Hey everyone! Happy 4th of July!  I hope you all have something fun and safe planned. Last year’s was a bit too crazy for me.  I think this year’s party will be perfect! I get to spend it with my friend Mieko who is sitting next to me (on my left) in this photo.

Thank you all for the thoughtful birthday wishes and gestures. I had a wonderful birthday at one of my favorite places in LA, Lake Shrine.

Thank you for the emails about my episodes of Love That Girl. I did three of them.  They have been replaying them a lot.

To those of you inquiring about Code Name Phoenix on DVD. I’m sorry to say we don’t have access to it at this time. I’m flattered that you all remember me as Phoenix.  Your messages always brighten my day. Thanks to all of you who take the time to drop me a line.

Skyping with my sister is such a visual smorgasbord. This time, I was surprised to see the twins potty training on the right side of my computer screen. Pretty cool until one of them stood up while he was mid….stream!  LOL.  I  held  my “oldest” nephew’s artwork (he’s been potty trained for many years now)  up to the camera so that he could see how much I cherish his birthday card.  He held is “yearbook” up to the camera and read aloud.  “My favorite color is neon, my favorite time of the day is noon, my favorite restaurant is the Crab Shack, and my favorite actor is…Jeanne.”  He is just too much. Kids have the most refreshing perspective. This beats winning an Emmy in my book. :p

My JCLA handbag line is doing quite well. We are now available in Canada and all across the nation. Learning about a new industry and doing something that gives back to a worthy cause has been so fulfilling. I feel so alive! Please take a second to Like the JCLA Facebook page: Here are some YouTube videos of the bags:

As always, I’m sending blessings your way. I appreciate you stopping by. And remember, whatever you can do or dream…begin it!

I have no excuse for being away this long…except that I just got back from New York, have been busy acting, and feverishly launching my line of JCLA handbags! Happy belated New Year everyone! I’m juggling a lot these days, but you can always get the latest from my facebook page.

Last November I had 7 auditions in one day. Two of them were callbacks scheduled at the exact same time. With a bit of juggling, sprinting, race car driving, and houdini-esque wardrobe changes, I made them all. I was put on avail for both callbacks and booked the Nissan commercial first. This booking wiped out my other avail and all other callbacks as the shoot dates overlapped. When it rains it pours!

Right after I booked the Nissan spot I went home with my 3 month old chihuahua rescue, Mr. Truffle.

I was amazed at how well my cat (Doodle) was responding to the new pup, as I petted my cat while the pup was in my arms. Doodle went from purring to striking. The result: a cat scratch across my cheek and a slashed eyeball. Lots of blood!My prayers were answered in that my vision was not impaired and my wounds would heal without surgery. I had one week before my shoot and I was hoping that my eye and cheek would heal in time.

Thankfully They did! The makeup artist worked some airbrush foundation over the scratch and corner of my eye. I shot my Nissan commercial before the holidays. This is a national spot for their new Quest. It will also be played on the internet and they’re looking at producing an Iphone ad version as well.

This was a very physical shoot, requiring me to balance a tower of items, while assuming a kicking position and pressing a button with my toe. There are special effects (CGI/green screen) involved which meant a lot of reacting to things that were not there. I had a great time! Here’s a link to the commercial on Youtube!

I’m on avail for a Bank print ad. Wish me luck!

Please leave a comment telling me how you are, and what you have planned for 2011. I miss you and would love to reconnect!
Smiles,
Jeanne

The HBO pilot I worked on has been picked up! See below:

HBO Feeling “Luck”y with its Newest Series Pick-Up

14 July 2010 11:27 AM, PDT | TVovermind.com

Imagine you were a network executive, and I said I had a show starring Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte, written by David Milch (creator of Deadwood), and directed by Michael Mann (Miami Vice, the TV series and movie). What if I told you the show centered on the exciting, and often dirty, sport of horse racing? What if I told you Hoffman’s character’s name is Ace? Would you be interested? Of course you would be! And so is HBO.

The resurgent network (thanks to True Blood, Treme, and the soon-to-premiere Boardwalk Empire) has just picked up Luck, a drama taking “a provocative look at horse racing – the owners, gamblers, jockeys and diverse gaming industry players.” The series will begin shooting in the fall, in and around Santa Anita Park in southern California. The pilot episode also co-stars Dennis Farina, John Ortiz, Kevin Dunn, Richard Kind, Jason Gedrick, Kerry Condon and Jill Hennessy. »

- Michael Salerno