http://76.12.208.246/index.php/site/index/ en lisa@elleeye.com Copyright 2008 2008-04-22T18:20:00-05:00 http://www.tessparasonline.com/index.php/site/gallery/ http://www.tessparasonline.com/index.php/site/gallery/#When:18:20:00Z 2008-04-22T18:20:00-05:00 http://www.tessparasonline.com/index.php/site/bio/ http://www.tessparasonline.com/index.php/site/bio/#When:18:20:00Z Curious to know more about Tess Paras? Read on for some fun facts! As a producer, Tess has created short films with Color TV Productions, including multiple award-winning entries for the 72 Hour Film Shootout sponsored by the Asian American Film Lab. She also produced the Halo Halo Cabaret, a benefit to aid to victims of Typhoon Ondoy in the Philippines. In addition to being an actress, Tess is currently the Director of Public Relations for Three Custom Color Specialists, in indie-beauty brand based in New York City (www.threecustom.com). She currently lives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Hobbies/Interests: Bikram Yoga, Zumba, Cooking (dreams of owning a restaurant one day!), Bargain-hunting, Karaoke, and Dancing (Jazz and Hip Hop) She loves travelling: As a teen, she was selected to participate in the People to People Student Ambassador Program and traveled through Australia and New Zealand. In college, Tess spent a summer studying abroad through NYU in London and Amsterdam. As a singer/dancer on Disney Cruise Line, she spent time sailing through the Eastern and Western Caribbean. Tess graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Media, Culture, and Communication and a minor in Journalism. She was on the Dean’s List throughout college and inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Studies Honor Society. She held numerous internships in the field of Advertising, Corporate Communications, and Public Relations. While at NYU, she performed with the award-winning a cappella group, APC Rhythm and won an award for Best Background vocals at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. She grew up in Oak Park, California, a suburb 35 miles north of Los Angeles. While attending Oak Park High School, she served as a camp counselor for the California Association of Student Councils and also participated in the YMCA Youth in Government Program. She was also a founding member of the drama club at Oak Park High School and participated in multiple musical and theater productions. She was also Captain of the OPHS Dance Team. Tess is a 1st generation American, of Filipino descent. Her parents, Dr. Raymundo Paras and Dr. Julieta Paras are from Dagupan and Quezon City, Philippines, respectively. She has one older sister, Rachel Paras, and one older brother, Julius Paras. 2008-04-22T18:20:00-05:00 http://www.tessparasonline.com/index.php/site/reel/ http://www.tessparasonline.com/index.php/site/reel/#When:18:20:00Z Legit Reel. Commercial Reel. 2008-04-22T18:20:00-05:00 http://www.tessparasonline.com/index.php/site/contact/ http://www.tessparasonline.com/index.php/site/contact/#When:18:20:00Z Tess Paras is signed with Goldstar Talent Management Contact: Sid Gold (212) 315-4429 She freelances with the following agencies: Print Bella Agency Ray Volant/Jennifer Kelly 270 Lafayette Street Suite 802 New York, NY 10012 (212) 965-9200 Commercial Paradigm Doug Kesten/Stacye Mayer 360 Park Avenue South 16th Floor New York, NY 10010 (212) 897-6400 Legit Clear Talent Group Jamie Harris 325 West 38th Street Suite 1203 New York, NY 10018 (212) 840-4100 Use the form below to email Tess. 2008-04-22T18:20:00-05:00 http://www.tessparasonline.com/index.php/site/resume/ http://www.tessparasonline.com/index.php/site/resume/#When:18:17:00Z Tess ParasSAG • AEA • AFTRA Click here to download PDF resume Click here to download DOC resume Tess Paras on Actors Access (Printable resume with video clips) http://resumes.actorsaccess.com/tessparas Tess Paras on IMDB http://www.imdb.me/tessparas 2008-04-22T18:17:00-05:00 http://www.tessparasonline.com/index.php/site/home/ http://www.tessparasonline.com/index.php/site/home/#When:06:25:00Z Microsoft PrintApril 28, 2008 Tess shot a print 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) On Hold!April 28, 2008 Tess was placed on hold for a Time Warner Cable Commercial. (Beth Melsky Casting) LXTV First LookApril 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 http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid271529994/bctid1487538144 National Anthem SoloistApril 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! On Hold!April 5th, WNBC at 7PM Tess was placed on hold for a NY Lotto Commercial. (House Productions Casting) Callback!April 5th, WNBC at 7PM Tess was called back for two roles on the CW Series Gossip Girl. (Melcap Casting, Daryl Eisenberg) BridezillasWe Network PromoApril 5th, WNBC at 7PM Tess shot a comedic promo for the popular show, Bridezillas. She performed as a Principal Bride in the spot and will also appear in the nationwide print campaign. The spot was directed by Jim Tozzi, produced by THEM Productions, and cast by Caroline Sinclair Casting. Check out the Gallery for fun pictures taken on set! XY GameFebruary 2008 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 http://www.xvsygame.com 2008-04-22T06:25:00-05:00