Je Suis Jaime Zevallos

Occupation: ACTOR

Instagram: @jaimezevallos

Where were you born?

Lima, Peru

In one sentence what is unique about your work?

I really look at the human element of everything and where my global point of view is in my work. I think my work can appeal to everyone.

Why do you do what you do?

Not sure yet. When I find out the logical why I'll be surprised. It's just something that I can do and feels right.

What inspires you?

People. Good hearted people.

Describe your personal style. As an actor I usually do drama but I love comedy and odd comedy at that. I have not been limited by my look and that's rare in Hollywood.

Your ultimate must-have.

A Paul Newman Vintage Rolex.

What superpower would you have and why?

I would be a cute dog for a day. They have the life.

What is next for you?

I just wrapped a movie called: The Summoning. It's a thriller I did alongside Eric Roberts based on real life events. It comes out this January; I'm very excited about this one.

Je Suis Leslie Zemeckis

Occupation: Entertainer (a LA actress, writer, director, producer. I tell stories)

Instagram: @lesliezemeckis

Where were you born?

Southern California

In one sentence what is unique about your work?

I shed light on mostly marginalized, often stigmatized, women entertainers, focusing on the early 20th century in America.

Why do you do what you do?

Because I am passionate about sharing stories about incredible, interesting people the world has forgotten or never really knew. History is everything. A lot of these performers were never given their due when they were alive and its time we re-evaluate the terms we apply to them and their professions and the automatic assumption people make when they hear "burlesque" "Stripper" "freaks" "circus" "animal trainers".

What inspires you?

Bold, colorful people who dance to the rhythm of their own song.

Describe your personal style.

I don't define myself.

Your ultimate must-have.

Passion, adventure, friends, family.

What superpower would you have and why?

To live forever.

What is next for you?

My film on the world's first female tiger trainer Mabel Stark. She started in the early 1900s and worked until 1960s. There wasn't an inch of her body that was not scarred by her beloved tigers. “Mabel, Mabel, Tiger Trainer” will premier in February. www.MabelStarkMovie.com - I fell in love with Mabel and heavily researched her. This is a true story of love, betrayal, bravery. And I'm in the process of writing two books, one burlesque related, and if that's not enough shooting a sizzle reel for my possible next documentary.