Ringing in the New Decade...

VO Audition – Cesari Direct – 12/23/09

I’ll start by saying: “HAPPY NEW YEAR!” I hope that you all enjoyed the Holiday Season. I had a wonderful time. I was fortunate enough to spend it with friends and family out at my dad’s farm. YES, the kids got more than they needed under the Christmas Tree. YES, I gained a couple of pounds. And, YES, I’m planning on getting back in the gym ASAP. Same as last year. Lol.

Besides the holiday rush, I’ve been busy, very busy working. Among other things I've been planning the QVW Screening, managing Mass Appeal and writing a proposal for a new producing venture I’d like to start in 2010.

A few of my highlights for the last couple of months include:

• In late October, when I flew back to Los Angeles for the Breast Cancer Luncheon I was the Mistress of Ceremony for, I also attended the 4th Annual Love Your Body Day Launch Party in Hollywood. Here is footage from that party: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC8LKzxxSL8.
  

• In November I attended a comedy show starring Steven Michael Quezada, which most of the BREAKING BAD cast and crew attended. The show was hilarious, and it was fun meeting and hanging out with everyone. That night Bryan Cranston also gave me a bit of acting advice. INTERESTING TIDBIT: The following week, just before Thanksgiving, I ran into Bryan at LAX, and he remembered meeting me the week before. We chatted for a couple of minutes. Really nice guy. ;)…
  

• In December I attended a screening of an indie film called A LONELY PLACE FOR DYING. The film was pretty good and definitely inspired me to continue in my filmmaking endeavors. I also got to meet some of the local industry folk in Albuquerque.

• Find more pictures from the events above on my website or any of my pages.

Other Stuff:

• Finally created a FB Fanpage for myself. If you're on FB, please become a fan! www.facebook.com/pages/Shenita-Moore/250169939458.
  

• Meeting with an organization this week to discuss the new producing venture I have in mind. It involves theater. Say a little pray for me!
  

• Later this month I'll be traveling back to Los Angeles for the QVW Screening. Join us: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=230382226207&ref=mf. Admission is FREE. Also, we’re still accepting items for our VIP Gift Bags. Email info@mightymoore.com for more information.
  

• Got a few other things in the fire. Producing, acting and otherwise. Just keeping the lid on until there’s something more to say…:)…

Lastly, after almost 5 years of blogging, I must admit that I’m so happy to have such a trusted group of readers. You guys really encourage me to keep at it and to follow my dreams. I encourage each and every one of you to do the same.

Live long and prosper!

Shenita Moore
www.shenitamoore.com
www.myspace.com/shenitamoore
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I'm sorry BLOGOSPHERE!...:(...

I feel as though I've really been neglecting the time I use to spend on my blog! I'm sorry...:(...It's just that I've been soo very busy, and this whole twitter thing allows me to share my thoughts in such small, convenient little bursts, that I don't feel as inclined to write my "novel-esque" blogs anymore...:)...At any rate, I'm here now, and I vow not to let my blog fall into the abyss!

Okay, so, of course, I've been working on QUEEN VICTORIA’S WEDDING for most of my day, EVERY DAY! We are 15 days away from shooting! Yippee!

Today I attached my first actor to a Feature Horror Film! Double Yippee! So far, and although it's a lot of hard work, I'm really loving this producer thing.

We never heard anything from Kenyah's commerical audition the other week, BUT "I" just signed with a new COMMERCIAL AGENT last week, and I couldn't be happier. (Props to my girl Kendra for the referral.) I'm ready to get out there and book something...:)...I mean, after all, I'm still an actor first and foremost.

Still doing online schooling. I have this week off though. Thank the LORD! I have so much other stuff I need to get caught up on. Summer is fast approaching, and very soon I will have both of my little one's home with me. ALL DAY, EVERY DAY! Speaking of my little one's, my baby, Ms. Kenyah, turned 3 yesterday (6/3). Can you believe that? For those of you that have been keeping up with my blog for a while, do you remember when I announced my pregnancy with her? Way back in 2005?!? Time flies huh?...:)...

What else has been going on? Oh yeah, I participated in my first Write Girl event last week. It was so much fun. I had a blast! The kids in the program are such amazing writers. Here is a pic that the photographer (Katy Parks Wilson) took of me. I was crying here. My expression is not too flattering, but I'm happy that I was really able to get into the piece. I did 3 monologues in all, but this one was about a 17 year old girl with a 5 month old baby, who is 3 months pregnant with her second child. She's trying to figure out how to write a letter to tell her mother about the new pregnancy. Very sad and emotional.

I've been passing on a lot of parties/red carpet events lately. I've been opting for SLEEP instead!

I think that's it for now. I'll holla!

Shenita Moore
www.shenitamoore.com/
www.myspace.com/shenitamoore
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April's Fool...

My schedule has been very busy as of late. No, not with auditions, with the other stuff that comes along with being a struggling actor...:)...Most notably: NETWORKING!

A couple of weeks ago (3/19) I attended another event with Kendra that was hosted by Tony Rock. This time it was at the Blue Velvet Lounge in Los Angeles. It was cool. I got to rub elbows with folks like Rodney Perry and Barry Floyd (The Game), but this was definitely more of a party atmosphere than a networking event. (And, it was on a Thursday night, so you know I was absolutely exhausted the next morning!) Two days later (3/21), Chenese (a new friend that Kendra introduced to me to at Tony's event) and I hit up Tanya Kersey's Birthday Party at the Bungalow Club. I had a great time at this party AND I was able to get my network on. I can't wait to attend the HBFF this year!...:)...

Pictured below are:

• Chenese Lewis and I at The Classics: A Celebration of the Greatest Music from the 70's, 80's, and 90's Party hosted by Tony Rock.
  
• Willie Macc, Chenese Lewis, and I at Tanya Kersey's Birthday Party.
  
• Willie Macc, Chenese Lewis, Charles Belk, and I at Tanya Kersey's Birthday Party.
  
• Steven Palmer, Willie Macc, Chenese Lewis, Charles Belk, Tanya Kersey, and I at Tanya Kersey's Birthday Party.
  
• Cecy Galvan and I at Tanya Kersey's Birthday Party.
  
• Tanya Kersey and I at her Birthday Party.
  
• TJ Murdock, Chenese Lewis, Lester Speight, and I at Tanya Kersey's Birthday Party.

This past Saturday (3/28), Chenese and I attended the Sistas are doin' it for Themselves Film Festival at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood. This event was organized by the Black Hollywood Education & Resource Center. I can't even begin to tell you how motivated I am after attending this event! The films were wonderful. The filmmakers were wonderful. The event was wonderful. I even ran into Michelle Coons (the writer/director of LET'S TALK) there. (Remember my audition mishap with that film?!?) From what I understand Gina Prince-Bythewood was in the audience too. Anywho, the funny thing is, I'd just had the thought (a couple of weeks ago) that I'd like to do a webisode and/or short film for myself, so this event really helped solidify my desire to move forward with creating my own project(s). We'll see how things develop.

Last, but certainly not least, I was recently approached by a non profit group here in Los Angeles to be the Keynote Speaker at an event they are having this fall. I'm really amped about it. I'm a little nervous because this will be my first time as a public speaker, but I love the challenge of doing new things, so it should be a lot of fun. I will keep you posted regarding the details of the event as the date approaches. I'd love for you guys to come out and support me!

I think that's it for now.

I hope everyone is doing well on this wonderful spring day!...:)...

P.S. I became an auntie for the 18th time on Monday! Woo Hoo!

Shenita Moore
www.shenitamoore.com/
www.myspace.com/shenitamoore
www.imdb.com/name/nm1145611

The snow capped mountains...

VO Audition - STATE FARM - 2/20/09
Fashion Show Audition - OTIS SCHOOL OF DESIGN - 2/20/09 (Taya-Morgan)

...aren't they beautiful? Every time I'm out and about they catch my eye in the skyline. It's been years since I've been skiing. I really wish I could have gone this season. Maybe next year. On a healthy note, this is week four of me hitting the gym 3 to 5 days a week. But get this, I've gained a few pounds! My husband says I'm building muscle. I sure hope he's right!...:)...

Last time you heard from me, I was gearing up for a very busy weekend. In case you were wondering, I was able to make all of the parties/events...:)...On Friday (2/6), I attended a small shindig in celebration of Pasadena. It had been quite a while. The next night (2/7), I attended Donna Wisdom's (event planner to the stars!...:)...) 40th Birthday Bash. (See photos.) Donna's event was really nice. It was held at a quaint little spot called Studio Eleven in L.A. She had a couple of masseuse's on hand, and I was VERY tempted to get a massage, but feared I'd get too sleepy!....:)...Later that night Kendra and I headed over to Neyo's Pre Grammy Midnight Brunch, which was being held at The Kress in Hollywood. After an hour and a half of looking for parking, we were promptly turned away by LAPD and LAFD, (because of overcrowding) once we reached the door! Aggghhh! They had shut down the red carpet and weren't letting anyone else in. From what I heard, they even turned Kathy Griffin away. Neyo himself was sitting out front in his pimped out car (of course...:)...), surrounded by paparrazzi and people with camera phones, graciously apologizing for the whole situation.

On Sunday (2/8) night, I headed over to Cabana Club in Hollywood for a Grammy Awards afterparty hosted by Wesley Jonathan. It was okay. I hate going by myself to events, especially when they are at nightclubs. I didn't get to meet Wesley Jonathan, (actually I didn't even see him) but I did get to walk the carpet. I also met a kid named Frankee Razor from this season of American Idol. That was an early night for sure.

This past weekend, I was invited to a couple of Valentine's Day Events, one was a Runway Magazine Fashion Show Event (back at the Cabana Club), and the other was a Charity Event with Brody Jenner over at The Highlands Hollywood. I just couldn't make them. I was too exhausted. Besides that, it was my anniversary weekend, so I think I just needed some down time at home with the family...

On deck for this weekend is the Oscars Gifting Suite, a Black Tie Gala, and a Comedy Show. Pics and details to follow. With award season in full swing, I feel like I'm out on the social scene too much these days. I need to be on a set somewhere!...:)...

Shenita Moore
www.shenitamoore.com/
www.myspace.com/shenitamoore
www.imdb.com/name/nm1145611

Living the Hollywood Life!...:)...

Feature Film Audition – FRIENDSHIP– 11/10/08

Hey guys, thanks for continuing to check in with me!

Okay, so the last week has been crazy busy. First off, to catch you up on my auditions, the feature film audition above was through my New Mexico agent. Man, I'm really hoping to book this job so that I can work! I'm sending out **positive vibes** right now! I found out late last week that MY NAME IS EARL went on without me...:(...I'm going to guess it was because I was too young for the role, because I know I knocked that audition out of the park. And how often do you hear me say that?...:)...Hopefully they'll bring me in for something else in the near future. In other news, I was chatting with my writer/producer friend B.J. this morning, and it looks like she's getting several of her projects picked up. I'm so excited for her, because she really deserves this. I'm also excited about the possibility of working on one of her projects. So, We'll see what happens.

Rewind to last Friday night (11/7), Todd and I went to a screening of my friend George Loving Jackson's movie, called THEY LOVE ME. George wrote, produced, and starred in this project, and I really have to give him his kudos! I think that he did a great job, considering it was his first time out. I'm always happy to support my friends/peers who have the courage to create their own stuff. Hopefully one day I'll have some of that courage!...:)...

After church on Sunday afternoon (11/9), Kendra invited me to tag along with her and her cousin, Keith David, to the closing performance of Ebony Repertory Theatre's staged play TWO TRAINS RUNNING. Believe me when I say that this play was amazing, and so very inspiring! After the show, I was talking to a few of the actors about how hard 2008 had been on the industry, and how much they'd just inspired me to keep forging ahead. In which Earl Billings looked at me and said: "You can't quit acting! God has put this on your heart, you can't give it up!" Very cool right?!? So, with Mr. Billings' words of wisdom, I am determined to keep moving forward...:)...Here are but a few of the photos I took that afternoon. If you'd like to see more, they can be found on my MySpace page, and eventually on my Website.

Lastly, last night (11/11), I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend a live concert performance with International Recording Artist Jesse Campbell at the Aqua Lounge in Beverly Hills. I was a VIP guest, which was very cool, and Jesse's performance was amazing. I had a blast! I told him, as we posed together for pictures together, that I'd been a fan of his music for quite some time, and I that I think he has "voice like silk," which he does...:)...I'm definitely looking forward to supporting his comeback, and I think you should too. Click here to visit his MySpace page for more information and his upcoming performances. I'm working on getting pictures of last nights event, and will post them as soon as I do.

Luv you guys!

- Shenita.