Our Cast
Our cast brings serious credentials and real heart: an Emmy winner, a standout from a current Emmy-winning series, and performances filled with humor, heart, and soul.
The film also features real life podcasters Aisha Corpas Wynn and Lana Hout, aka The AI Chicks, who lend their expertise and credibility to help set up the world of our short film.
Criss Ruiz
Criss Ruiz is an actress and singer from the Bronx, currently based in Los Angeles. She began her career in music as a member of the pop group Boyz N Girlz United, signed with Edel/RED distribution. The group gained recognition with the single “Messed Around,” written by JC Chasez, and toured alongside major artists including Britney Spears and *NSYNC.
As an actress, Criss’ recent credits include commercials for Totinos, and Rinvoq as well as vertical series Don Moretti on DramaWave, I Wish It Weren’t You on NetShort.
STELLA
Eusebio Hernandez
Eusebio (pronounced Eh-Ooh_seh-bee-oh) is a Mexican-American actor and accomplished photographer. Most recently, he recurred on the award winning HBO show THE PITT, as well as the Emmy nominated children’s show Thriving Minds. Raised in pre-gentrified Highland Park, Los Angeles, Eusebio finds inspiration in old Mexican films, spy novels and portrait photography.
Previously, Eusebio and filmmaker Lisa Steadman collaborated on her short form Imposter Mom webisodes.
JORGE
RONNIE
John Ciccolini
John Ciccolini is an accomplished actor known for his roles in various television series and films. He has appeared in Justified, L.A. Noire and No Ordinary Family. Ciccolini has also contributed as an executive producer and writer, showcasing his versatility in the entertainment industry, touring the country with his one man show Frank Sinatra Screwed Up My Life.
Ashley Ahlquist
LILY
Ashley Ahlquist is an actress known for her roles in Dhar Mann, Ape X Mecha, Ape: New World Order, and Betrayed by Love.
JOJO
Diahnna Nicole Baxter
Diahnna Nicole Baxter is a ruthless storyteller who addresses trauma as an opportunity for transformation through storytelling. A pioneer of the web, she co-created, co-wrote and starred in SATACRACY 88, the first web series to win an Emmy Award, and was nominated again the following year. She also took home the People's Voice Webby Award. Recent credits include American Crime Story: Impeachment and NCIS: Los Angeles.
Chaim Dunbar
ANGELO
Chaim Dunbar is a spoken word performer, hip hop emcee and founder of Purpose Media Group. Acting credits include Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, One Under The Sun, and Six Degrees Of Everything.
