Masiela and Maria

Masiela Lusha is a human rights activist actor, writer and author who was who was born in Tirana Albania. Lusha is the sole child of parents Max and Daniela Lusha. Lusha's modeling career began after she relocated to Michigan. While doing modeling and performing in plays she was approached by a Hollywood Talent Agent came across her. Lusha wrote her first collection of poetry, Inner Thoughts as she was performing at Los Angeles. The first time she was cast in a role was in the year 2000, when she performed the character Lisa in the film Father's Love. Her first appearance on television, Lusha starred as Lizzie McGuire in the show. Lusha played Carmen Lopez on the popular television show George Lopez. Between 2003 and 2004, Lusha was awarded Best Leading Young Actress in 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. She was a young girl when her father left the family. Brink was just 14 when she fell pregnant then dropped out of high school. In order to support her family, she moved in with her son Davion after giving birth. Brink was in her very first group Pulse in Albany, New York. The band mainly opened for local bands like Coal Chamber or Sevendust. Later, the members of the band split together. At the age of 25 She made the leap to California in 2002 and relocated to Los Angeles searching for her break. Brink began working at stores and also singing in bars. She was searching for groups. In an audition, she was reunited with Chris Howorth two years after meeting him. Howorth did not like her performance due to her gender. After hearing her story, Howorth changed his decision and apologized. Along with drummer Jeff Fabb they formed the group they dubbed Dying Stars. Then guitarist Blake Bunzel joined the band along with bassist Josh Newell. In This Moment became the new name for the band following two live performances.