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Hardly recognizable from one character to the next, Alanna González Ubach has starred in over 150 theater, film and television projects, including the Peabody Award winning "Men of a Certain Age", HBO's "Hung" as Yael Koontz, the Oscar-winning "Coco" as Mama Imelda, critically acclaimed "Euphoria" as Suze, and Seth MacFarlane's hit television series "Ted" as Susan Bennett. She was nominated for a SAG Award for her performance as Jeanine Pirro in "Bombshell" and noted by Variety and the New York Times as "a protean" and "seriously talented actress" to "keep your eye on." Ubach's father, Rodolfo, is Puerto Rican and Spanish and her mother, Sidna González, is Mexican. She was born and raised in Downey, California and resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Thom Russo, and their son, Thomas Rodolfo Russo, the third.

Aimeé Richelle Teegarden, is an American actress, model, director and producer. She starred as Julie Taylor in the NBC drama Friday Night Lights (2006) from 2006 to 2011. In 2011, she co-starred with Dennis Quaid in Martin Guigui's thriller Beneath the Darkness (2011). Later she plays Jenny Randall in the horror film Scream 4 (2011) and as Nova Prescott in the Disney film Prom (2011). In 2014, she starred as Emery Whitehill in The CW's short-lived science fiction romantic drama Star-Crossed (2014), and in 2017, she had a role in the horror sequel Rings (2017).

Few would have guessed that "Weird Al" Yankovic - who as a shy, accordion-playing teenager got his start sending in homemade tapes to the Dr. Demento Radio Show - would go on to become a pop culture icon and the biggest-selling comedy recording artist of all time, with classic song and music video parodies such as "Eat It," "Like a Surgeon," "Smells Like Nirvana," "Amish Paradise," "White & Nerdy" and "Word Crimes." Now in his fourth decade as America's foremost song parodist, he has been honored with four Grammy® Awards and fifteen nominations, including a 2015 win for his 14th studio album Mandatory Fun.

Alfred Matthew Yankovic was born on October 23, 1959, in the Los Angeles suburb of Lynwood, to Mary Elizabeth (Vivalda) and Nick Louis Yankovic. His father was of Yugoslavian descent and his mother was of Italian and English ancestry. He first took up the accordion when a salesman came around to solicit business for a music school. His parents decided on the accordion because of polka king Frankie Yankovic (no relation). As a child and young teen, Al watched a lot of television, which gave him much inspiration for his later work. He also became a fan of such musician/comedians as Allan Sherman and Spike Jones. He became especially acquainted with these musicians through the radio show of Barry Hansen, aka "Dr. Demento", which would later become a great source of publicity for his talents. After an extraordinary career at Lynwood High School, where Al graduated as valedictorian, he attended the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo to study architecture, a field he is said to have chosen because it was listed first in the catalog (although he has said that he really chose it on the advice of a guidance counselor). It was at Cal Poly that Al had a radio show and earned the nickname "Weird Al". Although he had sent tapes to Dr. Demento in the past, it was at Cal Poly where he recorded his first real published piece, a parody of the popular "My Sharona" by The Knack, called "My Bologna". After the astounding success of that song, forever to be known as the "bathroom recording" as it was recorded in the acoustically perfect mens' room, Al began his phenomenal career, which has spanned twelve albums, numerous compilations, a box set, movies, videos and edible underwear. He has also done a great deal to advance the cause of accordion-wielding weirdos, for which we can all be thankful.

In addition to his 1989 cult hit feature film UHF, his late 1990s CBS Saturday morning series The Weird Al Show and numerous AL-TV specials he has made for MTV and VH1 over the years, Yankovic has remained a staple of film and television, from appearances on The Simpsons and 30 Rock to performing on the 2014 Primetime Emmy Awards. More recently he guested on ABC's Galavant (as a singing monk) and The Goldbergs (as the '80s version of himself). In the spring of 2015 Yankovic joined the fifth and final season of IFC's Comedy Bang! Bang! as its co-host and bandleader. Al can be heard as the voice of the title character in Disney XD's animated series Milo Murphy's Law. Additional voiceover work includes Gravity Falls, Wander Over Yonder, Adventure Time, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, The 7D, Teen Titans Go!, We Bare Bears, Pig Goat Banana Cricket, Uncle Grandpa, Voltron: Legendary Defender, Bojack Horseman, and the DC animated feature Batman vs. Robin. Other notable past projects include the 2009 themed attraction Al's Brain: A 3-D Journey through the Human Brain, featuring cameos by everybody from his mother-in-law to Paul McCartney. Two years later, Comedy Central broadcast and released the concert special "Weird Al" Yankovic Live: The Alpocalypse Tour, filmed at Toronto's venerable Massey Hall. Yankovic added "New York Times bestselling author" to his resumé in 2011 with the release of his children's book, When I Grow Up (HarperCollins), followed two years later by My New Teacher and Me! An animated series based on his children's books is being developed in partnership with the Jim Henson Company. 2012 saw the release of Weird Al: The Book (Abrams), an illustrated hardcover on Al's life and career, and in 2015 Yankovic became not only MAD Magazine's cover boy, but the first Guest Editor in their 63-year history. 2016 saw the release of George Fest: A Night to Celebrate the Music of George Harrison, featuring Al's live performance of "What is Life?" The past year has seen the June premiere of the Dreamworks animated film Captain Underpants, for which Al co-wrote and performed the film's theme song, and the release by NECA Toys of the second in its line of retro-clothed Weird Al action figures. In August, Al wrote and performed "The North Korea Polka (Please Don't Nuke Us)" on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

In May 2017, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced that Weird Al would be receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In November of this year, Legacy Recordings will release Squeeze Box: The Complete Works of "Weird Al" Yankovic, a career-spanning box set of all 14 of Al's studio albums remastered for 150-gram vinyl and CD formats, plus an exclusive rarities album and 120-page book of archival photos, all housed in a replica of Weird Al's trademark accordion. Released in July 2014, Mandatory Fun became the first comedy album in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, and the first to reach the top of the chart since 1963. Yankovic set the U.S. record on Spotify for having the most tracks from one album in the viral top 10 at one time, taking the first four spots. Internationally, the album debuted in the Top 10 in both Canada and Australia (#3 and #9 respectively). In addition, "Word Crimes" debuted in the Billboard Top 40, making Al one of only four artists to have had Top 40 singles in each of the last four decades - the other three are Michael Jackson, Madonna and U2. For Mandatory Fun, Al blew up the internet by releasing eight music videos in eight days, including "Tacky" (the star-studded parody of Pharrell Willliams' "Happy") and "Word Crimes" (an animated grammar lesson to the tune of Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines"). Combined, the videos accrued more than 46 million views in their first week. In 2015 and 2016, Weird Al's Mandatory World Tour encompassed 200 shows throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia, including two nights with a full orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl and a tour-ending sold-out show at New York's Radio City Music Hall. Among his many other past music and video milestones, Yankovic's 2006 album Straight Outta Lynwood spawned the Platinum Billboard Top 10 anthem "White & Nerdy," while the video spent two straight months at #1 on iTunes.

Weird Al has launched The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, playing stripped-down shows in smaller, more intimate theatres across North America with his band of over three decades.

Megan Suri, a vibrant Indian-American actress and model, emerged in Downey, California, with a flair for storytelling that ignited her career at age eight through a Honda commercial. Her journey unfolded with memorable roles, including a debut in the star-studded Valentine's Day (2010), followed by standout performances as Simryn Patel in Fresh Off the Boat and Quinn in Atypical. Suri's portrayal of Aneesa in Netflix's Never Have I Ever showcased her knack for blending humor and heart, earning her widespread recognition. She further captivated audiences as Samidha in the horror film It Lives Inside (2023), where her emotional depth elevated the coming-of-age tale. With a commitment to authentic representation, Suri, of South Asian descent, champions diverse narratives, drawing from her own experiences of navigating cultural identity after living in India for over two years. Her indie projects, like The MisEducation of Bindu and Dramarama, highlight her versatility and passion for collaborative filmmaking. Known for her grounded perspective, she prioritizes meaningful connections over fame, living close to her family, including her nurse sister, trucking-business brothers, and beloved dog. Suri's upcoming role as Veena in Searching 2 promises to cement her as a rising talent, blending technical innovation with raw emotion. Her love for horror, sparked by films like Paranormal Activity, fuels her dynamic performances, while her ties to Cirque du Soleil's theatrical world add a unique dimension to her craft.

Kyle Davis was born in Downey, CA. He also lived in Apple Valley until he was14, he then with his parents moved to Sedona AZ. Kyle attended Sedona Red Rock High School. Was planning on enlisting into the military, but before he could do that, he was beat up in a fight and had his retina detached in his left eye and became blind.

On June 1st 1998 Kyle moved back to Southern California with his cousin Kevin Ordean who wanted to be an actor. Kyle came along for the ride. A short while after moving he tore his ACL. After that he decided to give acting a shot. Interning at casting offices, agencies, doing workshops to meet casting directors.

Kyle finally broke through and got his SAG card after working on a Jack in the Box commercial. Since then Kyle has been working steadily for the past 27 years. Doing guest spots on "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" "Dexter" "American Horror Story" just to name a few. Also several movies. "Friday The 13th" "Into The Storm" "The Last Lovecraft: Relic of Cthulhu" "The Hitcher"

Most recently seen in the miniseries American Primeval on Netflix. And coming out later this year he will be in the new miniseries Criminal on Amazon Prime Video.

Kyle has been in over 100 commercials.

Priscilla Ann Quintana is an American actress, born in Downey, California. She was raised by her single mother, Karen, and has lived her whole life in Southern California. Priscilla has two sisters.

After graduating Downey High School in 2010, Priscilla enrolled in film school, while also working as a waitress, when she was approached to become a model. Modeling led to some minor roles and commercials. and Priscilla moved to Los Angeles to pursue both careers.

His parents were divorced, and at a young age, he lost his mother to cancer. He grew up hunting, playing guitar, and was an ordinary quiet kid. Lars Ulrich put out an ad in 1981 in a newspaper asking somebody to jam out and listen to rock music with him and he replied. Lars Ulrich and James hooked up, and started the band, Metallica.

Lonnie began his acting career at just 8 years old, working as a series regular on two television shows simultaneously. He captivated audiences with his performances on NBC's "This is Us" and Showtime's "White Famous."

Proving his versatility and dedication to his craft, Lonnie also took on lead roles in two movies in 2019 while on hiatus from "This is Us." This demonstrated his ability to handle the responsibilities of a leading man at the tender age of 12. Additionally, Lonnie's appearance in the short film "Skin" earned him recognition, as the film went on to win an Oscar.

He has made guest appearances on popular shows such as CBS's "God Friended Me" and CW's "Supergirl." Lonnie was also in Paramount Plus's highly-watched series, "Lawmen Bass Reeves."

Having relocated from his hometown Long Beach to Austin, Texas Lonnie graduated from high school at the impressive age of 15 in May 2023. He has since pursued a career in music under the mentorship of Austin's own Nick Trice, a producer, engineer, and student liaison at the Recording Conservatory of Austin. Under Nick's guidance, Lonnie has quickly honed his musical skills and has already released music.

Lonnie’s latest release under the artist name L0, pronounced "low" and spelled L-zero, was on his 18th birthday late 2025 titled "Growed Up". Co-produced with Nick Trice (Freq Niq), this album showcases Lonnie's musical talents.

With his impressive track record, Lonnie has already received accolades such as a SAG Award and an MTV Movie & TV Award for best tearjerker moment for his work on "This is Us," and he has garnered numerous nominations along the way.

As Lonnie's star continues to rise, he aims to score a movie and have his music featured in television and film. With his talent, dedication, and commitment to choosing projects that tell meaningful stories, Lonnie Chavis is poised for a bright and successful future in both the acting and music industries.

Ashley Edner was born on 17 December 1990 in Downey, California, USA. She is an actress, known for Spider-Man (2002), House of Sand and Fog (2003) and Star Trek Beyond (2016). She has been married to Kevin Tancharoen since 12 February 2022.

Robert Charles Edner is an American actor, singer, dancer and rapper from California. He is known for playing Francis from Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over and voicing Sora in a 2003 unaired Kingdom Hearts pilot. He also acted in Monsters, Inc, Kangaroo Jack, The Road to El Dorado, The Seventh Sense, The Jungle Book 2 and Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy.

Harley Rodriguez was born on 22 April 1973 in Downey, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Sweet Valley High (1994), V.I.P. (1998) and Price of Glory (2000). He has been married to Jonathan Knight since 26 June 2015.

Well known American choreographer Dewitt "Dee" Talmadge Caspary IV was born to Dewitt Talmadge III and Brenda Caspary, last in the line of three. At age ten, his mother and sister Tina inspired him to begin dancing lessons, which he endured a few years before plunging into the world of sports. By the time he reached the age of twelve, he was cast in the Disney TV show, "Kids Incorporated" as a dancer from 1987 to 1988. Following that, he danced on the show "Wild Orchid" in 1988.

In 1988, he began dancing with Paula Abdul, and appeared in two of her music videos, "Knocked Out" and "Forever Your Girl." Also among her choreographers was Dominic Lucero. The both of them also appeared in Paula Abdul's "Straight Up!" video. In 1989, Dee became a dancer for Tiffany. He toured with both Tiffany and New Kids on the Block worldwide, as well as with EYC, touring with Trey Parker. Back at home, his older sister, Tina (Katrina), was cast in the movie "Mac and Me" in one of the lead roles. He too appeared in the movie as a dancer during the McDonald's scene, also with Dominic Lucero.

After these tours, Dee appeared in the short-lived NBC show "Hull High" as one of the many dancing students. It was there that he met Kenny Ortega, and he cast him in his directorial debut Newsies as Snitch. He continued dancing after the filming wrapped. By the time he reached twenty, he had a "reality check," in which he took stock of his life, beginning to wonder what he was going to do with the rest of his life. He decided to become a choreographer full-time.

Dee then began choreographing with EDGE, and has owned Studio C with Tina. He has also toured with dancing groups such as West Coast Dance Explosion, Los Angeles Dance Force, and LA Undeground. He worked with the El Portal Theater for five years and choreographed the shows "A Time No More", "IV", "The Inferno of Sin", "The Glass Case", and "The Last Letter."

He traveled worldwide, and in the summer of 2000, he worked at El Portal Theatre. He also participated in a choreography competition at the Palm Springs Finals from July 3-8. He and choreographer Melissa Mendenhall won an award in senior choreography awards under the categories of open, body language and dance range.

On February 10 & 11, 2001, Dee joined with another choreographer, April Smith, and together they won the LA Danceforce Awards for their work with Allied Dance Productions. They won for senior best overall solo/duo/trip/group, senior solo/duo/trio - ballet/lyrical/modern, senior solo/duo/trio - jazz/hip hop, and choreographic achievement! On April 13, 2002, won a third place Diamond Choreography Award for 12 and Under Small Group with "true compassion," a third place for 13 and Older Small Group for "cold outside," a first place for the small group High Score Intensive Age 15 and older with "cold outside," and first place Overall Score Small Group 13 and older for "cold outside."

Dee works with dance group The West Coast Dance Explosion that tours not only the West Coast but nationwide. He also often fills in as a guest choreographer at the Broadway Dance Center, is part of Los Angeles Bloc Agency and works with Shake the Floor, Pacific Coast Dance Fest, SourceDance, Bobbi's School of the Performing Arts and Tremaine Dance Studios. He also works with DRA: Dancers Responding to AIDS.

Dee opened his own dance company in LA, IV Dance Company. Dee also teaches at Morrolandis Dance Studios in North Hollywood, DanceWire performances, West Lake Dance, Pulse Dance Studio and raises money for AIDS research. He directed "The Shoot," a program that choreographs its participants and allows them to learn to shoot their own music videos, then even auditioning for actual music videos. He recently finished work with Lab Entertainment Group's "Pick Up the Bloom," set to premier on MTV soon.

David Scott Lago was born on 18 January 1979 in Downey, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Young and the Restless (1973), Rendezvous (2019) and The Org.

Thell Reed was born and raised in Downey, California. His father worked hard at maintaining a small chain of BB-Q restaurants to afford him the luxury of spoiling his only son. Being a gun enthusiast, he bestowed on him a pair of match Colt .45s and told him to "Make a living with them!" Thell did just that. He began winning fast draw tournaments before he was legally allowed to enter them. But, Thell was always more than just an exhibition shooter. When he was just 13, his Father took him on a hunting trip to Alaska. An attacking Kodiak took the young gunman by surprise, but Thell's dexterity with a bolt action was too much for the bear and he dropped him at his feet.

Gene Autry became aware of the reputation Thell was building and took the young lad under his wing on his Wild West tour. Soon, he was performing for not only Hollywood royalty, but the British crown as well. Before long, Hollywood came looking for Thell to share his skills and coach the biggest names in the business. It began with Gunsmoke (1955), continued into movies the caliber of L.A. Confidential (1997) and now for over 30 years he has been at the very top of his profession. From his specialty of the Wild West with films like Tombstone (1993) and The Quick and the Dead (1995) to the high powered weapons of today in films like Proof of Life (2000) and Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Thell brings something special to every film he's involved in. He hasn't slowed down a bit and continues to help the best actors in the business from Russell Crowe to Brad Pitt achieve the kind of realistic gun handling that today's film goers require.

Dayna Price was born on 12 March 1981 in Downey, California, USA. She was an actress, known for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), Water for Elephants (2011) and The Lone Ranger (2013). She died on 8 January 2019.

Hoyt Curtin was born in Downey, California, but grew up in San Bernadino. He began playing the piano when he was 5, and by ninth grade, he had his own orchestra. He graduated from the San Bernadino High School in 1940 and the University of Southern California in 1943. While at USC, he enrolled in the Navy V-7 program, and after graduation, was assigned to Northwestern University for advanced training. He received his commission as an ensign in 1944 and was assigned to the destroyer base in San Diego. He saw duty in the Pacific during World War II and was slightly injured with a shrapnel wound in his leg. After the war, he completed his Master's Degree in music from USC. While there, he took a course in composition for motion pictures, taught by Miklos Rozsa. His intention was to be a film composer. However, his big break came in the late 1950s when he scored a Schlitz beer commercial that was being produced at MGM. The producers of the commercial were William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, who asked Curtin if he would write the music for a cartoon series they were going to produce, called "Ruff and Ready." The producers called him on the phone with the lyrics, and five minutes later Curtin called them back with a song. When Hanna and Barbera left MGM to form their own company in 1957, they took Curtin along. Curtin would write the songs for "The Flintstones" and "The Jetsons," the same way he wrote his earlier songs; back and forth on the telephone. He eventually became the musical director for the company. Curtin died on December 3, 2000, at a hospital in Thousand Oaks, California.

Dave Alvin was born on 11 November 1955 in Downey, California, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Cry-Baby (1990), Wall Street (1987) and From Dusk Till Dawn (1996).

Brady Klosterman was born on 14 September 1988 in Downey, California, USA. He is a writer, known for Teen Titans Go! (2013), Breadwinners (2014) and Teen Titans Go! See Space Jam (2021).

Ashley Campuzano is a Mexican-American actress fluent in Spanish. She began performing at a young age, excelling in dance, cheer, and pageants, earning titles like Miss Teen Downey and Miss Teen California Latina. A graduate of Cal State LA with a degree in Communications and Performance Studies, she trained with top acting coaches in Los Angeles and gained recognition as Tiffany Ramos in Hulu's Emmy-nominated series East Los High.

Kristi Lynn Carpenter was born on 17 August 1987 in Downey, California, USA.

Dennis Anderson was born on 15 February 1977 in Downey, California, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for American Beauty (1999), Matchstick Men (2003) and Six Feet Under (2001).

Raised under a strict religious background where dance was not widely accepted, Ryan practiced in secrecy throughout his high school years, until an opportunity arose to audition for the very first season of So You Think You Can Dance. With little to no experience, his efforts surprisingly propelled him to become a finalist, and his career in dance was coincidentally born. Due to the image exposure, his reputable asymmetric hairstyle and fashion became widely revered. Shortly following, he co-founded the company, Quest Crew, which received success as 1st place champions of MTV's America's Best Dance Crew. The added notoriety as leaders in dance provided work alongside noted artists and features within high productions of TV, Film, and Music. As Quest Crew continues to be a leader of organized dance in the industry, the adaptability and star quality of members such as Ryan have come to expose new heights and present greater responsibility in features which demand much more than dance alone.

Bob Illes was born on 17 May 1948 in Downey, California, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for A New Kind of Family (1979), America 2-Night (1978) and Lily (1973). He was previously married to Barbara Pariot and Mary Ann.

Aimee McDaniel was born on 5 November 1972 in Downey, California, USA. Aimee is a producer, known for The Tomorrow War (2021), Superman Returns (2006) and Trouble with the Curve (2012).

Gilbert was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, and having grown up around the film industry always knew that acting and producing would be his career path of choice. Even as a teenager, he was dedicated to immersing himself in the craft of acting and studied at some of the top acting classes in Los Angeles. Gilbert graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a B.A. in film and a minor in acting, spending his time there being featured in multiple independent films. This experience was invaluable for gaining the knowledge needed to successfully begin his acting career, as seen in his first feature film, Fireflies, where he is not only the lead actor, but wrote and produced it as well. Gilbert has also appeared in popular television shows such as iCarly, Southland, and Rizzoli & Isles.