ConversationsRadio
Episode 157
Isabella Blake Thomas
Actress
Wednesday, December 20th, 2023
Welcome Back Isabella Blake Thomas!
Mike Dowler and cohost, actor Darren Lipari are excited to welcomed actress, filmmaker and singer
Isabella Blake Thomas to ConversationsRadio for episode 157!
From her early beginnings in the UK as ‘Lily Rose’ on CBeebies (BBC) children’s television show
‘The Green Balloon Club’ actress Isabella Blake-Thomas has worked hard to develop a style which
is versatile. The respect she has for the craft motivates her to push the artistic envelope as an actress and filmmaking. Having appeared in film and tv projects both in the UK and the States, Isabella has proved herself as an established actress - having booked roles both on tv and film affording her the opportunity to work with the Best of the Best – including Helena Bonham-Carter, John Voight, Elizabeth Peyton Lee, Tom Hopper, Heather Graham and ConversationsRadio Alum, Mila Brener, Esabella Karena Strickland and Olivia Jellen to name just a few.
Isabella is best known for her role as ‘Young Zelena’ in the ABC TV series ‘Once Upon a Time.’
Isabella also stars as 'January' in the Disney+ feature film 'Secret Society of Second-Born Royals' and
has also appeared on the Showtime series ‘Shameless.’
Her most recent projects include ‘Caralique’ – Where she plays the title character Caralique – a young fashion designer looking to bring color to the people around her and keep an eye out for ‘Karma’s A Bitch’ – a romance, mystery, thriller film written by Isabella and directed by her mom Elizabeth Blake Thomas.
Isabella is also known for her love of music. With her debut single released in 2018, her debut EP released in early 2019 and her second EP released September 2019. Isabella's work as both a singer/songwriter and actress are equally on display in her child trafficking awareness short film, UNSEEN, where she stars alongside Rhyon Brown and Yolanda.
Isabella calls Southern California her home. The Daughter of producer, director and writer Elizabeth Blake-Thomas, they have collaborated on numerous projects. Isabella is a writer too! Her children’s book
'When the Zoo Closes' available for purchase on Amazon. She can even fly a Cessna 172.
You can follow Isabella BLake Thomas on Instagram
@isabella_b_t
About our Cohost
Darren Lipari
ConversationsRadio welcomes actor/director Darren Lipari. He joined us back in 2019 on episode 61. New York native, Darren is now based in LA. Known for roles on Mr. Robot, Person of Interest, Blacklist, Blue Bloods and more. Darren can be seen as Lt. Kelly opposite Chadwick Boseman, J.K. Simmons and Sienna Miller in ’21 Bridges.’
Most recently, Darren is known for his recurring role as ‘Bobby’ the bartender on
the TV Mini Series ‘Welcome to Chippendales’ (HULU) which has been nominated for multiple awards – including an Emmy!
Darren is a filmmaker and writer. He’s very proud of his short film ‘Pouring Glory’ which he wrote, directed and stars in as Tyler 'The Wrist' Reggiano. Lipari has a background
in sketch improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and is known to be an amazing bartender as well.
Follow Darren Lipari on Instagram @darrenlipariforreel
It's always fun when Isabella joins us on ConversationsRadio.
She always has things happening and it's a joy to have her back!
Enjoy The Podcast!
ConversationsRadio
Episode 157
Isabella Blake Thomas
Actress
Wednesday, December 20th, 2023
