Masiela Lusha
Masiela Lusha | |
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 Lusha in 2014 | |
| Born | October 23, 1985 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Glendale Community College (AA) University of California, Los Angeles (BA) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
| Notable work | Drinking the Moon The Besa Inner Thoughts |
| Spouse |
Ramzi Habibi (m. 2013) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | 2 Young Artist Awards for Leading Young Actress in a Comedy and Drama |
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Masiela Lusha (born 23 October 1985) is an Albanian-American actress, author and humanitarian admired for her elegance and charm. She was born in Tirana, Albania to parents Max and Daniela.
Early life
She grew up in both Budapest, Hungary and Vienna, Austria. When she turned eight years old, she and her mother moved to Michigan, USA. There, she studied ballet, and began working as a model and appearing in small parts in local theatre.
Career
She got her first major break in 2001, when she was chosen by Sandra Bullock and Bruce Helford to play one of the lead roles in the ABC sitcom George Lopez.
Works
This led to her starring in other films, including: 'Time of the Comet' (2005) 'Blood: The Last Vampire' (2006) and 'Muertas' (2007) Her performances won her two Young Artist Awards for best actress.
As an author, Lusha wrote seven books in two languages. As a humanitarian, Lusha is an animal rights enthusiast and is a patron for a number of children's charities.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Father's Love | Lisa | |
| 2002 | Las muertas de Jaurez | Aracelli | |
| 2004 | Cherry Bomb | Kim | |
| 2008 | Time of the Comet | Agnes | |
| 2009 | Blood: The Last Vampire | Sharon | |
| 2009 | Ballad of Broken Angels: Harmony | Rox | |
| 2010 | Kill Katie Malone | Ginger | |
| 2012 | The Architect | Iliriana | |
| 2013 | Dragonfyre | Princess Aleya | |
| 2014 | Of Silence | Annabelle | |
| 2014 | Fatal Instinct | Melissa Gates | |
| 2017 | Branded | Donna |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Lizzie McGuire | Friend | Episode: "Last Year's Model" |
| 2002–2007 | George Lopez | Carmen Lopez | Main role (seasons 1–5) |
| 2003–2005 | Clifford's Puppy Days | Nina Flores | Recurring voice role |
| 2006 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Mira | Episode: "Blasters" |
| 2014 | Anger Management | Molly | Episode: "Charlie and Sean Fight Over a Girl" |
| 2016 | Sharknado: The 4th Awakens | Gemini | Television film |
| 2017 | Forgotten Evil | Renee / Jane Doe / Veronica | Television film |
| 2017 | Lopez | Herself | Episode: "George Dates His Daughter" |
| 2017 | Sharknado 5: Global Swarming | Gemini | Television film |
| 2018 | The Last Sharknado: It's About Time | Gemini | Television film |
| 2019 | My Best Friend's Christmas | Bella Vega | Television film; also known as Christmas Sweethearts |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress | George Lopez | Won | |
| 2004 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actress | Clifford's Puppy Days | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress | George Lopez | Won |
Related pages
References
- ↑ "Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 22-28". Fox News Channel. Associated Press. October 22, 2006. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
- ↑ FoxNEWS.com, Celebrity Birthdays. Accessed April 20, 2009.
- ↑ Masiela Lusha on IMDb
- ↑ "24th Annual Young Artist Awards – Winners and Nominations". Young Artist Awards. Archived from the original on August 18, 2016.
- 1 2 "25th Annual Young Artist Awards – Winners and Nominations". Young Artist Awards. Archived from the original on August 17, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
Other websites
| Media from Commons |
| Quotations from Wikiquote |
- Masiela Lusha on IMDb
- Seven Questions with Masiela Lusha at Sitcoms On Line