Mailon Rivera
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Mailon Rivera is a New York City
native and actor. With starring roles in films such as Midnight Blue
and Skin Deep
and guest appearances on over 35 top rated television shows, he is also known for his role as Nation of Islam
leader, Min. Xavier Salaam on the Golden Globe and Emmy Award
winning drama series The Shield
, and Omar K. Bone in the UPN
comedy series Second Time Around.
He is the creator and primary director of the “Native Dance Actors Series”, an advanced actors scene study produced through the guidance of Robi Reed.
In 2004, Mailon was named Artistic Director of the 4305 Village Theatre in the historic Leimert Park section of Los Angeles. When asked why he decided to accept the position Mailon cites American actor Kevin Spacey
as a motivating factor stating that, “Mr. Spacey has recently taken on the role of artistic director for the London theatre, "The Old Vic" and is currently setting a fine example of an actors company being led by an actor". He continues, " I see it as a great opportunity to blend my love of teaching and mentoring with helping my own community”.
His work has won multiple awards including the Lincoln Filmmaker Trophy for "Best Film" at the American Black Film Festival, Telluride International, NYC Independent Film Festival, Chicago International and the Film Society at the Lincoln Center to name but a few, His starring role in the psychological thriller, "Skin Deep" has become a top requested DVD
video rental. Skin Deep is now playing to sold-out audiences overseas, becoming the #1 movie in countries such as Haiti, opening up whole new audiences to independent filmmaking. This feat is most impressive given the political and economic climate in that country.
Mailon’s most recent film is “Bull Run”, a compelling drama chronicling the lives of four “fractured” friends from different backgrounds and their relationships. The film was written and directed by Indie director and producer, Joe Rasullo, and is currently in postproduction.
Mailon is the subject of a book titled “A Random Life: From Homeless to…?” which deals with his experiences as a foster child and homeless teen in NYC’s Times Square. This book is currently being written with J.M. Morris.
he is also the god father of Dakota and Dhane Stagger who play in an independent film called Homework Bound (HWB)
New York City
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native and actor. With starring roles in films such as Midnight Blue
Midnight Blue
Midnight blue is a dark shade of blue, close to black, that was named for its darkness. Midnight blue is the color of a vat full of Indigo dye; therefore, midnight blue may also be considered a dark shade of indigo...
and Skin Deep
Skin Deep
-Film:* Skin Deep , directed by Lambert Hillyer* Skin Deep , directed by Geoff Steven* Skin Deep , Australian television film* Skin Deep , directed by Blake Edwards...
and guest appearances on over 35 top rated television shows, he is also known for his role as Nation of Islam
Nation of Islam
The Nation of Islam is a mainly African-American new religious movement founded in Detroit, Michigan by Wallace D. Fard Muhammad in July 1930 to improve the spiritual, mental, social, and economic condition of African-Americans in the United States of America. The movement teaches black pride and...
leader, Min. Xavier Salaam on the Golden Globe and Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
winning drama series The Shield
The Shield
The Shield is an American television drama series starring Michael Chiklis which premiered on March 12, 2002 on FX in the United States and concluded on November 25, 2008 after seven seasons...
, and Omar K. Bone in the UPN
UPN
United Paramount Network was a television network that was broadcast in over 200 markets in the United States from 1995 to 2006. UPN was originally owned by Viacom/Paramount and Chris-Craft Industries, the former of which, through the Paramount Television Group, produced most of the network's...
comedy series Second Time Around.
He is the creator and primary director of the “Native Dance Actors Series”, an advanced actors scene study produced through the guidance of Robi Reed.
In 2004, Mailon was named Artistic Director of the 4305 Village Theatre in the historic Leimert Park section of Los Angeles. When asked why he decided to accept the position Mailon cites American actor Kevin Spacey
Kevin Spacey
Kevin Spacey, CBE is an American actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and crooner. He grew up in California, and began his career as a stage actor during the 1980s, before being cast in supporting roles in film and television...
as a motivating factor stating that, “Mr. Spacey has recently taken on the role of artistic director for the London theatre, "The Old Vic" and is currently setting a fine example of an actors company being led by an actor". He continues, " I see it as a great opportunity to blend my love of teaching and mentoring with helping my own community”.
His work has won multiple awards including the Lincoln Filmmaker Trophy for "Best Film" at the American Black Film Festival, Telluride International, NYC Independent Film Festival, Chicago International and the Film Society at the Lincoln Center to name but a few, His starring role in the psychological thriller, "Skin Deep" has become a top requested DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
video rental. Skin Deep is now playing to sold-out audiences overseas, becoming the #1 movie in countries such as Haiti, opening up whole new audiences to independent filmmaking. This feat is most impressive given the political and economic climate in that country.
Mailon’s most recent film is “Bull Run”, a compelling drama chronicling the lives of four “fractured” friends from different backgrounds and their relationships. The film was written and directed by Indie director and producer, Joe Rasullo, and is currently in postproduction.
Mailon is the subject of a book titled “A Random Life: From Homeless to…?” which deals with his experiences as a foster child and homeless teen in NYC’s Times Square. This book is currently being written with J.M. Morris.
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he is also the god father of Dakota and Dhane Stagger who play in an independent film called Homework Bound (HWB)