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Jean Opperman is an innovative educator with 35 years of experience teaching drawing. She developed a drawing curriculum for the Fashion Design Program at CCA (California College of the Arts). In addition, for the past 25 years, she taught drawing classes for the pre-college, first year, Fashion Design and Illustration Programs continuing as a teacher, academic advisor, and chair of the program. This December, Jean will retire after 29 years encouraging, inspiring, and instructing hundreds of students in the fine art of the line. She will however continue her figurative work and managing the business aspect of artist, Gustavo Rivera’s (see Business Concept Magazine, July 2022) career. Heide Betz: Tell us about your background, your family. Where did you grow up? Jean Opperman: I grew up in Poplar Bluff, MO.…
Meet the proud Filipino American celebrating her life as a beauty queen, model, health advocate, and humanitarian—Jane Casupanan. Growing up in a hardworking family that valued success, Jane shares that she felt encouraged to strive for greatness despite not always knowing exactly what she wanted to pour her energy into. “Early on I knew I didn’t want to focus on a specific talent but something in me always knew that I can do anything I put my mind into.” At the age of 17, she was fully immersed in her work life and determined to build a stable future becoming a successful business banker by the age of 20. She shares that she has always been eager to push herself, so, she reorganized her commitments and switched from banking to…
Speed, vitality, and resilience composes entrepreneur Faye Ho’s life, keeping a steady focus on fulfilling her dreams with passion, perseverance, and purpose. Faye was born in Hong Kong and raised in Macau. Her childhood dream was to become a model or a singer. Faye’s mother was a professional ballerina, hoping to enroll at the academy in London to hone her skill, but due to a bad knee, her plans never transpired, and instead, she became a famous model. Faye loved watching how beautiful and graceful her mother was and wished to follow in her footsteps. While other little girls grew up playing with dolls and toys, Faye watched the Macau Grand Prix yearly, feeling the excitement crossing through her veins. Little did she know this spark would serve to be…
For Wencyl Zyl, art has served to inspire her soul, heal her wounds, and restore her well-being. Art is and will always be her greatest blessing. Wencyl was born and raised in Tarlac, Philippines. Her childhood dream was to become a doctor and she loved reading the encyclopedia and books about general science relating to the human body and nature. “I was very curious about life forms, but as I grew older, I became drawn to art and unleashed my creativity. To hone my craft, I engaged in activities relating to art,” she shares. When Wencyl was nine years, her father who is an artist was teaching her cousins and uncle how to draw and paint and this sparked her curiosity and interest. “I was an inquisitive child who studied…
Carlisa Harris was born to be an alpha. She exceeded her parents’ expectations at home and quickly made a name for herself in her community. From sports to academics, Carlisa continued to excel in everything she touched. Raised in California, she played sports in all her grade levels. Her love for basketball and natural ability to charge her opponent landed her at point guard, where she’d often help lead her teams to victory. She took her courtside success to other arenas, including the martial arts mat. With precision and focus, she bested many opponents, was promoted over several belts and gathered many first-place trophies in tournaments. Her stamina also pushed her to the front of the class in her studies. She achieved the highest honors at both high school and…
Bay Area Cabaret Founder and Executive Producer Marilyn Levinson said, “The new season will welcome the exciting debut of new artists alongside the heartfelt return of stars special to the Bay Area Cabaret family all in the splendor of the elegant and legendary Venetian Room. With all of these absolutely fabulous artists, I look forward to sharing their singing, their stories and their talent and creating new memories for all of us who cherish this artform.” Bay Area Cabaret first presentation was Meow Meow with post-moderndiva Meow Meow, the alter ego of Melissa Madden Gray. Unusual in that Meow Meow modern cabaret choosing an in-your-face 20th century Weimar style that challenges and provokes audiences. She plays on her unique appearance, looking like a windswept Joan Collins. Strutting onstage as the…
