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Masiela Lusha is an Albanian-American actress, author, producer and humanitarian. Lusha gained recognition for playing Carmen Lopez on the globally syndicated ABC sitcom George Lopez, a role which earned her two consecutive Young Artist Awards for Leading Young Actress in a Comedy or Drama. After transitioning into film, she starred in Sony Picture's Blood: The Last Vampire. Lusha also starred alongside David Hasselhoff and Ian Ziering in SyFy's television movie Sharknado: The 4th Awakens.Lusha made her acting debut in Summoning in 2001. That same year, she made her television debut in the Disney Channel series, Lizzie McGuire. Lusha appeared as a main cast member in Clifford's Puppy Days for PBS, and also appeared in Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Anger Management. Lusha starred in movies comprising a variety of genres, including Cherry Bomb , My Father's Eulogy , Muertas , Time of the Comet , Ballad of Broken Angels , Kill Katie Malone , Dragonfyre , The Architect , Of Silence , Fatal Instinct , and Branded .

In 2010, Lusha was appointed ambassador of Prince Harry's charity Sentebale. In 2014, Lusha was made the World Assembly of Youth's goodwill ambassador. Lusha is an advocate for UN Women.Lusha has written five books of poetry, Inner Thoughts, Drinking the Moon, Amore Celeste, The Call, The Living Air; a novel The Besa; and two children's books. Lusha has written poetry and translated it into Albanian. She has translated poems and prayers by Mother Teresa. Wikipedia  

✵ 23. October 1985
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Famous Masiela Lusha Quotes

“Poetry is a lyrical insinuation. Often, its melodic subtlety kisses the subconscious mind.”

Masiela Lusha

LaGuardia, Gina (October 2004). "Masiela's Musings". College Bound Teen (USA): p. 2.

“If I cannot offer some relief to our world, if I cannot inspire our generation to join me, then I feel I am a complete waste of space. This constant fear of feeling irrelevant in our society has been the catalyst behind all my efforts and passions for as long as I can remember.”

Masiela Lusha

Quoted by Masiela Lusha in a 2009 press conference http://www.masielalusha.com/board.php

“I was an unassuming, skinny little girl.”

Masiela Lusha

On her childhood http://reelladies.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/reel-lady-masiela-lusha/

“While some mothers sing lullabies to their children, my mother read me poetry. And to this day, I associate my strongest and most insistent feelings with words lyrically organized on a page.”

Masiela Lusha

On her creative inspiration http://tolucantimes.info/section/inside-this-issue/young-author-makes-her-mark-in-the-world-of-children’s-literature/

“It is the show that keeps giving. Every night it offers something to society, and it offered something to every one of us. It brought us all together for a lifetime.”

Masiela Lusha

Statement on Lopez Tonight during cast reunion http://www.lopeztonight.com/

“I feel it is our inherent duty as a humane society, above any intangible responsibility, to invest in our world's children’s potential, passion and confidence.”

Masiela Lusha

Quoted in the Tolucan Times http://tolucantimes.info/section/inside-this-issue/young-author-makes-her-mark-in-the-world-of-children’s-literature/

Masiela Lusha Quotes about children

“I would like my books to stand as a tool to unbind children from expectations of poetry because it should free the child to self-expression and exploration.”

Masiela Lusha

On why she writes http://www.burbankleader.com/entertainment/tn-blr-masielalusha-20101027,0,7134384.story/

“Charity befriends the children—
From us, through us, in us. Behind this door,
Charity waits. Alone. Tolerant.
With a smile as deep as your core.”

Masiela Lusha

"Charity"

“My children's books are written on the belief that every child has a talent and a passion. Each story unfolds into an adventure of nurturing that confidence until a passion blooms.”

Masiela Lusha

On her purpose behind her books http://tolucantimes.info/section/inside-this-issue/young-author-makes-her-mark-in-the-world-of-children’s-literature/

Masiela Lusha Quotes

“If I could I would kiss his wrists.
If I had half the courage to face his pain.”

Masiela Lusha

"A Man of Forty" http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-man-of-forty/
Drinking the Moon (2006)

Pain , Courage , Kiss

“All three elements of storytelling carry one vital philosophy– to offer universal insight, and many instances, hope and therapy to those who absolutely need it. To illuminate a combined and universal purpose, whether it be through the written word, the spoken word, or both elements incorporated into another element of truth. All exist to tell a story to the world.”

Masiela Lusha

On being a writer, actress, and producer http://reelladies.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/reel-lady-masiela-lusha/

Truth , World , Hope , Universe

“I would much rather sit, dimmed by inattention, and study the atmosphere and the silence and dance between people, but often times I’m not offered this privilege. The necessity for isolation, and the striving for attention is the only contradiction I find in being a writer and an actress.”

Masiela Lusha

On her role as an actress and a writer http://reelladies.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/reel-lady-masiela-lusha/

People , Study , Silence , Time

“There’s a condensed softness about the Albanian people, and I’ve witnessed examples of their hospitality. Albanian blood runs through my veins and I am proud to call myself Albanian.”

Masiela Lusha

Interview with Reel Lady http://reelladies.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/reel-lady-masiela-lusha/

People

“In the end we're all searching for our home, that one place where we belong.”

Masiela Lusha

Comments on her work in Time of the Comet http://www.masielalusha.com/projects/comet.php

Home , Search

“Our nature as sensitive beings is far too complex to break apart, re-examine and reshape in a poem.”

Masiela Lusha

On why she will not critique her fans' poetical work http://www.masielalusha.com/message_center.php

Nature

“Although I was quiet as a child, I had this resistless passion inside of me–this need and hunger to create my own world. Poetry filled that void, and its words fed that vital necessity of ownership.”

Masiela Lusha

On her poetry as a child http://reelladies.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/reel-lady-masiela-lusha/

Hunger , World , Passion

“It came about like a typical audition where the actress doesn’t know a soul in the room, and exposes her heart and vulnerability in hopes of winning a handful of strangers’ affection.”

Masiela Lusha

On being cast for the role of Carmen Lopez on the George Lopez show http://reelladies.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/reel-lady-masiela-lusha/

Hope , Soul , Heart

“The soul that rides deep through our veins,
Our red rivers, and smiles.
This darling soul, as endearing
As dead poets and countries.
This restless soul that neighbors our hearts.
A perfect torch that guides our flames
To immortality.”

Masiela Lusha

"Charity" http://www.masielalushafoundation.org/

Smile , Soul , Heart , Perfection

“Sing your song, unforgiving siren,
Part the curtain clouds with your faithful entrance,
And clear your voice.
Pour your song of milk onto this land of yours.”

Masiela Lusha

"Full Moon - A Siren's Song" http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/full-moon-a-siren-s-song/
Drinking the Moon (2006)

Faith , Singing , Parting

“So we remain, forever more,
Immortal and Found.”

Masiela Lusha

from the poem, This Child Desires Spring http://www.masielalushafoundation.org/board.php

“When pursued with a pure heart, acting is an entirely selfless profession.”

Masiela Lusha

Quoted by Masiela Lusha http://www.masielalusha.com/board.php

Heart

“I would like to see from women in this industry what I have had the privilege of witnessing for a decade now. Strength, conviction, and unapologetic sensitivity for the healing of souls.”

Masiela Lusha

On women in the entertainment industry http://reelladies.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/reel-lady-masiela-lusha/

Women , Soul

“My mother's only wish was to start a life in America because America was the cradle of every promise and opportunity.”

Masiela Lusha

Quoted in the Burbank Leader http://www.burbankleader.com/entertainment/tn-blr-masielalusha-20101027,0,7134384.story/

Life

“Every one of us strives to be a better person; and if I am to contribute one thing of myself, it would be compassion.”

Masiela Lusha

Statement at the Masiela Lusha Foundatinon board page http://www.masielalushafoundation.org/board.php

Personality

“You have marked your loyal entrance through water and sky,
I cannot quite reach you, but by me you lie.”

Masiela Lusha

"Drinking the Moon" http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/drinking-the-moon/
Drinking the Moon (2006)

Lie , Water

“Acting is not a lofty performance; it is simply the source of becoming and existing transparently. Acting, I find, is the art of frothing to the surface every raw and honest emotion. The moment an actor pretends, he loses his audience forever”

Masiela Lusha

Statement at the Masiela Lusha board page http://www.masielalusha.com/board.php

Art

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