ag/kp acting studio

ALENA GERARD

(Co-Founder/Talent Development & Management)

Professional actors training

Central Valley and Beyond!

KHETPHET PHAGNASAY

(founder/acting coach)

Alena Gerard, a multi-talented individual hailing from Fresno, CA, is an accomplished actress, model, host, producer, and business owner. Her journey in the entertainment industry began in 2017, and she has since achieved remarkable success. Within just one week of starting her acting career, Alena secured her first lead role in the feature film "The Job Interview." As her career continued to flourish, she had the opportunity to showcase her modeling skills on the runway at events like Taste of Riverpark and Trashique, while also booking various modeling gigs.

Alena's talent and dedication led her to another significant milestone when she landed the lead role in the feature film "The Evil Down the Street," set to be released in early 2019. Inspired by her platform and passion as an actress, Alena decided to use her voice to raise awareness for women who have experienced mental, emotional, and physical abuse. She took on the role of producer and created a short film called "Impossible," which was based on her own personal experiences. This powerful film was submitted to the 168 Film Festival and received an impressive nine nominations, including Best Actress.

Alena Gerard's journey in the entertainment industry is a testament to her talent, resilience, and commitment to making a difference through her craft. She continues to inspire others with her story and remains dedicated to using her platform to shed light on important social issues.

 

KP , also known as Khetphet Phagnasay, is a Lao-American actor, director, producer, and stuntman. He has worked on various projects, including the acclaimed Netflix series "Dahmer; Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," where he portrayed Sounthone, the father of a 14-year-old Laotian victim. He also shared a scene opposite Michelle Yeoh in The Brothers Sun. KP will be featured in The Interview With The Vampire Season 2 (6/8 Episodes) on AMC. He has also been involved in films such as "God is an Astronaut," "Demon Fighter," "Street of Hope," and "Hollywood Road Trip," among others.

KP has a strong background in stage acting and has portrayed notable characters such as the King in "The King and I," Song Liliang in "M. Butterfly," Puck in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and Dr. Sun Yat Sen in "Sun Yat Sen: The Mouth of A Dragon," which was a recipient of the David Mark Cohen National Playwriting Award and a Pulitzer Prize nominee. KP brings over 30+ years in the Entertainment Industry.

Born in Laos on February 1, 1973, KP escaped to the United States as a refugee in the 1980s due to the Vietnam War conflict. He grew up in Oswego, Illinois, then moved to Waianae, Hawaii, before settling in Clovis/Fresno, California. He obtained his B.A. in Theatre Arts from California State University, Fresno, and pursued further education in Asian Theatre, focusing on acting, at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. KP has also traveled to Japan, Taiwan, and mainland China as a performer.