Showing posts with label Niche Kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Niche Kids. Show all posts

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Celia Kenney Debuts in The Descendants!!!


Aspiring Young Actress Lands Scene with George Clooney!

Celia Kaleialoha Kenney (13) was born and raised on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Granddaughter of legendary Hawaiian entertainers Ed Kenney and Beverly Noa, Celia displayed an affinity for performing at a young age. Her grandfather performed as ‘Wang Ta' in the original Broadway production of Flower Drum Song, and so in Celia the song lives on. Father Ed Kenney Jr. is owner/chef of Town and Downtown Restaurants, and mother Kristen Kenney is a graphic artist and jewelry designer, surrounding her with creativity from birth.

Her “pinch me” moment recently came when Celia was cast in the film, The Descendants, as 'Reina', a boy crazy, carb shunning friend of character ‘Matt King’s’ daughter.  The film is the screen adaptation of the novel by local writer Kaui Hart Hemmings, starring George Clooney and directed by Alexander Payne. Celia’s scene includes Clooney, as well as several of the other main characters. This high profile job is what earned Celia her coveted Screen Actors Guild card. She and her brother Duke (9) were also recently cast as principals in a Capital One Commercial, all leading to a favorable start to an acting career.

In addition to the big screen, Celia has been exercising her vocals and performing skills on the theater stage. She starred in her first Community Theatre production at the age of 8. Some of the shows under her belt include Cinderella, Gigi, Children of Eden and most recently as ‘Bonnie’ in Anything Goes. Her favorite role to date has been as ‘Little Red’ in The Performing Arts Center of Kapolei's Into The Woods. She has many solo performances on her roster as well and takes great pride in being a member of Diamond Head Theatre's Shooting Stars program.

One of Celia's goals is to attend the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU and someday perform on Broadway.

Celia continues to pursue her passion by studying voice, ballet, tap, jazz and acting, as well as auditioning for future big screen roles.

Check out Celia on Reel Stories!!!
To see more of Celia  go to www.nichemodelsandtalent.com

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Hawaii 5-0 loves Kalama!!! Kalama got to enjoy a week on the set of Hawaii 5-0 playing Jason Schafer in Season 2 Episode #211 "Pahele" directed by Paul Edwards!






Kalama who is part Hawaiian and grew up in Honolulu has trained with Scott Rogers and  has further credits that include Bay Watch Hawaii, Commercials including First Insurance, Starwood Hotels and a recent radio spot for Pizza Hut. He has also modeled for National companies such as Target and Pottery Barn Kids.
Director Paul Edwards said after the wrap, " Good Job Kalama! You are a very talented boy!" Other A.D.'s were over heard whispering "He's a good actor!!"  After the first take!!
All of the practicing and memorizing the entire script before filming really helped!! Kalama is a professional and definitely one to watch!!

Congratulations Kalama!!

Behind the Scenes: Baby Grace in Pottery Barn Kids today!!

To see more of Baby Grace Please go to Niche Models and Talent

Friday, April 8, 2011

Matty Wong, and Niche Kids: Pono and Shaun all booked Japanese Soft Drink "Kirin" S.A.G. Commercial!!!!



Pono!!Pono!!
They had so much fun shooting in Hana, Maui with a great crew from Japan!! Congratulations guys!!! To see more of our talent, please click on their names or go to Nichemodelsandtalent.com!

Monday, October 4, 2010