Speaking Engagement at Champions Kids Camp

Kayla Renee Valadez will speak at www.ChampionsKidsCamp.org 8/5/09 to a group of over 130 kids who have traumatically lost a loved one (typically a parent or close relative), suffered severe mental or physical abuse or a devastating illness or physical deformity. She hopes to inspire them as an example of how God can make sense of their personal struggles. She will be interviewed by one of the coordinators and supporters, Kirby Lammers, about her interests in acting, child entrepreneurship, and just being a hopeful kid in America. Kayla is looking forward to speaking to these kids and welcomes the opportunity to help lift their hopes. She will hand out this photo and sign it for them as a keepsake - a day she hopes they will remember.

Photography by Joe Heiliger

"We Like to Move It!" Birthday Message for Taylor

Kayla and Kenna participate in a video message to an internet friend Taylor (4). Taylor's mom was sad that many of her friends could not attend her birthday party, because they all had a stomach virus. Her mom was undeterred and had a party anyway with cake and presents. Kayla wanted to have a "virtual party" for her and we created this birthday video. Taylor loved it! She didn't know she was the subject of the video until she watched again. Interestingly, her mother had purchased Mexican style pastories to celebrate her birthday, so the Mexican dancing fit nicely with the "Fiesta-like" theme.

Special thanks also to the Hispanic Business Forum of Bryan/College Station and its members for a wonderfully memorable evening recognizing accomplishments of leaders in the community. Although, our video had nothing to do with this event, the dancers really helped us to wish Taylor a very happy birthday.

Kayla's 2009 Headshot for Film

Kayla's management company Marketing Dynamics is currently reviewing and coordinating headshots for Kayla's emerging acting and modeling interests. Kayla is currently a lead in her first feature film "El Nacional" which has received much publicity in recent months. Kayla was recently seen on the cover of El Dia magazine and a 2-page feature on the movie in April of 2009, Mi Familia magazine in May 2009, and the cover of the business section of the Houston Chronicle, 6.8.09. Her passion is film and she enjoys studying her roles and working with directors who have compelling stories of family, faith, hope, and love. Kayla is currently represented by Pastorini-Bosby (http://www.pbtalent.com/), one of the leading agencies in the Houston market and known for their excellence in their field. This photo was taken by Joe Heiliger Photography (http://www.jheiliger.com/).

At Play: Kayla and Kenna Play Jenga

Hope you enjoy this video of Kayla and Kenna playing Jenga. Video created by her step-grandad Marcos Nichols.

"Come, Follow Me!: A Tale of a Fish Story" movie short featuring Kayla and Kenna Valadez

Kayla and her sister Kenna had an opportunity to create a movie short for Treasure Island at their church. Kayla and Kenna enjoyed the production of this short film to include learning the script, producing the project,staging, special affects, and helping with the edits. We hope you enjoy this story about Jesus and how he recruited his disciples to share the greatest story ever told.