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2019 UMFF Opening Gala
Performances, Certification Presentation, International Moviestars, Food & Drinks,
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Time: 6:30-9:00PM; April 5, 2019
Location:Fred Hesse Community Park, McTaggart Hall (29301 Hawthorne Blvd; Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca 90275; Admission by Opening Nigh Gala Pass
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The Performing Actors
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Damien Puckler, Actor, Host
Born in Germany, but raised internationally, Damien Puckler considers himself a true citizen of the world!
Damien is a proud Stunts Unlimited directory member and SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles local actor.
Expanding from stunts into acting, it was at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts where his life was changed forever, falling deeply in love with the artistic and passionate side of it all.
In an interview with Amazing Stories Magazine he described it in his own words: "…It [Acting] is a beautiful way to experience yourself in many different worlds!..."
Damien Puckler played fan-favorite badass mercenary Martin Meisner in NBC's hit TV show GRIMM, where he performed all his own stunt-fighting.
Other notable roles Damien has portrayed over the years include American hero Jeremy Glick in LET’S ROLL: THE STORY OF FLIGHT 93, Simon in the fantasy horror thriller THE BUTCHERS, the infamous Metal Machine Man opposite the Insane Clown Posse in DEATH RACERS as well as the Harry in the crime actioner SCRAMBLE.
In Michael Matteo Rossi’s award-winning thriller CHASE, audiences will see Damien play Chase, a hitman who must prove his loyalty to his mentor and best friend, while his girlfriend wants to leave the business behind them. |
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Claudia Coloma, Actress
Claudia Coloma is a Los Angeles based, London trained, Chilean-American actress. She started acting from an early age (4 or 5 years old) to act in impromptu neighborhood performances and school plays while in Chile. Back in the United States, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree with a Theater Major and Art and Music Minors from the University of Nebraska , received a Master of Arts degree in Text and Performance Studies from King's College London, in association with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. She stayed to do a one year intensive acting training at the Drama Studio London.
In Los Angeles, she has starred as Mary Magdalene in the Emmy Award nominated History Channel TV movie, "Time Machine: Beyond the Da Vinci Code", which challenges the history behind Dan Brown's best -selling novel, "The Da Vinci Code".
She has also starred in "Detach", an official selection for the Vegas CineFest International Film Festival, "Book of Choices", "Sin Frontera"which has won 8 awards and 3 nominations in the festival circuit. |
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Shuo Feng, Musican
China Conservatory of Music Certified Grader of Arts - Guzheng
China-US Cultural Exchange Academy, LLC - President
Shuo Feng began playing the guzheng at the age of five and has been teaching guzheng for the past fifteen years. She studied under Professor Lin Ling at the China Conservatory of Music in Beijing and performed in the school’s 2004 anniversary gala.
Upon graduation, she taught classical music at the Beijing Canjiren Performing Ensemble from 2004 through 2007 and was the Art Director for the Chinese Disabled Art Troupe. She was also Secretary for the Chinese Musicians Association which specialized in piano tuning.
From 2010 through 2014, she served as Manager of the Beijing office for the National Council of Chinese Americans, organizing and scheduling musical acts.
She currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio andleads the ShuoFeng Young Musicians Symphony. She enjoys teaching guzheng to students of all ages and skill levels. |
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Leon Jones, Singer
Leon Jones, started singing and performing in school plays. After graduating high school Leon joined the Marines and served four years and was honorably discharged. During the early 90's Leon worked at club Baystreet doing sound check with the likes of James Brown, Whitney Houston, Lisa Lisa, Run DMC and many other artist who performed on stage at the club. Relocating to North Carolina Leon managed a Jazz band and rap group under his independent label called Realism Productions. It would all end in 1997 because of a severe auto accident which left Leon with a broken neck. After being told that he was lucky not to be paralyzed from the neck down and that singing was no longer an option. Leon never stopped believing in himself and the power of God and after 15 years and many challenges he is singing again. Leon is inspired by artist like Barry White, Louis Armstrong, Teddy Pendagrass, Elvis Presley and many others. Leon Jones is a local artist performing at events, clubs and weddings through out southern California and he is currently working on his third album, his music can be found on iTunes, YouTube, Apple music and other digital outlets.
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KELLY SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL IRISH DANCE
The Kelly School of Traditional Irish dance has been bringing Irish Dance and culture to hundreds of South Bay children for over 35 years. The school was originally started by Joan Kelly, who has handed down the celtic traditions and teachings to her twin daughters Claire and Carol. Together, the Kelly family continues to bring irish culture and tradition to children of the south bay in a warmfamily atmospere. The school is under the direction of Claire Kelly Maxwell, ADCRG, Carol Kelly Pirsztuk, ADCRG and Joan Kelly, TCRG.
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Kang Yiting, Child actress
YITING KANG, a raising child actor, a well-known child host. She is good at: performance, dance and host. She has repeatedly become the host of the CCTV Children's Channel Spring Festival Evening and many other events. She have won many awards in the contest and dance competition. In the performance side of her, has the masterpiece "Genius Baby" "Changhe Dadian" "The Youth of Provisional Capital" |
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