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Carolyn Carpenter - Host
Carolyn Carpenter is an actress and producer known for her dynamic presence both in front of and behind the camera. As the Founder, CEO, and Lead Producer of 5 Talent Entertainment, Carolyn has developed a reputation for delivering compelling and emotionally resonant stories. She has produced and starred in a range of acclaimed projects, including the award-winning films Evenings Under the Influence, Sons of God, and Guardian's Whisper. Her creative talents also extend into the digital streaming space, having starred in and produced two series, The Replacement and Recruited. Carolyn's upcoming slate includes several highly anticipated projects. Among them are My Life and Above All Else, both premiering in the summer of 2025, as well as Edge of the Break, a deeply personal surf film that honors the memory of her late father and is currently in development.
A native of Chicago, Carolyn began acting in theater productions at the age of ten. By sixteen, she had founded her own community theater troupe. She earned her BFA from The Theatre School at DePaul University (Goodman School of Drama) and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue her passion for film and television. In addition to her entertainment career, Carolyn is also a pageant titleholder and was recently crowned Mrs. Southern California 2023. She remains dedicated to creating meaningful art that uplifts, inspires, sparks the imagination, and opens hearts.
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Khelya Okunor - Host
Miss Khelya Okunor is an accomplished lawyer, activist and beauty queen. She has graced the pages of several publications and has been featured in various media outlets for her acumen and role in countless local and national cultural community initiatives. Khelya is a thought leader who, through involvement in the Miss USA/Miss Universe pageant circuit, has carved a niche for herself in the areas of business and entertainment. She's fun, she's fabulous and she's your host for the night, it's Khelya Okunor!
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Mikael Mattsson - Host
Mikael Mattsson is a versatile Swedish actor, fight choreographer, and stage combat professional with over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry. His passion for performing ignited at age six with a Christmas play and led to his professional debut on Swedish youth television by fourteen. Despite studying Science and firefighting in high school, Mikael remained committed to acting, joining fringe theater and earning a diploma in Stockholm.
Pursuing international training, Mikael studied Theatre Arts at Santa Monica College before attending the prestigious Guildford School of Acting in London, where he received the Postgraduate Principal’s Award. In 2012, he moved to Los Angeles and earned his degree from USC School of Dramatic Arts in 2015, training under Rob Clare, Vicki Lewis, and Eugene Lazarev.
Now based in LA, Mikael has appeared in award-winning short films and a popular web series, with several feature films set to release in 2025 and 2026. His global training, deep commitment to the craft, and dynamic on-screen presence make him a standout talent in both performance and physical storytelling.
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Jason Zlatkus - Host
Jason Zlatkus (born in San Jose, CA) is an award-winning American film actor who has lead a number of films including Netflix' The Menendez Brothers, The First Rule and Dinner with the Devil. Zlatkus is also a professional commercial actor with lead roles for powerhouse companies such as Marvel, Every Man Jack, Philips, Ford, Cisco and 1-800Flowers. Standing 6'4" with a lean athletic build he is also a trained, known runway elite, Men's Wearhouse model and published print model.
A real life hero, Zlatkus famously portrayed the original Hunger Halter, a superhero created by Feeding San Diego and The San Diego Comic-Con Museum to bring awareness to ending over production and food waste. Seen by thousands live and even appearing in his own comic book Hunger Halter continues to inspire!
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Reppasenta - Performer
Reppasenta is A EDM (Electric Dance Music) Award winning International performing and Recording Artist from Los Angeles that dose electrifying dance music with his high energy beats and his up temple flow you will surely want to hit the dance floor Reppasenta has won multiple international awards best independent EDM/POP at the Hollywood in African prestigious awards (HAPA Awards) in 2021 and the best star artist of the Year in Diaspora at the shinning star Africa awards in 2024 Reppasenta has toured all over the United States and over 19 countries overseas such as dar es salaam in Africa where he was the first American host at the first annual HAPA awards in Africa he has performed in different festivals in Europe such as Fonnefeesten in Belgium and fashion week in Milan and Switzerland he is now currently on tour with Miss Universe represent a talents doesn't stop it music he has been in numerous of movies and TV shows as an actor such as blinded by love on Tubi and is now at 5,000,000 views so when it comes to entertainment whether it's music or television or movies Reppasenta is the name you will be searching.
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Chase Bell - Performer
Chase Bell, with his international crowd pleasing songs and career as a singer, has also done extensive work behind the scenes where his music has been placed on some of the most recognizable TV shows such as Shameless and Lucifer. His performances in front of 60thousand people in Africa, at the highest luxury events in Europe, and on stages across the US have brought him to be a recognizable artist who's heartwarming songs are well known across continents. Chase has released music alongside other legendary male singers and artists such as Aloe Blacc with 'Chasing Your Dream' and Eddy Kenzo with ' Your Sky Has No Limit' and 'Twist.'
Chase's on screen debut as an actor is set on a pending film, releasing in 2025.
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Meenu Suresh - Presenter
Dr. Meenakshi Ravi, the reigning Mrs. Universe Elite USA 2025, is a dynamic trailblazer and the visionary founder of Trailblazer Queen Productions.
A multifaceted achiever, she has been honored with the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and has graced the covers of top luxury magazines, with features in over 50 renowned publications. A passionate humanitarian, Dr. Ravi serves as a Peace Ambassador, Humanitarian Hero, and the U.S. General Assistant for UNIPGC. Her academic excellence is recognized with an honorary doctorate from Canada.
In addition to her philanthropic and academic accomplishments, she is also the face of many luxury designer brands.
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