Next Generation of Hollywood Stars

INTRODUCING THE NEXT GENERATION OF TALENT FEATURING KAZ WOMACK, GIA PATER & ADELAIDE LEVENS. THESE YOUNG ARTISTS HAVE ALREADY ACHIEVED SO MUCH IN THEIR CAREERS. EACH WITH THEIR OWN UNIQUE TALENT, SKILLS AND DREAMS - THEY ARE THE ONES TO WATCH

Words By Tony C. Simmons | June 15th 2021

PHOTOS BY @greglevittphotography

THE ACTOR

KAZ WOMACK

@thekazwomack

Hollywood is loaded with child actors, and they’re all brimming with talent, but you’d be hard pressed to find one that enjoys the craft of acting more than Kaz Womack. The six-year old loves being on the ‘Hollywood’ set. You can tell by his wholesome smile - it never comes off. It’s obvious that his joyous demeanor makes him very easy to work with, but where does it come from? The answer is experience. At only 8-months old, Kaz was showcasing that smile in front of cameras for a myriad of commercials; some of which include Metro PCS, Toyota, and Fischer-Price. He’s even worked as a model for Uniqlo and Carter’s, but it wasn’t until now that his love for acting is truly starting to blossom.

Left to right: Isabella Rose Landau, Kaz Womack, Ca’Ron Jaden Coleman

Kaz currently has a recurring role on the hit TV show This Is Us, working alongside Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia. On screen, you can feel the connection he has with his TV show parents, but what’s remarkable is that it translates well into real life. “My favorite part of being on set is working with Mandy and Milo”, Kaz says with his heartening grin. Couple that with the excitement he gets while working alongside his on-screen siblings - Isabella Rose Landau and Ca’Ron Jaden Coleman. They’re the same age as Kaz and the three of them are the best of friends. Working with the people you love is a key ingredient in making any job enjoyable, especially for a six-year old like Kaz. Millions of viewers watch Kaz deliver his best performances simply because he loves being on set, and the show is lucky to have him.

Playing a child version of a beloved character will garner a lot of attention, but Kaz seems ready to become a star. Fans of This Is Us should remember his face, because in twenty years, you might see him as the next leading action hero. Outside of working, his hobbies include water skiing and snow skiing. Pretty action-packed for a six year old, which begs the assumption that an adrenaline-filled, Tom Cruise-like approach to his career seems inevitable.

The future is bright for Kaz Womack. He’s primed and ready for the illustrious Hollywood career he’s destined for. With more on-camera experience than some adult actors, and a love for acting that exudes through his smile, he’s in no better position to grow into the star he’s meant to be.

Left to right: Kaz Womack, Ca’Ron Jaden Coleman, Milo Ventimiglia, bella Rose Landau

Kaz Womack @thekazwomack

photo by @greglevittphotography

THE PERFORMER

GIA PATER

There’s a specific set of qualities that are required when singing in front of a live audience. One needs the skill, confidence, and dedication to deliver the best performance on the microphone, and at 12-years old, Gia Pater has garnered all of those traits and more. She admits she didn’t have these qualities until she met her mentor BP Major, a world class performing artist who’s dedicated to teaching Gia everything he knows. The two have a very strong bond and it is obvious, despite the hard work, they have lots of fun together!

BP Major found Gia while searching for young talent to form a kids group. He’s the creator and founder of a Youtube series called MAJOR MINORS: THE ACADEMY, and Gia has a starring role. The show follows her growth as an artist, alongside her castmate Danika Hemmer, and many special guests! “Some things I’ve learned being part of the Major Minors Academy are definitely performing.. and also how to talk to the camera, and to be yourself.” Gia is wise beyond her years, and understands that knowing and expressing her true self is key to making great performances, and getting invaluable oneon-one time with celebrity performers like Dannii Minogue and Kym Herjavec at the Major Minors Academy doesn't hurt either! Gia can dance, she can act, but she’ll tell you first hand that singing is what she feels she’s best at, simply because she loves music so much. Her inspirations come from renowned artists such as Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish, and you can definitely see it in her performances. She recently did a live performance paying tribute to Dolly Parton, which she says was the highlight of her career so far. When asked if she writes her own songs, she gave a very telling answer: “I haven’t really started writing [my own songs] yet, but sometimes, at night, I like to write in my journal.” She may not know it yet, but a true writer has a journal, and it’s inevitable that she’ll be writing her own songs soon. We look forward to witnessing Gia’s growth as an artist and performer on the aforementioned Youtube series.

The advice she has for kids her age is to put hard work into everything you do and to believe in yourself. This type of mindset for a 12-year old is very encouraging, as many will find it difficult to teach a child such values that are so paramount in the entertainment industry. Gia Pater is a natural. She’s professional, and well advanced at her age. In the future, when we see her performing in front of millions, thank BP Major Minor’s for instilling the skill, confidence, and dedication to such a talented, gifted individual like Gia.

Gia Pater @majorminorstheacademy

Make-up by Sarah Christine @sarahchristinebeauty Greg Levitt Photography @greglevittphotography

THE MODEL :

ADELAIDE LEVENS

Three years ago, Adelaide Levens returned home from summer sailing camp and handed her parents a piece of paper that said: “I’d like to talk to you about your daughter’s future modeling career.” The note was written by a top national scout who had spotted the then ten year old at a yacht club, saying she looked like “the embodiment of the California sun.”

Now 5’9’ at thirteen years old, this level-headed beauty is primed for success in the competitive world of fashion modeling, but Adelaide isn’t putting all her eggs in one basket. Excelling academically, Adelaide just graduated 8th grade on the honor roll and was accepted into the prestigious liberal arts high school Pacifica. Next year, she will play team volleyball and basketball, in addition to competitive sailing, while developing her art portfolio for an upcoming exhibition. A self-taught environmentalist, Adelaide’s philosophy is: “If everyone picked up after themselves there wouldn’t be any trash.” She once untangled a seagull that landed on her Opti from a broken fishing line. That event was the inspiration that led to “SeaSustain” the charity Adelaide founded to help kids get involved in keeping our oceans and waterways clean. “As a lifelong sailor I’ve seen first-hand the impact of micro-plastics and other floating trash on our oceans.”

Adelaide’s environmental commitment extends to fashion. She buys and resells vintage clothes on Depop and eBay, and recently learned to sew in order to make her own clothes, which she is planning on auctioning off on SeaSustain. Org to raise funds for her cause. This summer she’s taking an online Certificate in Fashion Industry Essentials from Parsons x Teen Vogue in order to continue to learn the business and develop her own fashion brand.

Adelaide Levens @adelaidelevens

Makeup by Andie Lane @andie_lane Photo by Greg Levitt @greglevittphotography

An avid reader Addie can usually be found devouring a book like Fahrenheit 451 or The Stars My Destination, or in record stores finding obscure LPs by John Prine or Paolo Conte. Adelaide loves to travel and meet people and hopes modeling will help her create a successful brand to spread her message about sea sustainability and local commerce. That’s why she loves brands like Arbor, both for its long-time commitment to sustainability and the fact that it’s a local business and not a global megacorp posting proenvironmental messages to cover their toxic footprint. For Adelaide everything starts local. After all: “If everyone picked up after themselves...” ■