‘LOVE AT THE SHORE’

Cast Bios

AMANDA RIGHETTI (Jenna) – Amanda Righetti is best known for her starring role in CBS’ People’s Choice Award-winning hit drama series “The Mentalist,” alongside Simon Baker. Righetti played well-liked former rookie Grace Van Pelt, special agent in the fictionalized California Bureau of Investigation. Most recently, Righetti starred as Madeline in USA Network’s drama series “The Colony.”

In the spring of 2015, Righetti co-produced and starred, with Jonathan Bennett, in the indie film “Cats Dancing on Jupiter” and, her past film credits include the hits “Captain America: The First Avenger,” “Friday The 13th” from director Michael Bay, “Role Models” and “The Chateau Meroux.”

Righetti was cast as Hailey Nichol in the Fox hit “The O.C.,” which led the way to roles on other FOX network TV shows, including “North Shore” and “Reunion.” Additional television credits include guest-starring roles on “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” HBO’s comedy series “Entourage,” NBC’s “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago PD.”

Born and raised near Las Vegas, Righetti currently resides in the Los Angeles area with her son, Knox.

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PETER PORTE (Lucas) – First-generation American Peter Porte grew up in a small village in upstate New York with his European parents. He earned a BFA in Acting at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. He furthered his education, studying in Paris, Hong Kong and London, at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). After earning multiple degrees, Peter toured with the Broadway National Touring Company of “Mamma Mia!,” after which he made the move to Los Angeles.

Porte has amassed a body of work in lead and supporting roles in film, as well as in several hit network television shows including: “Cold Case,” “CSI: Miami,” “Medium,” “The New Normal” and “Parks and Recreation.” In 2011, he joined the cast of “The Young and the Restless” as a series regular, playing the role of Ricky Williams. Following his run on the series, Peter landed recurring roles in “Devious Maids” for the Lifetime Network, as well as “Baby Daddy” for FreeForm, now in its 6th season. He has also had roles in episodes of the NBC comedy “Telenovela,” CBS’s “Mom” and “NCIS: LA,” as well as Fox’s “New Girl.”

Recently, Porte wrapped the indie thriller “The Good Nanny” and the made-for-television movie “Cinderella Christmas” for ION Television, while recurring on the comedy web series “Living with Models,” and starring in the world premiere of Eve Ensler's new play “O.P.C.” at the American Repertory Theatre. Porte resides in Southern California, and he has been able to return to the stage, performing five seasons with the critically acclaimed For the Record company, as well as mounting videos for the website Funny or Die.

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REAGAN SHUMATE (Ally) – “Love At The Shore” marks Reagan Shumate’s first professional outing in front of the camera. She has already appeared in a student film, and in numerous stage musicals in her hometown of Wilmington, NC. Reagan has been accepted into Broadway Artist Alliance’s intensive program in NYC, where she will spend the summer. In her spare time, she enjoys athletics, especially surfing, and anything at the beach.

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LUKE LOVELESS (Nick) – Luke Loveless started acting on a whim when his brothers were called to be extras in the movie “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.” “Love At The Shore” marks his first major role, but he has already appeared in a number of feature films, including “Insurgent,” “Allegiant,” “Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk” and “Logan Lucky,” scheduled for release this year. He recently appeared in his first-ever commercial. When he's not acting, Luke is involved in many sports. He started Karate and soccer at 5 years old and depending on the season, he has played baseball, basketball and soccer.

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