1. Masiela Lusha is an Albanian-born American actress and author.
34 Facts About Masiela Lusha
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Masiela Lusha gained recognition for playing Carmen Lopez on the globally syndicated ABC sitcom George Lopez, a role that earned her two consecutive Young Artist Awards for Leading Young Actress in a Comedy or Drama.
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Masiela Lusha starred in movies comprising a variety of genres, including Cherry Bomb, My Father's Eulogy, Muertas, Time of the Comet, Ballad of Broken Angels, Kill Katie Malone, Dragonfyre, The Architect, Of Silence, Fatal Instinct, and Branded.
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In 2010, Masiela Lusha was appointed ambassador of Prince Harry's charity Sentebale.
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In 2014, Masiela Lusha was made the World Assembly of Youth's goodwill ambassador.
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Masiela Lusha has written five books of poetry, Inner Thoughts, Drinking the Moon, Amore Celeste, The Call, The Living Air; a novel, The Besa; and two children's books.
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Masiela Lusha has translated poems and prayers by Mother Teresa.
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Masiela Lusha was born in Tirana, Albania, and is the only child of Max and Daniela Masiela Lusha.
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At the age of seven, Lusha moved to Michigan where she and her mother reunited with her great uncle Dr Joseph H Alli.
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At the age of twelve, Masiela Lusha began a modeling career in Michigan.
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That following year, while acting in Los Angeles, Masiela Lusha became a published author with her first book of poetry, Inner Thoughts.
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Masiela Lusha chose poetry as the subject matter for her children's book because, "While some mothers sing lullabies to their children, my mother read me poetry," she said.
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Masiela Lusha launched her career as a model and theater actress in Michigan.
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Masiela Lusha portrayed an Oompa Loompa and a Tap-Dancing Box in the play, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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Masiela Lusha made her film debut in the 2000 film A Father's Love as Lisa, the lead who reminisces on her experiences with her father.
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Masiela Lusha won two consecutive Young Artist Awards for Best Leading Actress in a Comedy and Drama for her portrayal as Carmen.
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In December 2009, Masiela Lusha joined the original cast of George Lopez for a televised reunion on Lopez Tonight.
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At the suggestion of George Clooney, Masiela Lusha has appeared in the Spanish language film Muertas in which she portrayed the main character Aracelli.
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Masiela Lusha starred as Saint Agnes in the Albanian production of Time of the Comet based on the novel A Difficult Year by Ismail Kadare.
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In 2011, Masiela Lusha starred in the films Katie Malone and The Architect.
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In 2012, Masiela Lusha starred in the film Of Silence, alongside Muse Watson.
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In 2012, Masiela Lusha starred in the film Orc Wars, portraying the role of Princess Aleya, the last remaining elven warrior.
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Masiela Lusha re-teamed with George Lopez creator and executive producer Bruce Helford on the FX series Anger Management.
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Masiela Lusha portrayed the love interest Molly in the episode "Charlie and Sean Fight Over A Girl".
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Masiela Lusha was cast as one of the leads in SyFy's Sharknado: The 4th Awakens and Sharknado 5: Global Swarming.
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Masiela Lusha portrayed Gemini, the cousin of Ian Ziering's character, and niece of David Hasselhoff's character.
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In 2017, Masiela Lusha starred in the Lifetime film Forgotten Evil.
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In 2010, Masiela Lusha was appointed Ambassador for Prince Harry's charity, Sentebale.
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Masiela Lusha was the spokesperson for Scholastic's Read for Life, and she has been involved in national PSA commercials and school readings across the country.
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Masiela Lusha founded the Children of the World Foundation, a 501 nonprofit that offers food, shelter and education to families in deprived conditions.
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Masiela Lusha will participate with Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda and Dr Hamadoun Toure, Secretary-General of ITU and vice-chairman of the Broadband Commission for Digital Development.
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Masiela Lusha graduated from Burbank High School at the age of 15.
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Masiela Lusha later attended Glendale College, in Southern California, graduating with an AA degree and transferring to UCLA as a junior at the age of 18.
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Masiela Lusha has earned a degree from FIDM and credits her education when designing and sewing her own clothes on the red carpet.