About

Where I came from:

I grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and began my career modeling, eventually branching out to doing commercials and industrial training films. After starting out in Chicago, eventually I had clients throughout the midwest, and expanded  into the Toronto & Montreal markets where I also had family. In the late 90′s, I took a break from the film industry to finally get my long awaited bachelors degree & sit out the SAG strike & resulting lull in the industry

My Motivation:

In the past several years, I’ve come to realize I have a talent that has merit & value, and should be used for more than to just pay the bills, and that has redirected my purpose in pursuing this career. I know what I do is a skill, but it is also a gift that has been given to me. I want to take this gift & use it to affect others. I look for roles where my character has to go on a journey of sorts, I love portraying real people, with real challenges & real issues.  As to “bad” characters, I think they can be the most interesting if they have a quality that may make someone think, and that there might be hope for them after all. We all need hope, and we can reach so many through film.

Where I’m heading:

I learned about the Christian film market and film festivals, from my involvement with the 168 Project. You are given a scripture verse and 168 hours, one week, to make a 10 minute short. From the first film, and my first Best Supporting Actress nomination, I was hooked on good projects with redemptive themes. The faith based market is alive & growing by leaps and bounds, I want to be on the forefront to reach those in need, not just “preach to the choir”.

Recent News:

I’ve traveled from Seattle, to Charlotte, and LA to Poland for various film projects.  I was the Keynote Speaker at the Chicago CWIMA November event. Big news now is the upcoming filming for Georgia Justice. I’ll play the lead, Jackie Carpenter, whose world was turned upside down when her son was put on trial for felony murder. Her story is one that severely tests her faith, this will be a fantastic opportunity to show the reality and power of prayer!

Coming up:
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