ELAINE DEL VALLE/ PRODUCER-WRITER-ACTRESS
Elaine Del Valle developed her One Woman Show at Wynn Handman Studios, where she is presently a student of, the renowned Wynn Handman--a LEGEND in the theater world.
Elaine won Teatro La Tea's 4th Annual "THE ONE" Festival as well as The Network's 2009 "ONE-ACT" Festival, where she swept awards in every possible category including BEST ACTRESS, BEST SHOW, &
BEST SCRIPT with her autobiographical dramatic comedy, solo show, BROWNSVILLE BRED. Her show was named A Powerful DAILY NEWS TOP PICK. In Nov/09 she produced a five week run at NUYORICAN POETS CAFÉ. Nuyoricans Executive Director, Daniel Gallant said, "Brownsville Bred easily takes the title of highest grossing and most successful Monday night weekly event series in the Nuyorican Poets Café 37 year history."
Performing Brownsville Bred at The Los Angeles Theatre of NOTE garnered Elaine with a nomination for Outstanding Contribution to Los Angeles Theatre in a Solo Performance 2010, along with an LA Weekly coveted "GO". Chief critic, Steven Leigh Morris wrote "With Fashion Model beauty and a smile that can melt iron, Del Valle has a squeaky voice that can be tinged with a growl hinting at the ferocity of her performance mingled with the sweetness of her portrayal."
Upcoming theatre performances include presentations of Brownsville Bred at and for the Time Warner Corporation in New York City as the headliner in celebration of their Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. This (by invitation only) event was inspired by a Time Publication Editor, who after seeing Brownsville Bred championed a special presentation of it, at their flagship headquarters. Elaine is also set to open the 2010-2011 season of the SchoolHouse Theater with her multiple award winning one-woman show. For showtimes and tickets visit www.BrownsvilleBred.com
Del Valle is a featured INSPIRING ARTIST in the SOULFRITO Arts Foundation Project; a not-for-profit cultural organization dedicated to the advancement and promotion of the Urban Latino culture in America today. Promoting multicultural unity and the advancement of its communities through the preservation of Latin Music & Arts Education in public schools nationwide.
Elaine is a proud member of SAG, AFTRA, AEA, NATPE, and NYWIFT. Elaine plays a multitude of characters on the Nickelodeon/CBS hit animated series DORA THE EXPLORER, and GO DIEGO GO. Elaine has also worked in front of the camera on print, film and television. Her television appearances include THE SOPRANOS, and ONE LIFE TO LIVE. She has starred in such pilots as HEY PAISAN!, TRACES, and most recently in TITANS OF GETA directed by Torrence Colvin. Elaine has also appeared on such films as Donnie Brasco. Her most recent Feature Film, "Sicilian Tale," opened at the 2009 NY International Independent Film Festival, winning BEST CRIME SHORT. Elaine's next film is ELLIOT LOVES directed by Terracino and produced by Juan Caceres, where Elaine will play the supporting role of the sassy Aunt Carmen.
Elaine also has a lucrative commercial career, appearing in dozens of National and Hispanic-National campaigns.
In 1998, Elaine founded her production company, Del Valle Productions, which continues to produce pilots, films, documentaries, live events, theater and music videos. She has authored several scripts registered with the Writers Guild of America.
Her most recent production, JACK & JILL (a short film), teamed her with Step Sister Productions and is currently on the festival circuit. She is in pre-production with her latest script, a childrens musical television pilot, The Silly Dilly Band Show.
Elaine's first behind-the-scenes experience was as a producer on the Documentary short AUTISM THROUGH THE EYES OF SIBLINGS, on which she worked with Director Taryn Kosviner (Caan Young Director Award Winner). Elaine and Taryn met during their internship at the New York Women In Film and Televisions Revlon Intern/Mentor Program. Since 2001, when she took on the Autism project, Elaine has remained deeply involved in the cause, founding and producing what is now touted as one of the countrys TOP 35 Charity Cycling Event (Bicycling Magazine 2009). It is through her cycling event, The Mansion Ride for Autism and grant writing, that Elaine has raised over a million dollars for childrens autism charities.
Elaine has been a contributing writer to BACKSTAGE magazine, the ROSS REPORTS (ASK THE PROS section) and BlackFilm.com. She is also the BEAUTY TIPS Writer for THE EXAMINER.com
ELLIOT LOVES SUPPORTING SICILIAN TALE LEAD PEPILLO LEAD TEN-13 SUPPORTING REQUIEM LEAD NIGHT RUNS RED LEAD DONNIE BRASCO PRINCIPAL TALES FROM CRYPT PRINCIPAL
TITANS OF GETA (PILOT) RECUR NEERJA (PILOT) RECUR HAY PAISAN (PILOT) LEAD DORA THE EXPLORER (RECUR) GO DIEGO GO TRACES (PILOT) LEAD THE SOPRANOS PRINCIPAL ONE LIFE TO LIVE DAYPLAYER
BUDWEISER (WITH JOHN LEGUIZAIMO, DIRECTED BY LEONI CHASSO) EASY OFF (DIRECTED BY SCOTTY BERGSTEIN) FORD MILLER LITE (DANCER) MITSUBISHI BURGER KING KODAK (DIRECTED BY TONY KAYE) PILLSBURY KMART (DIRECTED BY SPIKE LEE) HERBAL ESSENCE AMGEN DUNKIN DONUTS (WITH JOAN RIVERS) OLIVE GARDEN
BOUNTY RITE AID NEWPORT BUDWEISER SEAMANS ADVIL SPRITE CHEEZ IT QUIT ASSIST
NOMINATED FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO LOS ANGELES THEATRE IN A SOLO PERFORMANCE 2010 BROWNSVILLE BRED- MULTIPLE AWARD WINNING SOLO SHOW- NUYROICAN POETS CAFE, THEATRE OF NOTE, SCHOOLHOUSE THEATER LOOSE SCREWS IMPROV TROUPE - THE PEOPLE'S IMPROV THEATER (THE PIT) I STAND BEFORE YOU NAKED- THE ZIPPER THEATER THE GIRL ON THE VIA FLAMINIA- LEAD- WYNN HANDMAN THE LIFE- LEAD ENSEMBLE- WOMENS THEATRE PROJECT
ADVANCED TRAINING WYNN HANDMAN SCENE STUDY 3+ YEARS IMPROV THE P.I.T. LONG FORM IMPROV LEVELS 1-4 LABYRINTH THEATER MASTER CLASS AUDITION TECHNIQUE- TIM PHILLIPS BOB KRAKOWER ROSS MEYERSON DAVID EPSTEIN SCENE STUDY AND SENSORY MICHAEL HOWARD ON CAMERA TECHNIQUE PENNY TEMPLETON BOB KRAKOWER NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACTING MAJOR
GREEN KEY MANAGEMENT
(212) 874-7373
ABRAMS ARTISTS
(646) 486-4600
SAG/AFTRA/AEA/NYWIFT/NATPE
CONTACT Elaine directly via email
Physical Characteristics
Hair: Brown (Shoulder Length)
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5'6
Size: 6
Body Type: Voluptuous
Special Skills
Bilingual- English/Spanish
Accents: New York, Various Hispanic, Southern, Italian
Drivers License- Drive Stick Shift, Animal Lover, Wilderness Training, NYPD Intern, Paint- Oil on Canvas, Salsa Dancer, Sing- Alto Soprano
More About Me
My loved ones say I'm Effervescent.
I can talk passionately for hours and listen intently.
Strangers have often misjudged me and think I have had a perfect life, so I wrote my solo show to reveal all the imperfect parts and circumstances that made me the strong, confident, capable, happy and positive woman I am today.
I'm a Latina who is proud of my culture and respect all cultures and religions.
I can argue any point, but refuse to argue with a fool.
I face challenges and often take on more than I can chew with excellent results.
I revel in my accomplishments...And openly share resources and knowledge.
I believe that every person who cares to speak a truth, represents tens or hundreds that don't... And so I respect the opinions of others, and never underestimate people or possibilities.
I was raised in a ghetto in Brooklyn and now live a Country Club lifestyle.
I've written over a million dollars in award winning grants and founded and produce, what is now, the largest cycling event on Long Island (one of the largest in the country... And I dont know how to ride a bike)... I do it to create a circumstance whereby I'm giving others what they want while I'm getting what I want. For them; it's a great ride, and for me; it's helping children with Autism while feeling a great sense of accomplishment, pooling resources and creating synergy.
Above all, I'm an artist. I'm a free artist. I've earned a great reputation, by studying for three years, twice a week in a professional acting class lead by the legendary Wynn Handman, who I am proud to call my friend and mentor. I've witnessed my own growth and know there is no end to learning. I can take direction while trusting my instincts enough to share in the creative process.
