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Lanisha Cole
was discovered by XXI Century in Santa Anita, California. Lanisha attended the XXI Century showcase in Newport Beach, California where she was signed by the Morgan Agency, who is currently her agent. Lanisha has appeared in 1-800-Collect commercials, numerous print campaigns, music videos, and commercials. Lanisha is currently a “Barkers Beauty” on the “Price is Right”, and also appeared as “the bartender” in the feature film, “Soul Plane”. Lanisha has also guest starred as “Miss Reno” on the hit NBC sitcom, “Joey”.
Noah Lomax
a child actor and model, was discovered by XXI Century in Atlanta. After the showcase, Noah acquired representation for the Atlanta and Los Angeles market. Noah is represented by The Houghton Agency in Atlanta and Amsel, Eisenstadt, & Frazier in Los Angeles. Noah has appeared in a print ad for H&M and has also guest-starred as "Bryon Dunwood" on "Army Wives". He has also done commercials for Coca-Cola, The Weather Channel, and Walmart.
Austin North
was discovered by XXI Century in Atlanta, Georgia. Almost immediately after the showcase, he moved to Hollywood where he is signed with Abrams Artists Agency for Commercials and The ESI Network for Management. After just a short time in Hollywood, Austin has booked national commercials for Dell and Sega!!!
Kosta Poulos
was discovered by XXI Century in Atlanta, Georgia and was showcased in Atlanta. Kosta acquired several agencies in the Atlanta area and is currently a full-time model and actor. Kosta appears in print work for Lucent Technology and Cingular Wireless, and commercials for: Zaxby’s, Royal Carribean Cruise Lines, Birmingham Southern College, Home and Gardening, and a national commercial for Coke. He also landed a tv pilot, Christopher Street and is being considered as a host for a new car show on the Speed Channel. Kosta has plans to move on to the Los Angeles market later this year.
Giovonnie Samuels
was discovered by XXI Century in San Diego. After networking at the showcase, she was lead to
Alexander's Talent Management, which launched her career in Hollywood. Giovonnie played "Nia" on "The Suite Life Of Zach and Cody" and starred on Nickelodeon's, "All That" for three seasons. She also played the character of "Angie" in the series "Fatherhood". Giovonnie played "Kirresha" in the feature film, "Bring It On All Or Nothing" and played "Victoria" in the feature film "Freedom Writers". Giovonnie has also guest starred on: "Boston Public" and "That's So Raven".
Anthony Davis
was discovered by XXI Century in Atlanta. He attended the local showcase in Atlanta where he acquired representation from Houghton Talent. Anthony has since appeared in an industrial film for "Alcatal Lucent" and a commercial for CNN called "Wishful Thinking". Anthony also guest starred as a reporter on "One Tree Hill"! Anthony is now SAG eligible and is looking forward to exploring the Los Angeles market as well.
Ashla Taylor
was discovered in Birmingham, Alabama. She was a huge hit at the Atlanta showcase where she landed a contract with “The People Store” and “Image Models and Talent”. Only two days after the showcase, Ashla landed a leading role in the feature film, called “Black Men Can Swim”. She will be playing the role of “Jayel”. Ashla is also working as a spokesmodel for Image Models and Talent for convention/trade shows in the southeast.
Tommy Snider
was discovered by XXI Century in Seattle. Tommy, with his natural comedic ability, was a huge hit at the XXI Century Showcase, where he acquired representation from Buchwald Talent Group. Tommy has appeared in many films such as: "Adult Life", "Getting That Girl", "Dr. Doolittle 3", "Pop Star", "Out Of The Woods", "Black & Blue", "Life Or Something Like It", "Highway-Kurt Cobain Memorial", and "10 Things I Hate About You". He has guest starred in "Trust Me", "All of Us", "Veronica Mars", and "Without a Trace" and was a series regular in "Untitled Pitch Presentation", "The Tommy Show" (Pilot) and The Cartoon Network. Tommy is also recognized for his commercial appearances for IBM and Verizon Wireless!
Imani Hakkim
was discovered by XXI Century in Cleveland. At the showcase, Imani met her management company at the XXI showcase, Alexanders Talent Management. Imani played the character of "Tanya" on "Everybody Hates Chris" for three seasons. She also appeared as "Jocelyn" in the feature film "Reign Over Me". Imani also guest starred as "Darcy" on "CSI-Crime Scene Investigation".
Mark McClanahan
was discovered by XXI Century in Tucson, Arizona. He was signed by an extreme sports agent, The Tory Christopher Group in Los Angeles, at the XXI Century showcase. Mark relocated to Los Angeles immediately and landed national commercials for Addidas, ESPN, and McDonalds. Mark’s basketball skills landed him a role in the feature film, “Coach Carter” on Samuel L. Jackson’s team. He has also appeared in music videos such as: Hilary Duff’s, “So Yesterday”, Simple Plan .
Taylor Atelian
was discovered by XXI Century in Santa Barbara. She played "Ruby" on ABC's "According To Jim" for seven seasons! The show is now in syndication. Taylor has also appeared in national commercials for Juicy Juice, Band Aid, Betty Crocker, and Toyota. Taylor is now a part of a new singing group called, "Pinky Swear" where she has appeared in numerous venues.
Dirk Watson
was discovered by XXI Century in Atlanta. After the showcase, he signed non-exclusive with three agencies: Real People, Babes N Beaus, and The Houghton Agency. Dirk has appeared in commercials for Time Warner Cable, Ice House, Hooters, and Taylor Made Golf. He was also featured in "October Road" and "Meet The Browns". Dirk has worked as Tyler Perry's "stand-in" in feature films such as: "Why Did I Get Married", "Meet The Browns", "The Family That Preys", and "Why Did I Get Married Too" as well as The Tyler Perry "Internet" Show".
Kimberly McConnel
was discovered by XXI Century in San Diego. She met her manager, "Alexanders Talent Management" at the XXI Century showcase. She was also signed by LA Talent and Abrams Artists Agency. Since the showcase, she has guest-starred on "Law & Order SVU", and "A Marriage". She had a recurring role on American Dreams and Co-Starring roles on 8 Simple Rules, Zoey 101, and a Nickelodeon PSA. She has appeared in numerous commercials and landed a lead role in the film, "Nothing in Particular".
Timothy Taylor
is an actor/dancer from Atlanta, Georgia. After the XXI Century showcase Timothy acquired representation in Atlanta as well as Los Angeles. He is represented by J. Pervis Agency in Atlanta and Abrams Artists in Los Angeles.  Timothy has done voice-over work for Shoney's Restaurant, Georgia Power, and Publix Grocery Stores. He has done print work for Georgia Power as well. Timothy has also appeared in commercials for St Andrews School and Nike!
Heidi Uzelac
was discovered by XXI Century in Atlanta, Georgia. Heidi was showcased in Hollywood and Atlanta where she acquired representation from Babes’ n Beaus’ and Abrams Artists Agency. Only ten days after the Atlanta showcase, Heidi landed a national Trix commercial! Heidi will also be appearing in a HGTV commercial for the next two years on the Home Improvement Network!
Brian Kunkle
was discovered by XXI Century in Tucson, Arizona. He aquired agents from Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles from the XXI Century showcase. Although Brian resides in Tucson, he lives in Los Angeles during pilot season. Brian has worked on print campaigns for Von Dutch, Nike, Dillard’s, Yellow Dog, and Brooksfield. His film resume includes: “Arizona Summer”, “The Reckoning”, “Mayhem”, “Give Chase”.
Heather Smith
was discovered by XXI Century in Atlanta. She was showcased in Atlanta and Los Angeles, where she was signed by Elite Atlanta and Image Models and Talent. Heather worked as a spokesmodel in many major U.S. cities, Spain and Canada as a Porsche Product Specialist. She is currently represented by Elite Atlanta Lifestyle as both an actress and commercial print model. She also became the assistant to the Director of the Elite Lifestyle Division from 2007 to 2009! Heather has appeared in commercials and print ads for Air Tran, Ford, Max Clarity, GA Lottery, Yazaki and Ryan’s Steakhouse. She was the series lead in “High Rise” on Comcast on Demand and had a principal role in the Lifetime drama “Drop Dead Diva”. Heather is now working as the Associate Producer for Tomorrow Pictures Inc.!
Keenan Brand
was discovered by XXI Century in Atlanta. He is represented by The Houghton Agency in Atlanta and
The William Morris Agency for the last two pilot seasons in Los Angeles. Keenan has done Industrials for Coke and Chick-Fil-A, a regional commercial for Bradford Healthcare, and a commercial for Volkswagen. Keenan also appears in Oliver Stone's feature film, "W" as the character "Marvin Bush". 
Brianne Gould
was discovered by XXI Century in Atlanta, Georgia. After the showcase, she signed exclusively with The People Store. Brianne landed a series regular role on Meet The Browns as the character of Brianna. She also appeared in Lifetime's "The Wronged Man". 
Jacqueline Antuna
was discovered by XXI Century in Las Vegas. She is represented by Envy Model & Talent of Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Jacqueline landed her first job only two days after the Hollywood Showcase. She appeared as a dancer on the Bill Board Music Awards with Shania Twain! Two weeks later she landed her first commercial for The Spirit Foundation in Las Vegas. Jacqueline also appeared in a “Nike” commercial with Tiger Woods.
Darien McClanahan
was discovered in San Diego, California. Darien also acquired her agent and manager from the XXI Century showcase. Darien has appeared in commercials for: McDonalds, “UPS”, “Burdines”, and “Home Depot”. She has also worked on print campaigns for clients such as: Talbots, Hanna Anderson, and Lands End. Darien also landed the contract role as “Young Cassie” on “Days of our Lives”.
Ryan & Reanah Wilson
were discovered by XXI Century in Atlanta Georgia and were showcased in Atlanta. They are represented by Hot Shot Kids and have been busy working in Atlanta on print campaigns, commercials, and industrial films. They have worked for clients such as: Emory Medical School, Turner Studios, Shell Energy, Tuckle-U Cartoon Network, Macy’s, Gwinnett Parents Magazine, Atlanta Good Life Magazine, and Russell Sports. They are featured on billboards in the Atlanta area and also appear in a commercial for the Boys & Girls Club with Atlanta Falcon, Michael Vick!

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