Cast

FRANK STALLONE

“UNCLE TONY”

Seldom has a performer been strongly considered for an Academy Award in both acting and music, yet Frank Stallone has managed to pull it off. His fiery portrayal of a brutish bartender Eddie in the film Barfly had Hollywood insiders abuzz at Oscar time, and his #1 hit Far From Over, from the film Staying Alive, was likewise touted for a 'Best Song' nomination. It's all in a day's work for Frank, a gifted artist who is equally comfortable on screen or on the concert stage. This Grammy and Golden Globe nominated artist has been everything from a street singer, a rock singer, to a big band singer.

On the film front, since his auspicious debut in Rocky, Frank has appeared in over 50 movies, including Barfly, Tombstone, Hudson Hawk, Staying Alive, and many others. One of his most memorable on-screen appearances was his role as Ed Bailey, a dangerous gunslinger in Tombstone, and as Eddie the bartender in Barfly, which gave rise to serious consideration for Frank for an Academy Award nomination, and won the acclaim of renowned film critic Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun Times. On stage Frank is a natural performer. His singing, guitar playing and broad experience of playing in concert halls all over the world has given him an edge as a performer. That same kind of upbeat anticipation colors every creative endeavor he undertakes. Frank's lifelong musical journey continues, and his enthusiasm for entertaining remains unshaken.

ROBERT MIANO

“MARCO LEONE”

Robert Miano has an extensive list of film credits, he is also an experienced stage actor, and has studied under such respected teachers as Lee Strasberg, Jeff Corey, Michael Shurtleff, and Charles Conrad. He is also an avid sportsman and especially enjoys horseback riding and fencing. In addition, he is a singer and a dancer. He currently lives in Beverly Hills, and is an Avid and accomplished chess player, who can often be found at Le Petit Four restaurant or Venice beach hunched over a chessboard.

NINO CIMINO

“NICK ROMANO”/ Executive Producer/ Writer

Born in the Chicago area to Italian immigrants (his mother from Rome, his father from Sicily) Nino Cimino moved to Los Angeles in July of 2001. He then studied acting and filmmaking at the Piero Dusa Conservatory. He studied intensely for two years under Piero Dusa. In which time, Nino also appeared in various plays, and local commercials.

Upon completing the two-year program in 2003, Nino started up Cimino Productions. He wrote, produced and directed his first short film "Searching For A Room" (2003) Following that project, Nino wrote, produced, and directed his first feature film "Joey's Redemption" (2006). While playing supporting parts in those two films, in 2007 Nino decided to play the lead role in his second short film "Too Many Girls", which he once again wrote, produced, and directed. His first SAG project, "Too Many Girls" has been entered in various film festivals around California. In May of 2008, Cimino wrapped filming his second SAG short film "Bring 'Em In", in which he once again wrote, produced, directed, and starred in.

"This Is Who I Am", a feature film which he wrote himself, began filming in May of 2009. It has Cimino serving as Executive Producer and sole financier of the project, as well as playing the main character. Keeping that same committed intensity towards the work that he developed at the conservatory, Nino Cimino always strives to make projects that will challenge his creative side, both as an actor and producer.

MARCO ARRAS

“CARLO”

Born in Turin Italy, in November 1971 to Antonina and Peppino Arras, Marco had to face a tough reality right from the beginning. At the tender age of three, his mother Antonina passed away prematurely. Raised with profound love and care by his father Peppino, a hotel owner and along with daughter Monica, the three of them created a bound very special and rich in love.

Marco’s passion for sports, especially soccer, made Marco excel at an early age, to almost becoming a professional soccer player. But at the age of sixteen, inspired by the great American actors, especially Al Pacino in his performance as Tony Montana in “Scarface”, Marco’s destiny was revealed. He decided to become an actor. In the same way Pacino had touched him, Marco’s desire was to be able to learn acting and move people’s souls and emotions. New York was the starting point for Marco, where he began to study acting at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute, and the Meisner Acting School. Then to the Stella Adler Conservatory in Los Angeles, where Marco studied with Eric Morris. It wasn’t until Marco met Barry Holland, who studied for more than a decade with Charles Laughton (Al Pacino’s mentor), that Marco began to acquire a grasp into the depth of his own acting craft. Marco currently lives and works as an actor in Los Angeles, and grabs every new job as an opportunity to go further in his depth as an actor.

ELIZABETH MAE

“VANESSA”

Elizabeth was born in Lake Forest , IL , in the warm month of July . At approximately 2 years of age, her mother and father moved her to always sunny, California. At a young age, Elizabeth was enrolled in such activities as ballet, gymnastics, and swimming . In Elementary school she participated in various plays, and performances; thus awakening her interest in theater and performance. In her early teens she tested out the industry , auditioning for commercials, and movies. Deciding to continue her focus on her studies, she went to a performing arts magnet for Junior High school ; and continued the path towards Performance, there in graduating from an Academy of Music and Fine Arts High School, and holding a Gold Emblem to ensure the proper criteria for her honor in Fine Arts. After High School, she enrolled in an abundance of acting schools, including however not limiting to, Ivanna Chubbuck , Groundlings, Kimberly Jentzen , Killian Mchugh , and various SAG AFTRA Affiliated workshops, and lectures. Participating in commercials, music videos, and films, her ever-growing talent , is captured in various characters, however she patiently awaits a character with depth and darkness. She is often portrayed (and well at playing) stereotypical roles, however her heart lies in fine drama.

She recently completed her work on “THIS IS WHO I AM”, playing “Vanessa”, the lead female part. She is currently involved in another project beginning this fall. Elizabeth strives to continue her creative journey, and forever enjoys partaking in the industry of arts. She always keeps her eyes and ears open for new interesting projects, and looks forward to what the future may bring . She loves to perform , and is thoroughly amused with taking in and creating new characters with depth and motivation .