BEING IN
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
OSCARS RECAP! The Rising Star Is Flying High Proper gym etiquette
PURSUITS:
Iryna Kavalenka
March 2014
Wedding Season
Around the World A day with the GLAM CREW! HOW TO BE SPOT-ON WITH YOUR LAUNDRY
Tips for Protecting Your Investments!
TALENT TALKS! PAUL MEREDITH
His most embarrassing acting moment and why he’s not on socia media!
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PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Yemi Sekoni, MBA
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Julie Dawson
PHOTOGRAPHER CREATIVE DIRECTOR Alisha Newton Valencio
MAKEUP Hayley Klaudt
ONSITE STYLIST Lisa Shorr
FASHION CONSULTANT Sira D’Arpino
CONTRIBUTOR Edna Panaggio
CONTRIBUTOR Anabel ColladoMontalbano
CONTRIBUTOR Anastasia Rezvyi
LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT WRITER
Jaclyn Pelopida
HAIR Melissa Wilson
CONTRIBUTOR Cinzia Antonelli
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FROM THE EDITOR
It’s just a few more weeks until spring, or is it? With the winter we have had this year, I imagine that we are all gagging for some warmer weather. And with spring, comes the start of wedding season, so for this issue, we decided to see what that means in the countries of our international contributors - Italy and Russia. We got a very similar, yet diverse account from each writer. In our spirit of featuring local boutiques and designers, we seized the opportunity to work with local bridal couture designer – Seams Couture Bridal Designs. We also had the opportunty to work with Marc Streisand, president of Marc Allen Fine Clothiers. He graciously provided wardrobe for the subject of our Talent Talks Spotlight – Paul Meredith. We learn from the very casual, laid back, actor about his most embarrassing moment and why he’s not into social media, (oh, am I a tad envious!). In the green room, Edna Panaggio, the subject of our October Talent Talks recounts her experience working with the “Trade Secrets” team and all the fun we had that day. Edna is quite the character, and I will never forget that shoot. It was quite hilarious! Also in this issue, Entertainment & Lifestyle Writer, Jaclyn covers the Oscars on March 2, while Editorial Director, Julie interviews Erica Derrickson, founder of the Facebook group – Hollywood East Actors’ Group. Contributor Anabel, gives us a very funny piece on gym etiquette, and models, Rachel Curry and Margaux Rigoland, – having had the esteemed honor of walking in New York Fashion Week in February - both give us their take on their weekend experience, while our Stylist Lisa Shorr teaches us about tips for cleaning our clothing without ruining our clothing investment. And lastly, we introduce you to Iryna Kavalenka, a Connecticut based fashion designer from Belarus, who has taken the New England market by storm. There is a lot of diversity in this issue, so we hope to touch your life in some way, shape or form, and as I always say…
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n the summer of 2013, ‘The Glam Crew’ from Trade Secrets was able to transform this aged youth into a shiny new “star.” In all my years of getting to this point in my career, (I’ve had the opportunity to work with some very well-known people in the entertainment business), never have I met people like the Trade Secrets crew. It was such a nice experience with Yemi Sekoni, owner and director of the best modeling agency in town, Donahue Models & Talent. I teach acting at the agency as well; now that’s a real delight.
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self with are not easy to find, but nice people gravitate towards nice people, and that’s just the privilege of seeing her on a more personal basis. To start the process, I met with Sira and Lisa, the fashion consultant and onsite stylists and they dressed me, for the photoshoot, at the studio on Sockanosset Crossroads in Cranston. They are two of the most qualified fashion experts around and you can tell that they enjoy making people look their absolute best. You just have to meet them!
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On the day of the photoshoot, I arrived at the studio where the day would begin. I walked up two flights of stairs that were narrow and curvy, and as I reached the top, there was a beautiful large loft; the well-decorated photography studio of the best photographer I ever had the opportunity to work with. He actually is a magician, I think. That would be Valencio, ‘the Great.’ I looked in amazement at all the wild equipment that allowed him to do anything he wanted, to make you look great with no effort at all. Right away, I was taken into hair and makeup where Melissa made me look glamorous. She knew just what to do with my hair and face. With my hair and makeup all done, we headed out to our first location – a red carpet scene in front of the Providence Performing Arts Center in downtown Providence, R.I. There were two beautiful red carpets that Hollywood would have loved to get their hands on, with the star of the day enjoying every bit of it. As we started to shoot, people stopped by to see what was going on. Well, if you think I didn’t enjoy the attention by all the curious onlookers, you are highly mistaken. For kicks, the Trade Secrets staff announced
to the people passing by that they had a famous actress from California visiting Providence for the day! And they believed it! For the next look, Valencio found an alley, with some great graffiti on the wall. I had on my long fur coat – and the inspiration for this look was Meryl Streep’s character in “The Devil Wears Prada.” As we finished and started to head to the next location, I saw a wayward, sad woman begging for money. I stopped to say a quick prayer with her; gave her some words of encouragement to enlighten her day, and left her smiling as we headed back to the studio. Trade Secrets is known for ending each issue with a funny shot on the back cover, and getting those images was so much fun. Yemi knew that I had a very expressive face and wanted to highlight that. So they put a red wig on me, that made me look like Raggedy-Ann and as Valencio clicked away on the camera, I went from one funny facial expression to the next. It was a highlight to the day.
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“…if you think I didn’t enjoy the attention by all the curious onlookers, you are highly mistaken. For kicks, the Trade Secrets staff announced to the people passing by that they had a famous actress from California visiting Providence for the day! And they believed it!”
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Overall, I spent six great hours of sheer delight. I had a wild time with the Trade Secrets crew; it was a real bash. Don’t the pictures show it?
OUT OF THE CLOSET
HOW TO BE SPOT-ON WITH YOUR LAUNDRY Tips for Protecting Your Investment!
By Lisa Shorr
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ost people would describe me as a go-getter. My motto, “why wait when I can get it done today” carries me through my career, motherhood, as well as my volunteer work. There is one nemesis that puts a kink in my mojo - that is laundry! Oh, the gathering from multiple rooms, the sorting, the stain treating, the folding and then the putting away – for whatever reason, this task just exhausts me!
My only caveat to this daunting chore is I know the end result, properly cleaned clothing, protects and extends my investment. We invest in stocks, retirement plans, and college-savings plans, so we should also consider our wardrobes as an important investment too. Our clothing is a key component to establishing business or casual relationships. Our clothing emanates signs of personality, detail and care for oneself. Crisp, ironed shirts paired with stylish slacks or jeans sends a completely different message than that same person wearing his/her shirt wrinkled with stains and unkempt slacks. How would you perceive each look? The first shows someone who pays attention to detail and has confidence, while the latter is someone lacking confidence and is possibly lazy.
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My Top Tips To Care For Your Clothing
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Look at the label – I know this sounds basic, but how many times have you tie-dyed your favorite t-shirt because you did not read the label on the other garment that said “wash with like colors” or “prewash” before wear or “dry clean only.” • Tip: A way to test for “bleeding” is to dampen one area of the article in question. Take a cotton ball and rub it over the wet spot and see if the color transfers. If it does – wash separately, or risk turning your wardrobe back in time to the ‘60s! • Tip: Be Aware – Keep an eye out for a label that says “Spot Clean Only” usually found in high-end, handmade, or delicate lace items. This means you only clean specific areas of the garment. Most dry-cleaners will not attempt to clean this type of garment as it can leave a spot or a stain on the treated area. So purchase cautiously.
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Don’t lament over lint! – Terry cloth towels have an uncanny way of leaving their mark all over the laundry if not washed separately! After reading the care labels, take the time to separate your laundry based on fabrics and colors. Your piles should consist of lights (pastels), whites, bright colors, and darks. The same goes for gentle cycle items. Be sure to wash towels separately or risk spending the day attached to your lint brush swiping away lots of little specks!
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Starch Sparingly – There is nothing more professional and presentable for a man than a crisp, well-ironed shirt. That same starch that gives a shirt the finished look can also stiffen the fibers of your shirt and cause them to damage and fray. My suggestion, if you must starch, save it for dressier occasions.
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Protect by Press – “Don’t over launder your suits, sport coats or trousers...take them for periodic pressing instead,” Marc Streisand suggests from Marc Allen Fine Clothiers in Providence.
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Dry cleaning bags are only good for one thing vacations! - Your clothing needs to breathe. Plastic bags hold in condensation that can cause unwanted stains. When you pick up your clothing from your dry cleaner, immediately remove the plastic bag. Recycle the plastic by wrapping your clothing in it when packing for your next trip.
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Stubborn Stains – It happens – a drop of salad dressing on a shirt or a drip of red wine on a dress. For oil, pretreating is key! Once you pretreat with your favorite cleaner – stain spray, laundry detergent, or eco-friendly options such as corn starch or salt, let the agent set for at least 10 minutes before laundering, (based on care labels!). Do not put in the dryer! High heat can set the stain deeper into the garment. • Tip: Acidic stains such as fruit juice or wine need the same treatment as oil. Try “Wine Away” found at The Savory Grape in East Greenwich, R.I. Patrick Barberet, manager of The Savory Grape, told me this product has also worked in removing ink stains. There is also a handy “to-go” Wine Away kit. So enjoy your next glass of Merlot, worry free!
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A word about storage: Although it is still cold outside, remember it is March; spring is on the horizon! When you are ready to switch your wardrobe, please wash all of your clothing before storing. Even in the tightest of bins, little critters have an uncanny way of finding even the slightest of crumbs and causing unwanted holes in your favorite wool or cashmere sweater. Adding acid-free paper to the bin will help absorb additional moisture.
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Paul is wearing a super 130’s wool burnt copper self windowpane sport coat designed by Marc Allen, accompanied by an orange print pocket square, with a brick and tan striped egypitian cotton shirt, Stone colored Incotex Chino Lino pant, Michael Toschi oilskin Demi Boot.
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TALENT TALKS
PAUL MEREDITH Paul Meredith’s favorite quote, “don’t let the fear of striking out hold you back,” by Babe Ruth rings true for him in his everyday life. Between juggling a modeling career, his full-time and part-time jobs, cooking, raising his children 7-year-old Caleb, and 4-year-old Ava, and being a dutiful husband to his beautiful wife Amy, Meredith is always hitting a home run. Although Meredith has been acting and modeling for over 16 years, he has been employed by Verizon as a telephone lineman for the past 15 years, and has almost 20 years of experience at his part-time job as a bartender on Friday nights. To top off his years of experience of modeling and acting, Meredith went to Harvard Extension School for acting.
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TS: “How did you get started in acting/modeling?” PM: “When I was 17-years-old, I was approached by a famous casting director, Mali Finn, who asked me to audition for the role of Robin in ‘Batman Forever.’ I didn’t get the job, but that is how I started thinking about acting.” TS: “Who’s your favorite actor or model?” PM: “An actor who’s passed would be James Dean and a present day actor would be Daniel Day Lewis. They both possessed/possess limitless talent.”
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TS: “What has been your most memorable modeling or acting job so far?” PM: “My first acting job was an industrial video for Bose. It was the first job I landed by auditioning.” TS: “How do you find the time to audition for gigs between your full-time and part-time jobs?” PM: “I have to schedule auditions and jobs around my vacation time at work which can be difficult. I have to pick and choose jobs and auditions accordingly as I unfortunately do not have unlimited vacation time, though
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Wearing a heathered sage and crème linen bomber sweater, an Ice Cotton baby blue t-shirt from Zanone, sage green Loro Piana five pocket pant, and Blue Nubuck sneaker from Blackstone. 18 | Trade Secrets | 2014 Volume 1, Issue 11 | donahuemodels.com | 401.353.4940
that would be nice.” TS: “What would you do with your first million if you made it really big?” PM: “I would pay off my current mortgage and also buy a vacation house on Martha’s Vineyard.” TS: “What has been your most embarrassing modeling/acting moment?” PM: “I once wore the Best Buy box while doing a promotion for them and had to stand on a busy city corner for two days, just waving all day long.” Described by his friends as loyal, honest, caring, and a great friend, the one thing that Meredith lacks? Musical talent. “I’m equally awful at both singing and dancing but I love the Counting Crows,” Meredith explaines. But what he lacks in musicality, he does make up for in cooking. “I love to cook; it’s so relaxing to me. If I were invited to be on a reality show I would love for it to be Master Chef-I love Gordon Ramsay and I love cooking that much.” TS: “What types of TV shows do you enjoy the most?” PM: “I enjoy sitcoms, reality shows, dramas, documentaries, and news programs.”
TS: “Speaking of sitcoms, what’s your favorite one of all time?” PM: “Definitely ‘Seinfeld.’ It had good writing and a talented cast.” TS: “What’s your favorite movie of all time? PM: “The Godfather 1 and 2. They are classics and I could watch them any day.” TS: “What’s your favorite dessert? PM: “A Cannoli from Guarino’s in Norwood, Mass. They are delicious.” TS: “Do you play any sports?” PM: “I love to golf. I love the game and it’s a personal challenge every time I’m out on the golf course.” TS: “Lastly, is there anything unique about you? Maybe something people don’t know?” PM: “I think a unique thing about me in this day and age is that I do not Facebook, Twitter, or social network at all. I feel that anybody who wants to reach me knows how and anybody I need to reach I can do so without social media.”
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Iryna Kavalenka
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n Tuesday, Jan. 21 at precisely 7 p.m., Iryna Kavalenka launched her fall 2014 fashion line at StyleWeek Northeast at the Providence Biltmore Hotel. “I’m very flattered to be featured in StyleWeek Northeast. I have attended two StyleWeek shows in Providence and really like how everything is organized and presented- very professional and the staff is so great!” Kavalenka exclaimed.
Originally from Belarus, Russia, Kavalenka studied at the Belarusian State Academy of Arts and graduated at the top of her class for fashion design. She participated in various art exhibitions and contests in Moscow and Minks before moving to America in 2009. The name of her fashion line is simply Kavalenka because, “back in Belarus, Kavalenka is a popular name so hopefully, I can make it a popular name here as well. Many artists simply sign their work with their last names, so I chose to do the same,” Kavalenka explained. 22 | Trade Secrets | 2014 Volume 1, Issue 11 | donahuemodels.com | 401.353.4940
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TS: “What were you doing before starting your fashion line?” IK: “I was originally pursuing my love of art, being a painter and drawing. I was also an art teacher for children of all ages. I taught art at a children’s art school and early on I worked as a seamstress – it always seemed to come easy for me.” TS: “How did you first get started in fashion? Was it something that you’ve always wanted to do?” IK: “Fashion is something that I have always been doing. When I was a kid, my friends and I used to play with dolls that we made ourselves, we didn’t have Barbie dolls! We would make and design dresses for them and have fashion shows-we would have contests for the best design. So, I guess I can say my first fashion show was at the age of 10! I consider this the time when I first started getting into fashion. I also have been interested in different art forms, such as oil painting, graphics, sculpture and batik. I now use all of that art experience to make my fashion collections.”
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TS: “Can you walk us through your process of making and designing the clothes? I’m sure it must be different from your dolls!” IK: “First, it begins with inspiration, then sketching and then finally production. But sometimes, the design changes due to my internal art process- a design originally meant for a full-length coat may change to a short skirt with a lot of fabric ending up in the garbage.” Inspired by the likes of designers Marc Jacobs, Alberta Ferretti, Miuccia Prada and Etro, Kavalenka finds other inspiration in a variation of different places. “I take my inspiration from everywhere: when I spend time in nature, listen to music or looking at old masters’ paintings. Fashion is an art form and I consider myself an artist creating wearable art,” Kavalenka said. TS: “Where do you find the materials for your pieces?” IK: “I go everywhere- online, overseas and I can spend hours upon hours at fabric stores. I like to know what cloth feels like on skin, so I’ll tie it into knots, fold it and drape it around myself trying to imagine how it will rest on the human body. I use solely natural materials. The quality of the material is extremely important to me.”
TS: “Do you have a favorite piece?” IK: “That’s like asking a mother, ‘Of all your children, which child do you love most?’ Each piece offers something inspirational to me so I can’t pick a favorite.” TS: “What type of models do you like to represent your clothes on the runway?” IK: “I like interesting, uncommon faces that are smart, intelligent, and romantic. That type of model inspires me. Women who wear my designs are sophisticated, romantic and elegant.” TS: “How many pieces do you normally work on per week?” IK: “It varies, but usually I work on one piece at a time and it can take anywhere from one week to two months. It really depends on the complexity and combination of materials I’m using and their availability.”’ TS: “What was the initial reaction from people when they first saw your designs?” IK: “Everyone was very positive and complimentary; hence it inspired me to continue to create further fashion collections.”
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ON THE TOWN
BEING IN
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
By Margaux Rigoland and Rachael Curry
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ew York Fashion Week. The epitome of all things fashion. The benchmark that many models aspire to. When models Margaux Rigoland and Rachael Curry were presented with the opportunity to attend the model call, they were delighted! After making it through three rigorous rounds of call backs and rehearsals, they were off to the Big Apple to experience fashion on a larger scale.
Click the link to watch these beautiful ladies take the runway!
“When I auditioned for a spot in New York Fashion Week and got called back all three times I didn’t really react until the next day, because I was so surprised! It finally sunk in when I was talking about it to family and friends and everyone was telling me how good I was doing as a newly signed model. There was one rehearsal a couple of weeks before the actual fashion shows and the producer gave us all some very good tips on our walks. This helped me feel more confident, reducing all the stress I was feeling. When the week finally arrived, there was a lot of traffic going to New York. I began to worry about being late and getting in trouble, but everything worked out great. The fittings were definitely an experience. My mom and I were running all over New York going to castings, then fittings. The only time I got some time to myself was at night, and so my mom and I would go to Times Square to explore. We took lots of pictures together and just walked around. 401.353.4940 | donahuemodels.com | Issue 11, Volume 1 2014 | Trade Secrets | 31
Overall, everyone there was nice and I was able to take some pictures with the hairdressers and make-up artists. Hair and make-up took a long a time, though, as there were many models trying to get ready in a short period of time. What really surprised me, however, was the fact that I wasn’t nervous or stressed out before walking in each of the shows. The other models and I were dancing and singing along to the songs backstage. New York Fashion Week was an amazing experience and I would love to go back and do it again!� -Margaux Rigoland 32 | Trade Secrets | 2014 Volume 1, Issue 11 | donahuemodels.com | 401.353.4940
“Boarding the train to New York City on Wednesday night with my mother, the entire weekend seemed completely unreal - New York Fashion Week is one of the most amazing opportunities that I have ever had the chance to take on, and I was so grateful to be there. The city was covered in snow, but we were told that the shows and the fittings stop for no one, and we spent the next two days rushing uptown and downtown in taxis to attend fittings that overlapped each other. After a few hours of running back and forth between fittings, I began to recognize many familiar faces of the models from the other agencies. Many of them were some of the nicest and most supportive girls I’ve had the opportunity to work with. During down time between fittings in the Helen Mills Theatre, it was so nice to get to know all of the other models whom I learned had traveled from places as far as Puerto Rico. We had the pleasure 401.353.4940 | donahuemodels.com | Issue 11, Volume 1 2014 | Trade Secrets | 33
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of meeting not only several incredibly talented designers from Project Runway, such as Michael Costello, Korto Momolu, and Leanne Marshall, but also many fantastic premiering designers showcasing their collections. When fittings concluded, I was so excited to be able to walk for four collections made by incredibly talented designers - the Sacred Heart’s Collection, Diana Vazquez, J. Loren, and Elizabeth Carson Racker. Backstage, before the shows, was a little insane at times, as the models all ran between hair and make-up, last-minute fittings and practicing walks. We had our final rehearsal only a few minutes before the guests were allowed into the theater, and then we were lined up backstage ready for showtime. One of my favorite moments of the weekend was the few minutes backstage, all dressed with the other models, taking photos, watching camera crews walk by, and finally, seeing the lights dim for showtime. New York Fashion Week was an opportunity I never expected to have after less than a year in the modeling industry, and it was an incredible experience I will never forget.� -Rachael Curry 401.353.4940 | donahuemodels.com | Issue 11, Volume 1 2014 | Trade Secrets | 35
FROM THE INSIDE, OUT
Proper gym etiquette By Anabel ColladoMontalbano
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t’s like March Madness at the gym this time of the year, New Year’s “Resolutionaries” are still coming in by the masses to reach their fitness goals from yesterday. And gym etiquette? It’s totally out the door! So before you get all fired up about your new workout program and the prospects of all that you’ll be doing at the gym, consider this: you go to the gym with the expectations regarding what you’re going to accomplish, you have your head completely in the game and you are ready to work out! At the gym, you set up and then suddenly you’re dealing with a bunch of “lunk heads” or cell phone talkers that throw you off your game. Now you are just simply aggravated and your workout becomes substandard- how frustrating!
Most gyms would do their club members a great favor by posting “gym rules” and taking charge of the atmosphere in the gym. At Westerly Fitness, gym owner Michael Volpe, has his rules posted clearly for all to see. 36 | Trade Secrets | 2014 Volume 1, Issue 11 | donahuemodels.com | 401.353.4940
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WEIGHT ROOM RULES: • When you are done with the weights, put them away. • Treat equipment with re spect, but don’t baby it. • Go heavy or go home. • No curling in the squat rack…ever! • Work hard or workout somewhere else. • Don’t be a jerk. • If you can’t put the weight down lightly, do not pick it up. • Don’t stare at the young ladies. • Wipe your sweat! • This is your gym. help enforce these rules!
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Models: Brenna Miller
• No cell phone conversations inside the gym.
• We do not want to smell you, wear deodorant and clean clothing.
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WHAT MAKES ME TICK
The Rising Star is Flying High
By Julie Dawson
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very story has an end, but in life, every end has a new beginning,” are words that hold true to its meaning from the film “Dan in Real Life” that best describe the journey of award-winning Boston-based actress and photographer, Erica Derrickson. The “end” was leaving her full-time job nearly a year and a half ago, which opened the doors to creating a new chapter in her life, from acting in films, to starting her own photography business, and founding one of the most popular Facebook groups for the talent industry in New England, Hollywood East Actors’ Group, (HEA), to co-founding New England Actors’ Workshop, the sky is the limit for Erica Derrickson. “I really had to push myself over the past year because I had no other options. My last job was so bad that I could never go back to that kind of slavery, so making it happen for myself was the only option,” Derrickson said. Adding to her list of accomplishments, one of Derrickson’s most recognizable efforts is founding one of the hottest Facebook groups in New England called “Hollywood East Actors’ Group,” (HEA). Created on a hunch, Derrickson said the forum is intended to help actors and filmmakers communicate and help one another. This philosophy came from a book called, “The Go-Giver” by Bob Burg and John David Mann, which says success comes from the notion that you become more successful by creating more value for more people.
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“So I started asking myself, ‘given my passions and who I am, how can I create more value for more people?’” Derrickson said. After recently celebrating its first birthday, HEA has grown to 7,126 members today! Other than actors and directors, the group consists of producers, editors, casting directors, hair and make-up artists, and more. The group is open to anyone who wants to be involved in the New England film industry, also known as “Hollywood of the East.” Derrickson stressed that HEA is not intended for “Self-promotion or desire for fame,” but as a place “where we give ourselves to help one another,” which makes it different than anything else out there based on similar concepts- it’s an interactive platform. Her desire to help others is the driving force behind this online community. “It’s really a great thing, especially when it helps new people who are just getting started in the industry and are not sure who they can turn to…I want to use this group to be for others who I wish had been there for me,” Derrickson said. Taking her passions to the next level, Derrickson’s latest endeavor was co-founding New England Actors’ Workshop at her Charlestown, Mass. studio three months ago with fellow actor Rich Bailey, which offers “conservatory-style” acting training using the Meisner technique. Derrickson explains that she is both a founder and an active student in the classes, which has been a “transformative” experience for her.
thing inside of me out to be seen. It’s like I’m motivated by a desire to serve this creative force within me, which can be translated as a desire to serve God. So I guess you can say I’m motivated to serve God, who has plans to prosper me,” Derrickson said. Derrickson’s passion for her work surely hasn’t gone unnoticed. “Imagine” magazine, a monthly publication dedicated to reporting the business of TV and film in New England, first featured her in “Women Who Work in the Industry,” in their November 2012 article. After getting on their radar, “Imagine” selected Derrickson for their “Rising Star” award from a wide pool of candidates at the “Imagine Magazine Awards Gala” held at the famed Providence Biltmore Hotel this January. “The whole thing was a cool experience, very much of a whirlwind…there were a lot of good people there like Billy V, Tommy DeNucci and Kim Wilson, just to name a few,” Derrickson said. After all her recent success, she advises that you shouldn’t “try to build Oprah in a day,” when setting out for a career in the entertainment business. “You need to understand that this is a marathon, not a sprint,” she said. Her honest advice is relatable to many actors trying to ‘make it’ in ‘the biz.’ Derrickson candidly opened up with struggles many actors go through, but the key is overcoming the self-doubt and restrictions we place on ourselves.
As a truly diligent and invigorating young woman, Derrickson said it’s not money that motivates her, it’s more of the intrigue of knowing that there is something better waiting just around the corner.
“At the beginning you will need to take any jobs you can get and they will be crappy, but they will get better over time and then you can get more selective once you build up enough experience,” Derrickson said. Getting over this period hump in your career can be a challenging one, but Derrickson said you should “…just go out and do it, play the game and don’t get too hung up on whether you get the part…”
“I’m motivated by a desire to be a part of something greater than myself, and to let this creative
In such a competitive field as the entertainment business, we tend to compare our talents with
“Every month is a kind of miracle, and it’s a real blessing that it’s worked out so well so far,” Derrickson said.
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others. Derrickson says just don’t do it, “Do it because you want to do it, not because you need someone else to validate you,” she said. With so much accomplished in the last year, there’s no slowing down this “rising star.” With her eyes set on the horizon, she hopes to go backpacking in India for six months before she turns 30. “This is a pretty big and scary feat to orchestrate, but I realize that if I don’t do it now I probably never will,” Derrickson said. Although this wouldn’t be her first trip to India, most people would be surprised to hear how many places she has lived throughout her lifetime. Derrickson explained her parents were foreign service officers working for the U.S. State Department, so she grew up in places like India, Paris and Singapore – not to mention all over the U.S; Maryland, Chicago, Washington D.C., New York, Los Angeles, and now Boston. In fact, when she was 7-years-old living in India, she said she had elephants and snake charmers at her birthday parties! This worldly traveler has also set some great goals for herself and become prosperous by combining her talents and passions of being both creative and business-minded. “I used to feel really afraid of the future, but now I choose to be curious about it,” Derrickson said. As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” and Erica Derrickson, is doing just that!
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A WINK FROM...Italy and Russia
Wedding Season Around The World By Julie Dawson with Cinzia Antonelli and Anastasia Rezvyi
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ll around the world, the beginning of wedding season is a magical time of year. Each country has similarities and differences in ceremonial traditions, fashion, and rules that the bride, groom, and their guests must to follow. Our “Trade Secrets” foreign correspondents Cinzia Antonelli, from Italy, and Anastasia Rezvyi, from Russia, are filling us in on the culture and traditions of marriage in their countries. There is no doubt that Italy is a beautiful and popular country for destination weddings that attract people from all over the world. “Many Anglo-Saxon, Japanese, Chinese and Russians consider an Italian wedding to be chic and romantic with the natural beauty that our country offers them, from the ancient ruins and Rome, to Florence, and Venice, to the Amalfi coast,” each landscape is simply breathtaking, Antonelli said.
Surprisingly, according to Antonelli, less people from Italy get married than people from the United States, but if you are from Russia, Rezvyi explained, young women interested in a career will postpone marriage until the ages of 35 to 40, “but this is the exception rather than a rule,” Rezvyi said. The average age Russian women get married are between
22 and 32-years-old; “very early, in comparison with Europe of America,” Rezvyi said. “Personally, I feel that attending weddings are always so exciting,” Antonelli said. However, there is often the dilemma of what guests should wear to the wedding. In Italy, Antonelli explained, “similar style rules that we, as guests, abide by when attending an American wedding.” “First, we’ll never wear white, because that color is reserved only for the bride. We also have to avoid wearing black and red, as well as no micro-mini skirts or low necklines because it would be too flashy, risking obscuring the bride, the real queen of this event,” Antonelli said. Ruling out white, red, and black, what colors are appropriate for wedding guest attire? Antonelli suggests pastel shades or matching them with floral fabric. “For this year Pantone, leader in the catalog choirs of fashion, has selected some pastel colors, in which all the major designers were inspired for their creations,” Antonelli said.
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Pastel shades aren’t just popular among wedding guests; Antonelli said they are common colors for members of the bridal party in weddings all over the world, emphasizing the styles from designers Petit, Genny, Givenchy, Blumarine, Valentino, Pal Zileri, Alberta Ferretti, and Dolce & Gabbana. “On the runways all over the world, we can admire amazing masterpieces in shades like: ‘placid blue’ of a clear sky, ‘violet tulip’ in a field of lavender, and ‘emlock’ like an exotic Caribbean Sea. There are also ‘sand’ like the Sahara, ‘cayenne,’ a deep red mixed with ‘frisia,’ the ‘celosia orange’ of fresh juice, ‘radiant orchid’ of exotic flowers, and ‘dazzling blue’ like a midsummer’s night,” Antonelli said. The use of pastel and bright colors are common in Russia as well, Rezvyi explains, and although white is traditional for the bride, they’re not afraid to show off a colorful wedding gown either. “The color palette is rich with pastel colors such as blue, pink, ivory, beige, lemon yellow,” Rezvyi said. “In these rich dresses you can show a beaded corset or pearls, lace, and embroidery.”
without extravagant hair, and a long veil or crown decorated with flowers- a style fit for a queen. “Like any young woman, this is a time where she idealizes her wedding and wants to implement a child’s imagination; she sees the groom as a prince on a white horse and identifies herself with the princess. On this special day, she’ll want something special and unusual, something memorable. She’ll want to feel like a real lady out of a fairytale with a dress that has lush crinolane, (hoop-skirt), a corset and a cut framing the neckline…this is the most common style of wedding dress,” Rezvyi said. Despite the popularity of a fairytale wedding, according to Rezvyi, modern Russian brides can opt for a casual shortened dress, which is easy to dance and have fun in. “Externally, the dress looks like a cocktail dress and may not be white. You can also order a full wedding dress, but with a short skirt for dancing,” Rezvyi said. Unlike the luxury gowns and casual cocktail dresses, Rezvyi explained a third popular style among Russian brides is drawn from the Empire era, an elegant dress focused on a woman’s silhouette, narrow without a pronounced waist, with the only outlines around the bust line.
Rezvyi explained that ornate Russian wedding gown designs date back to the reign of Catherine II and the Russian luxury era of the 18th century. However, “They are airy, less fanciful and the look would not be complete are made from simple materi-
als like muslin. Women in this dress are reminiscent of a Greek goddess. The dress can be complemented by a shawl draped over her shoulders. You are lucky if you can find something similar in a vintage shop. This is yet another way to not be similar to the rest of the wedding masses,” Rezvyi said. Although women have the tendency of making the wedding “all about them,” men play a part in it too, after all! In Italy, Antonelli discussed how men must also follow fashion rules to avoid incidents and embarrassment. Surprisingly, they’re not too different from American tradition. “Guys wear dark suits and jeans are absolutely prohibited. The shirt should be all white or a pastel blue,” and for a touch of elegance, they may “wear a pair of cufflinks,” Antonelli said. Other than cufflinks, another accessory that is a necessity is the tie! “Men must choose a color that complements their outfit and, most importantly, his knot has to cover the button halter. Shoes should be dark and only long black, gray or blue socks are permitted,” and they must, “remember to always wear a jacket all day long,” Antonelli said. “My motto is: Simplicity and elegance is to be remembered forever,” Antonelli said. Ciao from Italy and Russia!
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Despite the differences in wedding culture across the globe...
The following Bridal Gowns by: Seams Couture Bridal Design SeamsCouture.com Facebook.com/SEAMSCouture All hair & makeup by: M.A.W Beauty Studio mawbeautystudio.com facebook.com/mawbeautystudio 54 | Trade Secrets | 2014 Volume 1, Issue 11 | donahuemodels.com | 401.353.4940
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...one thing remains universal, "women in this world just want to be beautiful...
...but beauty comes from within and no matter what dress you choose. Be lovely on your big day," Rezvyi said.
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Ciao from Italy and Russia!
THE BUZZ
By Jaclyn Pelopida Photo Credit: eonline.com
E
llen DeGeneres hosted the 86th Academy Awards on March 2 after previously hosting the awards show seven years ago. In my opinion, DeGeneres should host the Academy Awards every year as she is a comedic genius, (unsurprisingly), she held sway over the whole night and helped move the three-and-a-half hour show right along. Her opening monologue was filled with jokes including ones about the worse-for-wear weather that Los Angeles had been experiencing earlier that week due to tremendous rain storms. Of course L.A. is used to sunshine and warmth so for the unusual rain storm, many inhabitants panicked thinking it was the next apocalypse! DeGeneres also poked fun at the actors and actresses who had achieved so much in their life, but had never been to college.
It wouldn’t have been the Academy Awards if Jennifer Lawrence didn’t fall. Poor Lawrence tripped on the red carpet while waving to fans, and not only did she fall, but she also knocked down two people from her entourage and a cop who was trying to help her back up. But, in all of her grace, Lawrence got right back up with a smile, a laugh, and a shrug because well, she’s used to falling and we’re used to seeing it. DeGeneres also made sure to point out the fact that Lawrence had fallen both years in a row and even joked that this year someone should bring the Oscar to her instead if she were to win. Not only was DeGeneres responsible for the 40.3 million viewers (up 7 percent from last year), she was also responsible for crashing Twitter with the most re-tweeted “selfie” picture of all-time that included herself, Jennifer Lawrence, Jared Leto, Bradley Cooper, Meryl Streep, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Channing Tatum, Julia Roberts, Kevin Spacey and Lupita Nyong’o. DeGeneres also made sure that the audience didn’t go hungry by serving pizza to the actors during the ceremony. Overall, Degeneres was enjoyable to watch and she made sure to keep the laughs coming. 58 | Trade Secrets | 2014 Volume 1, Issue 11 | donahuemodels.com | 401.353.4940
And the Oscar goes to...
Here are the winners from the 2014 academy awards. Best Picture “12 Years a Slave”
Film Editing “Gravity,” Alfonso Cuarón and Mark Sanger
Actor Matthew McConaughey, “Dallas Buyers Club”
Make-up and Hairstyling “Dallas Buyers Club,” Adruitha Lee and Robin Mathews
Actress Cate Blanchett, “Blue Jasmine” Supporting Actor Jared Leto, “Dallas Buyers Club” Supporting Actress Lupita Nyong’o, “12 Years a Slave”
Original Song “Let It Go” from “Frozen,” Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez Original Score “Gravity,” Steven Price
Director Alfonso Cuarón, “Gravity”
Production Design “The Great Gatsby,” Catherine Martin (production design) and Beverley Dunn (set decoration)
Adapted Screenplay John Ridley, “12 Years a Slave”
Sound Editing “Gravity,” Glenn Freemantle
Original Screenplay Spike Jonze, “Her”
Sound Mixing “Gravity,” Skip Lievsay, Niv Adiri, Christopher Benstead and Chris Munro
Documentary Feature “Twenty Feet from Stardom”
Visual Effects “Gravity,” Tim Webber, Chris Lawrence, David Shirk and Neil Corbould
Foreign-language Film “The Great Beauty” (Italy)
Animated Short Film “Mr. Hublot”
Animated Feature Film “Frozen” Cinemaphotography “Gravity, ” Emmanuel Lubezki Costume Design “The Great Gatsby,” Catherine Martin
Documentary Short Film “The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life” Live-action Short Film “Helium”
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In regards to acceptance speeches, the ones that had the most impact were those given by Best Supporting Actor winner Jared Leto for “Dallas Buyers Club” and Best Supporting Actress winner Lupita Nyong’o for “12 Years a Slave.” Leto, who had not acted in seven years, gave a moving speech that dedicated his award to his mother who was a single mom of two and a high school dropout, but taught her sons to never give up on their dreams. He also dedicated his
award to those who have suffered and are suffering from AIDS, as well as people who aren’t afraid to be who they are and love who they want, regardless of gender. In her first major motion picture, as well as her first acting job, Nyong’o won for Best Supporting Actress and gave an inspiring speech that ended with her saying “…when I look down at this golden statue, may it remind me and every child, no matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid.”
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Although the Grammys are known for music, that didn’t stop the Academy Awards from having some show-stopping performances during the ceremony. All of the songs that were nominated for Best Original Song were performed. Pharrel Williams sang his number one hit “Happy” from the movie “Despicable Me 2” and had everyone, (including Lupita Nyong’o and Amy Adams), up on their feet dancing with him as he made his way through the audience. Karen O sang “The Moon Song” from the film “Her,” U2 sang “Ordinary Love” from “Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom,”
Pink played tribute to Judy Garland and sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and Bette Midler concluded the “In Memoriam” section with her song “Wind Beneath My Wings.” One of the oddest moments of the night was when John Travolta came onstage to introduced Idina Menzel singing “Let It Go” from the movie “Frozen,” but instead introduced her as “Adele Dazeem.” Menzel then went on to sing, but it seemed she was trying to outdo the volume of the orchestra since she seemed to be screaming some of the song.
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Of course, just like any other award show, the red carpet and fashion must be discussed. The main themes of the night were colors in the neutral family such as nudes, creams, blushes and gold with lace detailing and crystal embellishments. Along with the neutral colors there was also a trend of black and metallic dresses, as well as a few pastel colors. Dresses by Cavalli, Valentino, Burberry, and Prada seemed to have dominated the red carpet, while jewels by Tiffany and Lorraine Schwartz were voted most popular by the actresses. Although this was the Oscars, it seemed not many dresses were too formal or over the top, and while some people definitely did make the worst dressed list, those dresses weren’t horrific. Here is my list of the five best dressed at the 2014 Oscars: Angelina Jolie in Elie Saab Haute Couture. Going along with the metallic trend of the night, Jolie hit the nail on the head in this fashion-forward dress that had her sparkling all the way down the red carpet. Lupita Nyong’o in Prada. Nyong’o has been killing it with her fashion choices the whole awards season, but what I love most about this look is the addition of the headband; it pulls the whole outfit together. That color blue looks absolutely stunning against her skin tone as well. Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior Couture. Lawrence can do no wrong in my eyes and this look just further proves that. Of course, being the face of Dior, it was an obvious choice who she would choose for the Oscars, but this red hue is gorgeous on her and the peplum look gives it a young, age-appropriate feel. Kate Hudson in Atelier Versace. Hudson is never one to shy away from showing skin and this is evident with the gown’s plunging neckline and side slits. I feel that you have to have a certain décolleté to pull off that neckline and Hudson is the perfect example of that. I also loved the drape over the shoulders and the silver color. Cate Blanchett in Giorgio Armani. There were a ton of nude gowns with sparkle and lace that made their way down the red carpet, but Blanchett knocked it out of the park in her gown. With the color, lace and crystal embellishments, Blanchett was on-point with the biggest trend of the night.
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Here is my list of the five worst dressed at the 2014 Oscars: Anna Kendrick wearing J. Mendel. I love Anna Kendrick, but I was not feeling this dress at all. It has way too much going on with all of the asymmetrical designs and I didn’t care for the red designs on the lace. Kerry Washington in Jason Wu. Although Washington is pregnant, this was Wu’s Oscar debut and I felt he should have made something a little more flattering for Washington and maybe something that wasn’t so blasé. Bette Midler in a custom Reem Acra dress. Midler explained on the red carpet that this dress, (an original runway dress) was made for her in her size; however with the way the dress fit, it seemed it was too small for Midler as she looked like she was stuffed into it. Penelope Cruz in Giambattista Valli. Obviously Cruz can look gorgeous in anything but this dress wasn’t cutting it for her. The wrap around her shoulder looked like it was constantly falling off of her, giving it a messy look. Whoopi Goldberg. I just don’t understand this look; it’s a dress with a white button-down blouse underneath it. It was questionable the first time when Julia Roberts wore something extremely similar at the 2014 Golden Globes, so to have this look be replicated for the Oscars is a big no-no for me! And the “Most Re-tweeted” selfie goes to ... Ellen DeGeneres!
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WHO’S WHO YEMI SEKONI, editor-in-chief, is the owner and director of Donahue Models & Talent - Rhode Island’s oldest model
and talent agency. Her company books some of New England’s top professional models and talent to work with many corporate giants across the region, helping these companies convey critical marketing and advertising messages to their target audiences.
With over 35 years of experience in various areas of the acting and modeling industry, including theater, TV, film, print and runway, Yemi also holds a Bachelor of Arts in education, a post-graduate diploma in marketing and an MBA. TRADE SECRETS magazine is a culminating outlet for all of her passions – education, performing, marketing and creative writing.
JULIE DAWSON, editorial director, is a native Rhode Islander and an alumna of the University of Rhode Island, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and public relations. Julie’s journey with Donahue Models and Talent started in 2009, which has enabled her to gain experience in every area of the industry. From runway to commercials, and print to promotions, she seizes every opportunity that comes her way. Julie describes herself as a tenacious and self-motivated young woman with a passion for entertaining people, especially when it comes to making them laugh.
ALISHA NEWTON, creative director, graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Arts in
communications. She currently works at Foxwoods Resort Casino as their Advertising Executive, and has been with Donahue Models & Talent since 2011.
Alisha has had the honor of working with, and learning from, not only some of the smartest people in the business, but also folks who know nothing of fashion or advertising but know a lot about life. Remaining very hands on, she prefers to roll up her sleeves and teach (or learn). You can lose vision in the forest, but in fact, she sees most clearly, when immersed in the environment. She encounters every challenge with a positive attitude and the tenacity to overcome it. But isn’t that what life is about? Facing challenges and conquering them each and every day, for the opportunity to savor the sweet success.
JACLYN PELOPIDA, Lifestyle & Entertainment Writer, graduated from Iona College in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in mass communication with a concentration in journalism and a minor in psychology. She was the arts and entertainment editor of her college newspaper, “The Ionian.” Throughout her college career, she was an editorial intern for “M Magazine,” a web editorial intern for “Seventeen” magazine, and a public relations intern for MTV Networks. She is in the midst of writing her first novel and currently resides in Cranston, Rhode Island. To read one of Jaclyn’s blog, please click on the link below:
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SIRA D’ARPINO, fashion consultant, was born in Italy, bringing an international flair and elegance to her company
City Chic Image Consultants.
Sira has over 20 years of experience sewing and performing custom alterations. During her time at an upscale boutique in Providence, R.I., she added retail, merchandising and personal shopping to her range of experience. Sira helped many clients develop and enhance their personal style, using her love of fashion to help people look and feel their best. Her favorite quote: “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” Oscar Wilde.
LISA SHORR, onsite stylist, says beauty and style is in her DNA. Since childhood, Lisa has immersed herself in the personal care industry, having her Grandma Belle, a successful cosmetics consultant, as her mentor and inspiration.
A Cum Laude graduate with a degree in marketing, Lisa learned the art of branding, and as co-owner of PC Troubleshooters, an IT Services Company, she has spent the past 15 years making her business look good. Coupling her expertise in branding with her passion for fashion, she launched Shorr Style in 2012, and as a personal stylist, she works with professional men and women, helping them build their own personal brands. She has an eye for detail and educates each client on the importance of looking your best to achieve success. Her mission: “Inspiring confidence through fashion!” She is excited to be a part of the Trade Secrets team.
HAYLEY KLAUDT, makeup, a Florida native, grew up in New England. In high school, she found her love, (more
like obsession), for makeup. After graduation, she packed up and headed to Boston, where she has resided for the past five years. No stranger to the cosmetic industry, she has trained with brands such as Lancôme, Laura Mercier, Too Faced and MAC Cosmetics. She has worked on location at many editorial photoshoots and worked recently on the makeup team for StyleWeek Northeast in Providence, Rhode Island. Now officially a model with Donahue Models, she is a girl of many talents and a force to reckon with!
MELISSA WILSON, hair, has a passion for the beauty industry. With nine years of experience as a professional cos-
metologist, Melissa’s experience ranges from working behind the chair of various salons in Rhode Island, to the makeup counter of busy New York City. In November 2011, Melissa opened M.A.W. Beauty Hair & Makeup Studio, where she works with a variety of multicultural clients. Servicing clients throughout New England, Melissa specializes in blowouts, bridal hair and makeup artistry. She stays updated with latest trends and techniques in the beauty industry by attending classes, workshops, seminars, and tradeshows.
VALENCIO, photographer, chooses to remain an enigma.
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GUESTS EDNA PANAGGIO is an accomplished actress who was born in the north end of Providence, Rhode Island. She started as a child actress in radio. She has performed in every facet of the entertainment industry; stage, including drama, comedy and musical comedy; print and runway modeling. Her film career began after she moved to Baltimore in 1963 with principal roles for Kraft Cheese, Pennsylvania House Furniture, the U. S. Government along with other TV regional and national commercials and industrial films. She is a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, (AFTRA) since 1984. She has experienced working with Stephen Spielberg, Gregory Peck, Danny DeVito, Richard Dreyfus, and playing the principal role of Kate Hudson’s grandmother in “My Best Friend’s Girl” opposite Dane Cook, which was released in 2008. She is the author of the book, “Fiddling Through the Wilderness.”
ANABEL COLLADO-MONTALBANO is a wellness coordinator and lead group exercise instructor at Westerly Fitness and is the community contributor for Health & Fitness for “Westerly Life Magazine.” She is also the radio host of “Westerly Commits to Health” on Stereo 1230 AM WBLQ every Wednesday, 10 a.m.-11a.m. She can be reached at 401-315-0115
ANASTASIA REZVYI is a full-time mom, model and professional graphic designer. She came to the United States from Russia in 2000, and has modeled for companies such as: Redken, Cutrin, Wella, Aldo, Goldwell, and Toni & Guy.
CINZIA ANTONELLI resides with her husband Gian and their 12-year-old daughter, Enrica, in the small town of Cassino, Italy. Inheriting her creative and artistic flair from her father, a painter, and her grandfather, a novelist, she grew up with a love for fashion, and a passion for creating costume jewelry. When she is not busy with daughter or helping her husband with his business, she can be found designing and creating new lines of costume jewelry - inspired by the ancient royals of the world, primitive prints and nature. Through her craft, her goal is to express her unique personality, as she believes that creating an object for the body is also a universal form of communication and language.
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