Meet the full cast of upcoming movie, Relish!
The coming-of-age movie just wrapped production with stars Tyler DiChiara, Hana Hayes, Rio Mangini, Chelsea Zhang, Mateus Ward and James Morrison.
Relish tells the story of five teenage outcasts who escape a private treatment facility. Led by a rebellious transgender male (DiChiara), the group embarks on a wild, life-changing road trip – ultimately discovering they have a lot more in common than they ever imagined.
“I think trans people should have the opportunity to play trans people, just because we get so few opportunities to get hired as actors”, Tyler shared in a statement, following Scarlett Johansson‘s decision to step down from a trans role. “I love what Scarlett Johansson did. She gave the trans community a voice finally. She is helping us be seen.”
He added, “I also want to thank the trans community for standing up and speaking out. We need the trans youth – more now than ever – to see more of us in films, in professional careers, and doing things beyond negative stereotypes and projections. Relish is about inclusion and acceptance, and I am honored to have played a leading role in it.”
On top of a strong, diverse and young cast, the film was co-produced by Mateus, with Kerri Medders and Paige Shannon writing original songs for the film, and the entire film’s music was composed by Rio.
Kerri Medders was living her best life earlier this year, when she went to prom with one of her biggest fans!
The Alexa and Katie actress shared her experience with JJJ, from his “promposal” to her making new friends at the dance and it’s so cute.
“Last year, I was apart of a 7 week tour and on one of the Tennessee stops I went to Chattanooga,” Kerri tells us. “The school I performed at was called East Hamilton High, when I performed I met a guy named Given Daum was front row for the concert and was so excited.”
Kerri explained that after meeting him after the show, he asked her to prom then.
“I told him to ask me again in January if he was serious (you never know with time; a lot of things can happen,” she added. During that entire time, “he would find clever responses to my tweets that had to do with me being his date to prom.”
Months had passed by and in January, Given still wanted to take Kerri to prom.
It was “January 1st exactly [when] he asked me to go to prom with him, he was so persistent and determined; I admired that.”
Kerri did contact the school and make sure Given was a good guy and “nothing but amazing things were said as he was a favorite student. After all the ‘background checks’ I finally said yes to his prom invite.”
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Kerri Medders has a brand new show out tomorrow — Netflix’s Alexa & Katie — and trust us when we tell you it’s the cutest show ever!
The young actress stars as Gwenny Thompson in the new show, a rival to Paris Berelc‘s Alexa.
However, you might recognize Kerri from her other projects — like her music, or from seeing her on CBS’ SEAL Team or even Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything.
You can learn a ton more about Kerri below with some fun facts!
Be sure to stream Alexa & Katie on Netflix TOMORROW, March 23rd!
- My dad will tell you I was named after the song ‘Carrie Anne’ by the Hollies but my mom will say the Ann came from her because her middle name is Ann.
- I’ve been taking polaroids of memories since 2013. I have a whole collection of books filled sitting on my cabinet.
- I’m the youngest of 5.
- I could live off of vegetable and avocado sushi rolls.
- I don’t have a driver’s license and don’t plan on getting it anytime soon.
- Red vines vs. Twizzlers? RED VINES.
- I love going on day trips to unusual places. There is so much to explore and so much beauty to see.
- When I find a new song, I play it for a week straight.
- Angelina Jolie in Tomb Raider is what inspired me to become an actress.
- The number 7 is my favorite number; possibly when I was young someone told me the day you were born is your lucky number.
Paris Berelc cozies up to boyfriend and co-star Jack Griffo at the premiere event for Alexa & Katie held at the Netflix Home Theater on Wednesday night (March 21) in Los Angeles.
The full cast — Isabel May, Tiffani Thiessen, Emery Kelly, Finn Carr, Eddie Shin, Jolie Jenkins, Merit Leighton, Nadja Alaya, Iman Benson, and Kerri Medders — gathered together for the screening, which was held in partnership with the American Cancer Society.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Paris Berelc
The series, centering on two BFFs who navigate high school while one is going through cancer, premieres TOMORROW, March 23rd on Netflix.
30+ pics inside from the Alexa & Katie premiere…
Cameron Boyce and Meg Donnelly walk the red carpet ahead of The Fulfillment Fund’s 2018 A Legacy of Changing Lives Gala on Tuesday night (March 13) in Hollywood.
The two DCOM stars joined Andi Mack stars Lilan Bowden and Joshua Rush, as well as Meg‘s Zombies co-stars Carla Jeffery and Emilia McCarthy.
Raven Symone, The Fosters‘ Teri Polo and Sherri Saum, Ashley Argota and Alexa & Katie‘s Kerri Medders were also at the event.
The Fulfillment Fund’s A Legacy of Changing Lives Gala honored the legacy of Cherna and Dr. Gary Gitnick’s 40 years of service on behalf of the students of Los Angeles.
FYI: Kerri wore a White Fox romper and Millapani jewelry. Meg wore an Ieena by Mac Duggal dress.
20+ pics inside of Cameron Boyce, Meg Donnelly and more…
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Brec Bassinger and Dylan Summerall take a cute photo together while attending the YSBnow Friendsgiving over the weekend in West Hollywood, Calif.
The acting couple was joined at the event by Raven’s Home star Issac Ryan Brown with his little sister Serenity, Lilimar, Alyssa Jirrels, Kerri Medders, Bebe Wood, Brenna D’Amico, Carson Lueders, Casey Simpson, Reiya and Riele Downs, Emily Skinner, Harvey Guillen, Jillian Shea Spaeder, Jessi Case, Jordyn Jones, Keaton Stromberg, Landry Bender, Loren Gray, Luna Blaise, Madisyn Shipman, Meg Donnelly, Sean Ryan Fox, Sophie Reynolds, Steffan Argus, Dylan Bernard, Will Jay, and Dana.
The annual event benefits No Kid Hungry, which works to end child hunger in America. Guests were treated dinner from Buca de Beppo and dessert from Cold Stone Creamery. So far, they’ve raised enough money to provide over 7,000 meals for hungry kids in America!
Head to Friendsgiving.NoKidHungry.org/YSBnow for more info and to donate now!
Tons of your favorite stars stepped out this weekend for UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital’s annual Mattel Party on the Pier at the Santa Monica Pier.
Here are all the stars who came to the event: Raini Rodriguez and bro Rico, Speechless‘ Mason Cook, Forrest Wheeler, Francesca Capaldi, Kerri Medders, Tiffany Espensen, twins Benjamin and Matthew Royer, MECH-X4‘s Alyssa Jirrels and Kamran Lucas, Walk the Prank’s Jillian Shea Spaeder, Carson Lueders, Young Sheldon‘s Reagan Revord, and This is Us‘s Mackenzie Hancsicsak and Hannah Zeile.
Hayden and Dylan Summerall, Brec Bassinger, Fuller House‘s Elias Hargar, Michael Campion, Soni Nicole Bringas, plus Disney stars DeVore Ledridge, Ariana Greenblatt, Joe Nieves, Cerina Vincent, Isaak Presley, Nicolas Bechtel, Kayla Maisonet, Joshua Rush, Sofia Wylie, Emily Skinner, Ava Kolker, and Lexy Kolker.
Guests enjoyed the Power of Play area, where kids enjoyed complimentary glitter tattoos and hair braiding compliments of Skechers, Yoobi arts & crafts, as well as a fun custom cookie-decorating station.
All attendees were treated to unlimited rides and game booths with toys donated from Mattel for the fun filled day!
Proceeds from the event were raised to benefit UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital and the best part? You can still donate!
Supporters nationwide can still donate by texting MattelPOP17 to 24700 through end of this week, to help provide funding to launch high-priority programs and innovative discoveries that benefit boys and girls being treated at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital and beyond.
65+ pics inside from the 2017 Mattel Party on the Pier…
