JACQUELINE MURPHYAs Olivia SpencerJacqueline Murphy is an award-winning actress, director, and filmmaker. She made her directorial debut in the short film The Admired (2017) , which she starred in, created, produced, directed, and co-wrote. The Admired has won over 37 film festival awards. She also made The Admired into a TV Series in which she plays Olivia Spencer, an actress who dreams of being a glamorous 1940’s Hollywood movie star. She has had roles in many TV shows and films, and has worked with many prominent filmmakers including Martin Scorcese in Goodfellas and Woody Allen in Radio Days. She has performed with such actors as Liam Neeson and Ed Harris in Warner Brothers Run All Night, in Law & Order she played Emily Trudeau, and has been on many soap operas most notably for her role as Nurse Thomas in All My Children. |
LEON WINTERSAs Mr. ZA model/actor born and raised in South East England, he modeled in NYC and other parts of the world for various recognized designers and brands. Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts from London, UK. He is thrilled to be playing the charming Mr. Z in The Admired. Leon has won the Award of Merit for Best Leading Actor at Accolade Global Film Competition and the Best Shorts Competition. |
LYNNE NEWTONAs Quinn HightowerA native of Kansas City, Missouri, Lynne always knew she wanted to be a performer. She began as a dancer at the age of 7 and has not stopped since. Lynne has won the Award of Merit Special Mention for an Actress in a Supporting Role at the Best Shorts Competition for The Admired. She also served as Associate Producer on the film, and co-wrote the screenplay for which she shares the Best Original Screenplay of a Short Film award at the London International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema 2017. |