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A podcast of passionate people working on their dreams. Compelling stories from Hollywood with Ella James (aka chocolatevoicevixen).

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A podcast of passionate people working on their dreams. Compelling stories from Hollywood with Ella James (aka chocolatevoicevixen).

    Jose Arroyo - Writer, Cartoonist, Performer - Revisited

    Jose Arroyo - Writer, Cartoonist, Performer - Revisited

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    S02E11 – Jose Arroyo
    Mini-Bio (IMDb): José Arroyo is a writer and actor, known for Dennis Miller Live (1994), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) and Conan (2010).
    In this episode, Jose returns to update Ella on his current projects and what life’s been like since leaving Late Night with Conan O’Brien. The highs and the lows…and what does he miss most?
    Get Jose's Comic Book, 'Somewhere in LA ( A Book of Hours)' here: https://amzn.to/3AGCsHo
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    • 56 min
    Alexandra Davies - Hollywood Survivor

    Alexandra Davies - Hollywood Survivor

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    S02E10 – Alexandra Davies
    Mini-Bio (IMDb): Alexandra is a graduate of the University of Western Sydney (Theatre Nepean) one of the top competitive acting schools in Australia that accepts only 18 students each year. She graduated in 1998 with a High Distinction average. Her background as an actor has her accomplished with over 350 episodes of series TV; (starring in 3 major Australian productions and guest starring in many more). She was nominated for Best New Talent for her role in YOUNG LIONS which she starred in with Alex Dimitriades.

    Alex has also had the privilege of leading several features and all up has appeared in 14 short and feature length films. She has worked with Sam Shepherd, Jamie Foxx, Jessica Biel, Josh Lucas, Hugh Jackman, Wil I Am, Robert Taylor and Academy award winning Director Gavin Hood. She won best actress in 2016 for her lead role in PAST IMPERFECT at the Canberra short film festival in Australia which she also co-produced. In 2012 Alex and her family moved to Los Angeles on a Green card to further pursue her successful acting career established in Australia. She performed in 3 independent films as a lead whilst in LA and was network tested for a TV medical drama. As a writer/director Alex wrote, starred in, produced and directed the 20 min short comedy concept RUN in 2015 which she is now developing into a full length feature film. In 2018 Alex produced and directed the 7min Proof of Concept titled ANGEL BABY. She is set to direct the feature length version under her company she founded in late 2020; BACK BURN FILMS in Australia. As well as writing the feature length version of RUN, Alex is also producing the feature film SINISTER CITY and the TV series DAX BAXTER - DEMON HUNTER through her company.
    - IMDb Mini Biography By: Alexandra Davies
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    • 52 min
    Scout Durwood - Comedian, Actor, Cabaret Performer

    Scout Durwood - Comedian, Actor, Cabaret Performer

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    S02E09 – Scout Durwood
    The path in Hollywood is never easy, and for the super authentic and talented Scout Durwood, that has meant exiting and reassessing...twice. Now with her show in development at Sony, Scout is about to add to her credits which have included releasing visual albums, performing as a Cabaret singer in NYC, acting and comedy in LA...and her show starring her dog Omelette.
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    • 39 min
    Hot Diggity it's Martin Dingle-Wall

    Hot Diggity it's Martin Dingle-Wall

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    S02E08 – Martin Dingle-Wall
    When you are an actor in Hollywood AND Australia, when you’ve done the hard yards…what IS the measurement of success. My guest on Take Fountain, Martin Dingle-Wall’s answer is very cool, will inspire!
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    Martin Dingle-Wall
    Biography
    In Australia Martin's been a series regular in a string of television series such as 'Home & Away' (Logie Nomination: 'Most Popular New Talent') 'Satisfaction', 'Underbelly - A Tale of Two Cities' (Logie Winner: Best New Series), 'Rescue Special Ops', and starred in his own police drama 'COPS L.A.C.' Martin won the 'Best Actor' Award in 2014 for his performance in 'We Men Do', he Produced & Starred in the feature film 'The Nothing Men' (Nominated for Panavision Spirit Award for Independent Cinema at The Santa Barbara International Film Festival) which has a Rotten Tomato Audience score of 100%, starred alongside Nicole Kidman & Joseph Fiennes in 'Strangerland' (Sundance Competition) played the Romantic Lead of American Movie Star Michael Barclay in the film 'All that Jam' shot in Russia for which Martin learned & spoke the entire film in Russian. He then filmed the lead role of Warren Novac in the action thriller 'Happy Hunting' (Winner 'Best Actor', 'Best Film', 'Audience Choice Award', 'Best Cinematography') which sits on the prestigious Thrillist at No.13 for Best Horror Films of 2017 & holds the Rotten Tomatoes Reviewers ranking of 100%. Martin then went to Chile to film Gun Shy with Antonio Banderas & Olga Kurylenko Directed by Simon West. Martin is the lead in the series Cypher shot on location in Los Angeles playing Will Scott, ex FBI Agent & eminent cryptographer. He also plays Luke Hadler in The Dry opposite Eric Bana & stars as the lead Billy Nordic in the new series Unleashed shot on location in Los Angeles Directed by Alison Eastwood.
    - IMDb Mini Biography By The Zachary Co.

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    • 34 min
    India Dupre - Writer, Director, Performer

    India Dupre - Writer, Director, Performer

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    S02E07 – India Dupre
    Writer, Director, Performer, UK Born, Australian Raised, LA living India Dupré has a fascinating story to tell. With award winning short films under her belt, a feature film in the running the world is India's oyster.
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    • 41 min
    Louise Alston - Australian Director Finding Success

    Louise Alston - Australian Director Finding Success

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    S02E06 – Louise Alston
    Louise Alston is an Australian Director who's found a successful niche in Hollywood....and covid finds her straddling both countries as she navigates her career. A fascinating woman who survived a catastrophe, I know you'll love meeting Louise!
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11 Ratings

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One of my favs

I love listening to Ella talk to people in the entertainment industry. Most interviews are done with joy and excitement.

You will hear many stories from people who will inspire you and make you laugh. I'm very happy to say I listen to Ella every chance I get.

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Love this podcast

Great interviews and insights.

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Inspiring

Love the theme! It’s really nice to hear from people who are working hard to fulfill their dreams. I find it inspiring. Thanks!!

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