Bio @ MindSay

Back before the Culture Crawl really got underway, I met Valerie Arntzen, the Executive Director for many years. I was supposed to be getting information to write a story. Instead, I got side-tracked in her wonderful world at her studio, in her home, and in her past. It took a while, and another visit back to Valerie for me to finish the original assignment. Once it was completed, I was inspired to profile Valerie.

You see, I searched on the Internet and I didn't really see much of anything that shows us who she is. She's always mentioned as a part of something else, or supporting something else, and what not. But nothing to really know who she is, what she did to get to where she is now, and holy crap - I love the concept of Assemblage Art and the impact this inside glimpse into another world has given me. The world of creative beauty if much more vast than the mainstream realizes.

I'm pleased to share with you the new piece featuring Valerie Arntzen. I hope to have many more such pages added soon featuring other local Artists, Galleries, and Studios. I'm not paid for this extra side-job I've taken on, so your traffic and readership will be greatly appreciated.

Important Notes or Links:
Valerie Arntzen's Feature Profile
Valerie Arntzen Fights for Local Artists
Vandalism Misses Target
Arntzen Cause to Save 901 Studios

guess what class i'm in. oh yes... biology

i love how my school gives us all laptops, then expect us to take notes and pay attention in our classes. sure thing buddy, the girl infront of me is playing super mario, and i'm messing around on virb and mindsay all day long. it's a good life.

 

hmm how about something interesting?

i need some advice on a boy.

you see, i go to an all girls school, so boys are a big deal, and so theres this guy at our brother school how is my ex's semi-best friend. i know it seems bitchy to like him, but adam (my ex) and i are friends again, and adam says that this guy blake is really nice.

nice = hot lacrosse player who can make me laugh and thought it was cute when i screamed in disturbia (it really wasn't that cute, i was scared like no other)

so, blake the hot funny sweet lacrosse player boy wants to do something this friday and he says he has a "suprise" for me, so i really want to see him buttttt i dont want to see a movie, i want to do something different

if you have ideas then gimme gimme

Hi guys

 

Just a little about myself so we can get acquainted.  I am a missionary kid, having lived in South Africa for 28 years of my life.  I have loved it, but also been a fish out of water in both places.  In Africa I was an American, and in America, I am an African.  Oh well...sometimes it is easy to get away with things when people think it may be because of my African raising!

 

My three children were all born there but have become thoroughly Americanized since moving here in 93.  South Africa is a land of contrast, beauty and tragedy, but I will speak of this in future, along with my musings. 

 

I love anything to do with words and was thrilled when a friend told me of this site, where I could vent my feelings online in the form of blogs and that people would actually read and comment on them!    I will need all the help I can get in order to navigate my way around this site, so feel free to drop me a line any time, and I will check out your writing or just communicate with you. 

 

I am 44 years old and looking to broaden my horizons considerably.  I have pretty much only seen young faces on here, but if u know anyone who would like to talk, let them know I am here. 

 Luis Moro (born January 2, 1964) is a Cuban-American actor. Writer, Stand-up comic and filmmaker.

Born in Havana, Cuba to Rufina Alvarez and Luis Moro Sr.. Luis' father, a pilot, escaped from Cuba to the United States. With five friends they stole a plane and landed in the Everglades. Luis' mother escaped with Luis to Mexico and lived in Mexico City for over a year. His mother had the double duty of crossing the border once again to the U.S. The immigrant struggle was too much for their marriage and they divorced while Luis was in grammar school. As a single parent Rufina being a professor in Cuba, continued her education in United States and graduated at Jersey City State College. She became an influential Latin Market executive, running the Hispanic's World Fair at The Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City for a few years. Later, working for the Federal government of the United States she trained Cuban detainees in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. She also was a member of State School for The Arts serving on the Board of Trustees in New Jersey. She passed away in 1998 never seeing her brothers, cousin's and aunts in Cuba ever again.

Academics

Union City, New Jersey is where he was raised. Moro started his comedy acting career in third grade by playing “George Washington” in the stage play version of the TV show: “To Tell the Truth.” Union Hill Highschool Moro, a natural born leader, accomplished numurous activities including Captain of the football team, Class President, and a male cheerleader, to name a few. He attended Rutgers University where he studied acting at Mason Gross School of The Arts, graduating in 1987. He was a strong safety on Rutgers' football team, and was a three-time letter winner. He is an all-around athlete, winning many metals, trophies and awards; including a national NCAA award Div 1 Player of the Week for football at Rutgers. He was in the Fraternity Phi Gamma Delta. His charisma and good looks won him a place in the Rutgers Calendar, appearing in GQ magazine as well as modeling.

Social and Television Start

He led training programs for Landmark Education, Youth at Risk and Students for a Better Tomorrow. He began his writing and producing career by creating, writing and hosting the first ever Latin-American real estate and travel television show "Real Estate America" which aired on the #1 Spanish language television network, Univision.

Filmmaker

Luis Moro produced, co-wrote and acted in award-winning Independent films such as Anne B. Real, Love and Suicide and The Unseen, the movie.

Awards

In 2004 Luis Moro's writing, producing and acting abilities were honored with two Independent Spirit Award nominations for the film Anne B. Real. Anne B. Real received the John Cassavetes Award nomination, as well as the 'Best Debut Actress Nomination' for it’s lead actress. Luis’s screenplay rewrites on Anne B. Real earned him the final “Screen Story By” credit. He also co-wrote all the main Hip-Hop rap lyrics in the film performed by the lead character of Cynthia, the lyrics are also her diary entries through out the entire story. You can hear the songs at [www.MoroFilms.com]

Current Films

Since his award winning year of 2004, Luis has produced three films. All three demonstrate Luis’s diversity as a filmmaker. (1) The Unseen, a southern Drama. (2) Love and Suicide, an English and Spanish romanic love story set in Havana, Cuba. (3) Venus and Vegas, A buddy comedy set in Las Vegas.

Luis Produced the drama The Unseen in the deep south of Haralson, Georgia. It stars: Steve Harris, Gale Harold, Phillip Bloch, Judah Friedlander, Catherine Dent, Michele Clunie and Shirley Caesar. The media support behind this ensemble cast is providing the ultimate secret weapon. For example: Phillip Bloch was on Oprah during sweeps week, New York times quote of the week, and in many other media outlets.

Luis also Produced, co-wrote and co-starred in the film Love and Suicide(2005) starring Kamar de los Reyes and Daisy McCrackin. Love and Suicide promises to be a break out cross over film in both Spanish and English. Shot on location in Havana, Cuba and New York. Luis has been on NBC, Associate Press, the front page of The Miami Herald and many other publications since the announcement of Love and Suicide.

His third film as a Producer in 2005, is the buddy comedy Venus and Vegas. It has an all-star ensemble cast starring: Donald Faison, Eddie K. Thomas, Eddie Guerra, Molly Sims, Jamie Pressly, Roselyn Sanchez, Florence Henderson, Abraham Benrubi, Jon Polito, Paul Ben-Victor, Jackie Martling, Steven Bauer and Joe Rogan. This comedy set in Las Vegas, follows three buddy crooks (Faison, Thomas, Guerra) and their dysfunctional personal relationships with their female partners, (Simms, Pressly, Sanchez).

 

As an actor, Luis can be seen in various film protects, including The Siege, King of the Ants, For Love of the Game, and his debut starring role in Love and Suicide. Luis can also be seen performing his original stand-up comedy at various comedy clubs in Los Angeles. He’s currently prepping for his first taped stand-up comedy special in late June 2006.

Writing Projects

As a writer, Luis has also penned several scripts. Currently in development is Born Black: The True story of Mims Hackett: An African American man framed for attempted murder and kidnapping. Then convicted and sent to prison thirty years; because he ran for political office.

Moro is a proud father of five children with his wife Barbara Miller-Moro. The Moro family resides in Los Angeles.