2021 UMFF award Ceremony

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 2021 UMFF  Award Ceremony 
Live Broadcasting; Live Performances, Award Presentation

  Time: 2:00-5:00PM; Oct. 31, 2021
Location: 701 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estate, CA 90275; Admission by Award Ceremony Pass

 


 

The Performers & VIP 

MAGI AVILA. Actress, Host 
Magi Avila co-stars Bruce Willis in recently released feature “First Kill”. She co-stars opposite Nicholas Cage and Willem Dafoe in Paul Schrader's "Dog Eat Dog". Sheappeared in Woody Allen’s “Café Society” and next to Oscar nominee Demian Bichir in Chris Weitz' "A Better Life". Avila captured the U.S. audience with "Fantasias" a film by Jorge Araujo distributed by Universal Pictures. Magi Avila guest-starred on "Training Day" with Will Paxton and "The Shield", with Michael Chiklis. Magi is in over 30 films.She is the producer, co-writer and costume designer of her one-woman-show, biography of Hollywood's star Carmen Miranda. Magi performed in several theater plays, in the US and Mexico. 
Magi initiated her career during teenage years singing opera, for then president of Mexico Ernesto Cedillo. She did modeling jobs, print ads and television commercials. She was News Host for Televisa.
  Nick Ferry , Actor, Model, Producer, Host
Nick is an American actor, model, and producer based in Los Angeles, California. He has found success in the commercial world working over 50 commercials in the last 2 years. He began his career as a child actor in commercials, but pivoted to a career in athletics before rebooting his entertainment career. Nick was a 3x NCAA National Champion, and 2x First Team All American at Springfield College. He also had served as libero for USA Volleyball competing in Kazan, Russia. Upon Nick’s return to the entertainment industry he has starred in episodic and, several short films, modeled for national brands, and has produced short films and music videos for RFX Media.
  Claudia Coloma, Actressm Host
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 
Isaac Hadawar, Musican
Issaac born in Jerusalem Palestine, resided in USA at the age of ninteen , Isaac came from a family of nine. His passion was music since he was a kid . By the age of sixteen he was already teaching piano and choir in Bethlehem and Jerusalem. In 1969 Isaac started his own band called " THE JERUSALEM BAND " He was known in the community for all the affairs it went on for almost 25 years same band . The last 14 yrs early in the 80, he add another member Chuck lorre as guitarist singer for 13 yrs then he had his show Roxanne 2 1/2 man etc. and perform with many celebrity and dignitary, such as Danny Thomas , Kasey kasem Dj famous dancer flamenco and belly dancer Dahad Dauri King Hussein of Jordan , itshak Robin of Israel , and many others his later years his passion was toward the elderly , he started volunteering in asst living Home so he brought many of the elderly to life, loved by everyone and now he play at Kaiser hospital in the lobby , wed and Thursday every week
Jackeline Cacho , Journalist, International Media Icon.
The Queen of Edutainment in Spanish language programming nationwide, successful author and internationally renowned speaker. Jackeline Cacho is a Multimedia Influencer, and creator of the Edutainment Movement in Spanish programming in United States, award winning journalist Jackeline Cacho is making headlines with her 2-time EMMY Nominated National TV Show, “Jackeline Cacho Presenta Triunfo Latino” celebrating 10 Years inspiring our Latino community around the country, The program is airing across 20 of the most important Latino markets in the USA on the VME TV network. The Latina Icon also connects in real time with her own weekly show, "Jackeline Cacho LIVE” every week through all her social media platforms with over 150k visitors daily. She released her autobiography, “Mi Mochila Emocional,” that has been selected for the Good Reading Section of the prestigious magazine “People en Español.” She has been recognized is a humanitarian Journalist workin 
Jon Allen; Musican, Art collector; Award Presenter
Jon Allen is a composer - musician with a wide range of styles and experiences. His involvement and love for music began during his early teen years. Jon has recorded and traveled with numerous professional groups. In addition, he has written and recorded music for various television, documentary, and film projects. His composition style is broad with sense of drama. Currently he is working on a feature length film with native Los Angeles director and screenwriter, Jose Renteria.Jon Allen enjoys collecting eclectic world art, has an extensive collection of museum quality historical sword reproductions, and has keen interest in fashion, contemporary and period.Jon's wife, Violeta, is Peruvian and the author of five books on the cinema history of Peru.They reside in Pacific Palisades, California
Reem Kadem, Actress, Director. Producer, Screenwriter. Award Presenter
Reem is the 4 Time Winner of Best Lead Actress in the feature film, “Nawal the Jewel”, for which she also received this honor at The Multicultural International Film Festival. She has worked in an array of roles in film, television, commercials and theater, and one of her more recent roles, is one of the lead biker chicks in the feature film, “Revenge Ride”. Reem is also a screenwriter, has gained attachments from talents that range from Academy Award and Golden Globe Acclaimed Actors and Filmmakers, to major box office stars of A list pictures. She just finished writing her debut novel, “Baghdad in the Bronx”, which has been endorsed by International and New York Times Best Selling Authors. She directed and produced a documentary entitled “Self Serve”, with an array of highly acclaimed talents She was featured in Variety, and gained international distribution, and her film can be seen by the public on WeShort.
  Brian Connors, director, screenwriter, producer; Award Presenter
Brian has had a  long career as an actor which eventually evolved into writing, directing and producing.  Brian appears opposite KEVIN COSTNER in the Disney film MCFARLAND USA.  He's been featured on LAW & ORDER, LAW & ORDER SVU, THE RICHES, THE HANDLER and CLOSE TO HOME working in scenes with Eddie Izzard, Minnie Driver, Sam Waterson, Mariska Hargitay, Chris Noth and Jerry Orbach among others. 
Brian Connors recently wrote and directed the feature film SENIOR ENTOURAGE starring ED ASNER, HELEN REDDY, CHARLIE ROBINSON, MARION ROSS & MARK RYDELL. SENIOR ENTOURAGE is also being "pitched" as a TV series.
   Marjorie Le Thiec, Model, co-host
marjorie le thiec is a Haiti adopted at the age of 4 in the region of Brittany. She always dream of being an independent woman and having different business. She have been spotted on social media as a curvy photo model influencer and actress since 2016. working for several professional photographer in paris france, miss fashion show and competition in paris, also long and short film shoots in belgium and france. She has worked with jean pierre mocky french director for 2 years and the photographer pitof colmar who photographed the film catwoman. several press and magazine articles, radio and tv in paris. a long journey of 4 years without respite. Then I decided to try her luck in Los Angeles and start to tour hollywood participating in some american movie and photo shooting radio shows and lots of events.
 
  Ewart Chin, Actor, Kung Fu Master, Award presenter
Ewart Chin was born on the Island of Jamaica. He started studying Goju-Ryu Japanese Karate at a very early age. Finding the style too rigid and hard, he decided to pursue a softer style and started practicing Hung-Gar Kung Fu with a Master from KwangTung province, China who was a friend of his grandfather, also from KuangTung. He found that Hung-Gar was more to his liking and practiced this diligently for his entire life,attained " Master" status in the art. Master Sifu Wan-Hsu changed his life for the better.
Upon moving to the United States, he began working in films as an actor and stunts person.he was inducted in the World Martial Arts Council, USA Martial Arts Hall Of Fame, and The Martial Arts History Museum.
Sarah Garcia, Singer
Sarah Garcia was born March 28, 2005 in San Fernando Valley, California. Both of her parents are Mexican. At the age of 4, Sarah began to take her first steps into her singing career. She would take any and all opportunities to sing in front of others, especially at family gatherings or events. At just 14 years old, she experienced what it was like to sing on stage and realized that singing was her passion. She won second place at a local talent show and since then has non-stop performed at large events, showing off her talent and passion for music.