Biography

Shelley started working in entertainment in 1993 as a dancer for Latin TV, Miami nightclubs, music videos and live shows with music groups dancing anything from freestyle house, hip hop and trance to Latin sounds. She gained valuable professional live stage and television experience working for such companies as Univision, Telemundo, BMG U.S. Latin and Polygram Records. Shelley is an All-American girl but speaks Spanish and has worked extensively in the Latin market.

Shelley knew that she would need other skills to advance her career so she studied Film Acting based on the principles of Eric Morris. She also took private vocal classes in Spanish and English and performed with local rock bands and on the Univision TV show Sábado Gigante.

The hard work paid off in 1997 when Shelley was offered the principal role in an independent comedy film “Out of Hand”. The film is scheduled for release by the end of 2004.

The film in which Shelley starred as the romantic interest was a comedy turned action. After having a taste of the mental and physical workout of performing her own fight scenes and stunt driving Shelley decided action films are for her! Shelley returned to martial arts training shortly after completing the film and obtained the rank of black belt in Tae Kwon Do. She is currently training in Kung Fu and has attended workshops for stunts and staging fights in film. Shelley is searching for an opportunity to use her martial arts skills in the film industry. Shelley’s ideal movie? Tomb Raider or The Matrix.

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