In the early.'80's, my 11 year old son told me he "Really wanted to be in commercials." OK. I was…read moreadvised, by a friend who's son had done a few, to have some "headshots" taken, put together a portfolio of his experiences in entertainment, and send a package to as many agents as possible. One of my daughter's friends was an amateur photographer. She took several shots of him. We selected the "best" one, put a package together, and sent one to approx 20 agency's. About 1 month later, I got a call from CED, (the name of the agency at that time).
The agency wanted an in-person interview with him. We scheduled a day and time. After speaking with him, alone, in a separate room, POW!!! He was signed and began almost ten years appearing in local, state, and even international commercials!! Bob Preston, his agent, stayed in close touch and made sure that he worked every appropriate opportunity. He made much more money than we had ever expected, and finally, began to be recognized in public. One of his last, and most successful roles was as "Big Brother," for the nonprofit, Partnership For A Drug Free America. Check it out on "You Tube" or "Reverb Nation." Yes... it's title is, "Big Brother."
We were a low-income, single parent family of 5, (3 girls &.1 boy), from the Projects of East LA. This Agency provided the opportunity to discover and participate in several areas which we may have never been aware.
My son, Christopher Lopez, went on to create, own, and promote his own independent record label, did health work in a village in Guinea, West Africa for almost 3 years, is a certified chef, worked with Eric Greenspan at The Foundry on Melrose and The Roof on Wilshire. He continues to write music and lyrics and still has an incredibly unique look and personality. Perfect for today's savvy, edgy, aware, diverse audiences. Maybe again...someday.
Thank you so much CED/CESD..., we will always be grateful.