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Stephen Manas makes US television debut as opposite of Jason Sudeikis in the upcoming Apple+ comedy series “Ted Lasso” premiering on Friday, August 14th, 2020. He joins us today on Society Talks! Only acting for a few years, bilingual French-born actor and music composer, Manas, is a rising star who is ready to take on Hollywood. It wasn’t until the first Harry Potter film came out that he fell in love with cinema, watching it over and over again. At the age of 17 he moved to Lyon, France for marketing and business school. Shortly after the move he was discovered on the street for acting and got his first taste of the entertainment world when he was cast for a small part in an independent film – falling in love but not quite yet knowing how to break into the industry. After school he took a corporate job in marketing that he hated and when a talent agency based in India cold called him, he jumped at the chance to work in film again. He made the move to India where he immersed himself in the Bollywood industry, building his acting resume. After two years living and working in India, he returned to France in 2018 to tap back into French cinema. While in France, he booked the lead role in the award-winning short film OUT OF FRAME/ HORS CHAMP, for which he also won numerous acting awards including “Best Performance of Fest” at the Actors Awards Los Angeles, “Best Actor” at the Alternative Film Festival, and “Best Actor” at the Top Shorts Film Festival. He was also cast in the film LA BONHEUR DES UNS (A FRIENDLY TALE) opposite well-renowned actor Vincent Cassel (“Westworld,” BLACK SWAN), and Academy Award, Golden Globe, and SAG Award-nominated actress Bérénice Bejo (THE ARTIST). The film follows a group of lifelong friends whose loyalties to each other are unexpectedly tested. When Manas is not working in front of the camera as an actor, he is composing music behind the scenes. With an outside-the-box almost Hans Zimmer-like approach to music composition, his work has garnered him some impressive projects including FAST & FURIOUS 8. Manas currently lives in France where he practices a spiritual life of meditation and gratitude.

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Rene Moran stars in the highly anticipated David Ayer (Suicide Squad, FURY, End of Watch) indie-thriller, "The Tax Collector" (premiering Friday, August 7th) alongside Shia LeBeouf, Bobby Soto, Cinthya Carmona, George Lopez, and Lana Parrilla. When Rene was still a baby, his family fled to the U.S. from El Salvador, escaping civil war and distress, ultimately settling in Orlando, Florida where he spent most of his life. Growing up with two immigrant parents in a low-income home, Rene felt limited with his resources and aimed to be a manager at a fast food restaurant someday. It wasn’t until he had a heart to heart with his mother in his early 20s that he felt the need to pack up his bags, move to Los Angeles and open a new chapter in his life. Having close relatives living in Los Angeles, helped his move as he had a place to stay. What was supposed to be a 6 month stay, turned into living on the west coast for over a decade. Rene took on a job at a gym, leading him to meet several people, one of which referred him to a receptionist position for a business owner in Sherman Oaks. Unbeknownst to him that this job would open the doors to his career in the entertainment industry. Rene slowly went from wearing Timberland boots and Ecko cargo pants to wearing button-down shirts and slacks, absorbing the diction and mannerisms of the professionals that surrounded him. His outgoing personality caught the eye of one talent manager, Dany Wolf, who approached him about considering being a commercial actor, one thing led to another and he Ford Motors, Nike, Axe and Miller Lite. His first big screen role came in 2008 where he played a Mexican hitman in the film STILLETTO, directed by Nick Vallelonga (GREEN BOOK, The Godfather). Knowing he wanted to pursue acting as a career, Rene took acting classes at Stella Adler, studying the craft and the Meisner Technique, as well as improv classes at UCB Comedy. He landed roles Showtime’s “Shameless,” ABC Family’s “Switch at Birth,” ABC’s “How to Get Away with Murder” and Amazon Prime’s “Bosch.” Rene is fluent in Spanish and English. He loves being outdoors and exploring remote destinations, both local and far. When he’s not working, he enjoys working out, hiking, reading, spending time with his family and close friends and taking walks with his two rescue dogs, Nala and Milo. He hopes to be a role model for young first-generation children by spreading the message of his motto “never give up.”

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Actress, Erica Muñoz, most known for her role in "Grey's Anatomy" playing sister of Wilmer Valderrama, joins us on Society Talks to speak about her incredible career! Look for her in Reese Witherspoon's new book, "Whiskey in a Teacup" and as the lead role in award winning director of "The True Cost", Andrew Morgan's first narrative feature. In the beginning for Erica Muñoz, she attended an open call for the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, "RENT", Erica was offered a role in the Broadway company. Despite being accepted into the prestigious California Institute of the Arts as a Voice Major, she chose instead to pursue her dream of acting on Broadway. After thriving on Broadway, Erica returned to Los Angeles. Soon after her return, she booked her first television job in the pilot episode of "The Handler," starring opposite Joe Pantolione. She was invited, over 3,000 other candidates, to participate in CBS's Diversity Showcase, sponsored by CBS and the Screen Actors Guild, displaying minority talent in the entertainment industry. She is known for roles in the film "Sueno," opposite the talented John Leguizamo and Elizabeth Peña, the popular CBS drama "Jericho," opposite Skeet Ulrich and in the sketch comedy show, "Acceptable TV" on Vh1. Erica can be seen in the drama "Days of Wrath", opposite Laurence Fishburne and Wilmer Valderrama. Erica Muñoz has had a fruitful career and only more to come.

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Actor/Director, Ravi Patel, from upcoming "Wonder Woman 1984" starring Gal Gadot, joins us on Society Talks. Known for his acting in "Transformers", for directing the award-winning film "Meet the Patels", and acting in "Master of None." Originally, Ravi Patel was born on December 18, 1978 in Freeport, Illinois, USA. He has been married to Mahaley Patel since November 8, 2015. They have one child. Ravi has had a long career full of success! We welcome him here at Society Talks for an amazing conversation.

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Mahdi Cocci, from "Tyler Perry’s: Bruhs" on BET, got his first break with, "Dynasty", in 2018, followed by roles on other network shows like: "The Gifted", "The Resident", "MacGyver" and more! Mahdi recently wrapped the role of Keith in the upcoming Paramount Pictures film, "The Lovebirds", starring opposite Issa Rae, and Kumail Nanjiani. Mahdi Cocci was born in Minneapolis, MN, and was raised by his mother, Stephanie. Education was always emphasized growing up, and Mahdi earned a full Navy ROTC scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh. He put his burgeoning modeling career on hold to serve as an officer in the Navy upon graduation. After serving honorably, Mahdi shifted gears and pursued a career in acting. He currently resides in Atlanta, GA, where he works tirelessly onward and upward with nothing but positivity and excitement about his career.

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JanLuis is most known for his role as Diego Torres in Netflix's hit show, "13 Reasons Why". You might also know him from his major role as 'Topher' on Hulu's Original Series, "Marvel's Runaways." Topher is a survivor with a dark secret in the comics - he's a vampire not to be trusted. Jan Luis Castellanos, born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. After being raised by his grandparents he moved to New Jersey at 8 years old to live with his mother, step-father & his siblings. He is the oldest out of four. While attending school at Secaucus High School, he always had a gift for when it came to sports & theater including musicals like 'West Side Story' & 'Jersey boys' all while being a State Champion in high school wrestling. During his college years at Saint Peter's University in Jersey City, New Jersey- Jan Luis has had to overcome many hardships outside of school. Desperately wanting a way out, he found great success in the field of modeling, allowing him to come to Los Angeles, CA, giving him the opportunity to pursue his acting career and put a few campaigns under his belt with brands such as Adidas, Abercrombie & Fitch and even a National Network Commercial for Coppertone USA . While attending the 'New Collective' in LA - an acting studio established by Susan Batson, & coached by Greg Braun, he shortly found great success in the industry. This is a great opportunity for the young 22 year old newcomer to make his mark as an actor in Hollywood.

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Chris Brochu is most known for his leading role is Disney's "Lemonade Mouth", his multiple appearances on "Shameless", and guest-starring on the teen hit, "The Vampire Diaries." Chris Brochu was born in Tennessee to a military family. He grew up all around the US until 13 years ago he made his way to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment. Since then he has worked alongside Oscar winner Hellen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, Franco Nero, Alexander Ludwig, Miley Cyrus, Jeremy Allen White, Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, Jason Isaacs and countless others. His resume includes credits from: “The Vampire Diaries” “The Magicians” “Dynasty” “Shameless” “Notorious” “NCIS” “Soul Surfer” “Lemonade Mouth” “Melissa and Joey” “Truth Be Told” and “Peace”.

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Jason Collett is most known as the upcoming star-packed gothic noir drama, "The Devil All The Time", opposite Tom Holland, Haley Bennett, Robert Pattison, Bill Skarsgård, Jason Clarke and Riley Keough, written and directed by Antonio Campos (THE SINNER), premiering on Netflix later this year. "The Devil All The Time", based on the novel of the same name by Donald Ray Pollock, takes place in the 1960s after World War II in Southern Ohio amongst a group of bizarre, compelling and disturbed people who suffer from the war's psychological damages. Collett plays Gary Matthew Bryson, a naïve partner-in-crime to husband and wife team of serial killers, Carl and Sandy Henderson (played by Clarke & Keough, respectively), who troll America's highways searching for suitable models to photograph and exterminate. Executive produced by Jake Gyllenhaal, the dark and gritty film intersects storylines with a sickly and unsettling ability to entangle viewers into its spell. A colorful array of delightfully nasty, dirty and chaotic characters awaits you upon your first watch, and while each person has their own story, characters are inexplicably linked in the most peculiar of circumstances. The highly anticipated psychological thriller is scheduled to be released on Netflix later this year. Collett has been acting on film and stage for over 15 years and is also a trained stunt professional. His appearances in television include HBO's “Watchmen,” HBO's “Hung,” and NBC's “Chuck.” His film credits include "Stay at Condor Beach," the action-thriller "Military State," and the faith-based film "Inheritance", starring alongside legendary actor Robert Miano. Jason also played the lead role of Jamie Nabozny in the documentary "Bullied: A Student, A School, and a Case That Made History" for the Southern Poverty Law Center's Teaching Tolerance program. Jason has studied under some of the most influential teachers in Hollywood, including Alice Carter, Joseph Pearlman, Robert D’Avanzo, Sandra Merril and Sara Mornell. Collett has extensive stunt experience and has trained in pole climbing, weapons, hand-to-hand fighting, prat falling, bungee harness, high falling and ATV riding. Some of his stunt experience has helped him not only in the acting industry, but he has also dressed up as Spider-Man to visit local children’s refugee camps outside of Atlanta, his current hometown, to help bring some simple joy to the children who need it most.

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Film actor, Sloane Siegel, you know him leading as "Dwight," opposite Caitlin Carmichael and Joel McCrary in the 3rd season of "Dwight in Shining Armor," the hilarious, campy family adventure-comedy. With cities and states going on self and government imposed quarantines and social distancing instructions, Sloane, who suffers with anxiety, is available to discuss his tips and what's keeping him feeling mentally and physically fit during this tough time for so many people and help other teens/young adults going through the same. Recently picked up for seasons 3 & 4, Sloane plays "Dwight," a modem, 21st century teen, while taking photographs in the forest, accidentally falls face-first into an ancient, underground chamber, and lands on 'Gretta' (Carmichael) a medieval sleeping princess, planting a kiss on her and waking up not only her and her loyal court magician, 'Baldric' (McCrary), but all of the medieval villains that have been asleep like her for the past 1000 years. Together, the trio must defeat her hordes of enemies. Born in Washington, DC and raised on a Rescue Farm in West Virginia, Sloane began his career dancing hip hop, but made the transition to acting at age eight after a chance casting call. At 10, he came to Hollywood to pursue his dreams and just 2 short years later, Sloane booked his best-known role as "Gortimer" in AMAZON's award-winning "Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street". He has been awarded the Best Actor Award as the Lead in a TV Series by the Young Artists Awards 3 years in a row, has earned the Best Leading Young Actor in TV Award from the Young Entertainer Awards, and has won 16 awards through the film festival circuit. Audiences may also recognize Sloane from dozens of appearances on other top shows including CBS' "Pure Genius," & "Partners," ABC's "Modern Family," and NICKELODEON's "Big Time Rush." When he's not booking his next leading role, Sloane spends his free time hiking, going to escape rooms, and gaming, playing everything from classics like Dungeons and Dragon to contemporary video games. He also enjoys writing, having even helped write one of the episodes of "Dwight in Shining Armor," and is currently working on his first fiction novel. Immensely passionate about the environment, animals, children, and veterans in need, Sloane uses the remainder of his time helping in any way he can. Society Talks welcomes Sloane Siegel!

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Danielle Nicolet is most known for her character Cecile Horton in The CW's "The Flash" and her character Storm in "X-Men: The Series." If you don't know her from those shows, you know her from "Tyler Perry's Anatomy" or "Supergirl" or maybe even "Born Again Virgins". Raised in a working-class Ohio town, Danielle Nicolet moved with her family to southern California to train in gymnastics. She competed through her teenage years, but finally admitted that acting was her dream. She has always played unpredictable characters, whether they be dramatic or comedic. Early on she appeared most notably in National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1, The Jacksons: An American Dream, Where Truth Lies, Shadow of Doubt and Race. She spent six seasons as "Caryn" on the Emmy-winning sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun, and has since established herself as a truly versatile and engaging star. In 2005 Entertainment Weekly named her "the breakout star of the network" for her turn on the sitcom Second Time Around. She has since twice been deemed "favorite character to watch" for her work as the cross-bearing head of the ICU on the TNT hospital drama, Heartland and as the insecure and oversexed pal of Debra Messing and Judy Davis on the USA Network series The Starter Wife. Danielle has also appeared in the films Ticking Clock, Alpha Males Experiment and Rocker. Danielle is most known for her role as Cecile Horton on The CW's "The Flash." Society Talks welcomes Danielle Nicolet!

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