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      Jose- is on a journey to find his father and bring closure to his family dilemma of the whereabouts of his father for the past two years. He loves his father very much for what he has afforded him and his family in the past but now is looking to end his mother’s depression. Although he has doubts about his father’s whereabouts he still has a greater respect for his father and believes that his father had fallen upon some bad times or people and need his assistance. In the process has to leave his one true love Diana in Mexico in order to find his father.

     Jack Guzman is Manuel the coyote that brings the immigrants to the United States in the process learns something about himself and his character. Jack as an actor has many credits both screen and television. His latest undertaking prior to the Road Taken was a feature film End of the Spear. He also has had leading roles in Spirit of 76, The Genius Club, and The Spot among countless other film credits. His television credits span the gamut beginning with a series regular on the Power Rangers Wild Force, costarring on Heroes, The O.C., What About Brian, Vanished, C.S.I., C.S.I. Miami, Days of our Lives and innumerable other television credits. He joins the film project with a myriad of experience and knowledge of the business to the extent of being the quintessential professional.

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     Ramon- is on his first journey to America. He has the mentality of a young carefree teenager all the while understanding that the reason for this is because of always being protected and given all he needs by his parents. His first trip is just to have fun and enjoy America and all that is has to offer. Ramon is in his mid to late twenties overweight as a result of living a good life in Mexico. Ramon also has a sense of humor as a result of always having and never needing for a thing in life, in comparison to the others making the journey, he has no reason to leave.

     Valenzia Algarin joins the film project The Road Taken as the lead female role for the film. Valencia portrays Diana a young woman who loses her true love to the American Dream. Valenzia brings to life the character by giving her both strength and vulnerability. Algarin is a young Latina Native of Boston who recently moved to California to pursue her career as an actress/entertainer. Some of her stage credits include: The Piano Lesson by the brilliant and well known play write August Wilson, Laundry & Bourbon, Biloxi Blues... Some of her film credits include: "Eden" a series (pilot) for HBO based on a woman’s "OZ"- where Valenzia played lead, Jimmy Kimmel Live, MTV Puerto Rico, the sitcom All of Us, Girlfriends, Dream Girls, hosting International Rhythms (music show) ...Valenzia is also working with Singer/Producer Margo Thunder of 9.9 and Lady Soul fame.

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     Jose Senior - had to leave his family in Mexico in order to support his family. He sends his family money from the United States and for the last two years has failed to send money. Jose jr. wants to go to the United States to find his father and bring closure to their family dilemma. Jose Sr. has a new family in the United States and enjoys his new life and has no interest in returning to Mexico. Although he loves his family he has grown acclimated to his new life style. Jose feels like he has already fulfilled his duties to his family and now is entitled to moving on with his life.

     Jeff Torres is David whom is leaving Mexico to try and afford his family a better life in Mexico. His ultimate goal is to provide for his family and give them a chance at life. Jeff as an actor has multiple film credits, television, and theatre under his belt. In film Jeff had the lead role on Fear of Attraction, The FirstTime, Metal Shop Massacre, and countless others before joining the cast of The Road Taken in a featured role. His training in theatre also is quite extensive as he has been a part of many theater projects such as A Midsummer Nights Dream, True West, The Ugly Duckling, The Visit, and While The Lights Were Out among the myriad of others in which he performed. Jeff gives David a tug at your heart reality check in the process endears David through his struggle.

     Xavier Jimenez comes to The Road Taken with a sound background in acting that will take him to the next level. Xavier portrays Lucas a young Mexican who is trying to do the right thing for his family. In the process trying to make light of a serious situation and the dangers that are involved in crossing the border. Xavier Jimenez has studied acting at the University of London in England and The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York. He has appeared in off-off Broadway shows including: Suburbia, in which he played "Buff", The House of Ramon Iglesia, playing Javier, and The Glass Menagerie where he played Jim and modestly earned an Irene Ryan nomination. He made his film debut in the film Zooey playing Angel. Jimenez was deservedly nominated as Best Male Lead in a Feature Drama (out of 200 films) for the "2005 Methodfest."

     Serigo Samayoa comes to The Road Taken to take on the character of John Days. John is both pretentious and cut-throat as a news reporter. His inability to see the difference between real life and reporting makes him blind to the fact that the story is not always what is seems to be. Sergio has film, television and theater experiences that will only lend themselves to the project. He had roles in Esperanza, La Vida Por Un Rato De Placer, and Jolly Roger as well as other films. His television experience includes Variety Show, Noches de Locura, and Mentes Sana as far as theater is concerned many prominent roles have been portrayed such as Orgon in Tartuffe, Jim in The Glass Menagerie, And Ignacio in Malos Droadictos. These and various other roles will bring John Days to life and add to the character’s direction in the development for the role.

     Jeff Waugh is a local product grew up in Odessa, Texas and attended high school at Permian High. Although a novice as far as his acting experience, his character of Larry is not far from his true life. He portrays Larry an educated cameraman for The Road Taken. He began his acting career as an extra for the feature film “Friday Night Lights.” Waugh portrayed a football player, as an extra appearing on camera with actors such as Billy Bob Thornton, Derek Luke and Jay Hernandez. Jeff brings to The Road Taken not only intelligence and calm but also a sense of reason amongst all the chaos.

     Alvaro Orlando comes to The Road Taken from Miami, Florida where he attended film school. He always wanted to be behind the scenes and one day ultimately to become a director. His film credits include Boy s tenyu 2(2007) aka, Shadow Boxing 2, and the television series The Pickup Artist (2007) which as a contestant he won. Alvaro will portray Juan, for which if there is such a thing as type cast, this would be the role. Juan is a debonair and confident about his abilities to seduce the woman. Alvaro will bring to the character a smooth and suave persona as well as knowledge of the game and what it takes to lure women in. Although his experience is limited his willingness to give everything to his character will make Juan come to life.

     Sarah Lappin joins the cast of the Road Taken to play the role of Tina for the film. Sarah has film, television, and stage credits that will give her character of Tina credibility. On stage credits include Thing or Thingy and Waiting for Lefty. Her television credits include spots for MTV, CMT, Bravo, and ESPN Networks. She has also had comedic roles in feature films such as Naked Run and Touch Wood and a dramatic role in the movie Rite of Passage. Sarah will also showcase her dancing abilities for the film in both a hip hop dance sequence and tango dance sequence. Sarah will also give the role of Tina a hard edge as well as class as she portrays her with the utmost professionalism.

     Heath Bulter joins the cast of The Road Taken as a hard nosed news reporter and one of the featured dancers. Heath has many film, television, and theatre credits to her name. Her film credits include Bitter and Sweet and The Roommate, as the lead, as well as Corpses, Resurrection and Twirl in supporting roles. Her television experience speaks for itself she appeared on Linda’s Locomotion as a series regular, Kenan and Kel, Figure It Out, and Our Gift To You on television. In her theatre experience she has appeared in productions such as Magnificat, The Importance of Being Earnest, Littlest Mermaid, Pride and Prejudice, The Music Man, as well as Fiddler on the Roof and Out Of Gas. Heath’s acting and dance training will bring a fresh and skilled presence to the project. Heath has been a Jacksonville Jaguar cheerleader which gives her an edgy and innovative feel as she dances the hip hop sequence. Heath brings experience and knowledge as well as skill to the project which will lend itself to the character and the dance sequence.

     Erica Lewman comes to The Road Taken with both acting and performing, as some of her lifelong endeavors. Erica will join the cast as a featured dancer and also as a news reporter. Her poise on the dance floor, will allow her shine in both the Tango and hip hop dance sequences, for the film. Erica’s smile will permeate the camera as she portrays a news reporter whom is the consummate professional. She is currently signed on with Appletini Talent Agency, busy training through acting classes and Macker Entertainment. Erica is trying to sharpen her skills and develop her craft to reach her ultimate goal of becoming the complete professional.

     Marbi Vaughn comes to The Road Taken from Cape Town, South Africa, to take on the role of the dream girl and featured dancer in both the Tango and Hip Hop dance sequences. Marbi desires to pursue a career as a singer/dancer, which led her to Los Angeles, where she competed in the World Championship of Performing Arts against 32 countries and won the overall grand champion award. She is now in the process of working along side legendary talent manager Bob Marcucci, the man behind Frankie Avalon and Fabian. Marbi recently appeared in the Adam Sandler film, Don’t Mess With the Zohan as the principle dancer and the thriller television pilot Full Moon as the lead actress. Marbi is represented by Ben Scantlin, of Imagination 9 Entertainment and is looking forward to securing a record deal in the near future.