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| Masha Dowell as October Owens |
Masha Dowell plays ambitious unemployed neighbor October Owens in “The Telecommuters.”
Masha was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She began acting as a freshman at Tri-Cities High School magnet program for performing arts (drama). After high school, she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Science at North Carolina A&T State University. She studied Media studies at Howard University, and screenwriting at UCLA’s writer’s extension program. Masha has studied acting at TVI Actor’s studio in Hollywood, Raleigh Little Theater, and scene study with famed acting coach Vera Katz. She studied screenwriting with Bill Idelson, the late two-time WGA winning television writer for “The Andy Griffin show” and “Get Smart.”
She conducted scientific research (Identity testing, Cancer, HPV, HBV, West Nile Virus) on the behalf of LabCorp, National Genetics Institute, & Pharmavite, LLC. In addition, she worked in Quality Assurance/Metrology at Baxter Healthcare, and Quality Management at Calibrate, Inc. While still working in the sciences full-time, Masha gained experience in Hollywood, by interning in the Television Development departments of several production companies: Edmonds Entertainment, SimmonsLathan Media Group, and Revelations Entertainment. After several years in the sciences, Masha, transitioned professionally, into the arts and business with the launch of her company, Global Culture Science Brands. She is a member of the United Nations Association-USA and has served on the board of Women In Film & Television of Atlanta.
You can find her online at www.mashadowell.com and on IMDB at http://www.imdb.me/masha.dowell. She is represented by Beverly Brock of the Brock Agency.
Masha was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She began acting as a freshman at Tri-Cities High School magnet program for performing arts (drama). After high school, she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Science at North Carolina A&T State University. She studied Media studies at Howard University, and screenwriting at UCLA’s writer’s extension program. Masha has studied acting at TVI Actor’s studio in Hollywood, Raleigh Little Theater, and scene study with famed acting coach Vera Katz. She studied screenwriting with Bill Idelson, the late two-time WGA winning television writer for “The Andy Griffin show” and “Get Smart.”
She conducted scientific research (Identity testing, Cancer, HPV, HBV, West Nile Virus) on the behalf of LabCorp, National Genetics Institute, & Pharmavite, LLC. In addition, she worked in Quality Assurance/Metrology at Baxter Healthcare, and Quality Management at Calibrate, Inc. While still working in the sciences full-time, Masha gained experience in Hollywood, by interning in the Television Development departments of several production companies: Edmonds Entertainment, SimmonsLathan Media Group, and Revelations Entertainment. After several years in the sciences, Masha, transitioned professionally, into the arts and business with the launch of her company, Global Culture Science Brands. She is a member of the United Nations Association-USA and has served on the board of Women In Film & Television of Atlanta.
You can find her online at www.mashadowell.com and on IMDB at http://www.imdb.me/masha.dowell. She is represented by Beverly Brock of the Brock Agency.
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| Leanna Adams Plays Ann Blair Koslov |
Leanna Adams plays quirky lovestruck neighbor Ann Blair Koslov on “The Telecommuters.”
Leanna was born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Emory University. After graduation, Leanna moved to Manhattan and studied acting for film and television at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting.
Since leaving New York, she has lived in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and taught English and American culture at a small college in Wuhu, China. A freelance writer since 2006, Leanna returned to Atlanta in June of 2011 and has been pursuing an acting career ever since.
Leanna is co-writer, creator and producer of “The Telecommuters.” She also published her memoir, Pretty Woman Spitting: An American’s Travels in China, on January 23, 2012, Chinese New Year. She co-authored a business book for women in 2008, The Chic Entrepreneur: Put Your Business in Higher Heels, and is the founder of Loose Type Productions, a production company dedicated to making television, film and new media works with a focus on women the way they really are - hilarious.
You can check out Leanna’s website HERE and her IMDb page at http://www.imdb.me/leannaadams.
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| Kyle Lewis as Chad James |
Kyle D. Lewis plays ruthless marketing consultant Chad James on “The Telecommuters.”
Kyle is an Atlanta-based actor. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, Kyle grew up in Dallas, Georgia, and spent a few years in Charlotte, North Carolina, as a pit-crew member for some of the top drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series including Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson.
He’s traveled all over the country and internationally, working on cars and trying to win races. A fast-paced career, Kyle loved NASCAR and felt fortunate to be able to experience such an exhilarating endeavor, but deep down he knew his first love was acting. So he made the tough decision to quit racing and chase his dream. Kyle moved back to Atlanta in early 2011 to pursue his acting career full-time.
An adrenaline junkie, when Kyle’s not on set, you can find him shooting guns, jumping out of planes, scuba diving, rock climbing and anything else he can try to push himself to new heights. He loves to take risks and experience life to the fullest.
You can check out Kyle’s IMDb at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4563788/. Kyle is represented by Houghton Talent.
Kyle is an Atlanta-based actor. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, Kyle grew up in Dallas, Georgia, and spent a few years in Charlotte, North Carolina, as a pit-crew member for some of the top drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series including Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson.
He’s traveled all over the country and internationally, working on cars and trying to win races. A fast-paced career, Kyle loved NASCAR and felt fortunate to be able to experience such an exhilarating endeavor, but deep down he knew his first love was acting. So he made the tough decision to quit racing and chase his dream. Kyle moved back to Atlanta in early 2011 to pursue his acting career full-time.
An adrenaline junkie, when Kyle’s not on set, you can find him shooting guns, jumping out of planes, scuba diving, rock climbing and anything else he can try to push himself to new heights. He loves to take risks and experience life to the fullest.
You can check out Kyle’s IMDb at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4563788/. Kyle is represented by Houghton Talent.
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| Jason Carey plays Larry Reed |
Jason Carey plays October’s good-natured love interest Larry on Season One of “The Telecommuters.”
Jason is an an actor, entrepreneur, recording artist, 2011 Playdate USA Host of the Year, commercial producer, script writer, award winning director, author, youth role model, entertainer and a NC A&T Alumni! A Richmond, Virginia, native, Jason has several published projects including Road to Success, The VA show, Now or Never, high energy singles Happy Hour Mood Swing, Feeling So Alive, How to Make More Money with Your Music (eBook) and the classic motivational full length solo project; (Born to Motivate...Raised to Succeed) preceded by the video release of the introspective Earl's Gone Fishing, moving over 7,000 units of JASON804 music.
You may have seen Jason hit the stage after Jermaine Dupri and G -Unit on MTV's “My Super Sweet Sixteen,” he appeared on the same stage as LL Cool J in front of over 10,000 fans, and smashed an opening performance for Lupe Fiasco in front of 3000 plus screaming fans. As an actor Jason has appeared in Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, the breakout hit independent films “You Are Not the Father” and “Laying My Past to Rest” and the traveling stage play “Who Killed Uncle Pete.” He also appeared in “Stomp the Yard 2.” Most recently he wrote/directed/starred in his first sitcom/web series “The Crib.” Beyond all the accolades, Jason is a personable and charismatic person, a ball of contagious positive energy and a marketing dream come true, a brand.
You can check Jason out online at www.JASON804live.com.
You may have seen Jason hit the stage after Jermaine Dupri and G -Unit on MTV's “My Super Sweet Sixteen,” he appeared on the same stage as LL Cool J in front of over 10,000 fans, and smashed an opening performance for Lupe Fiasco in front of 3000 plus screaming fans. As an actor Jason has appeared in Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, the breakout hit independent films “You Are Not the Father” and “Laying My Past to Rest” and the traveling stage play “Who Killed Uncle Pete.” He also appeared in “Stomp the Yard 2.” Most recently he wrote/directed/starred in his first sitcom/web series “The Crib.” Beyond all the accolades, Jason is a personable and charismatic person, a ball of contagious positive energy and a marketing dream come true, a brand.
You can check Jason out online at www.JASON804live.com.
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| Vince Canlas as Director Li |
Vince plays the caring and closeted Director Li on “The Telecommuters.”
Born in Manila, Philippines, Vince moved with his family to Los Angeles, where his aunt worked for ABC Studios. He now claims it was there that he got bit by the acting bug. However, it wasn't until after college in North Carolina when he moved to Atlanta that the bug caused a fever and he enrolled at the Alliance Theater for two years of training and eventually signed with his first agent.
Twenty six years later, Vince is still energized by the business. When he's not on-camera, he's still on camera, but behind it, working in corporate video production and photography as he has for the past twenty years. Vince has a seventeen-year-old son, Branden, who is equally excited and active as an actor in Florida.
You can find Vince’s impressive resume online at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0134016/.
Born in Manila, Philippines, Vince moved with his family to Los Angeles, where his aunt worked for ABC Studios. He now claims it was there that he got bit by the acting bug. However, it wasn't until after college in North Carolina when he moved to Atlanta that the bug caused a fever and he enrolled at the Alliance Theater for two years of training and eventually signed with his first agent.
Twenty six years later, Vince is still energized by the business. When he's not on-camera, he's still on camera, but behind it, working in corporate video production and photography as he has for the past twenty years. Vince has a seventeen-year-old son, Branden, who is equally excited and active as an actor in Florida.
You can find Vince’s impressive resume online at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0134016/.
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| Ravi Naidu as Ashish Patel |
Ravi Naidu plays no-nonsense IT guy Ashish Patel on “The Telecommuters.”
Ravi is a proud native Atlantan and has lived here all his life. He even got his degree in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech.
Ravi’s parents were part of the original invasion into America that started with one Indian traveling over and reporting back that America needed major help running gas stations and budget hotels...your welcome! Growing up it was a tough decision whether to speak with an Indian or Southern accent. So, Ravi decided to split the difference and speak in Slumdog Redneck. Ravi really enjoys comedic and dramatic acting (you may have seen him working a sweet jewelry scam on Homeland), improv and standup. When he’s not on set, you’ll find him cycling around Atlanta.
Check him out on IMDb at: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3769788/ or go to his website www.brownactor.com. Ravi is represented by Houghton Talent.
Ravi is a proud native Atlantan and has lived here all his life. He even got his degree in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech.
Ravi’s parents were part of the original invasion into America that started with one Indian traveling over and reporting back that America needed major help running gas stations and budget hotels...your welcome! Growing up it was a tough decision whether to speak with an Indian or Southern accent. So, Ravi decided to split the difference and speak in Slumdog Redneck. Ravi really enjoys comedic and dramatic acting (you may have seen him working a sweet jewelry scam on Homeland), improv and standup. When he’s not on set, you’ll find him cycling around Atlanta.
Check him out on IMDb at: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3769788/ or go to his website www.brownactor.com. Ravi is represented by Houghton Talent.
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| Bradford Haynes As Eddie Mosley |
Bradford Haynes plays XiaoT employee Eddie Moseley on “The Telecommuters.”
Bradford grew up in Georgia, and is the oldest of four children. He excelled in academics and athletics from a young age. Receiving scholarship offers from several colleges, one being the Prestigious West Point Military Academy, he went on to attend Wofford College on a baseball scholarship. There he majored in finance and minored in business economics while thriving on the baseball field.
It was at Wofford that Bradford began to have a passion for acting. He took production classes, and produced commercials and other projects for the school. Before becoming an actor, Bradford was once signed to Wilhemina Models of PA. Among his many upcoming roles, the most recent was signing on to be one of the Dads for Graco Baby products 2011-2012 campaign. You will also see Bradford during the upcoming season of Teen Wolf as Deputy Bungalon.
You can check out Bradford's IMDB at www.imdb.me/bradfordhaynes12. He is represented by Legacy Talent Management out of North Carolina.
Bradford grew up in Georgia, and is the oldest of four children. He excelled in academics and athletics from a young age. Receiving scholarship offers from several colleges, one being the Prestigious West Point Military Academy, he went on to attend Wofford College on a baseball scholarship. There he majored in finance and minored in business economics while thriving on the baseball field.
It was at Wofford that Bradford began to have a passion for acting. He took production classes, and produced commercials and other projects for the school. Before becoming an actor, Bradford was once signed to Wilhemina Models of PA. Among his many upcoming roles, the most recent was signing on to be one of the Dads for Graco Baby products 2011-2012 campaign. You will also see Bradford during the upcoming season of Teen Wolf as Deputy Bungalon.
You can check out Bradford's IMDB at www.imdb.me/bradfordhaynes12. He is represented by Legacy Talent Management out of North Carolina.
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| Dominick Racano as Ralph |
Dominick Racano plays nervous XiaoT employee Ralph Farruggio in “The Telecommuters.”
Dominick is a professional actor. He lives in idyllic Stockbridge, Georgia, just outside of the hustle and bustle of Atlanta. Born in the Bronx, Dominick, is the youngest of five children. Growing up in a large, and often loud Italian family led him to channel his energy and humor into entertaining friends and keeping out of trouble in his neighborhood. Like others before him, Dominick got bogged down in the ratrace of corporate America, but he continued to use humor as his outlet for stress; performing stand-up around town. Really enjoying the creative writing side and the platform to perform, Dominick decided to start acting in film, television and improv. This led to his decision to walk away from a secure career to pursue what he truly loves - entertaining people.
Today Dominick has more than 30 film and television credits to his name and is a co-founder of Scattered Films and Unproductive Productions. Check out Dominick’s hilarious webseres, Two Naked Men Making a Sandwich or his IMDb page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3238937/. Dominick is represented by The Jana VanDyke Agency.
Dominick is a professional actor. He lives in idyllic Stockbridge, Georgia, just outside of the hustle and bustle of Atlanta. Born in the Bronx, Dominick, is the youngest of five children. Growing up in a large, and often loud Italian family led him to channel his energy and humor into entertaining friends and keeping out of trouble in his neighborhood. Like others before him, Dominick got bogged down in the ratrace of corporate America, but he continued to use humor as his outlet for stress; performing stand-up around town. Really enjoying the creative writing side and the platform to perform, Dominick decided to start acting in film, television and improv. This led to his decision to walk away from a secure career to pursue what he truly loves - entertaining people.
Today Dominick has more than 30 film and television credits to his name and is a co-founder of Scattered Films and Unproductive Productions. Check out Dominick’s hilarious webseres, Two Naked Men Making a Sandwich or his IMDb page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3238937/. Dominick is represented by The Jana VanDyke Agency.
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| Nancy Tran Plays Ming |
Nancy Tran plays feminist administrative assistant Ming Wu on “The Telecommuters.”
Nancy was born and raised in Warner Robins, Georgia. She moved to the Big City of the South - Atlanta - and graduated from Georgia State University. Nancy worked in the finance department at TBS, Inc. for five years, but her interest in other areas of the entertainment industry continued to grow, so she decided to pursue a career in acting.
Nancy is a partner of a media group called Tiny Anarkist and is currently working on her first series of children's books.
When Nancy's not acting or writing, you'll find her riding her motorcycle (she owns a black 2007 Honda Shadow Aero Cruiser) or baking sweet treats.
Nancy was born and raised in Warner Robins, Georgia. She moved to the Big City of the South - Atlanta - and graduated from Georgia State University. Nancy worked in the finance department at TBS, Inc. for five years, but her interest in other areas of the entertainment industry continued to grow, so she decided to pursue a career in acting.
Nancy is a partner of a media group called Tiny Anarkist and is currently working on her first series of children's books.
When Nancy's not acting or writing, you'll find her riding her motorcycle (she owns a black 2007 Honda Shadow Aero Cruiser) or baking sweet treats.
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| Ben Bryant as Johnny Jong Johnson |
Ben Bryant plays the haughty British CEO of XiaoT North America, Johnny Jong Johnson (aka TRIPLE J), on “The Telecommuters.”
Ben grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, and graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He is a baritone. In 2010 Ben began seriously training as an actor through Nick Conti’s Professional Actor’s Studio, The Basement Theatre and other workshops in town. He has since performed professionally in stage productions, commercials and independent films including a starring role in the upcoming zombie musical film, They Swim!
Ben is the first to volunteer for vocals in Rock Band. A Leo, his favorite restaurant is constantly changing but is currently Five Guys Burgers and Fries. Ben can't wait for Diablo 3 to come out. He still owns a tube TV and he’s about to make the biggest commitment of his life...to a condo in Dunwoody, Georgia.
A healthcare consultant by day and an actor all the rest of the time, Ben is represented by The Jana VanDyke Agency.
Ben grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, and graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He is a baritone. In 2010 Ben began seriously training as an actor through Nick Conti’s Professional Actor’s Studio, The Basement Theatre and other workshops in town. He has since performed professionally in stage productions, commercials and independent films including a starring role in the upcoming zombie musical film, They Swim!
Ben is the first to volunteer for vocals in Rock Band. A Leo, his favorite restaurant is constantly changing but is currently Five Guys Burgers and Fries. Ben can't wait for Diablo 3 to come out. He still owns a tube TV and he’s about to make the biggest commitment of his life...to a condo in Dunwoody, Georgia.
A healthcare consultant by day and an actor all the rest of the time, Ben is represented by The Jana VanDyke Agency.
