Seen recently on"Samantha Who" and "Scrubs".Congratulations!
Gabby Sacci

Booked a co-star role on “Studio 60,” signed with representation across the board and booked a play.

George Ketsios

Roles on "Monk", "The Young & the Restless", "Numb3rs", and"Untold Stories of the ER".  Also booked three national commercials (Hummer H3, Nicoderm and Merrill Lynch), booked the lead in a play and a supporting role in the short “Descendents.”

Gerald Hopkins

 Signed across the board with Osbrink.

Greg Salomone

 Booked a role on “The Wire”

Hal Sparks

Hal has done a number of films, including "Spider-Man 2", "Dr. Doolittle 2", "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star". Stars in Showtime's series "Queer as Folk", former host of "Talk Soup" and regular on VH1's "I Love The '70s, '80s, '90s" series.

Harold Carter

"Boston Public", "Moesha" and the film "The Princess Diaries"

Heather Child

Booked a role on “Passions.”

Heather Robinson
Heather met Clear Talent Group at AIA's Commercial Agent Extravaganza and subsequently has signed with them commercially. Congratulations Heather!
Heidi Fielek

Booked a Direct TV commercial and a voice over job for LRN training videos.

Herman Poppe

Over a dozen films including Danielle Steele's "Mixed Blessings", "Pale Rider", "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" and over two dozen TV guest appearances including "Scrubs".

Hollie Hummel

Booked the feature film, “Heart of Fear” directed by Henri Charr, a JC Penney testimonial and “60 Seconds on a Steward’s Journey,” which won the Bronze Telly!

Jaclyn Carmichael

Booked a role on “Passions” and signed theatrically with Gwyn Fox and commercially with Origin.

Called in from AIA classes by Meg Morman, Julie Swistak, Sean Fenton and Kara Sullivan 

Did a Dollars 4 Gold commercial

Jake Galasso

Booked a guest star role on “My Name is Earl” starred in award winning film, “The Silver Patriot” and  also booked “Cats on a Plane.”

James Quattorchi

CONGRATULATIONS to Director, Producer, Actor & Long time friend of AiA.

His latest film will be released worldwide in 2008 through Sony Pictures!

Jamison Jones

Starring opposite William H. Macy & Christian Slater in "He Was a Quiet Man"

Booked roles on “24”, "CSI-NY", "Crossing Jordan", "Alias", and features including "He Was a Quiet Man". 

Jay Fraley

Jay Fraley signed across the boards with Paula McAfee at Starcraft Talent Agency. Jay met Paula at our November Theatrical Agent Extravaganza.

After attending the Ultimate Actor's Weekend 3-day Intensive, he was called in for TV/Film/Commercial Representation meetings by The Wallis Agency and Avalon Artists.

Jennifer Keister

Just booked a national commercial campaign for  home depot  - 4 spots!

Jennifer Rhodes

Roles include starring on "Charmed" as "Grams", “Passions” ,"Boston Public", "Gilmore Girls", "Friends", "Wings", "ER", "Full House", "Party of Five", "Designing Women", "Knott's Landing", and "The Agency" just to name a few.

Jenny Morgan

 Booked roles on "Crossing Jordan" and “Oceans 13”.

Jerry Kokich
Starred in "Cats on a Plane"
Jessica Bogart

 She's repped by William Morris for voice over, and has booked several voice-overs, including a voice-over for a Paris Hilton feature film. She has also signed with LW1.

Jillian Reed

Signed with Buchwald Talent.

Jim McCaffree

Booked a live action trailer for Jerry Seinfeld’s movie, “Bee Movie” and a national commercial. Jim also signed with a Print Agent.

JoAnn Paolantonio

"Blonde", "Trial and Error", "Lived to Tell", Men's Wearhouse commercial, ABC Family Channel promo,

Johnny Chambers

Booked a recurring role on “Passions.”

Johnny Giacalone

Johnny just booked an episode of  iCarly on Nickelodeon.

He also signed with the theatrical agents Schiowitz Connor Ankrum & Wolf , Inc.

He booked 2 days on the independent horror feature Dark House.

Johnny booked a workshop of the new play Of Equal Measure at The Center Theatre Group.

Jose Garcia

 Booked a role on the feature film, “Men in Stipes".

Joseph A. Garcia
Booked the Feature Film Bachelor #2 and 2 National Commercials for Jack in the Box and Honda!!!
Julie Belknap
 Signed with the Wallis Agency, and booked roles in the features "In Your Dreams" and "Ben & Arthur".
Kari Nissena

Kari Nissena starred in "The Mind Conjurers".  The film Premieres at The New York Film and Video Festival.  She also booked the feature film  "Dear Lemon Lima" to film in Seattle!

Also in "Dear Lemon Lima" with Best Actress Academy Award nominee Melissa Leo.

Booked one of the lead roles in the Sci-Fi Feature  "Humanity's End".

Filmed the Lead in the Feature Film  "CALLOUS"  & Co-Star Role on Nickelodeon's  JUST JORDAN !

Starred in the films "Silver Patriot" and "Cats on a Plane". 

Kari Nissena

Kari Nissena stars opposite Christopher Atkins in  "Family 2.0".
Karla Zelaya

First of all I want to thank AIA and Alys for alot of the work I have booked. Alys has been so amazing and she motivates me so much..

"Pig People" with the rapper Little Romeo!

A daily Drama-Soap called "Hacienda Heights" directed by Tom Epplin

Thanks again for everything !! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Katie Gill

"Days of Our Lives", "Bones" & "CSI:NY" are just some of the shows highlighting Katie's work.  Well done! 

Katie Melcer

 Booked "Untold Stories of the ER" and a "1-800-Dentist" national commercial! She also signed with a Print Agent.

Ke Sneller
Ke recently signed with Paul McAfee of Starcraft Talent Agency!
Kehli O'Byrne

"American Heiress", "Piranha", "Panic In The Skies", "The Last Embrace" and guest appearances on TV shows including "Silk Stalkings", and "Highlander".

Kellie Koppel

Erica Silverman brought her straight in to producers and booked her for a week on Criminal Minds!!!!!!!   

Booked a role in a feature film “In the Mirror Daily.”

Kelly Donohue

 Signed with Commercials Unlimited.

Kim Dildine

Kim did a workshop with Erica Silverman, Casting Director of Criminal Minds, got called in to audition for a Co-star role.  Booked the job and his scene shoots on Monday.

Kim Estes

The movie "Death and Taxes", portrayed O.J. Simpson on the TV series "Infamous", and booked an SUV Volkswagon commercial.

Kim Nocita

 Booked a feature film “Blood Mask.”

Kim Stinger

Booked a feature film and signed with Howard Talent. She also booked a Verizon Wireless Industrial.

Larry Thomas

"Seinfeld (The Soup Nazi)", "Frankie D", "Postal", "Spaced Out", Guest stars on "Scrubs", "Caroline in the City", "Grace Under Fire", "Sabrina the Teenage Witch", as well as the feature films "No Ordinary Hero" and "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery"

Leah Allers
Leah Allers - Booked Co-Star on Criminal Minds.

Lee DAngelo

Booked a national commercials for Clorox and Sears.  Also booked roles on "JAG" and "Law & Order".

Linda Demetrick
After Linda attended an AIA weekend Intensive, she got called in by Eric Scott Gould , Sr. V.P. of Creative Affairs and New Works for The Vine Entertainment to audition for an Independent Film..
Lisa Hartzell

She signed across the board with Acme Talent.

Lisaun Whittingham
Touring in  "Camelot"  starring Lou Diamond Phillips.
Maggie Contreras
Maggie signed commercially with Bobby Ball, following a premiere night here at AIA Studios.
Malakii Christiansen

He signed across the board with Scott Stander & Associates.

Mark Weiler

Booked a recurring co-star role on “What I Like About You.”  Plus ...

"The Black Dahlia", "What A Great Idea","Alley Dogs", "The West Wing", "Rough Crossing"

Marta McGonagle
Marta will star in Bavaria Film's "Short Cut to Hollywood."
Mekenna Melvin

Signed with Anna Liza Recto of Vincent Cirrincione Associates.

Mel MacKaron

 booked the feature film "Naked Fear".

Michael Kaufman

Booked a spot on “LA Forensics.”

Michael Tower

Booked an episode of “CSI Miami,” three national commercials for Saturn, Yamaha and an ESPN Promo, two feature films, “Dracula’s Curse” and “The Commission.”

Michaela Watkins

"7 Deadly Hollywood Sins", "Malcolm in the Middle", "Medium", "Without a Trace", "Strong Medicine", "Charmed", and"Miss Match"

Mike Kalvoda

"Will & Grace", "Ready Willing and Able", "Fast Cars and Babies".

Monet Lerner
Monet has recently been seen on "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody", "Lincoln Heights", "Zoey 101" & "The Bernie Mac Show".  This girl is on a roll!
Nicci Jamison
Just signed with Momentum Talent and Literary Agency!! 
Nick Warnock


After meeting in class at AIA Studios, Amy Lippens called in Nick Warnock and he booked a role on House, MD.

Panney Wei

 

Panney is starring in her own show!

Parry Shen

Starred in the film "Better Luck Tomorrow". TV guest appearances include "Tru Calling", "King of Queens", "Navy NCIS" and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch".

Patricia Forte

 Booked roles on “The Shield”, "Cold Case", "CSI:Miami", "ER", "7th Heaven", and "Phil of the Future" just to name a few.

Paul Taylor

"PolyCarp", "Tinsel Town",  three-year contract role on "As the World Turns", "Drew Carey", "Norm", "Sabrina the Teenage Witch", "Christmas with the Kranks", "Drew Carey Show",

Paul Teodo
Is the lead in Leona Lewis' new music video and also appearing in a Fox Sports promo as the lead  for a short to be aired during the World Series!
Paulette Ivory

Starring in the Heath Ledger film, "Lords of Dogtown" and playing Aida in Elton John and Disney's national tour of this successful theatrical show.

Peggy Dunne

Booked roles on "Invasion", "Medium", "Just 4 Kicks", "Mind of Mencia", "Strong Medicine", "Windfall" and "West Wing".

Phil Jones

The feature film "Master of Disguise", guest appearance on "The Immortal" and appeared in "Anne Frank: The Whole Story"

Phillip Roebuck

Booked a role on “Close to Home” and appeared on Conan O'Brien, David Letterman, Carson Daly, Jimmy Kimmel, Jay Leno, and SNL!

Pia Cousins

Booked a feature film “The Greek Show” starring Sinbad.

Randi Kaplan

NBC's hot sitcom, "Scrubs", and a skit on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", "Princess", "Cats and Dogs" and appeared as a comic talent on the show "Last Comic Standing"

Rasika Mathur signed with Privilege
Thanks to the exposure that she received at our last Commercial Extravaganza, Rasika Mathur signed with Privilege Agency.  Congratualations Rasika!
Richard Hilton

 Booked a national “Long John Silver’s” commercial, a play and roles on "Big Love", and "Medium".

Robin Beaman

Robin Beaman booked a recurring as "Zippy" on Big Love and signed with RPM!!!

Yay!! Robin!

Sabrina Gennarino

 Booked the lead in a feature film “Days of our Darkness.”  Also booked roles in "Criminal Minds", "Strong Medicine", "The Guiding Light", "The Sopranos", and "Spin City".

Sandra Seeling

 Booked a national commercial, a David Arquette pilot, and two feature films.

Sascha Alexander

Sascha just signed with Angel City Talent who she met at the AIA Commercial Extravaganza in March. Congratulations! UPDATE - Sascha just booked a part on the soap opera Days of Our Lives

Sean Hayes

Star of "Will & Grace", 2004 & 2000 Golden Globe nominee, 2001 Emmy Nomination, 2001 SAG Award for Ensemble Cast, 2000 Emmy Winner

Seth Martin Canterbury

Signed with Commercials Unlimited.

Shaina Fewell

Booked a series regular role on HGTV’s “24 Hour Design,” sold a show to DirectTV that she will be Executive Producing and screen tested for Discovery’s “Miss Adventure.”   Also booked roles on "Passions", "Van Wilder", "Homesick" and "Undiscovered".

Shaun Reyes

Signed with Commercials Unlimited and booked a national Nintendo commercial.

Sommer Saqr

The movie "EdTV" and recurring on the TV series "American Family".

Stephanie Niznik

Booked roles on "Grey's Anatomy", “Everwood”, and "Diagnosis Murder". 

Temple Poteat

Booked an untitled Paul Reiser pilot, a Toyota Industrial with Director Malcolm Lee, booked a recurring role on "The Young and the Restless".

Terry Hardin
Booked CoStar on  "Shark", and a national VISA commercial.
Tina Huang
Tina Huang was called in by Jennifer Lare for Las Vegas.
Tish Hicks

"Little Athens", "We All Fall Down", "ER", "The Haunted"

Tricia Ridgway

Signed across the board with ABA!

Vanessa Domenech

Booked a national commercial.

Vince Allen

Booked a costar on "Mind of Mencia" & a hosting gig on The Style Network's "Hot Man Can Cook."

Vince Allen
Booked   "Hot Men That Can Cook"!
Wendy Wilkins

Booked role in Feature Film 

Through an AIA workshop Wendy Wilkins was called in by Casting Director Robin Nassif to read for role of Emma in the pilot Alligator Point.  She was also recommended to a Manager and through a meeting at AIA signed with new Management!

Wil Garret

Wil has booked "Criminal Minds". Go Wil!