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Tune into The Good Wife (Episode “Unplugged’) on CBS to check out Tess in the opening scene. She had a great time working with Director Chris Misiano. Thanks to Mark Saks Casting for this opportunity!
Tess will appear as “Leslie Snow” on an upcoming episode of Law and Order. The episode “Crashers” will air on NBC in May. She had a great time on set shooting a scene with Jeremy Sisto and Anthony Anderson. The episode was directed by the Darnell Martin. Many thanks to Suzanne Ryan and Claire Traeger for this opportunity!
Tess will Co-Star on an upcoming episode of the hit series, Gossip Girl. She had a great time working with Chace Crawford and Director Wendy Stanzler. Thanks so much to Aubrey Villareal and the team at Bowling/Miscia/Lubbe Casting for this opportunity! The episode, titled “Sixteen Year Old Virgin,” is set to air on March 22nd.
Be sure to check out Tess on IMDB for all of her upcoming airdates!
Tess debuted with the new indie improv comedy team, Motherf*#$king Theresa at The Creek. Check her out with the team again on January 24th at the popular weekly show, “Froduce: Comedy That’s Good For You!” Check out The Creek and the Cave for more info!
As a long time Disney veteran, Tess was called upon once again to be a principal performer for Walt Disney Pictures’ “The Princess and the Frog Experience” at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. She performed at multiple sold-out shows with audiences topping over 4,000 people!
Tess was featured in 4 readings at Primary Stages Playwriting Festival. She played principal roles in the works of playwrights Molly Thomas, Jimmy Allen, Davida Singer and Mariah McCarthy, and was directed by Cusi Cram and Michelle Bossy.
To culminate the Advanced Scene Study: Brecht course at Primary Stages, Tess performed in selected scenes from The Threepenny Opera in the role of “Polly Peachum.” She was featured in “The Ballad of Mac the Knife” and “Jealousy Duet.” As the teacher’s assistant for the course, Tess had a great time working closely with Award-Winning Director, Jackson Gay.
In an effort to aid those affected by Typhoon Ondoy in the Philippines, Tess produced the Halo Halo Cabaret, a one-night only evening of performances at the Triad Theater. Co-hosted by Tess Paras and Ryan Willard (Nickelodeon), the variety show included appearances by Broadway singers and dancers, including: Albert Guerzon, Ester Barroso, Jason Ostrowski, Erin Quil, J. Elaine Marcos, and Bobby Martino. Proceeds raised went to support NAFCON (The National Alliance for Filipino Concerns). For more on the event and how you can help aid typhoon victims, click here.
Check your local listings! Tess will Co-Star as a Nurse on an episode of Law and Order: Criminal Intent on USA Network this Sunday, August 9th.
Tess is thrilled to serve as Director Jackson Gay’s Teacher’s Assistant for the Fall Semester at Primary Stages School of Theater. She will assist and attend the Advanced Scene Study course which focuses intensely on the work of Brecht. Click here for a detailed course description. Special Thanks to Tessa La Neve, Director of the Primary Stages School of Theater for this amazing opportunity!
Tess completed Level 301 of training at Upright Citizens Brigade. The course culminated with a graduation show at the UCB Theater in which she and her classmates performed a full-length Harold. Her course instructor was the wonderfully talented Gavin Speiller of the UCB House Team “Death By Roo Roo.” She plans to continue on to level 401 in September.
Tess modeled for a Verizon Print Ad that will be used for the Asian and Hawaiian markets. The photoshoot took place at Milk Studios and was cast by House Productions.
Tess produced and acted in the Award-Winning Film, “Grace and the Staten Island Fairy.” Among its many nominations, the film took 2nd Place in 6th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout, sponsored by the Asian American Film Lab and Asian Cinevision. Tess is a founding member of ColorTV Productions, a New York City based film collective which has participated in the shootout for three consecutive years. Click here to check out the film on YouTube.
Tess performed the role of “Gwen” in the AEA Staged Reading of “The All-American Genderf*ck Cabaret” at INTAR Theater. Tess worked closely with Playwright Mariah McCarthy and Director Krystal Benzon to develop the character.
As a part of Femme Feast, produced by The Waverly Writers Collective and Wanderlust Collective, Tess performed ”Connecticut,” a one-woman piece, by playwright Bekah Brunstetter and directed by Michelle Bossy (Artistic Associate, Primary Stages). Sold-Out performances were held on May 10th, 11th, and 12th at Manhattan Theater Source. Check out more of Bekah’s work at www.bekahbrunstetter.com.
Tess shot two scenes for an upcoming episode of Law and Order: Criminal Intent on USA. Be on the lookout for Tess as the “Nurse” in the episode titled, “Playing Dead.” The episode guest stars Kathy Baker and was directed by Michael Smith. Many thanks to Anne Davison at Lynn Kressel Casting!
Tess performed in Broadway Backwards 4, the annual gender-bending concert of show tune favorites, benefiting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. Tess appeared in the number “Officer Krupke,” singing and dancing alongside Whoopi Goldberg, and Broadway Vets; Jenn Colella and Nancy Anderson. The concert was held at the American Airlines Theatre on February 9th, 2009. Click here to view photos on BroadwayWorld.com
Tess would like to thank Bob Bartley, Penny Ayn Maas, and Dan Whitman for this incredible opportunity!
Tess will appear in the episode, “I Agree, It Wasn’t Funny” playing the role of a Secretary in a scene with Glenn Close.The episode will air on February 4th at 10PM on F/X.
Catch Tess as the spokesperson in a new promo now airing on the Planet Green Network. Tess traveled to Baltimore, MD to shoot the spot with the advertising and production team from Discovery and Cerebral Lounge, including Director Lee Konen. Tess had a blast while showing off her green screen and teleprompter skills. Thanks to Beth Melsky Casting!
Tess returned to the set of All My Children as an Under-5 Nurse in the Pine Valley hospital. This episode will air on January 19, 2009.
Tess was in Pine Valley today, shooting an Under 5 as the OR Nurse on All My Children. As always, Tess had a great time on set. This episode will air on November 25th, 2008. Thank you to Associate Casting Director, Bob Lambert.
Look out for Tess on the new NBC show, “Kings” to debut in Spring 2009. Tess landed a Co-Star as the UNN Reporter in Episode 1:05 and had the pleasure of being directed by Adam Davidson. Thanks to Bowling/Miscia casting for this opportunity!
Tess shot a scene with Academy Award Winner, Glenn Close for the critically-acclaimed drama, DAMAGES on the FX Network. Be on the lookout for Tess as the “Secretary” in Episode # 205 (to air in February 2009). The episode was directed by Tate Donovan. Thanks to Maria Higgins, Julie Tucker Casting for this amazing opportunity. It was a dream come true!
Check out the 2009 McGraw Hill LSAT practice test book with Tess on the cover, on bookshelves now!
Tess won “Best Actress” on Sunday, at the 5th Annual 72 Hour Film Shootout Awards Presentation at the Asia Society, as a part of the Asian American International Film Festival in New York City, presented by AsianCinevision and AAFilm Lab. For her prize, Tess will have a one-on-one meeting with Marci Phillips, Executive Director of Primetime Casting for ABC Entertainment who served on the judging panel for the competition.
Tess acted and co-produced the film, “Cold War” with the team Color TV (http://www.colortvproductions.com). The film also took home 2nd Runner Up in the overall competition, and the award for “Most Original Use of Theme.” For more information about the competition, check out http://www.72hourfilmshootout.com
Tess appears in the We Network promo for their hit show, Bridezillas. The commercial is now airing on the We TV and on Youtube. Print ads featuring Tess are currently running in national magazines—including People and Ok! Weekly -- as well as numerous billboards across the country. The spot was directed by Jim Tozzi, produced by THEM Productions, and cast by Caroline Sinclair Casting.
Tess shot a print and industrial project for Microsoft. She was thrilled at the privilege to work with the amazingly talented photographer, Tim Tadder and the fabulous agency team from Wunderman. (Donna Grossman Casting)
April 5th, WNBC at 7PM. Tess was featured in a segment with her friends at Three Custom Color Specialists. She modeled custom blended lipstick, created for her by Three Custom Co-Founder, Chad Hayduk. Check out the clip here.
April 4th, Izod Center, NJ Meadowlands
Tess performed the National Anthem to open the IFL Championship Event. Thanks to Ramona Pitera and Heather Saikowski from Gilla Roos for cheering her on! Thank you to Jason Alan Caine for the opportunity!
Tess shot a commercial for the new XY Game by Technosource. The project wass cast by Chantiles Vigneault Casting and produced by Private Idaho. View it here