Brooke Lewis

Brooke Lewis Bellas (born September 1, 1975) is an American actress who has appeared in many different genres, but is most known for the mystery, thriller iMurders (2008), mobster movie Sinatra Club[1] (2010) and her comedic mobster Vampire alter-ego character and passion project Ms. Vampy.[2] After growing up and beginning her creative dreams in Philadelphia, she moved to New York City and booked the role of Donna Marsala[3] in the Actors' Equity Off-Broadway hit comedy Tony n' Tina's Wedding.[4] She made her living acting in New York for four years, before packing it up and heading to Hollywood. Never forgetting her ties to the LOVE statue and Geno's Steaks, she launched Philly Chick Pictures[5] in 2002 to create more opportunities for herself as an actress. In 2007, she played Dr. Grace Sario, opposite Charles Durning and Michael Pare, in the horror, mystery Kinky Killers,[6] which aired on Showtime, and had the title “Scream Queen” bestowed upon her in the entertainment industry.[7][8]

Brooke Lewis Bellas
Born (1975-09-01) September 1, 1975
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
OccupationActress, producer, writer, author, TV personality, philanthropist
Years active1986–present
Notable work
iMurders, Sinatra Club
Spouse(s)Mark Bellas
WebsiteBrooke Lewis

Early & Personal life

Lewis was born in Philadelphia,[9] Pennsylvania. She is of Romanian and Italian descent. Her parents were divorced when she was only two. Lewis is known to be a life-long fan of Philadelphia Eagles.[10]

Career

Acting

Lewis began her professional acting career in New York City and got her first break playing Donna Marsala in the Actors' Equity Off-Broadway hit comedy Tony n' Tina's Wedding.[11] After a three year contract, she moved into film. Her first major film came when she was cast as the character Ricko's girl in the Miramax film 54 opposite Mark Ruffalo and Ryan Phillippe.[12] However, the film went over budget and her scenes were cut from the film. Lewis continued her career in New York with roles in the popular TV series One Life to Live and the film Pride and Loyalty.[13] After moving to Hollywood, she starred in the short film that won third place in the original Project Greenlight (2001) on HBO, and landed notable TV roles in Quintuples on FOX and Mafiosa. [14] Lewis later co-starred in iMurders, Polycarp, Sinatra Club, Dahmer vs. Gacy and Starship: Rising. In 2009 she created her own TV show, Ms. Vampy, followed by Ms. Vampy's Tween Tawk, Teen Tawk & In Between Tawk (2011) and Ms. Vampy's Love Bites (2013). In 2015, she co-starred in The Mourning opposite Dominique Swain.[15][16]

Films
Year Title Role Notes
199854Ricko's GirlFilm
1999A Packing SuburbiaRoselleFilm
1999The Rules (For Men)ToriFilm
1999Fare Well Miss FortuneCassidyFilm
2002Pride and LoyaltyLouisFilm
2005Tinsel TownMelanieFilm
2007PolycarpDr. Grace SarioFilm
2008The Drum Beats TwiceLizFilm
2008BreakThe Bitch At The BarFilm
2008iMurdersAgent Lori RomanoFilm
2010Slime City MassacreNicoleFilm
2010Sinatra ClubRosellaFilm
2010SprinklesMauraFilm
2010GeraldBowler BettyFilm
2010Bare KnucklesCassandra's ManagerFilm
2011Double TapSheilaFilm
2012Alien DawnChiara PelligriniFilm
2014Watch What You Ask ForThe VampiressFilm
2014Lazarus: Apocalypse Ms. DanielsFilm
2014Starship: RisingStarisFilm
2014Dawn of DestructionChaira PelligriniFilm
2014Starship: ApocalypseStarisFilm
2015The MourningLisaFilm
2015Killer RackKiller Rack (voice)Film
2016Monster HouseScream QueenMusic Video
2016Psycho TherapyToniaFilm
2017Allen + Millie: A Short RomanceMillie LaneFilm
2018Evolution WarSC-4Film
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1998One Life To LiveNurse #1TV Series
2001All About UsThe GirlTV Series
2004QuintupletsGina GrizanoTV Series
2006MafiosaMercedes BrazilTV Series
2008Scream Queens (2015 TV series)Vampires Assistant AmandaTV Series
2009Ms. VampyMs. VampyTV Series
2009Life's a ButchFrancine WilcoxTV Series
2011Ms. Vampy's Tween Tawk, Teen Tawk & In Between Tawk Ms. VampyTV Series
2013Ms. Vampy's Love BitesMs. VampyTV Series
2015Breaking DatingHostTV Series

Life Coach, Dating & Relationship Expert

Brooke Lewis is an award-winning Board Certified Life Coach and Dating and Relationship Coach and Expert.[17] She has done writing, speaking and TV segments for numerous media outlets such as CBS, Huffington Post, FOX[18] and many more.[19] She is also known as the Co-host on the dating talk show Breaking Dating.[20]

Philanthropy

Since 2008, Lewis has been an active member of several breast cancer charities including, Busted Foundation and The Lynn Sage Foundation. She was the Hot Hunks of Horror Hottie on the 2009 calendar benefiting The Lynn Sage Foundation[21] for breast cancer research and was co-captain of the Horror Starlets team for Bowling For Boobies, which raised funds and awareness for Busted Foundation.[22] In 2014, she became an active participant in feeding the homeless on Skid Row at the Los Angeles Mission. Lewis was a celebrity judge for the No Bull Teen Video Awards 2014 to help stop bullying. In 2016, Lewis became a Celebrity Ambassador for The Breaking The Chains Foundation (BTCF) to support those with eating disorders, body image issues and self-esteem issues.[23]

Other Projects

Bibliography

In 2016, Lewis authored Coaching From A Professed Hot Mess.[24] In 2017, Lewis authored Ms. Vampy's Teen Tawk: There's A Lotta Power In Ya Choices.[25]

Fashion

In 2016, Lewis partnered with Rock n’ Roll Lifestyle Company; Metal Babe Mayhem to produce their Rock Your Hot Mess clothing[26] line, and later that year she partnered with TASH Cosmetics to produce their Profess Your Hot Mess make-up and skin care line.[27]

Awards

Filmography
  • 2010: B-Movie Golden Cob Award - Scream Queen Of The Year 2010.[28]
  • 2011: Action on Film Award - Write Brothers Excellence in Film and Video, Sprinkles.[29]
  • 2012: 18th Annual Communicator Awards - Award Of Distinction, Ms. Vampy's Tween Tawk, Teen Tawk & In Between Tawk.[30]
  • 2016: Zed Fest Film Festival - Mary Pickford Award as an Exceptional Example of Women in the Art and Business of Motion Picture Production for Acting and Producing.[31]
  • 2017: Actors Awards - Best Actress In A Drama, Sprinkles.[32]
  • 2017: Los Angeles Film Awards - Inspiring Woman in a Film Award, Ms. Vampy's Tween Tawk, Teen Tawk & In Between Tawk.[33]
  • 2017: West Coast Film Festival - Grace Kelly Gold Actor Award, Sprinkles.[34]
  • 2018: Actors Awards - Best Actress In An Indie Film, Psycho Therapy.[35]

Bibliography
  • Halloween Book Festival – Winner Grand Prize Top Honor.
  • Beverly Hills Book Awards – Winner Self-Help Motivational Book.[36]
  • Paris Book Festival – Winner Young Adult Book.[37][38]

References
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