Nydia Rodriguez Terracina
Nydia Rodriguez Terracina, an active SAG-AFTRA member since 1974, was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico to Ramon Aurelio Cruz and Margarita R. M. Her father, Ramon, was the long-standing bodyguard of the late Governor of Puerto Rico, Luis Munoz Marin. At the age of three, her parents separated. Nydia moved to Chicago with her mother and older sister. During her younger years Nydia remembers moving back and forth from Chicago to Puerto Rico and, as a consequence, was lucky to study in Humacao, and Caguas, Puerto Rico. As a young woman she graduated from Patricia Stevens School of Modeling in Illinois while living in Chicago in the popular Humboldt Park neighborhood. At 18 years of age Nydia sang regularly in one of Chicago's first Hispanic religious programs for shut-ins on Channel 26 called Hoy Domingo. She was then invited to sing on WGN-TV on a special Christmas religious program sponsored by the Catholic Cardinal's Committee. Little did she know at the time, that much later at the age of 40, she would return to WGN-TV to host MBR: The Minority Business Report. She graduated from Tuley High School, also in Humboldt Park, and as destiny would have it again, Nydia would portray the part of Alexis' Mom in the feature film "Nothing Like the Holidays" http://www.nothingliketheholidays.com/ which depicts the life of a family living in the same neighborhood. She graduated from Chicago's renowned Roosevelt University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She worked as the Affirmative Action Manager for Montgomery Ward and Company and later McDonald's Corporation in Oakbrook, Illinois. While there, she graduated from McDonald's Hamburger University and that business experience, coupled with decades of film and television acting, catapulted her to host the worldwide (English-speaking) program MBR: The Minority Business Report for 10 consecutive years via WGN-TV. Her business experience made her a natural for discussing issues that involved and affected minority business on a national scope. By now she had won the 1980 Black and Hispanic Achiever of Industry Award. She studied film and television acting at the Chicago Actors' Studio. In 1990 Nydia received the Hispanic Nuestro Award for "First Local Hispanic Female in American Feature Film" for her role in the feature film "Code of Silence" starring Chuck Norris. Her favorite acting role was portrayed as Judge Surrillo in the blockbuster movie "The Dark Knight" starring Heath Ledger. Nydia's biggest challenge in life was finishing her last semester at Roosevelt in 1980 when her first husband of ten years died at 30 in a tragic motorcycle accident. Presently, when Nydia is not acting in film or television she is a role model as a substitute teacher in 14 diverse schools. Understanding the importance of an education, she incorporates her acting ability to bring the "lessons to life"! Nydia believes in staying connected with the students with whatever God-given talent she has and strives to make the students' learning experience an enjoyable and memorable one. She reminds her students of the importance of a bilingual education and inspires them with stories whereby she uses two languages (Spanish and English) to bring added value to her clients' film projects. As an actor since 1974 Nydia continues to work as a television and film actor and incorporates the craft into the educational field. She is re-married for the last 27 years and has two children and two grandchildren she adores. Her future plans are to land a principal role in a television series.
Nydia Stone
Nydia Stone has been married to Roger Stone since 1992.
Nydia Westman
This adorable character actress tended to play older than she really was on stage, screen and TV. Petite and quite pretty in her youth, Nydia Westman was born in 1902 to vaudevillian parents, actor-composer Theodore Westman and actress-playwright Lily Wren, and was thrust into the limelight at an early age as part of the family act ("Troubles of Joy"). Her younger brother, Theodore Westman Jr., was also an actor/writer who died tragically at a very young age in 1927. In her teens, Nydia grew in experience on the Orpheum, Ziegfeld and Keith circuits, and later made her Broadway debut with the comedy "Pigs" in 1924. A mainstay throughout the late 1920s, other prominent NY theater roles include "Two Girled Wanted" (1926), "Jonesy" (1929) and "Lysistrata" (1930). With the advent of sound, films soon became a viable medium for her as well. She began her movie career in 1932 featured in two dramas, Strange Justice (1932) and Manhattan Tower (1932) and, while she appeared in plenty more heavier material, including Success at Any Price (1934), Craig's Wife (1936) and The Gorgeous Hussy (1936), it was comedy that became her forte, lending cute and flighty foil support in Ladies Should Listen (1934) with Cary Grant, The Cat and the Canary (1939) with Bob Hope, The Remarkable Andrew (1942) with William Holden, and The Late George Apley (1947) with Ronald Colman, among others. Elsewhere, she gave her usual sparkle in the glossy musicals Sweet Adeline (1934), in which she joined Irene Dunne and others in the title song, Pennies from Heaven (1936), Hullabaloo (1940), The Chocolate Soldier (1941) and Hers to Hold (1943), playing assorted friends, maids, gossips and society types. In the post WWII years, Nydia veered away from filming and concentrated instead on stage and TV work. On Broadway, she appeared in "The Madwoman of Chaillot" (1948), "The Emperor's New Clothes" (1953) and "The Sleeping Prince" (1956), and went on to win an Obie Award for her off-Broadway eccentrics in Samuel Beckett's "Endgame" (1958). On TV, the small, round matron was featured in a number of showcase-type dramas and comedies and was a fluttery, twinkle-eyed delight on such programs as The Donna Reed Show (1958), Perry Mason (1957), The Addams Family (1964), The Munsters (1964), F Troop (1965), Family Affair (1966) and Bewitched (1964). She also appeared with relative frequency on the revamped Dragnet 1967 (1967) series in the 1960s. Nydia died of cancer in 1970 and was survived by her daughter.
Nye Reynolds
Nye is a little boy with huge imagination and powerful feelings. He often plays older, versatile and evolved roles. His family moved from Los Angeles to Atlanta before he was born. They did not expect to have a kid actor, but Nye has done really well starting with the arts in the South. Nye has one sibling who is not in the least interested in acting, but who is proud of hi brother for all of his achievements! Nye is an acting and dance company member. He studies piano, drums, vocals, and the Korean martial arts Chung Do Kwan. Gotta add guitar to the mix soon!
Nyeema Carter
Nyeema Carter is an actress, known for Orange Is the New Black (2013), Hightown (2020) and Crashing (2017).
Nyell
Nyell (derived from the Gaelic language which means "champion") is an American actor who emerged from a unique, multi-racial and cultural heritage, bestowing upon him a rare and appealing screen personality. His passion for acting, developed at a young age through years of extensive training and experience from New York City to Los Angeles, shines in his performances that inspire audiences. Critics agree that he delivers honest and natural performances, and is a compelling instrument playing the beauty, emotion and drama of life. His perceptive, individual approach to acting manifests in his work, captivating viewers to feel and connect to the story. He lit up the screen with previous appearances on iconic TV shows including CBS's The Young and the Restless, CW's The Vampire Diaries and leading man roles in films like, 59 Seconds. Next up, he will appear as "Peter" in Jozsef Gallai's I Hear The Trees Whispering, alongside Bill Oberst Jr. and Larry Hankin. He will also appear as "John" in Egor Baranov's Resurrected, starring Erika Chase. Nyell is establishing himself as a talented, unmatched actor and the entertainment industry has great expectations for him.
Nyemale Iman
Nyemale Iman is known for The Real Housewives of Potomac (2016).
Nyeong-ba-da Ahn
Nyeong-ba-da Ahn is known for Mischievous Kiss (2010).
Nyesha Arora
Nyesha Arora is known for Break Ke Baad (2010).
Nyesha Arrington
Chef Nyesha J. Arrington has been in love with the kitchen since she was just a little girl cooking from the age of five alongside her Korean grandmother, Ai-Soon Lee. Born in Southern California to a multi-cultural family, Arrington was early introduced to diverse foods such as bulgogi, octopus, and homemade kimchi. These first stages of culinary experiences definitively shaped Arrington's palate development and her ideas in cooking. By integrating flavors and techniques from around the world, Arrington has been able to create a style that is both personal and unparalleled. A graduate of the prestigious Culinary School at the Art Institute of California in Los Angeles in 2001, Arrington's pivotal career step led her in the direction of the one person that would change her life and help her professional dream become a reality. Josiah Citrin, Chef/Owner of the acclaimed 2 Michelin Star Mélisse restaurant in Santa Monica, California became her true mentor. Citrin perceived the raw talent in his student and carefully groomed her in his kitchen, teaching her technique and discipline that would serve her always. Citrin appointed her as saucier at Mélisse and later assigned to help open two of Citrin's restaurants in Santa Monica. Arrington's resume also includes work with legendary French chef Joël Robuchon at his Michelin and Mobil award-winning Las Vegas restaurants, L'Atelier and The Mansion. With both Master Chefs, Arrington recognizes her great fortune to have been guided by these two extremely passionate culinary stars who taught her a wide range of valuable skills in a highly competitive environment. Arrington is celebrated for her advocacy of using farm fresh, locally, and responsibly sourced ingredients. She is also confident enough to use essential products from around the world as the best way to draw global inspiration when creating her works of art. Arrington is member of a highly artistic family; both her father and sister have passion for music. Her father, John Edward Arrington plays bass; sister Janet Lee Arrington excels on drums. Her mother, Sophia Yvonne Arrington, uses her creativity as a seamstress. Before pursuing her culinary career and an exceptional eye for her visual detail, Arrington aspired to learn everything relating to art. She took on sculpting, watercolor, pointillism, and photography classes, developing her use of color, texture and composition, ultimately reflected in her approach to cooking. "Every plate is like a canvas," says Arrington. "Chefs must be able to control brain function like no other, including everything from organizing from their prep, to assessing the menu and knowing their audience. I love the process." During Arrington's tenure as Executive Chef at Wilshire restaurant in Santa Monica from 2011-2013, she was named a Rising Star by Brad Johnson, then the restaurant critic of Angeleno. She has been featured in Restaurant Hospitality, on StarChefs and was a guest chef at the popular Test Kitchen restaurant in 2011. In 2011, Nyesha has appeared simultaneously on two reality cooking shows as a "cheftestant" -- "Top Chef" and Food Network's series, "Chef Hunter," where she won the competition. In 2012, Nyesha was recognized by Zagat as one of the 30 Under 30 -- LA's Hottest Up-And-Comers as well as Where LA's top talent under 30. She was also profiled in the LA Weekly's People issue as one of the most 69 interesting people to watch in 2012. She has also appeared on KTLA and "Good Food" on KCRW. In 2013 she won the cooking competition show "Knife Fight" on Esquire Network and later returned to "Knife Fight" in 2014 as a Guest Chef Judge. Chef Arrington has started her own business ventures including a recent dinner installation called "Food is Art" and hosting cooking demonstrations and events nationwide. She is an enthusiastic supporter of the Santa Monica Farmers' Market and sustainable farming as well as numerous community organizations, including Taste of the Nation for Share Our Strength; California Spirit for the American Cancer Society; Planned Parenthood, Destin Charity Wine Auction, California WineMasters for Cystic Fibrosis, Good Food Festival Santa Monica, Plate by Plate for Project by Project and the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Cooking for Solutions. When she's not creating culinary masterpieces, Nyesha delights in spending time outdoors and is an avid snowboarder, loves hanging on the beach, and continues to love art. Her greatest enthusiasm will always be cooking for others.
