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The Discussion Panel (mp3 format)
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Jared
Wagner was born on the 3rd of October 1989 in
Newport, Washington.
His mother was a singer for church, and shows
and sang all while Jared was young, she would sing when Jared was a
baby. Jared idolized many famous musicians such as Shania Twain,
Whitney Houston, Faith Hill, and Kenny Chesney. Jared started
singing on stage at age 3 starting at church, working his way to
talent contests, National Anthems at rodeos and events and then to
singing on the concert stage. In his recent years of performing he
has opened for many great musicians such as Tracy Byrd, Aaron Tippin,
Blackhawk, Mark Chesnut, Trace Adkins, and even Little Jimmy
Dickens. He has released three albums, two albums with his younger
voice at age 7 and 12, and the latest self titled album "Jared
Wagner" which includes three songs that he, himself wrote. in 2003
he auditioned for NBC's TV show America's Most Talented Kid's, in
New York City, he got on the show in Los Angeles, CA and appeared on
the very first episode, as well as the Wild Card Special, and on PAX-TV
in which Jared sang one of his own songs called "Money". Jared
appeared in his first film in a city near him, in Spokane
Washington; actors include Samuel L. Jackson, Chad Michael Murray.
Brian Presley, and Christina Ricci, he is only a background actor
but this is the start of a very successful career. Recently Jared
was chosen to compete at The World Championships of Performing Arts
in Los Angeles, California. Faith also plays an important part in
Jared's life and has a strong relationship in God and seeks him. Now
living out in Raleigh, North Carolina in the south, Jared continues
to be a part of the country music independently. For
more info on Jared check out his official web site,
www.JaredWagner.com
Jared has been a part of the
VideosForFamily.com several times over
a few years now, while giving interviews to us and showcasing his
work and talent in the country music industry since he was 16.
Hunter Gomez was born on December 20, 1991 in Mesa, Arizona and is an actor. He has been
active in charity and politics
in his home state of Arizona for many years. Since beginning his
career in the entertainment business in 2003 at
the
age of 12, Gomez has worked directly with some of the biggest names
in Hollywood, including Jon Voight,
Christopher Plummer, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Jim
Belushi, . He has also worked with Robert Picardo, Jane Sibbett,
Matt McCoy and Seth MacFarlane. He has enjoyed working with
Hollywood's younger set as well through guest-starring roles in
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody with the Sprouse twins and
Ned's Declassified's Devon Werkheiser. Aside from Nicolas Cage,
Hunter has also played the younger versions of many other big
celebrities such as Justin Timberlake, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robert
Picardo, Luke Wilson, Mike Farrell and Goose Gossage in both films
and on television.
Hunter has also donated thousands and appeared at fundraising events for - John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign. He has read letters to Senator John McCain at a fundraising dinner. These letters had been sent to Hunter from young military personnel with hopes that he could share them with his hometown senator from Arizona. These letters from the young service men thanked Senator John McCain for his support of the troops and shared their support for the senator. Holding these letters from servicemen to read at the dinner, the young actor was seated at the head of the table between Senator and Mrs. McCain. McCain said he was very touched, humbled and honored by what the letters said and thanked Hunter for sharing them with him. Like Jared and also Soren, Hunter is a Christian and seeks the Lord for His will for his life. He is currently living in Arizona, while commuting to California on a regular basis to work. His current resume and projects can be found at his official site www.HunterGomez.com Hunter has also endorsed the VideosForFamily.com web site and is a strong supporter of this web site and has given a regular interview about his work and talent that can be heard here on the VideosForFamily.com web site.
Soren
Fulton is an American teen actor and was born
in June of 1991. He is the brother of actress,
Grace Fulton. He
best known for playing Rob Austin in A Ring of Endless Light,
Caleb Cottrell in Saving Sarah Cain, and Fermat in
Thunderbirds. He also voiced the character Justice
League. He starred in the television pilot of The Oaks,
playing Young Dan. In MADtv, he played two different
characters from 1999 to 2002. Soren was also nominated for two Young
Artist Awards, for Best Performance In A Feature Film: Supporting
Young Actor - Fantasy or Drama for "South of Pico" and Best
Performance In A TV Series: Guest Starring Young Actor for
"Bones". Soren has also done a few films for Michael
Landon Jr. His Father, Michael Landon produced "LITTLE HOUSE ON THE
PRAIRIE" which ran on the NBC-TV network in the late 1970s and early
1980s. Soren was in Michael Landon Jr's films - "THE LAST SIN
EASTER" and also stared in "SAVING SARAH CAIN" with Lisa Pepper.
Soren also participated in another panel discussion for the
VideosForFamily.com web site with several of the other co-stars,
from "SAVING SARAH CAIN",
these
recordings can be downloaded on mp3 format here on this website! After seeing an 'American Leprosy Missions' video
presentation at his church, Soren began donating to the cause. Soren
felt God's leading on his life to follow the footsteps of His
calling to give enough money from each acting job he does, to cure
another child of Leprosy. Soren is also a Christian two like the
others in this panel and he is currently living in Southern
California and currently is involved in continuing in the acting
business out in California.
Aaron
Pacentine
is the moderator for this panel and owns
the online web site, VideosForFamily.com bringing
quality family entertainment. The 28-year old Southern Californian
(originally from Fontana) who now lives in South Carolina is committed to
bringing a new generation of family entertainment both online and elsewhere!
Aaron has had the opportunity to interview Oz Historian - John Fricke, author
and illustrator/cartoonist, Eric Shanower, L. Frank Baum's Grandson, Robert Baum
among many others. He has been able to work on several different audio series
for his website on the "Chronicles of Narnia" book series and Disney films and
another, a interactive radio talk show series on Oz, titled "Retuning To Oz"
(2006-2008) and "Ozcast (2008-Present)
The show is hosted and produced by Aaron Pacentine and co-produced Aaron Schultz
and co-hosted by Oz fans, Jason Cottle of North Carolina, Travis Black of Texas,
among others. Originally featuring, Aaron and Celia Foster, the radio show
premiered online on, March 2nd 2006. The show ran for 3 years and ended with the
final episode in the summer of 2008, with a total of 32 episodes A few of these
recordings video episodes, during the course of the 32 shows.
In October 2005, Aaron was involved in promoting the re-release of the "Wizard
of Oz" 3 Collectors Disc set at the "Land of Oz" theme park in Beech Mountain,
North Carolina. Following the promotion, members of the Oz community asked Aaron
to plan a Wizard of Oz events both county of Greenville, South Carolina and
elsewhere.
On March 11th 2006, and March 10th 2007 Aaron worked and was involved in the 1st
and 2nd Annual Wizard of Oz Day in Orange Park, Florida.
In 2007 a documentary was produced on the 1985,
film "RETURN TO OZ" titled
Return to Oz: The
Joy That Got Away
Aaron was asked to be in the film, and was also credited as
executive consultant. The film has been shown to different Oz related festivals
- and the
film's premiere took place, at the West Gate Mall in Spartanburg, South Carolina
on October 27th 2010. The event was produced by Aaron Pacentine - titled
"GENERATIONS OF OZ", also appearing was the producer and writer of the "RETURN
TO OZ" documentary
Gabe Rodriguez
who was from New Jersey.
On September 16th, 2006, Aaron hosted his first Oz event, "We're Not in Indiana
Anymore," in Chesterton, Indiana. One of the original child munchkins, Donna
Stewart-Hardway, and Judy Garland memorabilia collector Michael Siewert came as
invited guests.
In August of 2008, Aaron alongside, Kurt Raymond, Stephen Sisters, and Beyond
The Rainbow To Oz's owner/founder, Elaine Willingham put together a panel the
celebrated the 10th anniversary of Elaine's BeyondTheRainbow2Oz.com web site.
This is yet another great panel that is featured on the
Videos For The Family web site.
Recording this was a very, special occasion and a memorable time for all three
of these wonderful individuals to get together again - - by phone, and a
memorable occasion for Aaron as he listened to these special people remise
about times of long ago.