Masiela and Maria

Masiela Lusha, the American actress and author born in Tirana Albania. She is an only child for parents Max and Daniela Lusha. Lusha started modeling in Michigan at age 7. An Hollywood talent agent came across Lusha while Lusha was modeling and performing. The first book of poetry written by Lusha, Intimate Thoughts was released by Los Angeles while she was acting. She played Lisa in Father's Love in 2000. Following that, her first television role was the main character in an episode of Lizzie McGuire. Lusha appeared as Carmen Lopez on the popular television series George Lopez. In 2003 and 2004 Lusha was named the Best Lead Young Actress in the genre of Comedy or Drama for her portrayal of the character. Maria brink......................Maria Brink was born on December 18 1977 into a troubled family in New York. At the age of a young girl her father left the family. Brink was 14 when she became pregnant and she had to quit high school. She moved to an apartment after having Davion and then began work in an laundromat. In 1995 Brink was a part of her group Pulse which was based in Albany New York. They mostly played local shows for groups like Coal Chamber and Sevendust. In the end, members of the group broke together. When she was 25 years old She made the leap out of California in 2002, and moved to Los Angeles searching for her break. Brink was working in shops as well as singing in bars and cafes while looking for a new group. Then, two years later, she met now-band members Chris Howorth at an audition. Howorth rejected her because she's a girl. He quickly changed his opinion and even apologized for his decision after listening to her performance. Together with drummer Jeff Fabb they formed the band they called Dying Stars. The band was later added to by guitar player Blake Bunzel and bassist Josh Newell. In This Moment became the brand new name of the group following two live performances.