European-born actress/writer Masiela Lusha portrayed "Carmen Lopez" for five seasons as 'George Lopez 3 Children of the World Foundation. For Children of the World, she is starting close to home in southern California where she donated ten acres of land for the cause. Other chapters will develop across the United States and eventually expand in other parts of the world. Masiela graduated from high school at 15, and was accepted as a junior to UCLA at the age of eighteen, majoring in English. Before becoming an actor, she was named by Teen Magazine as one of five to "Most Likely to Succeed". After arriving in Michigan, Masiela first gained attention by modeling. She was discovered among 600 aspiring actors by a Los Angeles based talent agent, and shortly there after was one of three invited to Hollywood at the age of thirteen. She loves honing her craft in front of the camera and exploring different characters, and continues to pave her path to success as an actress and author.
Her name is a combination of both her parents names.
Often thought to be Hispanic but is not. She was born in Tirana, capital city of Albania, a small mountainous nation on the Balkan Peninsula of southeastern Europe, surrounded by Italy, Montenegro, Republic of Kosovo, Macedonia and Greece.
National spokesperson for ABCs Great American Bake Sale.
Voted by Teen Magazine as "Most Likely to Succeed.".
Accepted as a Junior at UCLA at the age of 18.
Graduated from high school two years early, at the age of 16.
Captain of her schools dance team.
Fluent in four languages: English, German, Albanian and Hungarian.
The youngest author in the world to publish a book in two languages.
Began dancing at the age of seven.
In June 2013 she became engaged to financier Ramzi Habibi.
Staying busy, and doing what you love to do, is the greatest blessing.
I find time to write the way kids find time to ride their bikes.
It is wonderful to sense an overall community making up The Tolucan,Times. As an actress and a girl, I can relate to the stories because,they hit close to home, both professionally and emotionally. Thank you,for such and in-depth look at our society and beyond.
If I am to contribute only one thing of myself, it would be compassion.
I feel sexiest wearing a light perfume . . . and heels.
I often feel like a pretender when wearing makeup. The most beautiful,features in a woman are her character and her experiences. Why hide,that?,Although I was cautioned against reading too many scripts while on set,my curiosity for Time of the Comet (2008) swept me into a whole,new story of purity and betrayal, of the ultimate sacrifice for love,and the cry for war and death. It was a journey I lived through in,text, and hoped to recapture on set.
In Buenos Aires, the entire city felt as if it was dipped in good,golden karma. There was such peace radiating from the people and,atmosphere that I could have lounged outside or walked down the streets,all day and evening.
As an actress, if you find inspiration through my work, then my job is,complete.
The acting profession teaches us many things. One lesson I will keep in,my heart, one which has built my worth in this industry, is the idea,that we can become anyone, and everyone. With the right power and,confidence, a whim can transform into a talent, and sometimes even a,virtue.
My all-time favorite dessert is chocolate chip cookies. Chocolate cake,comes in at a very close second.
I look forward to raising a family and I hope to reach this goal before,my 30s. I love children, and would love to nurture any way that I can.
Peer deep inside yourself, recall all your passions and dreams, and lay,out your careers in front of you. The hardest choice is often the best,and most spiritually fulfilling. Whichever it may be.
Any great artist can recall a moment in their life when they turned away,from conventional comforts to pursue a life in the most unstable,industry known to our society and beyond.
Soft music in general reminds me of Barnes and Noble, when I used to,spend entire days with my little honey water, finding 20 or so books,and flipping through, mesmerized by all the conversations I could have,with the writers just in their chapters alone.
Aside from my own work, I find writers to be divine. To transport,intelligence from one character to another is like having a grasp on,every corner of humanity. To be a conduit of so many facets of,philosophies is awe inspiring . Writers in my eyes are demigods.
I left Tirana when I was five years old. My mother and I shared one,shadow as we explored other corners of Europe together. She was my,world. A tear from her felt like an earthquake. One smile and I could,move mountains.
I have an affinity for poetry because it is the finest strum of music to,my ear. The way one can weave the words into a symphony of moods and,notes can move a person to tears.
Throughout the years working on the "George Lopez" (2002) show,Carmen was a liberating escape for me. I was able to experience moments,of high school, lessons with boys, and a rebellious streak that I have,yet to experience as Masiela. I can safely say I have lived a colorful,life, and I have Carmen to thank.
On every film, whether it be the location or the material, I learn,something--oftentimes about myself. Sometimes the conflict of the,character allows me to reflect on my own philosophies on life and love.
She has this energy about her--this passion for filmmaking. I adored,working with her.
I have an affinity for passionate, vulnerable yet powerful characters,that project an air of self-sacrifice and humility.
I would like to see from women in this industry what I have had the,privilege of witnessing for a decade now. Strength, conviction, and,unapologetic sensitivity for the healing of souls.
I dream of being the glue to bind audiences around the world, I dream of,making a difference in the way people view this world. And this,complements the reason for my acting and writing as well. All three,elements of storytelling carry one vital philosophy--to offer universal,insight, and many instances, hope and therapy to those who absolutely,need it.
The core reason I had written books is to offer children a tool in,accomplishing their own dreams. I would like to show them what is,possible in this world, and what happiness is available to them if they,have the courage to look.
I write to escape, to confront and to tame.
I was an unassuming, soft-spoken, self-possessed skinny little girl with,absolutely no tincture of rebellion in my make-up.
Some mothers sing lullabies to their young children, my mother read me,poetry; so I associate my strongest and most insistent feelings on,words lyrically organized on a page.
The moment we feel we have learned everything this world has to offer,we relinquish all true self respect and purpose in life. .
