Speaker Topic:
Actor
Summer Rose Castillo
Summer is the leading voiceover for PBS’s new animation Alma’s way, in which Summer plays Alma. With no prior experience as a voice actor she booked such an amazing role. Summer starred in her first on camera film as Elaine, in the indie short Brownsville Bred, directed by Elaine Del Valle. It debuted at the 2022 SXSW film festival and won an award for Best Audience. Summer recently won an award for best voice over actor for Alma’s Way from the Imagen Foundation.
JW Cortes
J.W. Cortés is a Marine combat veteran turned actor, speaker, entrepreneur, and law enforcement professional. JW travels the country, delivering an awe-inspiring and highly impactful keynote about his journey from his Brooklyn stoop to the sands of the Middle East to television screens worldwide.
Giovonnie Samuels
Giovonnie Samuels is an actress, singer, dancer, and speaker. This San Diego native has had an impressive career in TV and film for over 20-plus years. She now uses her passion for the industry to help others and shares her story of being a child star and all that comes with it.
J.J. Soria
J.J. Soria has left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide for his extensive work as an actor. Soria’s work can be seen in award-winning productions such as The Purge, Crank: High Voltage, Fast & Furious, and Army Wives, just to name a few. While Soria has played many roles, his most significant has been both hero and antagonist in his own life. Passionate about helping others, Soria has decided to use his powerful platform to inspire.
April Hernandez Castillo
April is best known for her riveting performance as “Eva” in the hit movie Freedom Writers. However, April’s platform as a Hollywood actor has allowed her to grace an array of audiences from juvenile detention facilities to some of the most prestigious stages, TEDx, Harvard, and Microsoft, to list a few. Her inspirational story of resilience, overcoming adversity, and choosing to move forward no matter what happens in life is a message that resonates with audiences across the globe.