Monday, August 15, 2011

ACQUIRING THE BEST FROM SAN ANTONIO!

Bringing in the best acting talent for the 4th Season of the show meant that the studio would have to look outside of Houston's borders to find the perfect replacement for the character role of "Emma McAdams."

Melissa Dawn Smith came to the studio via the highest recommendation from Matthew Jasso, who worked with Melissa on several full-feature films & projects in San Antonio. I had seen a recent film where Melissa played an action-packed wife who spent her days as a Bounty Hunter. She had been well trained in hand-to-hand combat by Matthew & since the role of Emma was going to turn toward an element of action, I wanted an actress who could not only pull it off, but perform in front of the camera with professional finesse.

A greater part in the role of Emma would be the requirement of playing twins, who could either be or not be the late wife of Arthur McAdams - something that will be focused on in the story line of the last season of the show. Melissa didn't bat an eye to take the role of a lifetime. She had seen the series & wanted to be part of the magic which the show is notorious for producing over a three year period. Better yet, it was another chance for Melissa to work with Matthew again on camera, something they had not done since their last feature film, "BLACKLASH."
So, Melissa came out to Houston & immediately studied up for the part she was taking over. She knew that she would have the opportunity to expand on other aspects of the character this season, & better yet, take the role to an all new level of action through an evil twin. The counter part twin she portrayed very recently was that of "Silvia Tempest," an upper level Executive who is in charge of developing new biological technologies in Texas Agriculture.

Melissa was a powerful, impressionable professional to see in action. She performed on a level which I have never seen from any actress in town=proving that she is an elite quality which is sure sought after in San Antonio. Even now, she is working on other full feature projects & just completed wrapping up one film project this past week prior to working on Angelika5 (A5).

She is naturally a great-looking woman who doesn't require anything extra to present her confidence, leading anyone to see that her on-camera performances demand respect. Her performance as "Emma" has upgraded the character's quality, which I felt was often limited during prior representations. After seeing Melissa & Matthew in action, I was awestruck in watching how two talented actors with real chemistry gradually performed their parts with remarkable chemistry.

We are very fortunate to bring in some of the best talent from San Antonio to the show here in Montgomery, building a bridge to many future projects between both cities. I am sure that A5's quality production in bringing Melissa's "Emma" character to the show & presenting it for all to see, will surely raise a few eyebrows from fans.

The show is now lacking little in the acting department, from this point on it's all about what we can produce as a team.

Our storm is keeping pace...

Ride Easy, My Friends!

8 comments:

  1. Melissa has a habit of picking some of the best films to work on, being part of this Houston-based series is no exception. I applaud her entrance into your show. Robert Singeberg, San Antonio, Texas.

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  2. Looks like a fantastic addition to an already fantastic show!

    Moira Kelly, Stonington, CT

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  3. An excellent addition to the series! Anthony Ramirez, Houston, TX

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  4. I only watched the series this past summer and going backwards to catch up. The story of Emma added a little intrique to the whole plotline and I thought that the character was just written off. It's good to know that you see the importance of closing out little details to the fans. I am super excited to see the new season, there should be some great unexpected treats ever so often and Melissa Smith looks like that kind of treat to look forward to. Gilbert Romero, Abilene, TX

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  5. You have to respect that Matthew Jasso really turns any character he portrays into a favorite. The addition of Melissa Dawn Smith to the Angelica5 series just goes to show the series means business this year! Douglas Trovino, Austin, Texas

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  6. Going back through the series again really brings back memories. Kristens portrayal of Emma was really good, and if your hinting that Melissa's is better, then this should be a sight to see. I am excited to see season 4! Roland Mottgatti, Cypress, TX

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  7. Melissa will do a better job in the role of Emma. The series is becoming so much more credible with real actors stepping in an doing things right! Alicia Griffith, Abilene, TX.

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  8. I am really taken by Melissa's personality in all of her film projects. To see her working with the cast and crew of Angelika5 really goes to show the dedicated commitment of her prowess as an actress. Bravo! Nancy Green, San Antonio, Texas

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