Marco Morante has been designing in Los Angeles since 2000. Marco has created garments for Fergie, Santo Gold, Black Eyed Peas, Paris Hilton, Gabrielle Union, Ali Landry. As a stylist he has designed for Fergie’s Duchess Tour, The Lil Wayne Show Tour, and 5 seasons of American Idol music videos. MarcoMarco and 1639 Studios are home to a lively group of hand selected artists in the fields of hair, makeup and styling as well as a full wardrobe closet, hair salon, photo studio and boutique. Here he creates all of his designs. He also offers a platform to a very small number of young designer/artists who wish to both sell their wares and gain quick media attention. Marco has designed costumes for film and theatrical productions including the LA and NY productions of Ann E. Wrecksick. His recent works include Ru Paul’s Drag Race, where he appears as a consultant to the contestants various collaborations with choreographer Rande Dorn and Grisha Coleman, directors, Joseph Kahn, Shane Drake, Kristin Hanggi, Michael Wilson, Gavin Bowden and Eric Heimbold, and artists Rebecca Riverside, James St. James and Rick Castro.

Marco Morante has been designing in Los Angeles since 2000. Marco has created garments for Fergie, Santo Gold, Black Eyed Peas, Paris Hilton, Gabrielle Union, Ali Landry. As a stylist he has designed for Fergie’s Duchess Tour, The Lil Wayne Show Tour, and 5 seasons of American Idol music videos. MarcoMarco and 1639 Studios are home to a lively group of hand selected artists in the fields of hair, makeup and styling as well as a full wardrobe closet, hair salon, photo studio and boutique. Here he creates all of his designs. He also offers a platform to a very small number of young designer/artists who wish to both sell their wares and gain quick media attention. Marco has designed costumes for film and theatrical productions including the LA and NY productions of Ann E. Wrecksick. His recent works include Ru Paul’s Drag Race, where he appears as a consultant to the contestants various collaborations with choreographer Rande Dorn and Grisha Coleman, directors, Joseph Kahn, Shane Drake, Kristin Hanggi, Michael Wilson, Gavin Bowden and Eric Heimbold, and artists Rebecca Riverside, James St. James and Rick Castro.

Mini Biography:

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Graduated from LaSalle Military Aacademy. Realized he had a flair for acting when called to play a part for a independent film, this allowed him to become a SAG member. Studied at HB Studios. After doing his first independent film, he received a call from HBO studios to play a part in the long running #1 series OZ. Frank always seemed to be chosen for bad guy roles. Frank feels that any role is a learning and growing experience. Frank is married to his wonderful wife Liz, they have 5 children, Frank is forever grateful for all the support and encouragement from his family. Frank’s adage is you have to have complete passion in what ever you do in life and acting is his passion.

Spouse:

Elizabeth Morano (? – ?) 5 children

Mini Biography:

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Graduated from LaSalle Military Aacademy. Realized he had a flair for acting when called to play a part for a independent film, this allowed him to become a SAG member. Studied at HB Studios. After doing his first independent film, he received a call from HBO studios to play a part in the long running #1 series OZ. Frank always seemed to be chosen for bad guy roles. Frank feels that any role is a learning and growing experience. Frank is married to his wonderful wife Liz, they have 5 children, Frank is forever grateful for all the support and encouragement from his family. Frank’s adage is you have to have complete passion in what ever you do in life and acting is his passion.

Spouse:

Elizabeth Morano (? – ?) 5 children

Zeus Morand’s critical eye and emotive imagery have made him a sought-after cinematographer who transitions seamlessly between commercials, music videos, and features films. His stylized work has attracted the attention of visually-driven directors interested in bold utilization of cinematography to enhance the audience’s emotional response to a story.Born and raised in New York City, Zeus Morand has been working in the film business for nearly 15 years. Prior to becoming a cinematographer, Zeus cut his teeth as a highly renowned gaffer working for the Who’s Who of commercial DPs. It was then that Zeus first developed a reputation for bold lighting styles produced quickly, and in any environment. Today, Zeus is known for his bold and dark, highly emotional imagery.Zeus’s first feature film “Red Doors”, directed by Georgia Lee, won Best Narrative Feature Award in the NY, NY Competition at the Tribeca Film Festival, 2005.Zeus recently completed principle photography on “La Soga” directed by Josh Crook and stars Manny Perez, Paul Calderon and Juan Fernandez.Zeus lives with his wife Toby and daughter Bella in New York City.

Zeus Morand’s critical eye and emotive imagery have made him a sought-after cinematographer who transitions seamlessly between commercials, music videos, and features films. His stylized work has attracted the attention of visually-driven directors interested in bold utilization of cinematography to enhance the audience’s emotional response to a story.Born and raised in New York City, Zeus Morand has been working in the film business for nearly 15 years. Prior to becoming a cinematographer, Zeus cut his teeth as a highly renowned gaffer working for the Who’s Who of commercial DPs. It was then that Zeus first developed a reputation for bold lighting styles produced quickly, and in any environment. Today, Zeus is known for his bold and dark, highly emotional imagery.Zeus’s first feature film “Red Doors”, directed by Georgia Lee, won Best Narrative Feature Award in the NY, NY Competition at the Tribeca Film Festival, 2005.Zeus recently completed principle photography on “La Soga” directed by Josh Crook and stars Manny Perez, Paul Calderon and Juan Fernandez.Zeus lives with his wife Toby and daughter Bella in New York City.

Height: 5′ 9½” (1.77 m)

Mini Biography:

Linda Morand was one of the top fashion models of the mid-’60s. She was discovered by Eileen Ford in 1966 and appeared in “Vogue”, “Glamour”, “Mademoiselle”, “Teen”, “Elle” and many more international magazines. As an internationally acclaimed cover girl, her fashionable Mod image helped to set the standards of 1960s style and beauty. As a popular cover girl, and one of the favorite models of fashion and beauty icons Betsey Johnson and Vidal Sassoon, Morand was one of the first American models booked from New York to model for the French haute couture. She arrived in Paris under contract to Paris Planning, part of a business partnership with the Ford Agency. She walked the runways of Cardin, Couregges, Ungaro and Patou and other top European designers. As one of the most celebrated mannequins in Europe, she decided to remain in Paris to continue her education at the Sorbonne and study the languages of Western Europe. Laurence Harvey and Prince Albrecht von Liechtenstein were two of her noted suitors.She learned fluent French, German and Italian and studied art and literature. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, as an international jet-setter, Linda lived and modeled in the fashion capitals of the world, including Paris, London, Rome, Munich, Zurich and Barcelona. In 1969 she began a long courtship to the controversial French film star Viscount Philippe Forquet de Dorne. They were married in 1970. Linda’s striking resemblance to Jacqueline Kennedy led to a career as an exclusive celebrity lookalike and appearances on many American talk shows.

Spouse:

Philippe Forquet (15 January 1970 – 15 January 1976)

Height: 5′ 9½” (1.77 m)

Mini Biography:

Linda Morand was one of the top fashion models of the mid-’60s. She was discovered by Eileen Ford in 1966 and appeared in “Vogue”, “Glamour”, “Mademoiselle”, “Teen”, “Elle” and many more international magazines. As an internationally acclaimed cover girl, her fashionable Mod image helped to set the standards of 1960s style and beauty. As a popular cover girl, and one of the favorite models of fashion and beauty icons Betsey Johnson and Vidal Sassoon, Morand was one of the first American models booked from New York to model for the French haute couture. She arrived in Paris under contract to Paris Planning, part of a business partnership with the Ford Agency. She walked the runways of Cardin, Couregges, Ungaro and Patou and other top European designers. As one of the most celebrated mannequins in Europe, she decided to remain in Paris to continue her education at the Sorbonne and study the languages of Western Europe. Laurence Harvey and Prince Albrecht von Liechtenstein were two of her noted suitors.She learned fluent French, German and Italian and studied art and literature. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, as an international jet-setter, Linda lived and modeled in the fashion capitals of the world, including Paris, London, Rome, Munich, Zurich and Barcelona. In 1969 she began a long courtship to the controversial French film star Viscount Philippe Forquet de Dorne. They were married in 1970. Linda’s striking resemblance to Jacqueline Kennedy led to a career as an exclusive celebrity lookalike and appearances on many American talk shows.

Spouse:

Philippe Forquet (15 January 1970 – 15 January 1976)