Film, TV & VIDEO
FILM
The Departed
I worked as an extra in this Martin Scorsese movie. My scene is a little more
than half way through, when Martin Sheen is walking to the subway. Martin Sheen
and I are also shown in a still photo on the scene selections of the DVD. All
I had to say way, "Mr. Scorsese, I'm ready for my close-up!" See the trailer
here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqKZ8ARPgC4
Santa Claus in Baghdad
I donned a hajib and appear in this movie as a shopper in the bookmarket scene
in this local production by RA Visions. The movie is based on a short story
form the 2005 book "Figs and Fate: Stories About Growing Up in Arab Society
Today." Read more here:
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/archive/x1795702283 .
Not yet released
Bellydance in Boston
I am featured in this documentary which was made by fellow dancer,
Nefertiti. This film focuses on the inside stories of local [Boston] belly
dancers discussing their unique paths toward a shared passion. The
interviews are edited wit h live dance footage. You can see my interview
segment here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXv29dwGnKs
Dance Complex, a Documentary
I make a brief appearance in this new film by Leah Xylona, which explores the
incredible things that go on inside this well-loved studio in Cambridge. See
the trailer here: http://pictmedia.com/dancecomplex/ . Not yet released
The Women
A step up here, to featured extra, in this Hollywood production which is a remake
of the 1939 movie. I got to work with Annette Benning, Meg Ryan, Debra Messing,
Eva Mendez, Candace Bergen, Jada Pinkett Smith and director Diane English. Oh,
and Mick Jagger (who is one of the producers) stopped by to see how things were
going! See the trailer here:
http://www.thewomenthemovie.com/index.html Release
date: October 2008
TV & VIDEO
Let the Music Do the Talking
I worked for the first time as an extra in 1985 on this Aerosmith video of the
Joe Perry song. You can't see me, but I was in the 4th row center in the scenes
filmed at the Orpheum. It was an awesome experience. See the video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30Nxbp5vIHI
Tony's Turf
I got a chance to belly dance (briefly) in this TV pilot, which was made in
the North End of Boston. One scene from this production is shown here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae6sZrGKnwI
This page last updated on:
August 16, 2008