Actress, Model, Writer, Producer: Celeste Thorson (Jan. 6th)

Celeste Thorson is a young film and television writer, producer, and actress best known for her starring role in two seasons of the tv series Destination X and comedic roles on hit shows like How I Met Your Mother and Jimmy Kimmel Live.  As an action heroine in Destination X Hawaii and California, Celeste filmed her own stunts like sky diving, rappelling off cliffs, scuba diving, mountain biking, flying fighter jets, and swimming with sharks.

The show airs to hundreds of millions of viewers in over 60 countries around the world.  Thorson has also written 24 episodes of television for shows like Josh and JB in the Industry and Destination X and is currently working on several screenplays and teleplays.  Celeste Thorson is an award winning model with billboards, editorial, and fashion campaigns stretching from Latin America to Asia for clients like Reebok, Paul Mitchell, Body Glove, Yoplait, Sprint, Nokia, Samsung, and Toms Shoes. 

Thorson's exotic multi-ethnic appeal is attributed to her diverse heritage; Korean, Irish, Lebanese, Spanish, and American Indian.  She was born in Orange County, California and grew up in Southern California, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico.  During her early teens she traveled to San Miguel de Allende Mexico where she studied at the historic Instituto Allende, a classical art academy.  An artist of many mediums she has studied painting, sculpting, bronze casting, jewelry making and performing arts.

At the age of 17, Thorson moved back to the US and settled in Los Angeles where she pursued political activism.  She is notorious for her commitment to human and environmental rights and has worked with non-profits like Save the Children, The Sierra Club, Calpirg, and HRC.   50% of the profits from the sale of her merchandise and designs are donated to charity.  Celeste is passionate about travel, outdoor sports, art, music and equal rights.

You can find out more about Celeste by visiting her website at www.celestethorson.com.

Click here to tune in to the live interview on Thursday, January 6th at 3PM PST/ 6PM EST.

Songwriter/Producer: Brazil Bennett, on "VeeVee's POV (December 9th)

Brazil Bennett is a Memphian with a cause. Bennett wrote and produced the entire 13-song collection for the self titled soundtrack, "My Brotha-My Sista". In the stage play, Bennett holds multiple titles in the play's foundation; She is stage manager, songwriter, music producer, and one of the singers for the soundtrack. 

Bennett has been writing music since she was 14 and books since she was 24. Now age 30, Bennett has signed a major publishing contract with Mega Publishing Company, Tate Publishing..., to publish her book "A Symphony of Lies". Bennett's publishing peers include celebrity T.V. stars-Cody & Cody, Tate Music Group Recording Artist-Reggie Ham, who recently appeared on the Oprah Show, and potential label-mate..., Legendary Country Music Entertainer, Kenny Rogers. 

In her spare time, Bennett holds a strong passion for advocacy work. 
Being one to prefer the "Behind The Scenes Life Style" as opposed to a life open to public eye, Bennett has now teamed up with Hit Stageplay Writer, Liz Turner. Together with Turner, Bennett is now stepping out into the scene and reaching greater career-heights.

Check out Brazil Bennett at www.mybrothamysista.com

Click here to tune in to the live interview on Thursday, Dec. 9th at 6PM EST.

Writer/Producer: Elizabeth "Liz" Turner, on "VeeVee's POV (November 18th)

Elizabeth Turner was born and raised in the beautiful state of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  She is the youngest of 5 children whom were all raised in Happy Hill Gardens, which were the projects. She had her first child at the age of 17 and from there her life was one rocky road. Today, she is the mother of 3 wonderful children, David 21, Brittany 18 & Eric 14. She also has a grandson, Jayden 14 months old. She left NC back in 2004 headed for Florida to follow an unknown dream.

She has been writing poetry and stories since she was in elementary school. Once she settled in Jacksonville Florida she decided to continue writing and one day decided to write a stage play. At the time she wasn’t sure what she was going to call it but she knew that it was going to be about brotherhood and sisterhood. She has experiences so much in her lifetime including being homeless that she felt the need to try to help at least one person.

Today, she has a 17 cast member play titled “My Brotha-My Sista” that is set to debut in January 2011. The production has been asked to be brought to several states and cities throughout the United States.  This production will be available on DVD as well as a soundtrack that is currently in the production stage as we speak. Also, she has a book of poetry titled “Not Looking Back” that will be available in December.

Check out more about Elizabeth Turner and her productions at www.mybrothamysista.com

Click here to tune in to the live interview on Thursday, Nov. 18th at 6PM EST.


Here is a sample of one of the beautiful songs on the "My Brotha, My Sista" soundtrack, entitled: My Brotha, My Sista.  This song was written, sung, and produced by Brazil Bennett of Memphis, TN.  Brazil is the writer for the entire "My Brotha, My Sista" soundtrack.

Writer/Producer: Saprina Willis, on "VeeVee's POV (November 11th)

Saprina Willis is a native of Syracuse, NY and currently resides in Raleigh, NC. She is married with 4 children and works as a nurse although her first passion is acting/writing. She has done theatre work with the Paul Robeson Center of Syracuse, NY, where she played ''Young Mary McLeod Bethune'' in a tribute to Mary McLeod Bethune. 

She has performed in other stage plays such as ''Bang No More'', ''Life, Love and the Pursuit of Happiness’’, and also appeared as an extra in the movie '' Notorious B.I.G.’’ This definitely will not be the last time seeing Saprina as she climbs the wall of success.

Tune in as Saprina discusses her journey on writing and producing her first stage play production, "So-called Friends" debuting Friday, Nov. 12, 2010.

Click here to tune in to the live interview on Thursday, Nov. 11th at 6PM EST.

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