December 3, 2008
Last week I got a call that I booked a co-star role on the new FOX show "Lie to Me." I'm booked for eight days so I started working on it last Wednesday and I'll finish up this Friday. I play Sandra Kisker, the wife of a construction worker. More details to follow...
Just booked role of "Kristie" on the NBC series LIFE
September 26, 2008
I just got a call from my manager (the lovely Melanie Sharp) that I booked 6 days on the NBC series LIFE as Kristie, a fun-loving badge bunny. What is a badge bunny, you ask? Well you'll just to have to tune in and find out.
Or you can just email me and I'll tell you :)
Oh, and I had SO much fun filming the US ARMY spot last week. I was wearing a business suit while doing a ropes course. Seriously. I was scared at first but it turned out to be such an adrenaline rush! I'll let you (or you let me) know when it's starts airing. Thanks!!
I just got a call from my manager (the lovely Melanie Sharp) that I booked 6 days on the NBC series LIFE as Kristie, a fun-loving badge bunny. What is a badge bunny, you ask? Well you'll just to have to tune in and find out.
Or you can just email me and I'll tell you :)
Oh, and I had SO much fun filming the US ARMY spot last week. I was wearing a business suit while doing a ropes course. Seriously. I was scared at first but it turned out to be such an adrenaline rush! I'll let you (or you let me) know when it's starts airing. Thanks!!
New DEMO REELS are Up!
September 14, 2008
So, with the help of Justin at Speedreels, and my wonderful acting coach Stephen Snyder, my demo reels are now updated! Click on the links below to view my full-length reel or if you're in a rush, the speed reel, which is only a minute long! Oh, and for higher quality version of the reels, just go to www.speedreels.com/talent/bcola
Thanks for watching...
SpeedReel:
Full-Length Reel:
So, with the help of Justin at Speedreels, and my wonderful acting coach Stephen Snyder, my demo reels are now updated! Click on the links below to view my full-length reel or if you're in a rush, the speed reel, which is only a minute long! Oh, and for higher quality version of the reels, just go to www.speedreels.com/talent/bcola
Thanks for watching...
SpeedReel:
Full-Length Reel:
"BRONX PARADISE" Website is Now Online!
September 13, 2008
The website for "Bronx Paradise," a movie in which I played the female lead, is now live! I had an amazing time filming this movie. The lead actor, Wayne Gurman, is such a talented actor and a joy to work with, as was the director Billy Lappe and the other cast and crew. Check out the website HERE!
There, you can find out more information about this awesome film including press, photos and details about the cast and crew. And, to view the trailer, check out the website or just view below!
The website for "Bronx Paradise," a movie in which I played the female lead, is now live! I had an amazing time filming this movie. The lead actor, Wayne Gurman, is such a talented actor and a joy to work with, as was the director Billy Lappe and the other cast and crew. Check out the website HERE!
There, you can find out more information about this awesome film including press, photos and details about the cast and crew. And, to view the trailer, check out the website or just view below!
Just Booked A National Commercial for the US ARMY!!
September 10, 2008
My excitement about this booking is tempered because my older brother Jarad is currently in the Army...in Iraq. I look forward to appearing in this commercial and making him proud. But, honestly, I just want him to come home, safely, and as soon as possible. Please keep him in your prayers.
My excitement about this booking is tempered because my older brother Jarad is currently in the Army...in Iraq. I look forward to appearing in this commercial and making him proud. But, honestly, I just want him to come home, safely, and as soon as possible. Please keep him in your prayers.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES, Online and in Full Effect!
August 15, 2008
So, if you missed my "Days of Our Lives" appearance, no worries, I've got you covered ;-). Just click the link below to view my scenes, or for an even clearer version, click HERE!
Merci beaucoup!
So, if you missed my "Days of Our Lives" appearance, no worries, I've got you covered ;-). Just click the link below to view my scenes, or for an even clearer version, click HERE!
Merci beaucoup!
"The Day the Earth Shook"
July 29, 2008
So if you haven't already heard, Los Angeles experienced an earthquake today. It was crazy, I was lying on my bed looking up at the the top of my dresser, chatting away with a friend that had just watched my "Days" episode which had already aired on the East Coast. Then my bed started shaking and I thought for sure that I'd forgotten to lock the door and that some rabid dog had gotten into my apartment and was now going crazy under my bed.
Then I noticed that my dresser and the knick-knacks on top of it were shaking as well.
"Ohmagoodness, ohmagoodness, ohmagoodness!" I said to my friend. "There's a earthquake!!!!"
"Whoa, this is weird!" I said, mostly to myself, still lying in bed with Blackberry in hand. I leapt out of bed to look outside to make sure no cars were crashing but before I'd made it to the window, the Earth stood still yet again.
Craziness. My first earthquake happened to occur on the same day as my "Days" debut. And not only that, the earthquake preempted my L.A. debut because "Breaking News" continued for several hours after the initial quake, replacing scheduled programming for the day. Shows how little control we truly have in life, doesn't? I'm so thankful that noone was hurt and that very little damage, if any, was caused by the earthquake. And you know what else I'm thankful for?
SoapNet!!!!
Thanks to SoapNet, and barring any further earthquakes, hurricanes, power outages, etc., I'll be able to watch it (and so will you if you missed it;-) tomorrow (Wednesday) morning on SOAPNET.
Thanks to all those who tuned in everywhere else! Love y'all!
So if you haven't already heard, Los Angeles experienced an earthquake today. It was crazy, I was lying on my bed looking up at the the top of my dresser, chatting away with a friend that had just watched my "Days" episode which had already aired on the East Coast. Then my bed started shaking and I thought for sure that I'd forgotten to lock the door and that some rabid dog had gotten into my apartment and was now going crazy under my bed.
Then I noticed that my dresser and the knick-knacks on top of it were shaking as well.
"Ohmagoodness, ohmagoodness, ohmagoodness!" I said to my friend. "There's a earthquake!!!!"
"Whoa, this is weird!" I said, mostly to myself, still lying in bed with Blackberry in hand. I leapt out of bed to look outside to make sure no cars were crashing but before I'd made it to the window, the Earth stood still yet again.
Craziness. My first earthquake happened to occur on the same day as my "Days" debut. And not only that, the earthquake preempted my L.A. debut because "Breaking News" continued for several hours after the initial quake, replacing scheduled programming for the day. Shows how little control we truly have in life, doesn't? I'm so thankful that noone was hurt and that very little damage, if any, was caused by the earthquake. And you know what else I'm thankful for?
SoapNet!!!!
Thanks to SoapNet, and barring any further earthquakes, hurricanes, power outages, etc., I'll be able to watch it (and so will you if you missed it;-) tomorrow (Wednesday) morning on SOAPNET.
Thanks to all those who tuned in everywhere else! Love y'all!
DAYS OF OUR LIVES Episode Airs Tomorrow and New Headshots are up!
July 28, 2008
Hola!
Just wanted to let you know that I'll be appearing on "Days of Our Lives" tomorrow, so tune in to NBC if you're around!
Also, my new headshots are up on my agency's site. Here's one, but to see more just cut and paste the link below.
Resume w/ Photos
Look for video clips of my scenes from the upcoming feature films "Bronx Paradise", "Jake Gets Paid" and "Get Faamous" in the very near future.
Thanks for your continued support!!
Hola!
Just wanted to let you know that I'll be appearing on "Days of Our Lives" tomorrow, so tune in to NBC if you're around!
Also, my new headshots are up on my agency's site. Here's one, but to see more just cut and paste the link below.
Resume w/ Photos
Look for video clips of my scenes from the upcoming feature films "Bronx Paradise", "Jake Gets Paid" and "Get Faamous" in the very near future.
Thanks for your continued support!!
And the WINNER is....
June 28, 2008
..."Prince of Broadway"! WE WON, WE WON!!
Prince of Broadway was named the "Best Narrative Feature" in Film Independent's Los Angeles International Film Festival!! Our illustrious director, Sean Baker, was awarded the Target Filmmaker Award -- a cash prize of a whopping $50,000. For the man who co-wrote, directed, edited and shot this beautiful film, he most surely deserves it!
Here's a snapshot of all of us at the Q&A session the night of the premiere, but for more photos, just cut and paste the link below.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29283409@N00/sets/72157605923048447/
show/with/2627723303/
Check back for more "Prince of Broadway" updates in the near future! It truly is a special film and I feel so blessed to be a part of it.
..."Prince of Broadway"! WE WON, WE WON!!
Prince of Broadway was named the "Best Narrative Feature" in Film Independent's Los Angeles International Film Festival!! Our illustrious director, Sean Baker, was awarded the Target Filmmaker Award -- a cash prize of a whopping $50,000. For the man who co-wrote, directed, edited and shot this beautiful film, he most surely deserves it!
Here's a snapshot of all of us at the Q&A session the night of the premiere, but for more photos, just cut and paste the link below.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29283409@N00/sets/72157605923048447/
show/with/2627723303/
Check back for more "Prince of Broadway" updates in the near future! It truly is a special film and I feel so blessed to be a part of it.
Like the Sands through the Hourglass....
June 24, 2008
...so are the "Days of Our Lives." Even if you don't watch the show, I'm sure you've heard that famous opening to the long-running daytime serial. And (drumroll please...) I'll be appearing on the show Tuesday July 29th as Daphne, the sexy French journalist!!!
These last couple of weeks have been quite amazing. It started off with two great photo shoots, first with the gifted Greg Crowder and then with the wonderfully talented Koury Angelo. Actually, I'll be updating my website so check back in the next couple of weeks for some updated shots. Exciting! The photo shoots were followed by the "Spirit of a Woman" event, then the "Prince of B'way" world premiere as part of the LA Film Fest and now the "Days of Our Lives" booking! I feel so blessed!!
I had a wonderful time today on the Days set... Darin Brooks, who was my partner for all my scenes, is awesome and made me feel immediately at home. When I didn't know what a "50/50" shot was, he schooled me, when I couldn't find my dressing room, he showed me the way. Thank you Darin. For an Emmy nominated actor, you're so grounded and cool. :-) Albert, our director, Ed, the executive producer and the whole crew was a joy to work with. Actually, here's a photo I took in my dressing room with my Blackberry. They did a great job with my make-up!
So, to wrap it up, tune in, Tivo or DVR "Days of our Lives" on NBC, Tuesday, July 29th. I'm not sure exactly when it comes on in all the time zones but I'll let you know when I find out! Love to you all!
...so are the "Days of Our Lives." Even if you don't watch the show, I'm sure you've heard that famous opening to the long-running daytime serial. And (drumroll please...) I'll be appearing on the show Tuesday July 29th as Daphne, the sexy French journalist!!!
These last couple of weeks have been quite amazing. It started off with two great photo shoots, first with the gifted Greg Crowder and then with the wonderfully talented Koury Angelo. Actually, I'll be updating my website so check back in the next couple of weeks for some updated shots. Exciting! The photo shoots were followed by the "Spirit of a Woman" event, then the "Prince of B'way" world premiere as part of the LA Film Fest and now the "Days of Our Lives" booking! I feel so blessed!!
I had a wonderful time today on the Days set... Darin Brooks, who was my partner for all my scenes, is awesome and made me feel immediately at home. When I didn't know what a "50/50" shot was, he schooled me, when I couldn't find my dressing room, he showed me the way. Thank you Darin. For an Emmy nominated actor, you're so grounded and cool. :-) Albert, our director, Ed, the executive producer and the whole crew was a joy to work with. Actually, here's a photo I took in my dressing room with my Blackberry. They did a great job with my make-up!
So, to wrap it up, tune in, Tivo or DVR "Days of our Lives" on NBC, Tuesday, July 29th. I'm not sure exactly when it comes on in all the time zones but I'll let you know when I find out! Love to you all!
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
June 14, 2008
So the "Spirit of a Woman" event was last night and I'm still reeling from the excitement of it. It was amazing to be a part of a cast of such beautiful and talented women, and what's more is that we all fully supported each other with positivity and genuine respect. Shelli Boone did a fantastic job putting the show together, and we've already talked about making it an annual event. I feel so blessed to have met a network of positive, gifted women, especially when I'd been told that the L.A. acting community was just the opposite. Here's a photo taken by the lovely Vanoy Burnough, of me and Kim Chillous getting ready for the show:
Now, I'm looking forward to next week's world premiere of "Prince of Broadway." If you're around this Sunday night, June 22nd, you can buy your tickets online at www.lafilmfest.com
Thanks!
And, I had to post this because this is the first review ever written about my "Beauty Queen" monologue, which I performed last night. Take a look!
You can view the NYC performance of the monologue at: www.youtube.com/breacola
So the "Spirit of a Woman" event was last night and I'm still reeling from the excitement of it. It was amazing to be a part of a cast of such beautiful and talented women, and what's more is that we all fully supported each other with positivity and genuine respect. Shelli Boone did a fantastic job putting the show together, and we've already talked about making it an annual event. I feel so blessed to have met a network of positive, gifted women, especially when I'd been told that the L.A. acting community was just the opposite. Here's a photo taken by the lovely Vanoy Burnough, of me and Kim Chillous getting ready for the show:
Now, I'm looking forward to next week's world premiere of "Prince of Broadway." If you're around this Sunday night, June 22nd, you can buy your tickets online at www.lafilmfest.com
Thanks!
And, I had to post this because this is the first review ever written about my "Beauty Queen" monologue, which I performed last night. Take a look!
In the movie, The Shawshank Redemption, there’s a scene in the library where the prisoners are opening a large shipment of book cartons. The books were ordered by lead character Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), in his effort to improve the literacy of the men. One character, Heywood (William Sadler), stares quizzically at the cover of one of the new books, The Three Musketeers. “Hey Andy,” he asks innocently, “who’s Alexander Dumbass?”
The line is so typical (stereotypical) of what we would expect a backwoods inmate to say that we laugh uproariously—and miss the point of what’s going on: Andy, who realizes these men are no dumb-asses, is trying to help them realize it, too.
Last night, I was privileged to watch Brea Cola present a monologue which she had written entitled, “The Beauty Queen.” The setting is a job interview, and she is asked what she believes to be her greatest weakness. The question takes her by surprise for a moment, as her answer does us, for a minute or so: “my smile.” The answer is puzzling and seems totally off-the-wall until we realize she is wrestling with the irony of her own realization that she has given so much attention to what she once thought to be her greatest asset. Her sudden, frustrated statement of her own “dumb-assity” (“dumb-assedness” ?) is right on. It reflects the realization that she had fallen into what many (most?) people in “civilized” culture pursue: reliance on an external, rather than internal, beauty.
One of the most beautiful aspects of this whole performance is the fact that Brea wrote it. When she first stands on stage and begins to answer the “human resource” person’s question, you wonder where this is going. The girl seems like a clueless idiot, sort of like your first impression of Elle Wood (Reese Witherspoon), in the film Legally Blond, as she applies for Harvard. You’re frankly not sure, at first, if this is great character portrayal or amateurish acting. However, as you track with Brea’s character, you realize that it’s the former, and you not only realize that you are witnessing, not simply great character portrayal, but great character writing based on great character insight and great awareness of a massive flaw in human society that has come to rely on the power of appearance and confused same with the power of inner beauty. What’s more (could there be more to praise? yes!) she chose to articulate the point, not in some blunt statement that one may hear, acknowledge, and discard, but in a manner that forces one to think along with her, and, more importantly, even after she has left the stage.
Unfortunately, most people never come to that realization. Fortunately for us, Brea is a young woman who can articulate the problem through her own art and in such a beautiful way that may provoke others to realize the bankruptcy, the foolishness of a true dumb-ass.
--Walt Bertelsen
You can view the NYC performance of the monologue at: www.youtube.com/breacola
"THE SPIRIT OF A WOMAN"
June 4, 2008
Hey everyone!
Just wanted to let you that on June 13th, 2008, I'll be performing a monologue as part of the one night only event entitled: "The Spirit of a Woman."
I will performing along with the organizer Shelli Boone and several other beautiful and talented ladies, so it's sure to be a fun-filled night! I've attached the flyer, but if you have trouble viewing it, see the details below.
Friday, June 13th at 8PM
KSLG Playhouse Theatre
600 MOULTON AVE (corner of 1900 N. Main & Moulton)
DOWNTOWN LA 90240
Tickets: $15
Call: 323.227.5410 for Reservations
Hey everyone!
Just wanted to let you that on June 13th, 2008, I'll be performing a monologue as part of the one night only event entitled: "The Spirit of a Woman."
I will performing along with the organizer Shelli Boone and several other beautiful and talented ladies, so it's sure to be a fun-filled night! I've attached the flyer, but if you have trouble viewing it, see the details below.
Friday, June 13th at 8PM
KSLG Playhouse Theatre
600 MOULTON AVE (corner of 1900 N. Main & Moulton)
DOWNTOWN LA 90240
Tickets: $15
Call: 323.227.5410 for Reservations
"PRINCE OF BROADWAY" in the LA Film Fest!
May 21st, 2008
"Prince of Broadway", a feature I took part in while in New York, will be premiering at the L.A. Film festival on Sunday, June 22nd. I had the pleasure of working with the very talented writer/director Sean Baker and writer/producer Darren Dean, as well as my good friend and fellow actress Victoria Tate, who plays the role of Nadia. Check back soon for the trailer and more specific screening info. Exciting!
"Prince of Broadway", a feature I took part in while in New York, will be premiering at the L.A. Film festival on Sunday, June 22nd. I had the pleasure of working with the very talented writer/director Sean Baker and writer/producer Darren Dean, as well as my good friend and fellow actress Victoria Tate, who plays the role of Nadia. Check back soon for the trailer and more specific screening info. Exciting!
Just Booked a Dayplayer Role on GENERAL HOSPITAL!
March 21, 2008
I will be filming the role of "Nina" on GENERAL HOSPITAL next Wednesday!
A big thanks to the lovely Gwen Hillier in the Casting Department for booking me in my first role in Los Angeles!
I will be filming the role of "Nina" on GENERAL HOSPITAL next Wednesday!
A big thanks to the lovely Gwen Hillier in the Casting Department for booking me in my first role in Los Angeles!
The $301 Play
Time: January 5, 2008
So, I've been in California for a couple of months now minus the two weeks I spent in Texas for the holidays. I'm still adjusting to the new way of life here -- the slower vibe, the bigger apartment, the LA acting scene, the traffic, et cetera et cetera. It's very different here and although there are several things I miss about New York, I'm enjoying the adventure and I definitely see myself staying here for a long, long, time. That said, I wanted to destroy something earlier today. Break, slam, kick, shatter, and utterly demolish something, to release my frustration. But, I didn't, I just cried a little and then laughed about the situation an hour later. Then I found something that made the situation even more unbelievable...
I'll stop being vague and get to the actual story.
I get an audition notice for a Arthur Miller play that I'm not familiar with. It's called "After the Fall" and I'm to read for the role of Felice. Felice means happy. Smile. Anyways, I have two choices: 1.) Just read my sides and be OK with the fact that I don't know the play or 2.) Buy the play and read it to get an idea of the tone of the play and of my character's role in the play.
I choose the latter. Besides, Samuel French isn't too far away. I mean, it isn't across the street like it was in NYC, but it's one of the few places I can get to without the help of my GPS enabled Blackberry. Having made my decision, I get to my car and notice it's sprinkling outside. Oh, you know that song "It Never Rains in Southern California?" It's a lie. Because it's been raining for a couple of days now and the weatherman says it will be raining on and off til Sunday. Anyways, for the time being it's not raining too much and I'll just be in and out so there's no need to bring an umbrella. A few raindrops never killed anybody.
Fast forward 20 minutes which equals about 4.5 miles without too much traffic. I've made it to Samuel French and I guess the Los Angelenos have decided to stay indoors because there are more empty parking spaces than usual. Yay. I don't want to get a ticket so I put a couple of dimes in the meter which buys me 20 minutes. That'll be plenty of time. I'll be in and out, and back in my warm, dry car before I know it.
Fast forward nine minutes. With play in hand, I happily leave the store. I'm really glad I decided to do this but now I'm ready to get out of this rainy weather, and curl up in my warm bed for a good read. Hmmm. Yes, that sounds nice. I just need to find my car and I'll be on my merry way.
It's just right across the street. Right. Umm... I'm bad with directions so maybe I went the wrong way out the store. Lemme look over here. No, I'm sure it was right there. I remember passing that ivy-covered building as I jaywalked, no jayran, across the street. It was definitely there but now, it's not!
Moments later, I find my parking place and proof that I had in fact parked my car at that very spot -- : 0 9. Nine minutes left on the meter, but no car... I'd been away from my car 11 minutes and in that short period of time, my little car had been taken against her will towards an evil towing lot, somewhere in Los Angeles County. I say "towards" because not enough time had elasped for the driver to make it to the lot. He was down the street.
To make a long story short, I'd unknowingly parked in an anti-gridlock zone and had to pay the towing "service" $140 to release my car. My tears had intermingled with the rain and I was left feeling frustrated, silly and $140 poorer. Woe is me! The things we do , the sacrifices we make, the...
Hold up. A plastic covered envelope underneath my wiper catches my eye...
Un-believable. Incroyable. Increíble. Inside the plastic is a ticket, written by a parking cop, for an additional $150 dollars!
Thus ends the unfortunate yet true tale of the $301 play.
So, I've been in California for a couple of months now minus the two weeks I spent in Texas for the holidays. I'm still adjusting to the new way of life here -- the slower vibe, the bigger apartment, the LA acting scene, the traffic, et cetera et cetera. It's very different here and although there are several things I miss about New York, I'm enjoying the adventure and I definitely see myself staying here for a long, long, time. That said, I wanted to destroy something earlier today. Break, slam, kick, shatter, and utterly demolish something, to release my frustration. But, I didn't, I just cried a little and then laughed about the situation an hour later. Then I found something that made the situation even more unbelievable...
I'll stop being vague and get to the actual story.
I get an audition notice for a Arthur Miller play that I'm not familiar with. It's called "After the Fall" and I'm to read for the role of Felice. Felice means happy. Smile. Anyways, I have two choices: 1.) Just read my sides and be OK with the fact that I don't know the play or 2.) Buy the play and read it to get an idea of the tone of the play and of my character's role in the play.
I choose the latter. Besides, Samuel French isn't too far away. I mean, it isn't across the street like it was in NYC, but it's one of the few places I can get to without the help of my GPS enabled Blackberry. Having made my decision, I get to my car and notice it's sprinkling outside. Oh, you know that song "It Never Rains in Southern California?" It's a lie. Because it's been raining for a couple of days now and the weatherman says it will be raining on and off til Sunday. Anyways, for the time being it's not raining too much and I'll just be in and out so there's no need to bring an umbrella. A few raindrops never killed anybody.
Fast forward 20 minutes which equals about 4.5 miles without too much traffic. I've made it to Samuel French and I guess the Los Angelenos have decided to stay indoors because there are more empty parking spaces than usual. Yay. I don't want to get a ticket so I put a couple of dimes in the meter which buys me 20 minutes. That'll be plenty of time. I'll be in and out, and back in my warm, dry car before I know it.
Fast forward nine minutes. With play in hand, I happily leave the store. I'm really glad I decided to do this but now I'm ready to get out of this rainy weather, and curl up in my warm bed for a good read. Hmmm. Yes, that sounds nice. I just need to find my car and I'll be on my merry way.
It's just right across the street. Right. Umm... I'm bad with directions so maybe I went the wrong way out the store. Lemme look over here. No, I'm sure it was right there. I remember passing that ivy-covered building as I jaywalked, no jayran, across the street. It was definitely there but now, it's not!
Moments later, I find my parking place and proof that I had in fact parked my car at that very spot -- : 0 9. Nine minutes left on the meter, but no car... I'd been away from my car 11 minutes and in that short period of time, my little car had been taken against her will towards an evil towing lot, somewhere in Los Angeles County. I say "towards" because not enough time had elasped for the driver to make it to the lot. He was down the street.
To make a long story short, I'd unknowingly parked in an anti-gridlock zone and had to pay the towing "service" $140 to release my car. My tears had intermingled with the rain and I was left feeling frustrated, silly and $140 poorer. Woe is me! The things we do , the sacrifices we make, the...
Hold up. A plastic covered envelope underneath my wiper catches my eye...
Un-believable. Incroyable. Increíble. Inside the plastic is a ticket, written by a parking cop, for an additional $150 dollars!
Thus ends the unfortunate yet true tale of the $301 play.
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