Jewel and Blaire Restaneo
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Jewel & Blaire Restaneo are an American acting, songwriting duo, and pop rock band from Houston, Pennsylvania
. They have been in films such as The Legend of Sasquatch
and have written 8 songs for the film. They have had starring and co-starring roles in many TV shows. In 2008, the duo will have a TV series on the Disney Channel
titled Our Crazy Life.
Soon after, Jewel Restaneo's main career started when she was just three years old. She released her first CD Single in Pennsylvania and Europe titled ‘Where Do I Go?’, which was produced by Aaron Carter and Backstreet Boys producer Gary Carolla. She was soon picked up by a New York Talent agency, and her sister Blaire Restaneo, born April 14, 1994, joined her in singing, dancing, and acting.
Jewel & Blaire recorded and released over 6 CD's and cassettes in their hometown in stores such as Sam Goody and National Record Mart, and donated all of the proceeds to the Pittsburgh Children's Hospital
.
In the year 2000, Jewel & Blaire were both cast in Martin Charnin
's national tour of the musical Annie
.
Blaire played the role of Molly and Jewel played the role of Duffy, and later on, the title role of Annie.
After touring for 6 months, Jewel & Blaire were both cast in the musical Annie Get Your Gun
on Broadway in New York City (October 11, 2000 - September 1, 2001).
While living in Manhattan working in Annie Get Your Gun, Jewel & Blaire guest starred on multiple television shows such as Saturday Night Live
and All My Children
.
Jewel & Blaire also had the great opportunity of working with Erin Brockovich
on ABC's Challenge America TV Special with other Broadway kids, Ashley Rose Orr
, Danielle Brown, Jennifer Brown, and Shadoe Brandt.
After their run in Annie Get Your Gun
, Jewel was cast in A Christmas Carol at Madison Square Garden
with Tim Curry
and F. Murray Abraham, playing the roles of Fan and Martha Cratchit (2001-2002) Blaire then starred in a Short Film Called Confection directed by Eva Saks, winning Blaire the Best Young Actress Award at the Dublin Film Festival.
In 2001, Jewel & Blaire designed a children's clothing line with the help and production of fashion designer Ace Ross, after being the cover models of his clothes for Spree Magazine.
They soon modeled at the ENK International Fashion Show. Jewel & Blaire later modeled their designs and were interviewed in Children's Business Magazine to launch the clothing line called “Apparel 4 Stars.” The line was briefly sold in the year 2002 in various stores in Hollywood, such as Fred Segal kids.
In Summer 2006 Jewel & Blaire were cast as sisters Khristy & Maggie for the feature film The Legend of Sasquatch, starring William Hurt and John Rhys-Davies. They also wrote 5 songs for the soundtrack.
In December 2006, Jewel & Blaire performed at the screening of The Legend of Sasquatch at the Viacom Paramount Christmas Party. They also performed and presented awards at the International Family Film Festival in Hollywood, CA, in which The Legend of Sasquatch was a recipient of an award.
In early 2007, Blaire was cast as the role of Therru in the English version of Goro Miyazaki's Gedo Senki: Tales From Earthsea, which was released in the UK in the summer season of the same year.
Jewel & Blaire are currently spokepeople for the charity Beyond Borders, which helps world orphans.
(2008) Jewel & Blaire are currently writing and recording their next major release album.
Houston, Pennsylvania
Houston is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,314 at the 2000 census.Students in Houston and neighboring Chartiers Township attend school in the Chartiers-Houston School District.-Geography:...
. They have been in films such as The Legend of Sasquatch
The Legend of Sasquatch
The Legend of Sasquatch is a 2006 computer-animated independent film released by Gorilla Pictures that stars William Hurt and John Rhys-Davies...
and have written 8 songs for the film. They have had starring and co-starring roles in many TV shows. In 2008, the duo will have a TV series on the Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
titled Our Crazy Life.
Early years (1992-2002)
Jewel Restaneo was born on November 18, 1991 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She started in competitive dance and singing competitions at an early age of 18 months old, winning over 500 awards.Soon after, Jewel Restaneo's main career started when she was just three years old. She released her first CD Single in Pennsylvania and Europe titled ‘Where Do I Go?’, which was produced by Aaron Carter and Backstreet Boys producer Gary Carolla. She was soon picked up by a New York Talent agency, and her sister Blaire Restaneo, born April 14, 1994, joined her in singing, dancing, and acting.
Jewel & Blaire recorded and released over 6 CD's and cassettes in their hometown in stores such as Sam Goody and National Record Mart, and donated all of the proceeds to the Pittsburgh Children's Hospital
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, a hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, is the only hospital in southwestern Pennsylvania dedicated solely to the care of infants, children and young adults. Care is provided by more than 700 board-certified pediatricians and pediatric...
.
In the year 2000, Jewel & Blaire were both cast in Martin Charnin
Martin Charnin
Martin Charnin is an American lyricist, writer, and theatre director. Charnin's best-known work is as conceiver, director and lyricist of the hit musical Annie....
's national tour of the musical Annie
Annie (musical)
Annie is a Broadway musical based upon the popular Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie, with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and the book by Thomas Meehan. The original Broadway production opened in 1977 and ran for nearly six years with a blonde Annie as the poster...
.
Blaire played the role of Molly and Jewel played the role of Duffy, and later on, the title role of Annie.
After touring for 6 months, Jewel & Blaire were both cast in the musical Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Get Your Gun (musical)
Annie Get Your Gun is a musical with lyrics and music written by Irving Berlin and a book by Herbert Fields and his sister Dorothy Fields. The story is a fictionalized version of the life of Annie Oakley , who was a sharpshooter from Ohio, and her husband, Frank Butler.The 1946 Broadway production...
on Broadway in New York City (October 11, 2000 - September 1, 2001).
While living in Manhattan working in Annie Get Your Gun, Jewel & Blaire guest starred on multiple television shows such as Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is a live American late-night television sketch comedy and variety show developed by Lorne Michaels and Dick Ebersol. The show premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title of NBC's Saturday Night.The show's sketches often parody contemporary American culture...
and All My Children
All My Children
All My Children is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 5, 1970 to September 23, 2011. Created by Agnes Nixon, All My Children is set in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, a fictitious suburb of Philadelphia. The show features Susan Lucci as Erica Kane, one of daytime's most...
.
Jewel & Blaire also had the great opportunity of working with Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich-Ellis is an American legal clerk and environmental activist who, despite the lack of a formal law school education, or any legal education, was instrumental in constructing a case against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company of California in 1993...
on ABC's Challenge America TV Special with other Broadway kids, Ashley Rose Orr
Ashley Rose Orr
Ashley Rose is an American actress. She is the middle child of four siblings: older sister Jennifer, older brother Michael, and two younger brothers Jordan & Tyler.-Career:...
, Danielle Brown, Jennifer Brown, and Shadoe Brandt.
After their run in Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Get Your Gun (musical)
Annie Get Your Gun is a musical with lyrics and music written by Irving Berlin and a book by Herbert Fields and his sister Dorothy Fields. The story is a fictionalized version of the life of Annie Oakley , who was a sharpshooter from Ohio, and her husband, Frank Butler.The 1946 Broadway production...
, Jewel was cast in A Christmas Carol at Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
with Tim Curry
Tim Curry
Timothy James "Tim" Curry is a British actor, singer, composer and voice actor, known for his work in a diverse range of theatre, film and television productions. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California....
and F. Murray Abraham, playing the roles of Fan and Martha Cratchit (2001-2002) Blaire then starred in a Short Film Called Confection directed by Eva Saks, winning Blaire the Best Young Actress Award at the Dublin Film Festival.
In 2001, Jewel & Blaire designed a children's clothing line with the help and production of fashion designer Ace Ross, after being the cover models of his clothes for Spree Magazine.
They soon modeled at the ENK International Fashion Show. Jewel & Blaire later modeled their designs and were interviewed in Children's Business Magazine to launch the clothing line called “Apparel 4 Stars.” The line was briefly sold in the year 2002 in various stores in Hollywood, such as Fred Segal kids.
Recently
In 2003, Jewel & Blaire relocated from New York to Los Angeles, CA, to pursue their careers more in music. Throughout the past 4 years, Jewel & Blaire have guest starred on some television shows such as Cold Case and Duck Dodgers, and have appeared in numerous commercials.In Summer 2006 Jewel & Blaire were cast as sisters Khristy & Maggie for the feature film The Legend of Sasquatch, starring William Hurt and John Rhys-Davies. They also wrote 5 songs for the soundtrack.
In December 2006, Jewel & Blaire performed at the screening of The Legend of Sasquatch at the Viacom Paramount Christmas Party. They also performed and presented awards at the International Family Film Festival in Hollywood, CA, in which The Legend of Sasquatch was a recipient of an award.
In early 2007, Blaire was cast as the role of Therru in the English version of Goro Miyazaki's Gedo Senki: Tales From Earthsea, which was released in the UK in the summer season of the same year.
Jewel & Blaire are currently spokepeople for the charity Beyond Borders, which helps world orphans.
(2008) Jewel & Blaire are currently writing and recording their next major release album.
Filmography
- Confection (2003)
- Easter Sunday
- The Legend of SasquatchThe Legend of SasquatchThe Legend of Sasquatch is a 2006 computer-animated independent film released by Gorilla Pictures that stars William Hurt and John Rhys-Davies...
(2006) (voices) - Tales from EarthseaTales from Earthsea (film)is a 2006 Japanese animated fantasy film directed by Gorō Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli.The film is based on a combination of plots and characters from the first four books of Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea series: A Wizard of Earthsea, The Tombs of Atuan, The Farthest Shore and Tehanu. The...
(2006) (voice)
Theatre
- 2000: AnnieAnnie (musical)Annie is a Broadway musical based upon the popular Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie, with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and the book by Thomas Meehan. The original Broadway production opened in 1977 and ran for nearly six years with a blonde Annie as the poster...
, national tour - 2000-2001: Annie Get Your GunAnnie Get Your Gun (musical)Annie Get Your Gun is a musical with lyrics and music written by Irving Berlin and a book by Herbert Fields and his sister Dorothy Fields. The story is a fictionalized version of the life of Annie Oakley , who was a sharpshooter from Ohio, and her husband, Frank Butler.The 1946 Broadway production...
, Broadway - 2001/2002: A Christmas CarolA Christmas CarolA Christmas Carol is a novella by English author Charles Dickens first published by Chapman & Hall on 17 December 1843. The story tells of sour and stingy Ebenezer Scrooge's ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation after the supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of...
, Madison Square Garden
Discography
- Where Do I Go (1994)
- A Christmas Jewel (1996)
- Show the World (1997)
- A Christmas Jewel II (1998)
- Merry Christmas from LA (2000)
- Sweet Destiny (2004)