Tanya Lashley
Tanya Lashley is a former Corporate Advertising & Real Estate Executive turned professional Actor. She is a proud mother of one 11 year old daughter Chance. Though born in the USA, Tanya has family roots in Barbados West Indies where she spent her summers as a child. The ocean is her safe place.
Tanya enjoys bringing joy to people and making them laugh. When she created this show, she set out to combine two of her passions acting and advertising. Though Tanya faced many hurdles and set backs, she set out to do something that has never been done before.
Meet me in Millburn was the first ever town wide sitcom and the first addition to the Meet Me In Series. Not only does this project boost the local economy, but it boosts community morale. Meet Me In Montclair is the next step of the Meet Me In series which is taking the US by storm.
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Eddie Nicholas
Eddie Nicholas,Long time Montclair resident, Early Childcare educator, Singer ,writer , recording artist, stylist , journalists,media interviewer, , Host , MC, Event Planner, Actor .Eddie is well known throughout the tri-state area for his involvement with many varied community organization and event performances that showcase the many diverse aspects of his talents and community commitment. As an in demand Host and MC with a background in media and acting Eddie makes his debut as a cast member in the series Meet me in Montclair
Jocelyn Russo
Jocelyn Russo is a proud New Jersey native. She’s a true inspiration and loves life! As a boy mom, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, friend and real estate professional she thrives in these roles.
Jocelyn has sold hundreds of properties in New Jersey for over a decade and has helped people with their move all over the world. She’s locally known and globally connected! Her team’s mission is to give people a real estate experience that is unique.
The charm, style and feel of Montclair has made Jocelyn fall in with the town. Specifically the historical significance the town and its homes features. When given the opportunity to join “Meet Me in Montclair” it was an ideal time to get involved. Helping people really understand the town from a personal level. There’s so much to know and when moving here it can be overwhelming. Jocelyn has been creating value through videos on YouTube and social media to help those living and moving to New Jersey. Working together with the cast and crew of the show will help so many people really understand what a wonderful and special place Montclair truly is!
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James Michael Lalor
James Michael Lalor is a 31 year veteran of the Montclair Police Department. He currently holds the rank of Captain. Most know him as either “Jimmy the Cop” or “Guile”. He is a graduate of Rutgers University with a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and a graduate of Seton Hall University with a masters degree in Human Resources. He is a proud girl dad of beautiful daughters and is very dedicated to his family.
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Scott Grayson
After nearly half a century as a Creative Director/copywriter (Hard to believe with that youthful appearance), Scott has been wearing many new hats since his move to Montclair a few years back. Delivering flowers for Studio Nectar, an extremely successful rice pudding business called “The Rice Stuff,” six pints sold to date and counting, Pickleball par excellence, rumor has it that he has one of the best, if not the best serves in all of Essex County. And most recently a fabulous substitute teaching stint at MKA, where the students seem to have really taken to him. Now acting. Scott believes if John Houseman could do it starting at 70 as Professor Kingsfield in “The Paper Chase,” then why not him as “The Larry” in “Made in Montclair.” To quote Scott, “If you can make it in Montclair, you can make it anywhere.” Time will tell!
Jess Appel
Jess Appel is thrilled to be playing Lauren in Meet Me in Montclair! Like Lauren, Jess recently moved back to town! She grew up here, going to Buzz Aldren (it was Mount Hebron in her day!) and she was a part of MHS’s SVPA! Jess has already made friendships in MMIM that she knows will last a lifetime, and she can’t wait to keep connecting and reconnecting with new and old friends in the neighborhood, as well as checking out all of the best businesses in town! She currently works acting in Off and Off-Off Broadway theaters in NYC, substitute teaches, and is about to start dog walking! JessAppel.com(http://www.jessappel.com/) @realdealjessappeal
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Evelyn Lacey
Mildred played by Evelyn Lacey is a proud life-long Montclair resident. She is almost 20 years old, and grew up attending the Montclair public schools with her siblings and her peers. Evelyn Is an active member of our vibrant community. She takes art classes at the Montclair Art Museum, exercises at the YMCA and Brain & Body Method, is a mentor for TOPSoccer and enjoys all of the outstanding small businesses and restaurants that our town has to offer. She attends the Transition Program offered by the Montclair Board of Education and has internships at the Montclair Police Department, the Sky's the Limit Thrift Shop at St. James Church and The Cornerstone Cafe at the Montclair Art Museum. Evelyn's dream (at least one of them) is to be an actress and she is excited and grateful to be a part of Meet Me in Montclair!
