![]() I like to call myself a jack of all trades. We’d love to hear more about your work and what you are currently focused on. I have been blessed to have a wonderful ride throughout my career and even though I get tossed a lemon from time to time like we all do, I always make my own version of lemonade just with a little extra sugar on top! I have always had faith and hope and optimism and always knew that God had a grand plan for me and that all I had to do was create that manifestation and then I would be on what I call the right path And alignment. Luckily, none of that phased me and I knew from day one what my goal and passion always was. I dealt with the typical ups and downs that diverse actors deal with such as being offered stereo typical roles or auditioning for roles that put diverse actors in what I call a box. That I marched to the beat of my own drum. The challenges that I faced as a diverse actor was the fact that I always felt like I was different. Even though she is no longer with me, I know she is watching down on me from heaven being my number one angel and guiding me through my journey of life. I had a very supportive mother whom allowed me to accomplish my dreams. I was able to create a shield of thick skin and a strong sense of self thanks to my rock and foundation which was my mother and family. Growing up in Manhattan, NY as a mixed diverse child or as I like to call myself the UNITED NATIONS. Teaching brings so much joy to my heart and soul. When I am not on set or working on a project, I teach and coach all ages acting in Los Angeles, CA. I am also a board member for a nonprofit dance company called California Dance Institute which offers inner-city kids the opportunity to dance and learn about the arts in their public schools. Prior I was a voice jockey for Sirius Radio. I also had my own radio show called “The Alisa Reyes” show which aired on Blog Talk Radio. Along with a documentary out that I am starring in and producing along side director/writer and business partner Scott Barber called “The Orange Years” about 80’s & 90’s Nickelodeon nostalgia. I also have a new Music single out on all digital platforms called “Back & Forth” featuring Linnie King Twigg. My latest film is called “Break Even” where I play the role of Rosie directed by Shane Stanley and written by CJ Walley. I have guest-starred on shows such as “ER”, “Six Feet Under”, “NYPD Blue”, “VIP”, “Without A Trace” just to name a few. I was also a series regular on the soap “Passions” as the role of Sydney Valentine. ![]() ![]() ![]() I won a Holly Wood Reporter Award for my role on “One World” as the role of Marci Blake. I also was a series regular on the TV show called “One World ” which aired on TNBC produced by Peter Engel. I also was a recurring on “Boston Public”, “Bold & the Beautiful”, “American Family” and “Spyder Games” just to name a few of my credits. I am beyond grateful to be working on two shows that returned back. Returning back to work with “The Proud Family” is such a blessing and another FULL CIRCLE moment for me. I am so excited for everyone to see the new episodes. I also play the voice of “La Cienega” from the animated Disney and now Disney Plus cartoon called “The Proud Family” now called “The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder.” Disney Plus will be releasing brand new episodes with myself and most of the original cast. I am beyond thrilled to be working along side my “All That” Tribe again! Talk about a full-circle moment. I will be on new episodes of All That this 2020. I am from the original cast, from the pilot all the way to season 3 and now I am back working on the new season 11 over 20 years later. Then in 1994, I booked a series regular spot on the hit Nickelodeon show called “ALL THAT”. In 1990 I had the honor of joining the Screen Actors Guild. I have been in the acting business for 30 years thanks be to GOD. I later majored in Musical Theatre where I attended the old Fame school in NYC called “PPAS” aka The “Professional Performing Arts School”. I first appeared in commercials and did modeling in fashion shows and in magazines along with appearing in Film and TV projects, music videos and Industrials. I started acting around the age of seven. I was born and raised in Manhattan, NY but now I reside in sunny California with my sweet & loving husband Nathan Thorpe. Today we’d like to introduce you to Alisa Reyes.Īlisa, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
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