A Great Holiday Surprise....

Hello everyone! Great news..as you might know from previous blogs, I have started acting and I am happy to say that I booked the lead for a pilot with the title still to be disclosed. It's about 20-somethings in the midst of a social networking, technologically infused time and the truths and detrimental lies that are told within the relationships that exist or begin to exist. The double whammy is that not only do I get to act and have some great material to dive into, but I get to play an indie rocker chick about to break into the big time! I have gotten together with my band on the show and we have written two songs already that will be featured in the pilot! That's like the best of both worlds for me and I am so happy to be a part of this project!!! As we get to the shoot, I will definitely post some more info and pics(!).
Otherwise, it has been snowing a lot and it is freezing. boo. Glad I have projects to keep me busy to get my mind off of this gloom, cuz I get moody very easily when I don't get sun.
Hope everyone is doing well!
Diana

05/11/2009 10:05 AM

Second City and Dentist Office Commercial

Hi everyone! So I have been having a great time since getting on the acting train! I just filmed a commercial for a dentist office this past weekend. I will definitely post it up as soon as I get a copy or word that it's finished. It a funny little commercial where I play a fortune teller and its main purpose is to advertise the dentist's introductory offer of a complete examination and a full set of x-rays for only $1. No Joke! The office is Big Smile Dental here in Chicago. So definitely check it out because $1 is all it takes to check your teeth out!
I have also been taking some improv classes at Second City! What a rush! I seriously leave there really hyped up from all of the laughter and fun that we have. I have also been writing music and will be singing some songs in mid-November at Reggies with my friend Aaron's new blues fusion band. I will post up the date and time when I know more. But I will be getting up to sing a few songs which I am looking forward to! Talk to you soon, Diana

09/28/2008 07:00 PM

PAWS Walk!!

This morning was so awesome!! I participated in the PAWS Chicago Walk/Run for Their Lives with my doggie Zoe and my hubby! It was so great to see hundreds of dogs walking to raise money for their furry friends. The dogs may not have known the details of why they were walking, but there was a really uplifting spirit in the air and all of the dogs were walking and smiling from ear to ear!!! Our team was called Ruff It Up! and our goal was to raise $2,000. We raised $2,045!!!! We did it!!! I want to thank everyone who donated to our cause and in being so supportive! I have to admit, I am a softy, so I almost broke down with tears of joy multiple times!! I would get caught in moments of awe at what the day was all about. To see all the little doggie angels and their owners walking and running filled my heart up so much that it could burst! I have some short videos and pics to share with you. The first is of Zoe, my doggie, getting ready for the walk and a view of all the dogs surrounding us. The second video is coming up to the finish line!! The wind is pretty loud in the vid, but catch a glimpse of Zoe's smiling face!!! Thanks again to all of our wonderful friends and family who contributed! It was so worth it! In total, everyone that participated raised $277,653 for PAWS. Yeah!!!