ConversationsRadio
Episode 188
Skywalker Hughes
Actress
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello welcomed back actress Skywalker Hughes
to
ConversationsRadio Episode 188
Actress Skywalker Hughes is a dual citizen of the USA and Canada. She first signed with an agent in early 2021 and since, has made a name for herself working alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Skywalker has several exciting projects in the works!
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An established actress with a impressive resume, Skywalker is known for her role as 'Ashley Schmitt' - the lead role in the Lionsgate feature film 'Ordinary Angels' starring opposite Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson.
She was cast as Sheridan Pickett, a series regular, on the Paramount Plus drama series, Joe Pickett -
based on the New York Times bestselling book series penned by author, C.J. Box. ' Joe Pickett' became the "Most-Watched Series of All Time" on the Spectrum streaming service and was quickly renewed for a second season. Shortly after renewal it was purchased by Paramount Plus. You can catch Skywalker in all 20 episodes of the series.
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By the time second season had wrapped Skywalker had already landed another series lead on the highly acclaimed Fox anthology series, 'Accused'. She stars alongside Oscar-Winner Keith Carradine in the season finale as JoJo Carlson making history as the series' first lead young actor! Accused was quickly renewed
for a second season.
As a VO Artist, Skywalker is the voice behind the 'Side Table Drawer' in Season 5 of the popular Nickelodeon animated series Blues Clues and You and guest starred as the voice of Frankie on Season 9 of Nickelodeon's 'Paw Patrol' She also guest starred as Sonia Manzano on the new children's series
'Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.'
Look for Skywalker to star alongside Rashida Jones, Kate McKinnon and Daveed Riggs in
'In the Blink of an Eye' and catch her in the Live Action animated film 'I, Object'
Skywalker is capturing the hearts of many in the film and television industry! When she is not acting you will find her dancing and singing, riding a horse or writing a script with her best friends.
Follow Skywalker on Instagram @skywalker.hughes
About Our Cohost
Violette Tinnirello
Violet Tinnirello is an American actor, singer, and dancer from New York's Hudson Valley who is known for her work as Charlie on Sesame Street. As a lifelong fan of all Jim Henson’s work, it was a dream come true when Violet was cast to play the first child cast member on Sesame Street in nearly 20 years. The 2022 Young Entertainer Award
(Best Actress in a recurring role -TV) was given to Violet for her work on Sesame Street.
She began her performance career at the age of four and has appeared in many commercials including Lunchables, Red Lobster, Stop & Shop, HolidayInn, Nickelodeon, Lego, NBC's America's Got Talent and HAPPY! - the book
and videos by Pharrell Williams. She voices the characters "Cappie" on Nick Jr's Wallykazam and "Penny" in the Nickelodeon short, The Thing AboutBabies. Violet has appeared in short films including A Force for Good, which is about the universal power of compassion. She appears on Cyberchase on PBS as Alex and has been seen on Saturday Night Live multiple times with Kristin Stewart, John Mullaney, Saoirse Ronan and more.
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Violet loves to perform on the live stage. Throughout the Broadway labs, workshops, and even the run at the iconic Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey, Violet spent over two years working on Chasing Rainbows: TheRoad to Oz.
She loved playing the role of Shirley Temple and showcasing hertap-dancing skills - her favorite dance style. She also sang and danced in the cabaret style shows both at The Laurie Beechman Theater and Stage 72 at The Triad
In a tribute to Broadway’s return, Violet joined a cast of Broadway kids in 'We're Gonna Come Back'
directed by Janine Molinari.
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Violet Tinnirello is a supporter of the Jeffrey Modell Foundation! JMF is a global nonprofit dedicated to early diagnosis, treatments, and ultimately, future cures for Primary Immunodeficiency through awareness, advocacy, and research.
Learn more about the foundation at https://info4pi.org
Follow Violet on Instagram @violettinnirello​
Mike and Violet want to thank Skywalker Hughes for joining us again on ConversationsRadio!
Enjoy the Podcast
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ConversationsRadio
Episode 188
SkywalkerHughes
Actress
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
