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CONFESSIONS OF A YOUTUBE SUPERGIRL: A Word With LIFE XP Series Creator, Actress Cassandra Ebner

It had been a while since I was in touch with actress and stunt performer Cassandra Ebner, and so in the months since she released a trailer for upcoming webseries, Life XP, it remained on the back of my mind. It’s a good thing I remembered it too seeing as Ebner just recently received funding for the new series and she sounded visibly excited when she posted the update on Facebook. I wanted to learn a little more about the show and that of the actress who first came on my radar several years ago when she and collaborator, Trevor Addie, took part in a fantastic shortfilm inspired by Tomb Raider; It was an incredible piece of work and more than enough to garner my continued interest this day, and especially following the warm reception she received back in Spring as one in a raft of 2018 Artemis Women In […]

D.Y. Sao And USURP Proudly Present Their CALLING CARD

Lee B. Golden III

D.Y. Sao is an award-winning martial artist, actor, stuntman and fight choreographer. His first venture into martial arts and screen fighting came between the ages of seven and thirteen, inspired by classic Jackie Chan and Jet Li movies. When he got into college, he gained the opportunity of a lifetime at the Southern California Wushu Academy under Sifu Chris Ho. His career path has since led him on a successful journey that continues to evolve, perfoming acting, stunt performing in such TV and film projects as Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight, Break, Champion Road: Arena, and even a small role in the 2003 film, Cradle 2 The Grave starring one of his childhood idols, Jet Li. In light of just having released a new and spectacular action reel for 2013, D.Y. Sao also founded the brand new California-based action film production/stunt company, Usurp Productions. Members also include stunt professional and martial artist Ashley […]

JIMMY CHHIU: A Classic Example

Lee B. Golden III

Jimmy Chhiu, originally from Santa Rosa, California, is a professional athlete, up-and-coming actor, stunt performer and filmmaker, and a regular practioner of Wushu and Taijiquan who occasionally dabbles in other martial arts styles. With just a few years in the industry, according to his IMDb page, Chhiu is already heavy working toward accomplishing his goals on both TV and film, as well as in the independent action film industry. His efforts have lended him opportunities to share the screen with the likes of, Leo Howard on Disney XD’s Kickin’ It, a small role in Act Of Valor, and featured roles in independent action films with such martial arts directors as Shaun Charney from Dragon Phoenix Entertainment, Anna Ranoso, Narayana Cabral and Micah Brock from Whirlwind Action. As an actor perfecting his craft, he idolizes Marlon Brando and Jackie Chan and their previous achievents as iconic film figures who have further […]