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PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS / FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS August 23, 2014 Celebrity Benefit Concert and Pageant Guest Stars

Joe Mantegna- Co-Host with other members of cast: He currently plays the starring role of "David Rossi" on the CBS hit series CRIMINAL MINDS. In April, 2011, he got his own star on "The Hollywood Walk of Fame." He also starred in the series JOAN OF ARCADIA. He has 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 lent his voice talents to THE SIMPSONS television series.

Paget Brewster (Co-Host): She is known for playing Special Agent "" on the CBS crime drama CRIMINAL MINDS. 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 .

A.J. Cook (Co-Host): She stars as "Jennifer 'JJ' Jareau" on the hit CBS show CRIMINAL MINDS. She has appeared in the film FINAL DESTINATION 2 and the FOX TV show TRU CALLING. Her first big role came in the 1999 film THE VIRGIN SUICIDES. Later, she landed the role of "Shelby Merrick" in the television series HIGHER GROUND.

Thomas Gibson (Co-Host): 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 3 years as "Dr. Daniel Nyland" on HOPE. He has appeared in such feature films as , THE AGE OF INNOCENCE, LOVE AND HUMAN REMAINS, and MEN OF WAR.

Shemar Moore (Co-Host): He currently stars as "Derek Morgan" on the show CRIMINAL MINDS. He starred in the feature films DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN, THE BROTHERS, MOTIVES, and hosted the dance show . 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.

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Priscilla Barnes: For three years she starred as "Terri Alden" in the hit comedy series THREE'S COMPANY with , Joyce DeWitt and . Some of her feature film credits include the James Bond thriller LICENSE TO KILL, MALLRATS, THE DEVIL'S REJECTS and SUNDAY LOVERS.

Jonathon Bennett: He starred opposite as "Aaron Samuels" in the film MEAN GIRLS. He was in the television series' VERONICA MARS and ALL MY CHILDREN and co-starred in the feature film 2.

Kathleen Bradley: Most recognized as the first African-American model on The Price is Right, she joined ranks with "Barker's Beauties" in the fall of 1990 for 10 years. She has just published a "tell-all" book titled "Backstage at The Price is Right: Memoirs of a Barker Beauty." She has appeared in numerous TV and motion pictures and her most memorable role was "Mrs. Parker" in the hit movie Friday. Currently, Kathleen is starring with four other family members in their Live streaming internet video/radio show "It's A Family Affair."

Delta Burke: She is well known for her portrayal of "Suzanne Sugarbaker" on CBS comedy hit which earned her two EMMY nominations. She also starred on her own series entitled, DELTA, about a country and singer living in Nashville.

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, STANDUP IN STILETTOS. Her comedy act, THE LAMPSHADES tours regularly all over the country and she can be seen on Disney's WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE.

Milena Govich: Born in Norman, she graduated from the University of Central . She is well known for her role of “Detective Nina Cassady” on the long- running NBC series LAW & ORDER. She also appeared regularly in the Denis Leary drama RESCUE ME on the Fox network.

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

Jon Huertas: He is best known for his multiple-award-winning performance as “Det. Javier Esposito” on the ABC hit television series as well as his portrayal of “Sgt. Antonio Poke Espera” in HBO's Emmy Award-winning GENERATION KILL. Jon has also written, directed, and starred in the short films THE BOX AND LONE. He is producing several documentaries, including AMERICAN DREAMERS and THE PHOENIX PRISON TRUST.

Gregory Itzin: He currently plays the role of "Virgil Minelli" in the hit CBS television series . He is known for his role of "President " on the FOX hit series 24, and was nominated for an Emmy. He has played five characters in the last three "Star Trek" spin-offs. His film credits include I KNOW WHO KILLED ME starring Lindsay Lohan, ADAPTATION, and ORIGINAL SIN. He also received a Tony nomination for his work on Broadway.

Joshua Malina: He played the roles of "Will Bailey" on , "Jeremy Goodwin" on SPORTS NIGHT, U.S. Attorney "David Rosen" on SCANDAL and "Peter Alpert" on the USA television series IN PLAIN SIGHT.

Gia Mantegna: She was a regular on the Nickelodeon TV series GIGANTIC. Feature films include THE FROZEN GROUND, CALIFORNA SCHEMING, EMPIRE STATE and THE NEIGHBOR. She will soon be seen in a film with Bruce Willis and Jason Patric called THE PRINCE. She was Miss Golden Globe for the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards.

Joseph Mascolo: He is currently starring as one of daytime television's biggest stars where he won three Soap Digest Awards for his 18 year role as "Stefano DiMera" on . For six years he had been starring as "Massimo Marone" on the most internationally viewed daytime drama in the world, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. He was also in the films 2 and THE INCREDIBLE HULK. 3

Jerry Mathers: For 6 years he played "Beaver Cleaver" on the coveted family show LEAVE IT TO BEAVER that aired 234 episodes. Later, he returned to the role on the Disney Channel's updated version of the series "Still The Beaver.” His film credits include BETTER LUCK TOMORROW and THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY. He played "Wilbur Turnblad" in the musical HAIRSPRAY in 2007.

Gerald McRaney: He is starring in the 2014 made for television movie "Agent X" as Malcolm Millar. In 2013 he starred in and was Executive Producer for the film "Heart of the Country." He is well known for his starring role for 8 years in the TV series SIMON AND SIMON and for 5 years as "Major John D.MacGillis" in the television series MAJOR DAD.

Charles Shaughnessy: He currently has the recurring role of "St.John Powell" on the hit TV series . He is well known for his starring role on the CBS-TV series, . He played the role of "Shane Donovan" on DAYS OF OUR LIVES and has previously been voted Number One Most Popular Daytime TV Star by USA Today poll.

Mia St. John: In 2012 at age of 45, Mia captured the WBC Super Welter Weight Championship of the World. In 2008 she won the IBA Championship in Beijing, China; WBC Boxing Champion named her "The Sexiest Woman in Boxing" and she won the "WBC Goodwill Ambassador" Award. Mia has been acknowledged by the Mexican government for her role in sports and humanitarianism and she also is a published author for her book, THE KNOCKOUT WORKOUT.

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