Brooke Lewis Bellas | |
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![]() Lewis Bellas in 2023 | |
Born | [1] | September 1, 1975
Occupation(s) | Actress, producer, writer, author, TV personality, philanthropist |
Years active | 1986–present |
Notable work | iMurders , Sinatra Club |
Spouse | Mark Bellas |
Website | brookelewisbellas |
Brooke Lewis Bellas (born September 1, 1975) is an American actress known for the mystery thriller iMurders (2008), mobster movie Sinatra Club (2010) and her alter-ego character Ms. Vampy. [2]
After growing up in Philadelphia, she moved to New York City and booked the role of Donna Marsala in the off-Broadway comedy Tony n' Tina's Wedding . [3] After moving to Hollywood, she launched Philly Chick Pictures in 2002 to create more opportunities for herself as an actress. In 2007, she played Dr. Grace Sario in Kinky Killers , which aired on Showtime, earning the title "Scream Queen". [4] [5]
Lewis Bellas began her professional acting career in New York City, debuting as Donna Marsala in the Actors' Equity Off-Broadway production Tony n' Tina's Wedding. [6] After fulfilling a three-year contract in theatre, she transitioned to film. She was cast as Ricko's girl in the Miramax film 54, appearing alongside Mark Ruffalo and Ryan Phillippe, although her scenes were later removed due to budgetary issues. [7]
Lewis Bellas continued working in New York with roles in the television series One Life to Live and the film Pride and Loyalty. [8] After relocating to Hollywood, she appeared in a short film that placed third in the original Project Greenlight (2001) on HBO, and landed notable TV roles in Quintuples on FOX and Mafiosa. [9] Lewis Bellas later co-starred in iMurders, Polycarp , Sinatra Club , Dahmer vs. Gacy and Starship: Rising .
In 2009, Lewis Bellas created the TV show, Ms. Vampy, which was followed by Ms. Vampy's Tween Tawk, Teen Tawk & In Between Tawk (2011) and Ms. Vampy's Love Bites (2013). In 2015, she co-starred in The Mourning alongside Dominique Swain, [10] [11] later appearing opposite Dave Reda in the short film Rotting Love [12] and opposite Casper Van Dien in Stripped. [13] She was inducted into the Carney Board for Carney Awards Character Hall of Fame. [14]
Lewis Bellas also released a thriller web series titled Red Rooms, which was screened at the First Glance Film Festival in 2022. [15] [16] She later starred in A Voice In Violet, which received an award at the Accolade Global Film Competition in May 2023, and was inducted into the Phillytainment PA Celebrity Hall of Fame. [17] [18]
Lewis Bellas is also a dating and relationship coach. [19] She has done writing, speaking and TV segments for numerous media outlets such as CBS, Huffington Post, FOX and many more. [20] She is also known as the co-host on the dating talk show Breaking Dating. [21]
In 2016, Lewis Bellas partnered with Rock n’ Roll Lifestyle Company; Metal Babe Mayhem to produce their Rock Your Hot Mess clothing [22] line, and later that year she partnered with TASH Cosmetics to produce their Profess Your Hot Mess make-up and skin care line. [23]
Lewis Bellas performed on broadway at the August Wilson Theatre and the Palace theatre in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Since 2008, Lewis Bellas has been involved with breast cancer charities, including the Busted Foundation, the Lynn Sage Foundation, and Women Empowerment. [24] In 2009, she was featured on a calendar benefiting the Lynn Sage Foundation for breast cancer research and served as co-captain of the Horror Starlets team for Bowling For Boobies, which raised funds and awareness for the Busted Foundation. [25]
In 2014, Lewis Bellas participated in feeding the homeless on Skid Row at the Los Angeles Mission and served as a celebrity judge for the No Bull Teen Video Awards to help address bullying. [26]
In 2016, Lewis Bellas became a Celebrity Ambassador for The Breaking The Chains Foundation (BTCF) to support those with eating disorders, body image issues and self-esteem issues. Additionally, she supports charities that conduct AIDS research and makes donations to the Actor's Fund. [27] [28]
In 2016, Lewis Bellas authored Coaching from a Professed Hot Mess. [29] In 2017, Lewis Bellas authored Ms. Vampy's Teen Tawk: There's a Lotta Power In Ya Choices. [30]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1998 | 54 | Ricko's Girl | |
Tumble Dry | Candy | ||
1999 | At First Sight | Hockey Fan | |
A Packing Suburbia | Roselle | ||
Fare Well Miss Fortune | Cassidy | ||
2001 | The Rules (For Men) | Tori | |
2002 | Code Blue | Angelica | Short |
Pride and Loyalty | Louise | ||
2003 | A Man Apart | Pomona Joe's Girl | |
Carnage & Deception: A Killer's Perfect Murder | Sexy Bar Girl | Short | |
2005 | Circuit Riders | Lori Horhind | Short |
Tinsel Town | Melanie | ||
2007 | 2 Minutes Later | Allison | |
Polycarp | Dr. Grace Sario | ||
2008 | The Drum Beats Twice | Liz | |
Break | The Bitch At The Bar | ||
iMurders | Agent Lori Romano | ||
2009 | Momma's Redemption | Candy Connolly | Short |
2010 | Slime City Massacre | Nicole | |
Dahmer vs. Gacy | Tammy Hart | ||
Texas Frightmare Massacre | Scream Queen | ||
Sinatra Club | Rosella | ||
Bare Knuckles | Cassandra's Manager | ||
Gerald | Bowler Betty | ||
Sprinkles | Maura | Short | |
2011 | Choose | Erika | Short |
Double Tap | Sheila | ||
2012 | Alien Dawn | Chiara Pelligrini | |
2013 | Keepsakes | The Jewelry Collector | Short |
2014 | Lazarus: Apocalypse | Ms. Daniels | |
Starship: Rising | Staris | ||
Dawn of Destruction | Chaira Pelligrini | ||
Starship: Apocalypse | Staris | ||
2015 | The Mourning | Lisa | |
Killer Rack | Killer Rack (voice) | ||
2016 | Psycho Therapy | Tonia | Short |
2017 | Allen + Millie: A Short Romance | Millie Lane | Short |
2018 | Rotting Love | Porsche | Short |
2019 | 1/2 New Year | Pam DeLuca | |
Shevenge | Tonia | ||
2020 | BSA Live | A Star | |
Wait for the Sun | Brooke | Short | |
2021 | The Second Age of Aquarius | Tawny Stevens | |
2022 | Guns of Eden | Justice Jenny | |
2024 | Purgy's | Woman | Short |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Saturday Night Live | Dancer | Episode: "Helen Hunt/Hanson" |
1998 | One Life to Live | Nurse #1 | Episode: "Episode #1.7653" & "#1.7659" |
2001 | All About Us | The Girl | Recurring Cast |
2004 | Quintuplets | Gina Grazano | Episode: "Swing, Swing, Swing" |
2006-07 | Mafiosa | Mercedes Brazi | Main Cast |
2008 | Scream Queens | Vampire's Assistant Amanda | Episode: "Episode #1.6" |
2009 | Ms. Vampy | Ms. Vampy | Main Cast |
2011 | Ms. Vampy's Tween Tawk, Teen Tawk & In Between Tawk | Ms. Vampy | Main Cast |
2013 | Ms. Vampy's Bites | Ms. Vampy | Main Cast |
Ms. Vampy's Love Bites | Ms. Vampy | Main Cast | |
2015 | Breaking Dating | Host/Dating Expert | Main Host |
2023 | Red Rooms | Leilah Black | Main Cast |
Year | Song | Artist | Role |
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2013 | "Watch What You Ask For" | Suze Lanier-Bramlett featuring Michael Berryman | The Vampiress |
2016 | "Monster House" | Herself | Scream Queen |