PLEASE WELCOME THE MULTI-TALENTED INDIE ARTIST PROMOTER AND RADIO HOST 

TRACEY  CHANTEL

TRACEY CHANTEL:  aka 'QUEEN of Indie Artists & Promotions',
Radio Host, Talent Aquist., Author and Web Designer

1             Please tell us a little bit about your background.

 
             A:  Tracey Chantel Marshall was born in Harlem and raised in the infamous                         Queensbridge Housing                           Projects by her single mother,                                     Ms. Marshall - her father passed away when she was 2 years old.  She is                                  the middle daughter of two sisters, Monique & Kelley. She has one daughter,                      Charmaine and four (4)                             bright & talented grandchildren  -                                Mhaki,  Naimah, Tariah & Zedekiah.

     Tracey Chantel - aka the "QUEEN of Indie Artist Promotions" - has been involved              in the entertainment industry for over 25 years, providing platforms for Indie Artists              to perform and developing a strong possession for the business. Being very                       familiar with the “business” side of handling and overseeing the music industry                   recording processes and other related business projects related within the industry             she has utilized and strengthened her creative skills in creating, managing,                           marketing, coordinating, directing, planning and promoting. Her experiences and               knowledge have enhanced her ability to operate her own entertainment businesses               independently for over 25 years. 

2             You are a woman of many talents.  Would you like to tell us about some these?

A:  For over 25 yrs I have worn and still wear many hats as Singer, Talent Director, Manager, Producer, Owner of my own Talent Agency (Tracey Chantel Talent Agency), Founder & Executive Director of an Educational/Entertainment Youth Awareness Program; ( Village of Inspired People, (V.I.P.) ), Radio Host & Show Programmer of my own show “The Access to Arising Artists Show” & Author/Publisher of  my first handbook; “How To Get Started As An Independent Recording Artist On Your Own”. 

3             Have you always wanted to be in “showbiz” or did you aspire to be something else in your childhood and youth?

A:  Yes, when I was a young girl at the age of 7 I was taking my little “record player” that I received for xmas and getting in a corner and play records to write the lyrics to.  I loved the Motown sound but I loved Doo Wop.  I would get in the mirror holding a brush and sing and as I got older in my teens I would be in the hallways with my friends, young guys who were about 2-3 years older than me and we would sing doo wop for fun.  I always visualized myself on the 'Soul Train Show' and sitting in the audience at the music awards.   I participated in talents shows at my schools and at my community center in Queensbridge as well as the 'Wheelchair Classic Talent Show which was founded by Mr. Hank Carter.

4             Is anyone else in your family in the entertainment industry at all?

A:   Not directly - I have one cousin, Reggie Wells, who is well known as a DJ and promoter.

5           How did you become all the things that you are?

A:    By determination, faith and belief.

6            Who and/or what are your inspirations?

A:      My Mother was my first inspiration - she is very artistically talented.  Watching her paint, draw, do sculpture, design jewelry and seeing that she was happy doing what she was doing; gave me the drive to set a goal, stay focussed and go for what made me feel good to do.   My other inspirations were watching the Jackson 5 as young children perform on TV, enjoying performing on stage and (as I became older)  to give back to the community  to those who inspire to become an artist and provide the various platforms for them to receive recognition and exposure. 

7         Are you represented by an agency or do you represent yourself?

A:  No I’m not represented by anyone  - I represent myself.

8        As a Radio Host, have you interviewed many celebrities?

         A:     Yes, I’ve interviewed several celebrities i.e;   Kurtis Blow (Rapper), Havoc (Rapper), Baby Sham (Rapper of group - Flip Mode Squad), Shazaam Conner (R&B Artist; Group - H-Town), Jaz O (He helped get Jay Z's career off the ground) -  that’s just to name a few.

9      Have you ever been bullied?

A:       Yes, I have.  When I was in elementary school - it wasn’t extreme but it happened.

10     If you have, would you be prepared to talk about it?

A:      Yes, of course.

11      Whether you have been bullied or not, do you feel that the governments and schools internationally are doing enough to combat this problem?  
 

A:  I feel the government has just recently started focussing directly on this issue due to the rise in “suicidal” incidents by children who were being bullied.  Parents are more involved in establishing various programs and groups to combat this issue which opt the government to get more involved. This has not always been the case - you never heard in the media or within the school system about the issue of bullying.

12       What more do you feel they could be doing to either decrease bullying hugely – or stop it completely?

A:  First, I think the school chancellors could implement some type of program within the schools that will work with the bullies to see why is that they feel they have to taunt another child.  See if they have issues that they are dealing with at home or within themselves.  I feel dealing directly with the bullies will help in decreasing the issue of bullying.

13         Do you have children?  If so, are they following your career path or what are they doing?

A:  Yes, I have one child, my daughter Charmaine.  She started at a younger age being more involved in dancing - modern, jazz, ballet & hip-hop.  However, as she became older she was interested in Cosmetology and now she’s in the medical field.  She has four (4) beautiful children who all excel in school.

14          You are also an Author.  Are you self published?

A:    Yes I am.

15        How many books do you have published and what are their titles?

A:      I published one (1) book and its title is “How To Get Started As An Independent Recording Artist On Your Own”.

16         What genre do you prefer to write in?

A:           This was a spontaneous act on my part.  I never even thought or had the desire to write a book but I attended a seminar and the speaker challenged everyone to write a book within 30 days - I did it in two (2) weeks.  I thought I would write about various types of resources and tools aspiring artists can use to jumpstart their music career.

17       What do you envisage for your career in ten years time?

A:  I vision my future to be involved in the entertainment industry on a different level - providing more opportunities for aspiring artists and at the same time being able to help others (more so kids) in need by providing funding, a hand or any other type of assistance that would make their lives a better one.

18      What is next in the pipeline for Tracey Chantel?

A:  I’m working on re-launching my Educational/Entertainment Youth Awareness Program, continuance building of my promotional service, expanding my radio show and being involved in a first time ever launching of a Independent Artist League.

19    Do you have a message you would like to impart to the world?

A:  Yes, I would like to say if you have a dream don’t ever give up on it no matter how long it takes to make it a reality.  Also, remember always to give a hand to those who are need and not as fortunate.

20    Is there anything else you would like to add?

A:    I would like to say I love what I do within the entertainment industry.  I have always financed my own projects, not that I really had it to give, but once I feel strongly in my heart to do something that I feel will have a positive impact on others I just do it.  That makes me feel good.


                                                          

My Website Links:

                                                                                                                                         

Primary Website:

www.ChantelEnterprises.com

Promotional Service:

www.AccessToArisingArtists.com                                                       

Edu./Ent. Youth Awareness Prog.:

www.VillageOfInspiredPeople.com

Book Website:

www.AAAResources.weebly.com

Radio Show:

www.blogtalkradio.com/TheAccessToArisingArtistsShow                          

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/traceychantel

Twitter:

@arisingartists & @northeastiacs

PLEASE  WELCOME  NORWEGIAN  ACTOR  AND  MODEL

PATRIK  AUGOSTINO

 1         Please tell us a little bit about your background.

A:    Half Italian/Norwegian guy at the age of 21! Born in Oslo, Norway - grew up with my mom 2 hours outside of Oslo. Always been dreaming big – always wanted something bigger than a normal life. My dreams has brought me trough life and told me to “get up!”

2         Have you always wanted to be a model and actor or did you aspire for a different career when younger?

     A:        I wanted to be an actor as a kid but because of the society I was more into soccer . So in 2012 I decided to change my life - I wasn´t happy about how my life was about to be and I had to do something. I was thinking for myself:   “When was I ever happy with my life this far..” - and that was when I was acting as a kid. So I decided to sacrifice the comfort and got it to the world championships of performing arts In 2013. When I was there I had a great time and got some contacts, made new friends and that was 11 days of.. “happiness.. so I just fell in love with the art and I'm now ready for more “sacrifices”..

3         Is anyone else in your family or your relations in the entertainment industry?

   A:          Yes my father is a director in Italy. For the most into documentary.He also did some acting earlier in his life. 

4         Have you done any acting in any well known programmes?

  A:          No.

5         Have you ever been bullied?

  A:          Yes.  I wasn't one of the cool guys as a kid and my mother didn't have much money.. so I was at soccer training in jeans some times. My life wasn't miserable, but I´ve been affected by it all my life.. long story.

6         Whether you have been bullied or not, do you feel that the governments and schools worldwide are doing enough to try to combat this problem?

 A:       NO! We need more Lannahs in the world!

7         What more do you feel the above could do to either decrease this act hugely or eliminate it altogether?

            A:  -        This will always be a problem in the world. We need more                       voluntary!!

  8      What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

A:         Training, all kinds of sport. Be with friends and laugh a lot ! And of course work on my acting. 

9         Do you have a managing agent or do you represent yourself?

             A:   I don't have a manager. Represent myself.

10      What is next in the pipeline for Patrik Augostino?

  A:      Next is to get into the New York Film Academy in LA to improve my skills - hopefully get an agent and a manager and have reason to get back. 

11     Do you have a message you would like to impart to the world?

  A:         Don't aim to be better than everybody else.  Aim to be better than you ever thought YOU could be. Be yourself.

12     Is there anything further that you would like to add?

              A:   I want to recognize your work.  Truly a big inspiration for a lot of the people in the world. As I said earlier... “We need more Lannahs in the world”. 

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INTRODUCING  CANADIAN  ACTOR

ANDREW  BORYS

1      Please tell us a little bit about your background:

        A:  I am an 18 year old student studying business at the University of Calgary. I am involved in one film class at school and volunteer at the school's television program. Growing up I had always wanted to be involved with film whether it was being in front or behind the camera. Being on screen had generally interested me more but I never knew if I was capable of being in front of the camera due to my reserved personality. I had wanted to change this so that's when I decided to upload videos to YouTube. YouTube gave me the opportunity to allow people from all across the world to see my videos when I was in the safe environment in my own home. From these videos (mainly trick shot videos), a German Web Clip show asked if they could share my videos on their television show, showcasing my talent. As well, I was offered to help film a promo for a certain drink brand, but being on opposite sides of the world I wasn't able to follow through with the opportunity.


2     Have you always wanted to be in the entertainment industry or did you aspire to do something else when you were younger?

       A:  I had always wanted to be in the entertainment industry but never knew if I would. I was a fairly reserved child growing up and with many family members being involved in business, I felt that I would follow the same path.

3    Is anyone else in your family/relations in ‘showbiz’?

      A:   No, I am the only one that really has an interest in this industry.


4    What do you enjoy doing in your ‘spare’ time?

      A:   In my spare time I enjoy golfing, working on future videos and just hanging out with friends.


5     Have you ever been bullied?

       A:   Yes I have been bullied. During elementary/ junior high school one of my best friends had suddenly changed over the summer before we both attended a new school. He found new friends and would constantly tease me and pick on me which would make me want to go home for lunch everyday and spend as little time possible I could at the school. For the entire year (grade. 7), I felt uncomfortable in my surroundings and it only changed when I had moved to a different city the following summer. The move wasn't about being bullied rather my father getting a new job.

6      Whether you have been bullied or not, do you feel the governments and schools world wide are doing enough to try to combat this act?

        A:  No, I do not. Far too many people have been bullied in their lifetimes and the consequences that these bullies get are little to nothing. I think bullies don't understand the pain they are giving these individuals which causes no change in behaviour. 

7    What more do you feel the above could be doing to try to either decrease bullying hugely, or eliminate it completely?

      A:    I would like for bullies to realize the pain they are causing others, so that they would realize that the things they are doing is wrong. I would like for them to be more involved in the community like volunteering at a homeless shelter or food bank, so that they can see a different side of life and possibly change their perspective on life.


8    What are your long term hopes and goals for your career?

       A:  My long term hopes for my career is to pursue film and earn a living from this industry. I would love to be involved in a feature film one day and continue to learn more about cameras and production.

9    What is on the agenda for Andrew Borys for 2014?

      A:  For 2014, I would like to complete my first year of University and get a summer job within the film industry.

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INTRODUCING ANOTHER LOVELY CANADIAN ACTOR/MUSICIAN -

APRIL  GAMMON

1                   Please tell us a little bit about your background.

                    A:    I grew up in Whitby, Ontario, Canada.  Ever since I was little I wanted to act and I am just now starting to work on my acting career.  I have two beautiful girls - one is 6 years old and the other is 2 months old.  I have a very supportive husband who is always ready to push me towards things and to always try and never give up.  I like to write, sing, act and generally have fun with whatever it is I am doing.

2                         You are an actor and a musician.  Have you always aspired to be in the entertainment industry or did you want to be something else when younger?

                     A:       Ever since I was young I have wanted to act.  I would put on little skits                      for my family, which contained mostly me mimicking others. I liked to imitate my                       family and put on a comedic skit for them.  When it came to singing  when I was                         younger I would only sing in private because I didn’t think I was good enough.

3                                    Are any of your family or relations in ‘showbiz’?

                      A:       No.

4                          Are you professionally managed or do you represent yourself?

                       A:      I represent myself, but I am hoping to eventually have a professional                        manager.

5                           Have you had formal training as either or both actor and music?

                      A:      No. I did drama in high school, but didn’t go to college for acting. I also                    did do singing lessons when I was younger.

6                         As a musician, what instruments do you play?

                      A:      None, but I am learning to play the ukulele.

7                   What and/or who are your inspirations?

                      A:     My inspiration - as cliché as it might sound - is my mother. She                                    struggled all her life and raised both my brother and I by herself while putting                              herself through college. She is a true inspiration because she showed me that no                      matter what others do or say you can do anything you put your mind to.

8                   Do you have a stage name?

                      A:    No, I never really thought about using a stage name.

9                   Have you ever been bullied?

                      A:    Yes.

10                Whether you have been bullied or not, do you feel that the governments and schools w/w are doing enough to try to combat this problem?

                     A:    There are people that do care, but for the most part not much is done                        about it.

11              What further do you feel the above could do to try to either decrease this problem hugely or eliminate it altogether?

                        A:       Yes and no, because to really eliminate the problem you would not only                     have to get through to the children - you would also have to get through to the                             parents.

12              On a personal level, is there anything you would like to do to help battle bullying?

                  A:     I would like to help battle bullying any way possible. It is all about                                  educating not only the children but the parents too. Unfortunately if a person                              doesn’t want to change they won't.

13              Where do you see your career in ten years’ time?

                  A:     I see myself doing small acting gigs while working with my husband on our                   business.


     
     14         Is there anything further you would like to add?

                  A:   No.

15             Do you have a message you would like to impart to the world?

                  A:  It sucks when you are constantly being bullied, but one thing to remember is                   generally the bully is only doing it because they don’t like themselves so they are                     taking it out on others. People can be cruel but they are not all bad and it does                           get better.

16           Would you like to add any links you wish to have included?

                 A:  No.

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