ShowBizzBuzz: Akari Endo Loves to Bite in ‘An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted)’
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Dominican-Japanese actress Akari Endo stars as Livia, a vampire in love with a zombie, in the new horror-comedy feature film An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted).
What is the premise of An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted)?
The storyline is explained as: Ted (Cameron McKendry) knows he’s not a zombie. He just picked up a “skin thing” on his vacation in the Caribbean. But his bizarrely kooky family is not convinced, especially when they meet his new girlfriend, the beautiful vampire Livia (Endo), from his group therapy. As Ted struggles not to eat Livia’s brains and she struggles not to suck all his blood, these two unusually matched young sweethearts try to survive their love without killing each other.
What else do we know about An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted)?
It was written and directed by Anne Welles and will screen next in Los Angeles at the Skiptown Playhouse Film Festival on October 25th and premiere in the U.K. the following day at the Black Sunday Film Festival. The film has proven a favorite on the festival circuit, winning ‘Best US Feature’ at 52 Weeks Film Festival and ‘Cult Features Award’ at Queen City Film Festival.
What does Akari Endo have to say about starring in the film?
“Working with talented, experienced actors like Naomi Grossman and Gary Anthony Williams was a wonderful experience. I learned so much from them during our family scenes as well as behind the scenes. I would watch the monitors during my breaks and loved to see them in action… how they would come up with great ideas and how they interacted with Anne (our director) and other fellow actors was very inspiring. The energy on set was one of collaboration, respect and a lot of fun!”
Where else have we seen Akari Endo?
Akari recently appeared along with Jessica Morris, Eric Roberts, Vivica A. Fox, and Dee Wallace in the Lifetime TV movie, The Wrong Teacher. Audiences will also recognize her from appearances in the fan-favorite movies Sharktopus vs Whalewolf and Sharktopus vs Pteracuda.
Before moving the US from the Dominican Republic, Akari starred in several films, including the dramatic feature Cristo Rey, the action comedy Mission Star, and the indie Quien Manda. She starred on-stage in Broadway touring shows, including High School Musical, Camp Rock, CATS, RENT, and West Side Story. She was nominated for Best Actress at the prestigious Soberano Awards for starring in Legally Blonde.
What else do we know about Akari Endo?
She has expanded her interests beyond acting and is developing several projects through her production company, Shine Productions.
How can you keep up with Akari Endo?
Visit her website at: AkariEndo.com
Or find her on social media
Instagram: @akari.endo
Facebook: /akari.endo.s