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“Single Ladies” on VH1

Ryan — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:55:27 +0000

“Single Ladies” is a comedic drama about Val, Keisha, and April – three best friends with different philosophies on sex and relationships.

Val ( Stacey Dash) is an ambitious aspiring fashion mogul who wants to find a true partner. Keisha (LisaRaye McCoy), on the other hand, is a former video dancer just looking for a rich man to keep her in style. April (Charity Shea,) has supposedly found the perfect man and the perfect marriage – but is learning that marriage isn’t necessarily a happy ending.

“Single Ladies” is a modern, sexy series set in the world of Atlanta fashion, music, and celebrity that will constantly explore which woman has the right approach to relationships.

Who Is Charity Shea?

Ryan — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:00:34 +0000

Charity Shea began as a watcher. Watching everything her mother did. She studied and admired her mother’s gracefulness in ballet, riveting theatrical performances and her overall compassion as an artist. This is when her desire and inspiration for the arts began..Charity was born in Colorado, but quickly became a nomad, living everywhere from Idaho to Hawaii and even Paris. The ever changing backdrops taught Charity at a young age the importance of maintaining a certain identity while having the ability to adapt quickly. But even in all these different places she quickly found a niche she could always turn to, a place of comfort, a space she could call a stable home– the stage. It was the world of theater that gladly welcomed her in and her love for the arts finally began to take off.

As a young woman Charity ended up back in Colorado where she continued her theater studies and lived a happy snowboarder’s life. However, anxiety started to take hold of her and she realized that her dreams were still waiting to be fulfilled. Finally, one day she woke up and dropped what seemed like everything; friends, security, romance and the mountains. She left with absolutely nothing except the clothes on her back, a beat-up truck and a map leading her to Tinseltown.

A fateful hand was played when she was promptly discovered by a talented young manager, Scott Karp, in a Bobby Chance Actor’s Showcase. Scott knew he had found a diamond in the rough and put forth valiant efforts in opening doors for this young actress.

Charity’s break out role was in the acclaimed HBO hit series Entourage where she portrayed Vincent Chase’s love interest. She was soon starring in her first film role, Alpha Dog opposite Justin Timberlake, Bruce Willis and Emile Hirsch, to name a few. This was a role she craved because it gave her the opportunity to portray a real person inspired by a true story. Her acting chops were put through the ringer on this project working in the big leagues of the film industry alongside famed director, Nick Cassavetes.

Charity will star in The N’s upcoming one-hour drama, The Best Years premiering on the teen network. Charity plays Samantha Best, a young woman about to start freshman year at a prestigious Massachusetts university. This role is an exciting opportunity for Charity who strives to be a good role model to young teens everywhere. Being a strong believer that with fame comes a great deal of social responsibility, she is determined to act as a positive guide along side others.

Since her very first play where she was draped in a reindeer hide and wired with a bright red nose, Charity has always kept her dreams in sight yet her priorities in check. She wants to continue to mature as an artist, but also as a businesswoman, as she continues to collaborate with great creative minds and pursuing projects that spark the same inspiration she had when she was a little girl watching her mother.

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Ryan — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:43:02 +0000

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CharityMB: The Online Community

Ryan — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:03:42 +0000

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Q&A With Charity Shea

Ryan — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:11:29 +0000

The Best Years takes place in Boston. Samantha is from Southie. Why doesn’t she have a Boston accent (My parents are from southie =P)?
Apparently, not everyone from Southie has an accent. I was fully prepared to do one, but I was told the character in mind did not not have an accent. I don’t know a lot about it. I just did what was asked of me.

Who has been your favorite character to play?
Sam is my favorite character so far. Maybe because I have grown with her and have played her the longest, I don’t know. But she is most like me, and in acting sometimes it is very hard to play yourself. I love the challenge!

What would you say to someone who wants to become an actor/actress?
I would say to anyone who has dreams to do anything: *Visualize it, speak it, feel it, and be grateful. Everyone is always looking for the more. *Be happy in the moment cause we will never be here (in this moment) again! As soon as I learned that, I kept booking jobs. *Life is only a race with yourself and I can assure you the adventure is the best part sometimes. *Don’t settle – go for the gold!!!! Most importantly, share the secret to your success with others. Life is a constant give and take!! And that is what worked for me!

Have you ever met Mike Lobel?
I met Mike once

What Type of music do you listen to?
I listen to all kinds of music depending on my mood – I gotta a little bit of country, I gotta little bit of rocken roll, I love it all!!!!!

How old are you?
23.

Are you dating anyone?
I can’t answer anything personal on dating and such without going thru my publicist (contractually). I will get back to you on that.

Have you heard of The-N before the casting of TBY?
Yes, I did hear of The N before I got the part on The Best Years!

If you were approached, would you ever make a clothing line or fragrance or anything like that?
Yes, I am sure I would do a line of something or other if approached. Right now I am trying to open up a new revolutionary gym. I like being a part of something I am passionate about!

FAVORITES:

Color: Blue
Movie: The Notebook
Song: “The Story” by Brandi Carlile
Activity: Snowboarding
Food: Health Food
Show: Lost
Reality Show: America’s Next Top Model
Holiday: Christmas & Halloween
Car: New Beetle
Smell: Roses