 |
This biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (July 2009) (Find sources: Masiela Lusha – news, books, scholar) |
| Masiela Lusha | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 23, 1985 Tirana, Albania |
| Other name(s) | Stacey Haglund |
| Occupation | Actress, writer, author |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Official website | |
Masiela Lusha (born October 23, 1985)[1] is an Albanian-American writer and actress. She is known for the role of Carmen Lopez on the sitcom, George Lopez.
Contents |
Biography
Lusha, the only child to parents Max and Daniela, was born in Tirana, Albania.[2] Her family moved to Budapest, Hungary and Vienna, Austria. Lusha settled with her family in Michigan at the age of seven. She graduated from high school at 15, and attended Glendale Community College (California), and then transferred to UCLA at 18, majoring in English.
Lusha currently resides in Culver City, California. She founded the production company Illuminary Pictures in 2007.[3]
Acting
Lusha made her film debut in the 2000 film A Father's Love, as Lisa, the lead who reminisces about her experiences with her father. In 2003, she landed the role of Carmen Lopez on the sitcom, George Lopez. That same year, Lusha voiced the character of Nina on the animated series Clifford's Puppy Days. She has since guest starred on episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and has appeared in the films Muertas (2007) and Time of the Comet (2008). In 2009, she portrayed the role of Sharon in the live-action movie Blood: The Last Vampire alongside Jun Ji-Hyun.[2]
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2000 | Father's Love | Lisa | |
| 2001 | Summoning | Blonde girl | |
| 2002 | Las muertas de Juarez | Aracelli | |
| 2004 | Cherry Bomb | Kim | |
| 2007 | Muertas | Araceli | |
| 2008 | Time of the Comet | Agnes | |
| 2009 | Blood: The Last Vampire | Sharon | |
| Ballad of Broken Angels: Harmony | Rox | ||
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2001 | Lizzie McGuire | Friend | 1 episode Credited as Stacey Haglund |
| 2002-2007 | George Lopez | Carmen Lopez | 102 episodes |
| 2003-2005 | Clifford's Puppy Days | Nina (Voice) | 12 episodes |
| 2006 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Mira | 1 episode |
Books
- Inner Thoughts (1999)
- Drinking the Moon (2005)
- Besa (2008)
- Amore Celeste (2009)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Young Artist Award | Won | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress | George Lopez |
| 2004 | Nominated | Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role - Young Actress | Clifford's Puppy Days | |
| Won | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress | George Lopez |
References
- ^ FoxNEWS.com, Celebrity Birthdays. Accessed 20 April 2009.
- ^ a b "Masiela Lusha Biography (1985-)". filmreference.com. http://www.filmreference.com/film/60/Masiela-Lusha.html. Retrieved 2009-09-02.
- ^ Illuminary Pictures
External links
This entry is from Wikipedia, the leading user-contributed encyclopedia. It may not have been reviewed by professional editors (see full disclaimer)
