Mahdi Cocci currently stars in the BET+ series “Bruh,” a 30-min comedy series from powerhouse producer Tyler Perry, which celebrates black male brotherhood.  Cocci also co-stars in the NETFLIX romantic comedy feature THE LOVEBIRDS opposite Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani, which is now streaming. BET+ series “Bruh” examines the contemporary world of dating, career, and friendship through the lens of four African American men with a brother-like bond. Cocci plays Tom, a doctor with lady problems,...

Caroline Harris is an actor from Chicago who is currently based in Los Angeles. Caroline's recent TV credits include WESTWORLD (HBO), AMERICAN GIGOLO (Showtime), BRUH (BET+), and SHOOK (Disney Youtube). Feature credits include a supporting role in HAPPIEST SEASON (Sony) and a leading role in DASHING IN DECEMBER (Paramount Network). Caroline is a graduate of Northwestern University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). --- Support this podcast:...

Register for the virtual screening & talkback of PAWN, here!   Kinnik Sky IG Kinnik is a veteran of stage, television, and film. Originally from Columbia, SC, she spent 14 years honing her craft in Atlanta, GA working professionally in musical theater. She has performed in more than 30 stage plays over the past 20 years with major theatre credits including, “Dreamgirls,” “For Colored Girls,” and Tyler Perry’s “Madea's Class Reunion.” Finishing as a Top 13 Finalist in the hit show...

Philadelphia/ South Jersey native, Ashley Monique Harper was born on June 10th. Both the acting and tennis bugs bit her at nine years old. She began her career interning at radio stations in Philadelphia and hosting radio shows while attending college at Morgan State University. She later transferred to St. John's University, in New York, from where she would ultimately graduate with her bachelor's degree. While there, she began her hosting career. She attended both schools on a full tennis...

The exciting talent of Alyssa Goss was quickly discovered by the ABC Discovers program in 2016. From the program Alyssa Goss quickly started working and found herself in the BET Mini-series THE BOBBY BROWN STORY - the successful follow up the the groundbreaking mini-series THE NEW EDITION STORY. Alyssa starred as the ethereal yet complex Alicia Etheridge (Bobby Brown’s current and long term wife) opposite Woody McClain who once again portrayed Bobbie Brown. Alyssa brought her talents to...

Courtney Coffey is an actor, dancer, television producer, & mindset coach for performing artists based in Los Angeles, CA. After feeling stuck and going through a period of depression, she decided that something needed to change. She began to work on her mindset and her life changed—within a few months she signed with 2 agents and a manager, booked a pilot and a national commercial, and was more happy and confident than ever. She understands the mindset shifts that artists need to go...

Desean is an actor, director, and educator.  His directing credits include Gunshot Medley: Part 1 by Diona Michelle Daniel, In The Blood by Susan Lori Parks, Blues for Mister Charlie by James Baldwin, Day of Absence by Douglas Turner Ward. As an actor, his television credits include Scorpion, Southland, Shameless, ER, Monk, Harry's Law, The Night Shift, Sleeper Cell, House,Grey's Anatomy, NCIS Los Angeles, the HBO series Room 104 and several more. He is currently a series regular on The...

Since wrapping a Recurring Role on BET+'s RUTHLESS, Guest Starring on CBS's NCIS, and a Lead in Black++ Production's indie film HATSHEPSUT, Selina is becoming a recognizably distinct actor. Before Recurring on RUTHLESS, Selina Guest Starred on Paul Feig's FRANCES 2.0, Dr. Dre's VITAL SIGNS, STITCHERS on Freeform and MARRIED on FX. Most recently, her coaching clients have successfully booked a Series Regular role on STARZ's B.M.F., a top-of-show Guest Star on NCIS, and a Guest Star...

Actor, Model, Athlete, Stunt Performer, From Winston-Salem North Carolina. Jejuan was a full time football & basketball player through grade school earning him a football scholarship. Starting with modeling at 16 for a local clothing line, then on going appearing in numerous music videos. Jejuan has made no stoppage since that point. From starting as a background extra on Drop Dead Diva & other hit shows to being a stand in & stunt double on films like Ant Man, Sleepless Nights,...

Candice Renée is an L.A. native who spent half of her life in New York. Candice began her acting career at age 12 when she booked her first play while training. After that, there was no turning back. She received an acting degree while in New York. These skills have helped land her recent roles on Black Jesus on Adult Swim, and the most recent seasons of both Westworld and Insecure on HBO where she plays Condola's best friend.  She was recently seen in the feature film, BODIED produced by...

Graham Shiels Studios  A graduate of the Yale School of Drama and currently a Recurring top-of-show Guest Star on AppleTV+'s TRUTH BE TOLD with Oscar award-winner Octavia Spencer and Ryan Murphy's "9-1-1: Lone Star" on FOX. Graham is a working actor with experience and knowledge spanning over 20 years. A celebrity acting coach in Los Angeles, Graham coaches Series Regulars and up-and-coming actors alike. Graham himself was a Series Regular on Syfy's fantasy psychological thriller OLYMPUS, a...

Experience the journey to an Oscar with celebrity acting coach Carnetta Jones. Her unique approach is borne out of 20 years in the entertainment industry. Carnetta was bitten by the acting bug at the age of 12 after sneaking into her father's rehearsal of the musical, Bye Bye Birdie. Recognizing her excitement, he arranged for the director to give her a part. This started a journey that took her from the stage to the big screen. Along the way she worked with great directors like Oliver Stone...

Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Barry Brewer began his career as a stand-up comedian in 2002 when he was just a teenager. Originally getting his start performing at local churches, Brewer perfected his craft performing in comedy clubs throughout Chicago before moving to Los Angeles in 2004. Brewer's early success came from televised comedy competitions such as Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes on TV One alongside his peers, Tiffany Haddish and Lil Rel Howery and Comedy Dynamics'...

Liz LaFontant is a Haitian-American Actress native to Orlando, FL. She attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL to receive her Bachelors in Public Health in the midst of pursuing a career as a Model and soon after an Actress. Liz has worked on projects such as Killroy Was Here, Tyler Perry’s The Oval, and Tyler Perry’s Bruh as a recurring Guest Star which will be premiering on May 27th.   She studied at Performer’s Studio Workshop, Andi Matheny Acting Studio, Russ Blackwell, and...

Abercrumbie, a stalwart of the Chicago stage, is known more widely for her television roles on “The Chi” created by awarding wining, Chicago native,  Lena Waithe. The Chi entering it’s forth season. Set to begin May 23, 2021. Abercrumbie plays Nina Williams, mother of two teenagers played by Birgundi Baker (Kiesha) and Alex Hibert (Kevin), together they face more than their fair share of challenges as residents of Chicago’s south side. Abercrumbie has regularly appeared in programs over the...

NIRINE S. BROWN is a native New Yorker born and raised in Queens, New York. She first explored the world of dance at the age of 5 under the direction of Bernice Johnson at the Bernice Johnson Cultural Arts Center. Nirine continued to train at local dance studios & joined companies such as KECEDE Company, Devore Dance Studio, The Alvin Alley School, Ballet Hispanico School, Balance Dance Company, and Broadway Theater Project in which she received full scholarships. Nirine attended the...

DaJuan Johnson is a consistently working actor, certified life coach and the founder of Think Bigger Coaching. Currently you can catch him recurring as Detective Rondell Pierce on Amazon’s hit show BOSCH - the seventh season premieres June 25th. DaJuan’s credits include his ABC backed Emmy campaigned performance on Grey’s Anatomy and his lead role in the Emmy nominated YouTube series The New 30. Credits also include NCIS, Narcos, Suits, Agent Carter, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Days of Our Lives,...

From the artist... Because 2020 is the best show ever written, I’ll use it to highlight my experiences and multi-cultural sensibilities. I spent the last weeks of 2019 writing a comedy feature. Having spent most of that year battling depression, I was trying to write my way out of it. I entered the new year working on a rewrite, as well as a new comedy pilot. I was optimistic, determined and prepared for some wins. Then Covid-19 hit. I didn’t fear the illness as I successfully battled the...

Host Melanie Victor reflects on 200 episodes of the podcast. Her husband BJ interviews her and they talk about the growth of the podcast, the future of it and she gives more information about The Actors Lounge Membership Club, launching on June 1, 2021. Stay tuned!!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theactorslounge/support

Katt Arcos is an Ecuadorian & Peruvian Talent Manager/Casting Director/Executive Producer born and raised in Jersey City, NJ. She has worked as a business analyst for Showtime and that's when she realized her love for the entertainment industry. In 2015 she opened Arcos Management, a full service talent management company started in Jersey City and has been a passionate Latina talent manager ever since then. Her mission has and will always be to represent the most diverse actors and...

In January of 2021, Taylor founded a virtual talent casting company called Aura Casting. Where once auditions were held in a studio, Taylor realized the enormous efficiency and convenience of auditioning from home due to the pandemic. When actors sign up on the website, they become eligible for Aura auditions as well as gain access to the growing community of talent, filmmakers, and local artists. Originally from Washington DC, Taylor took a spontaneous road trip out west to California in...

"Inspired To Be" children's book series  @inspiredtobe_cp  Crystel is a hardworking mother of two boys, a wife, an active member of her community, and a self-published children's book author. Her long lost love for writing re-emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, following the murder of George Floyd. in January 2021, She published her first children’s book titled, One Flip, Two Flip, Three Flip, Four, which is  part of her book series entitled "Inspired to Be". this book series is a direct...

Janette R. Smith is a compassionate and fiery personal coach, speaker, author, and changeagent, most sought after for being able to help clients "push past stuck." Janette has been honored to travel the world to interview, work with, and for some of the great change agents and thought leaders of our time, including Oprah, Zig Ziglar, TD Jakes, Iyanla Vanzant, Laurie Beth Jones, and John Maxwell. Janette' holds a Strategic Intervention Life Coaching Certification through Robbins - Madanes...

Angelo Maldonado Jr. is a Brooklyn born Latino-American actor, rapper, singer & comedian. His multifaceted talents have been showcased in principal roles on platforms such as Viceland (Danny's House), MTV (Revenge Prank), NBC (Last Call with Carson Daly), & Caroline's to name a few. Angelo is also an improvisator, impersonator & his vocal ranges are Soprano, Alto & Bari-tenor. Angelo's ability to adapt to any creative environment whether on screen or on stage makes his...