Table of contents. This collection consists of the personal papers of actress Masaiela Lusha. It includes correspondence, photographs, publicity material, and books. There is also some artwork by Lusha, as well as clothing and realia. Masiela Lusha was born October 23, in Tirana, Albania. At the age of seven her family moved to Macomb County, Michigan.
Active in the theater and dance communities there, she moved to Los Angeles at age thirteen and pursued work as a model and actress. Her big break came when she was cast as Carmen, the daughter of George Lopez on his eponymous sitcom.
I do it because my dream is to inspire each of them to reach with me. Soft music in general reminds me of Barnes and Noble, when I used to spend entire days with my little honey water, finding 20 or so books and flipping through, mesmerized by all the conversations I could have with the writers just in their chapters alone. The greatest reward above all Hollywood glitter is hearing the individual tune of my fans' hearts, and understanding how my work can affect each one personally.
I find my passion for the film industry fueled more by their words than any intangible fulfillment of fame. Aside from my own work, I find writers to be divine. To transport intelligence from one character to another is like having a grasp on every corner of humanity. To be a conduit of so many facets of philosophies is awe inspiring. Writers in my eyes are demigods. I left Tirana when I was five years old. My mother and I shared one shadow as we explored other corners of Europe together.
She was my world. A tear from her felt like an earthquake. One smile and I could move mountains. Carmen's experiences were so familiar to me as a girl that I often overlooked the fact that she was Hispanic.
There's a raw naivety, untamed enthusiasm to her character that any teenager, including me, could relate to. Her being Hispanic was beautiful in its own light, but the value of Carmen on the show weighed more in her every day experiences as a young adult trying to find her voice. I have an affinity for poetry because it is the finest strum of music to my ear.
The way one can weave the words into a symphony of moods and notes can move a person to tears. In my opinion, the idea of God, above all else, is created to nurture the spirit. When the child prays for the dying parent, reflecting on his love and devotion, then the prayers will help lift him above the fears. I believe religion is most effective when used among the mass as a central gravity of morality; a support system.
Although I don't follow one specific religion, I do believe in moral strength and inspiration. I was fortunate to have experienced many religions throughout my life, and each experience has shaped me.
I consider myself a very spiritual person as a result. There's so much energy around us all, so many answers available if only we have the courage to hear our own whispers. Hearing stories on how certain episodes changed someone's views, or offered condolence made me realize how truly noble the acting profession can be, how truly and utterly selfless.
Throughout the years working on the George Lopez show, Carmen was a liberating escape for me. I was able to experience moments of high school, lessons with boys, and a rebellious streak that I have yet to experience as Masiela.
I can safely say I have lived a colorful life, and I have Carmen to thank. In "Muertas," I learned about my mother. Araceli's carnal hunger for a better life was something I recognized from listening to my mother's stories of fleeing a communist country for America.
In a sense, I was portraying her, right down to her facial expressions. This film was my tribute to my mother's integrity and strength. On every film, whether it be the location or the material, I learn something--oftentimes about myself. Sometimes the conflict of the character allows me to reflect on my own philosophies on life and love.
America Ferrera and I had two scenes together, both in Spanish. She has this energy about her--this passion for filmmaking. I adored working with her. By now, Araceli was a part of me, and to be on American soil while watching the unsettled current of a skinny river flowing between Juarez and Araceli's dream, stirred me to realize how heartbreaking it must be for so many families on the other side.
They can almost physically touch their dream, but often die trying, spiritually and physically. As actors, we always find ourselves in our characters--it's the conduit of life that which is written on the page. I have an affinity for passionate, vulnerable yet powerful characters that project an air of self-sacrifice and humility.
The character I play, Araceli, also understands that to dream is to defy, and to defy is to be captured and killed. Araceli's bravery is about her willingness to take that risk. I would like to see from women in this industry what I have had the privilege of witnessing for a decade now.
Licensed under Creative Commons, courtesy Wikimedia Commons. Lusha wrote poetry in various languages from the age of eight. This book named her as the youngest author in the world to write a book in two languages by the Michigan press. Upon graduating high school 3 years early, Lusha had published 2 collections of poetry. And to this day, I associate my strongest and most insistent feelings with words lyrically organized on a page.
In , Lusha published her second book of poetry, "Drinking the Moon. By the time Lusha had arrived at UCLA, she had reportedly written over poems in various languages and had published in literary magazines. In several interviews, when describing the fulfillment she feels when writing, Lusha said her writing "filled that void," and its words "fed that vital necessity for ownership of oneself.
Template:Documentation subpage. It should be used for audio files that are set off from the text, like music clips or sound recordings. At the age of 24, Lusha published two children's books titled Boopity Boop! Goes To Hawaii and "Boopity Boop! Writes Her First Poem. In Lusha also completed a novel titled The Besa.
The novel is based on a popular Balkan legend about a promise fulfilled past death. Lusha later admitted that she completed the novel in a month "with the desire to cement and celebrate the fundamental traditions in Albania. Lusha's work explores a variety of poetic form. Her work ranges from classic iambic pentameter to contemporary free verse , exploring a unique blend of themes and rules. Lusha's work does not seem to venture into the autobiographical.
Instead, her various poems focus on universals themes such as muse, compassion, and purity. She also uses unusual images and symbols in her poetry, including marble history, liquid moons, and cotton angels. Her later style has often been compared to that of Pablo Neruda. In a interview, Lusha stated,. Lusha's career and television influence has been explored in a number of books, most notably How to Become a Magnet to Hollywood Success by Michele Blood and Rock Riddle.
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Lusha in [4]. It flutters in the dark, In heaven makes a tour Campfire in the Dark , Inner Thoughts. Sample written by Lusha at the age of So we remain, Immortal and Found. Accessed April 20, Illyria Tirana. April 14, Panorama Tirana. Retrieved June 1, Scholastic Magazine USA : pp. Parade Magazine. March 2, Retrieved September 2, Masiela Lusha Foundation. Burbank Leader. September 1, Daily Variety Hollywood : p. Entertainment Weekly. The Hollywood Reporter Hollywood : p.
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