FESTIVAL OF ARTS/PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS August 29, 2015

Celebrities Scheduled to Attend Annual Celebrity Benefit Concert (Appearance of Celebrities Subject to Change)

Mira Sorvino (Host) – She won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for “Best Supporting Actress” for her role in Woody Allen’s MIGHTY APHRODITE. She received Golden Globe nominations for her roles in HUMAN TRAFFICKING and NORMA JEAN & MARILYN. Her TV series’ include STALKER, INTRUDERS, and FALLING SKIES. Since 2004 she has affiliated with Amnesty International. She just wrapped DAUGHER OF GOD opposite Keanu Reeves and recently starred in the critically acclaimed UNION SQUARE and TRADE OF INNOCENTS.

Melissa Manchester (Musical Performer) – She received her first Grammy nomination for Best Pop Female Vocal Performance in 1979 for the Peter Allen/Carole Bayer Sager-penned “Don’t Cry Out Loud,” winning the Grammy in that category four years later for “You Should Hear How She Talks About You.” Two songs she performed, “Through The Eyes Of Love” and “The Promise,” were nominated for Oscars in the same year. She has recorded twenty albums across her four-decade career, releasing her most recent album, You Gotta Love the Life, earlier this year.

Kristos Andrews – He stars in the lead role of “Peter Garrett” in the Emmy- nominated drama series THE BAY and in the role “Tyler,” a teen heartthrob in the pilot THIS JUST IN. He had the recurring role of “Ronnie Riley” on Nickelodeon’s SUPER SPORTLETS.

G.W. Bailey – He is best known for playing “Lieutenant Harris” in the POLICE ACADEMY films. He currently plays “Louie Provenza” on THE CLOSER and the spin-off series MAJOR CRIMES. Other credits include tv series M*A*S*H, THE JEFF FOXWORTHY SHOW, and ST. ELSEWHERE and films MANNEQUIN, SHORT CIRCUIT, BURGLAR, and RUSTLER’S RHAPSODY.

Melissa Biggs – She is an international model and former SPORTS ILLUSTRATED spokesperson. For two seasons she appeared in the popular worldwide TV series BAYWATCH. As a businesswoman she is opening 10 of her signature shops in San Diego called “The Front Porch.”

Paget Brewster – She is known for playing Special Agent “Emily Prentiss” on the CBS crime drama CRIMINAL MINDS and “Frankie Dart” on COMMUNITY. She appeared in the short-lived comedy series ANDY RICHTER CONTROLS THE UNIVERSE. She first came to prominent attention in her recurring role as “Kathy”, “Joey’s” girlfriend (and later “Chandler’s”) in the fourth season of FRIENDS.

Michael Paul Chan – He plays “Mike Tao” on THE CLOSER and the spin-off series MAJOR CRIMES. Approaching four decades in the entertainment industry, his body of work includes ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, THE PJS, ROBBERY HOMICIDE DIVISION and numerous TV movies, 35 feature films and theater work across the US.

Roger Clark – He played for 13 seasons on the AVP Tour with over 50 top ten finishes during his career. In 1993 he was the season ace leader with 21. In 1994 he joined Team Sony Ultrasound and won 4 of the final 6 events. He was a member of the UCLA Men’s Volleyball Team from 1981-84 while UCLA was NCAA Division 1 National Champion and is only one of 4 men in the world to play on 4 final NAAC Champions.

Raymond Cruz – He plays “Det. Julio Sanchez” on THE CLOSER and the spin-off series MAJOR CRIMES. His work in film includes roles in HAVOC, TRAINING DAY, COLLATEROL DAMAGE, ALIEN 4: RESSURECTION and CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER. On television, Cruz has had recurring roles on BREAKING BAD, BETTER CALL SAUL, MY NAME IS EARL, DAY BREAK, THE DIVISION, 24 and NIP/TUCK. He recently won an Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work. Cruz also has an extensive stage background and is a recipient of the Drama Critics award.

Tony Denison – He plays “Det. Andy Flynn” on THE CLOSER and the spin-off series MAJOR CRIMES. He has appeared in CRIME STORY, CASTLE, SONS OF ANARCHY and PRISON BREAK. Denison has received a Prism Award by the Entertainment Industry Council for Outstanding Performance in a Drama Series and five SAG nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

Kate Flannery – She is best known for playing “Meredith” on NBC’s hit television series THE OFFICE. She is currently the host of TV Guide Network’s all female show, STANDUP IN STILLETOS. Her comedy act, THE LAMPSHADES tours regularly all over the country and she can be seen on Disney’s WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE.

Jo Frost – Jo Frost is an English television personality, who leveraged her 15- year-experience as a nanny for the reality television program SUPERNANNY, in which she was the central figure.

Thomas Gibson – He now stars as “Aaron Hotch” on CRIMINAL MINDS. He starred as “Greg Montgomery” on the ABC series DHARMA & GREG. Prior to this he starred for three years as “Dr. Daniel Nyland” on CHICAGO HOPE. He has appeared in such feature films as FAR AND AWAY, THE AGE OF INNOCENCE, LOVE AND HUMAN REMAINS, and MEN OF WAR.

Kearran Giovanni – She plays “Det. Amy Sykes” on MAJOR CRIMES. She has performed and starred in several Broadway productions. She has appeared in ONE LIFE TO LIVE as “Vivian Wright” and guest starred on BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on CW. She will be debuting an independent film this season entitled 22 YEARS.

Robert Gossett – He plays “Assistant Chief Taylor” on THE CLOSER and the spin-off series MAJOR CRIMES. He has starred in films ARLINGTON ROAD, THE NET and WHITE MAN’S BURDEN. He has an extensive theater career performing in New York, Los Angeles and regional theaters throughout the country. He serves as Executive Director for The Sunshine Kids Foundation, dedicated to supporting children with cancer.

Matthew Gray Gubler – He is best known for his role as "Spencer Reid" in the CBS drama CRIMINAL MINDS. He has also been in THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU and was the voice for "Simon" in ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE SQUEAKQUEL. He graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in 2002 where he majored in film. He has also worked as a model for fashion designers like Marc Jacobs, Burberry, Hilfiger, Sisley and Louis Vuitton.

Robert David Hall – He plays the role of coroner “Dr. Albert Robbins” on the CBS television series CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION. He appeared in films as THE NEGOTIATOR, PATIENT 14, STARSHIP TROOPERS and CLASS ACTION.

January Jones – For the past eight years she played the role of “Betty Draper” on the critically acclaimed show MAD MEN. She has appeared in films such as BANDITS, FULL FRONTAL and in ANGER MANAGEMENT, opposite Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson, the final installment of AMERICAN PIE and AMERICAN WEDDING. She also played Matthew Fox’s wife in the 2006 movie WE ARE MARSHALL.

Richard Karn – He is the new host of BINGO AMERICA on the Game Show Network. He recently was the host of the classic game show FAMILY FEUD. He is most recognized for his role as “Al Borland”, the sarcastic co-host of “Tool Time” on the number one rated sit-com HOME IMPROVEMENT.

Phillip P. Keene – He plays “Buzz Watson” on THE CLOSER and the spin-off series MAJOR CRIMES. Previous television experience includes hosting the series HOME, as well as making a guest appearance on the ABC series THE D.A. Phillip made his feature debut in the Tony Alda film ROLE OF A LIFETIME.

Joe Mantegna – He currently plays the starring role of “David Rossi” on the CBS hit series CRIMINAL MINDS. He has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also starred in the series JOAN OF ARCADIA. He has who won a Tony Award on Broadway and has been nominated for both an Emmy and Golden Globe Award. For the past 24 seasons he has been the voice of “FAT TONY” on THE SIMPSONS television series.

Graham Patrick Martin – He currently plays “Rusty Beck” on MAJOR CRIMES. He has had reoccurring roles as “Eldridge Mackelroy” TWO AND A HALF MEN and “Trent Pearson” on THE BILL ENGBALL SHOW, which earned him a Young Artist Award for best performance in a comedy series. He has starred in indie film SOMEWHERE SLOW and Lifetime movie THE ANNA NICOLE STORY. He has just wrapped the film BUKOWSKI a biopic of the late writer Charles Bukowski directed by James Franco.

Shemar Moore – He currently stars as "Derek Morgan" on the show CRIMINAL MINDS. He starred in feature films DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN, THE BROTHERS, MOTIVES, and hosted the dance show SOUL TRAIN. He previously won a Daytime Emmy for "Outstanding Supporting Actor" for his starring role as "Malcolm Winters" on the #1 rated daytime drama, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.

Don Most – He is well known for the role of “Ralph Malph” on the popular television series HAPPY DAYS. He has been directing and producing some of which he has also starred in. Currently, he is performing in nightclubs and cabarets all across the country with rave reviews.

Andrew P. Ordon – Dr. Andrew Ordon is an Emmy-nominated co-host of the award-winning talk show THE DOCTORS. No stranger to television, Dr. Ordon has been featured on television shows and networks including DR. PHIL, THE EARLY SHOW, RACHAEL RAY, 20/20, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, 48 HOURS, BBC NEWS, CNN, NBC NEWS and ABC NEWS.

Dallas Raines – Award-winning meteorologist Dallas Raines has been forecasting the Southland's weather for ABC7's newscasts since July of 1984. He currently provides weather reports for ABC7's 4pm, 6pm and 11pm EYEWITNESS NEWS. Some of his awards include the Daily News People's Choice Award for Best Weatherperson, Man of the Year by the American Cancer Society, Golden Mike Award for Best Weathercast and Associated Press Award for Best Weather Segment.

Jane Seymour – She starred for five years in the title role of the television series DR. QUINN MEDICINE WOMAN. She starred in the romantic cult classic SOMEWHERE IN TIME, was honored with the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in John Steinbeck’s EAST OF EDEN, and received the Best Actress Emmy for her supporting role in THE RICHEST MAN ALIVE. She is also an internationally acclaimed artist and jewelry designer.

Mark Steines – He is currently co-hosting with Christina Ferrare on HOME & FAMILY which airs daily on the Hallmark Channel. From 2004 - 2012 he was the host of ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT. He has competed four times in the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race at the Long Beach Grand Prix.

Aisha Tyler – She is best known as the host of THE TALK, TALK SOUP and WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY. She will be joining the cast of CRIMINAL MINDS next season. She has also appeared on FRIENDS, 24, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, GHOST WHISPERER, XIII: THE SERIES, and has voiced characters on ARCHER and BOJACK HORSEMAN.

Kirsten Vangsness – She currently stars as audio and visual technician “Penelope Garcia” in the CBS drama CRIMINAL MINDS. She appeared in the film A-LIST and has made appearances on the NBC television series LAX. She has won numerous awards for her theater work in the Los Angeles area.

Lisa Ann Walter – She is best known for the role “Chessy” in THE PARENT TRAP and “Bobbie” in SHALL WE DANCE. She has also in has appeared in films such as BRUCE ALMIGHTY, WAR OF THE WORLDS, and KILLERS. She has also guest starred on television series BREAKING NEWS, NIP/TUCK, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, RIZOLI & ISLES, THE EXES, THE ODD COUPLE and SCREAM QUEENS.

James Wilder – He is starring in the thriller 3 HOLES AND A SMOKING GUN for which he won numerous film festival awards. He was in Miramax film MURDER ONE, where he played serial killer “Carl Isaacs”. He is known as the “resident drug dealer” on MELROSE PLACE. He also starred on the Fox television series MODELS, INC. His feature film credits include PERFUME, ONCE IN A BLUE MOON, CLOSING THE DEAL, THE FUNK PARLOR and HEART OF STONE.