Cast

Jessica Alvarez
played by
Valentina Corbella

The Family

Jessica’s MomPlayed by Liz Chuday

Born in Taiwan to American parents, Liz Chuday has a multi-ethnic look and wide range, playing roles from CIA operative to soccer mom. With roots in community theater, she has appeared as a reporter in HBO’s VEEP; walked the runway for Bloomingdale’s; is the face of National Realty Investment Association; sung the national anthem ensemble at a pro soccer game; and won lead roles in films including Savior, which was named Best Picture at numerous film festivals. She won awards for Improv and Scene Study at the Global Stars Network event in the Bahamas and will travel anywhere, anytime for “The Craft.”

Sarah AlvarezPlayed by Lara Alcantara Lansberg

Lara Alcantara Lansberg is a trained photographer and actor from NYU and Bard College. Appearing in various independent films since 2015, she has taken a true love for independent filmmaking. Trained at Lee Strasberg, Beverly Hills Playhouse in LA with Mancini and coaches privately with Michael Luggio. Lara is now in a web series called Through Your Eyes and also in the upcoming movie The Bite.

SwannPlayed by Jess Stark

Jess Stark is an actress/writer from Anchorage, Alaska who studies at MN Acting Studio in New York. When not working in films she’s creating her own work and annoying her cat. Currently she is in post-production on her web project, ‘Car Share Chronicles’.

Aunt Viva (Swann’s Mom)Played by Nancy Rubel

Nancy Rubel is an American-born actress, producer and director who lives in the Hudson Valley, New York. She has played many different roles and can be very diverse in her acting skills. She is most famous for the movies Late Phases, Starlit and I Dream Too Much. While Nancy has been a part of big name productions in the Hudson Valley on screen and behind the camera, her main love and focus is on independent films and helping out the local film and TV community. She is willing to travel and to give 110% to any project she commits to.

Jimmy AlvarezPlayed by John Kroner

​John was born and raised in Bergen County, NJ. He’s studied at HB Studio and with other numerous acting coaches growing up. He found his passion for acting through movies but has recently found a love for theater as well. John has been acting at two different colleges in Bergen County for a few years, playing the lead roles in many of the productions at both. He is excited to explore the vast world of acting more after he graduates college.

Jessica’s NanaPlayed by Bettina Paley

Bettina Paley’s television credits include leading roles in Sony’s Christmas Cats TV (Wacky Cat Lady) and

in the Dead of Night series: “Misfortune Teller” (Sylvia). She has been featured on Law and Order and several television shows and commercials. Her best-known theater roles are Agnes in I Do! I Do! and Melba in Pal Joey. Her cabaret concerts have been presented at corporations, civic groups, and venues in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

Bettina Paley can be contacted at bp9999@msn.com

los Amores

RogerPlayed by Cory Cannataro

Cory Cannataro is a native New York actor best know best for his various roles in Television (30 Rock, GIRLS) and Commercial work (GMC/NFL, American Express, Plyfe), and Starlit, 2016.

Mark “Matthew Mark”Played by Anthony Tether

Anthony Tether is an actor, known for The Factory (2014), Starlit (2016) and Rise of the Silent Wolf (2014).

The Friends

JillPlayed by Noriko Sato

Noriko had an AMAZING time portraying Jill wearing a wedding dress!! She can also be seen on TV, in “Odd Mom Out”- Bravo’s scripted comedy series playing a super enthusiastic waitress introducing long list of extravagant course menus! She has lots of improv training and experience, currently performing in a long running (7th year!) weekly improv show “Batsu!” and a monthly show “Pillow Fight”. Noriko is very athletic (former NCAA basketball player!), trained in stage combat and played one of the leads as an MAA trainee in a pilot shown on Amazon studios. She also played the lead, seemingly innocent, two faced killer in “Snapped: Killer Couples” which she filmed on location in Tennessee for a week!

Andres de Vengoecheaplays Michael- the groom

U5

Played by Morgan MariniaStudent 2

Played by Anna MiressiStudent 1

Anna Miressi has a Bachelors degree in Theatre Arts from SUNY New Paltz. She has performed in many mediums including comedy troupes, improv, musical theater, and Film/TV. She is currently working as an actor and performer in the scenic Hudson Valley, NY.

Played by Helen StevensThe Red Head

Helen Stevens is a Canadian/American actress. She was born and raised in rural Alberta and as an adult fought her way to New York city.

Played by William Pereira RubelBiker Bill

Played by Nancy RubelBiker Bill’s Special Lady

Nancy Rubel , is an American born Actress , Producer and Director that lives in the Hudson Valley New York. She has played many different roles and can be very diverse in her acting skills. She is most famous for the movie “Late Phases”, ” Starlit” and ” I dream to much”. While Nancy has been a part of big name productions in the Hudson Valley in front of the screen and behind the camera, her main love and focus is on independent films and helping out the local film and TV community. She is willing to travel and to give 110% to any project she commits to.

Played by Jordan DoughertyYoung Jessica