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.

"Something is Under My Bed" Monologue

Kayla enjoyed learning and practicing a monologue she has adapted in her first on-line production. She recently purchased "Magnificent Monologues for Kids" written by Chambers Stevens, which she reviewed and gave it "two thumbs up!"

We hope you enjoy this clip, she had fun acting in it.

"El Nacional" Movie Featured in the Houston Chronicle Business

Director Baldemar Rodriguez and Kayla Valadez on Set, Photo by Julio Cortez for the Houston Chronicle

"El Nacional" was written about in the June 8, 2009 edition of the Houston Chronicle business section.

The link has been taken down by the Chronicle, but was written by Jenalia Moreno. Kayla's photo appeared on the front cover of the feature with Director Baldemar Rodriguez.

Director Baldemar Rodriguez Places Boom Mic on Set of "El Nacional", Photo by Julio Cortez for the Houston Chronicle

Photo Shoot Friday, Updating Kayla's Headshots

Kayla enjoyed her photo shoot today with J. Heiliger Photography (www.JHeiliger.com). The photographer did an incredible job, we will post some of his work on-line, when the photos are ready for viewing.

Book: Magnificent Monologues for Kids

So, your kid wants to be an actor? Kayla can attest that it is hard work, but having the right training and studying the craft is essential. Kayla is getting ready for the summer and is scheduled to meet with her photographer this week to re-shoot her headshots and recently got this book "Magnificent Monologues for Kids" in preparation for her next audition.

She turns 9 in June and her agency recommends that kids her age, have two monologues memorized - one humorous and the other serious. A monologue is a short recitation of scene or story, usually longer than two or three minutes in duration. It offers a casting director the opportunity to evaluate an actor's range and breadth of their acting skills.

Kayla got the book from Amazon by UPS yesterday and quickly thumbed through the pages to find the ones she liked the most. The book also gives many audition tips and has monologues for girls and boys. She read a few to her parents out loud and they agree, they are incredible.

Memorizing lines is difficult, but with practice it can be done. Critical to the delivery is the acting that goes into it (most casting directors are looking for that spark, that makes the difference). She plans to shoot her lines on video and will post the clips on-line for your review. She is already thinking about her character and puts herself into the situation to make the lines come alive. All actors should.

Kayla recommends this book to all actors and actresses.



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