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Andrea Bordeaux

**Andrea Bordeaux** is an episodic actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Gloria Collins in "How Two-Faced Can You Get?".

## Biography

Bordeaux grew up in Texas. She expressed an interest for acting since her childhood and had her first stage experience at the age of 14.

In 2005, she moved to New York City and studied at the theater of Pace University. One year later, she moved to the privately owned New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. In late 2006, Bordeaux was discovered as a model and gained further recognition. In 2010, she had her first role in the TV series *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit*.

In 2013 and 2014, she played Neda in the TNT series *Rizzoli & Isles*. Further guest appearances followed in series such as *Criminal Minds*. In 2017, she had her breakthrough in the ninth season of *NCIS: Los Angeles*, playing Harley Hidoko. In 2019, she portrayed Gloria Collins in an episode of The CW's *Dynasty*.

In 2021, she played the lead role of Ella McFair in Starz comedy *Run the World*. She was fired from the role during production of the second season for refusing to comply with the production's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Dominic Ortega

**Dominic Ortega** is an unseen character in The CW's *Dynasty*. He was an engineer for Carrington Atlantic who died from an oil-rig explosion, as a result of Steven Carrington overlooking a faulty pressure valve during an inspection.

## Biography

### Early Life

Dominic was an engineer for Carrington Atlantic, who worked closely with head field engineer Matthew Blaisdel. While also working for the company at the time, Steven Carrington missed a faulty pressure valve and signed off on an inspection that resulted in pressure shaking the oil rig when it went online. Dominic fell off and snapped his neck, and CEO Blake Carrington convinced Matthew to write it off as a structural defect, covering up Steven's mistake. ("Private as a Circus")

### Season 1

A few years later, Matthew visits the Carrington Manor where Blake takes engagement photos with his fiancée, Cristal Flores, who happens to be Matthew's former lover. Matthew threatened to blackmail Blake with his involvement in covering up Dominic's death, claiming that Cristal would never marry Blake after knowing the truth. ("I Hardly Recognized You", "Private as a Circus")

Police Chief Aaron Stansfield eventually reveals Blake's cover-up to Steven, which results in Steven relapsing and going on a drug-fueled bender in New York. ("The Best Things In Life") Upon Steven's return home and sobering up, Steven sets out to make things right by donating money to Dominic's widow. ("A Well-Dressed Tarantula")
Dynasty: The Complete Series

"**Dynasty: The Complete Series**" is the official DVD release of all five seasons of The CW's *Dynasty*. It was released on January 24, 2023.

## Synopsis

Wealth, power, deception, and betrayal... is this what it takes to build a dynasty? Find out with this modern reimagining of the iconic primetime soap, centering on the influential Carrington family as they defend their sovereignty against the Colbys, new contenders and threats, and even each other. With *Dynasty: The Complete Series* on DVD, enjoy all 108 episodes on 25 discs plus enticing special features. This is the ultimate collection that power-hungry drama fans have been waiting for.

## Special Features

* ***Dynasty* Through the Years**
* **Gag Reels**
* **Deleted Scenes**
Brian Littrell

**Brian Littrell** is an episodic character on The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by the real-life version of himself.

## Biography

### Season 4

As Sam Jones practices long-distance dating with Ryan, he overwhelms his new boyfriend with constant gifts to the point of Ryan asking for Sam to stop. Sam misinterprets this request, however, and hires Brian Littrell to perform a few songs for their next video-call. In the midst of Brian performing Backstreet Boys' "I Want It That Way", Ryan makes up an excuse to end the call. Sam is devastated but insists that Brian keep playing, having paid for three songs. ("Everybody Loves the Carringtons")

## Trivia

* He was Sam Jones' first crush. ("Everybody Loves the Carringtons")
Dynasty: Season Five

"**Dynasty: Season Five**" is the official DVD release of the fifth season of The CW's *Dynasty*. It was released on January 24, 2023.

## Synopsis

The Final Season of *Dynasty* is here to give you more Carrington drama! After Eva, Fallon's (Elizabeth Gillies) scorned and lovesick assistant, shot her, Fallon lay bleeding out on the campaign gala floor with her marriage to Liam (Adam Huber) also circling the drain. Will she survive the internal damage? Will her marriage survive the external damage? It's anyone's guess... This 5-disc collection includes 22 scintillating episodes from the Fifth and Final Season plus a gag reel and featurette!

## Special Features

* ***Dynasty* Through the Years**
* **Gag Reel**
A Well-Dressed Tarantula

Cristal to Alejandro

"**A Well-Dressed Tarantula**" is the tenth episode and the mid-season premiere of the first season of The CW's *Dynasty*. It aired on January 17, 2018.

## Synopsis

**THE MIDAS TOUCH** - Cristal's efforts to mend her fractured marriage are complicated when a dangerous newcomer threatens to destroy everything she and Blake hold dear. Meanwhile, Fallon celebrates her golden birthday and gains control of her trust, forcing her to think about more than just what size champagne bottles to serve at her party.

## Plot Summary

**SPOILERS AHEAD**

Cristal is a pariah at the mansion. Alejandro reveals himself to her, threatening to expose Blake's father's past crimes if she does not help him close a deal with Carrington Atlantic. A guilty Steven pawns an expensive watch and gives the money to the wife of the man who died because of his mistake. Fallon throws herself a 25th birthday party as she gains control of her $100 million trust fund, and overcomes her reluctance to fully commit herself and her money to Jeff. Meanwhile, Jeff tells his father he plans to marry Fallon to secure her assets for himself, including her shares of Blake's company. Cristal, Blake, Fallon, and Sam work together to turn the tables on Alejandro and Iris. After getting into her new car, Fallon is chloroformed by Iris.

## Cast

* Nathalie Kelley as Cristal Carrington
* James Mackay as Steven Carrington
* Robert Christopher Riley as Michael Culhane
* Sam Adegoke as Jeff Colby
* Rafael de La Fuente as Sam Jones
* Alan Dale as Joseph Anders
* Grant Show as Blake Carrington
* Wakeema Hollis as Monica Colby
* Elena Tovar as Iris Machado

Co-Starring* Luis Fernandez as Alejandro
* Diesel Madkins as Pawn Shop Dealer
* Ashton Leigh as Assistant #1
* Zuri James as Assistant #2

## Trivia

* The title of the episode was announced by a press release on November 16, 2017.
* This the first episode title which is not a reference to a line from the original Dynasty series.
* To date, this and Enter Alexis episodes are the only Season 1 episode whose name is not based in a line from the 1981 Dynasty. However, the latter is based on the same episode title name from the 1981 TV Series that Alexis made her appearance.

## Multimedia

### Images

* Promotional
* Behind the Scenes

TBA

### Videos

* Promotional
* Behind the Scenes

Dynasty 1x10 Promo "A Well-Dressed Tarantula" (HD) January 17 Season 1 Episode 10 PromoDynasty A Well-Dressed Tarantula Trailer The CW

## References

1. ↑ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-17-2018/
2. ↑ This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia (view authors).
3. ↑ https://www.spoilertv.com/2017/11/the-cw-announces-midseason-premiere.html
Aubrey Villalobos Karr

**Aubrey Villalobos Karr** is a writer and producer of The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Villalobos is known for *Dynasty* (2017), *Royal Pains* (2009) and *The Ex List* (2008).

## Credits

### Writer

1. "Snowflakes in Hell" [with Francisca X. Hu]
2. "The Sight of You" [with David M. Israel]
3. "Life Is a Masquerade Party" [with Josh Reims]
4. "The Caviar, I Trust, Is Not Burned"
5. "You Make Being a Priest Sound Like Something Bad"
6. "A Little Father-Daughter Chat"
7. "But I Don't Need Therapy"
8. "That Holiday Spirit"
9. "But a Drug Scandal?"

## Gallery

The *Dynasty* writers are proud to vote in the 2020 U.S. Presidential election
A Temporary Infestation

Alexis to Cristal about her prolonged stay

"**A Temporary Infestation**" is the seventh episode of the second season and the twenty-ninth episode overall of The CW's *Dynasty*. It aired on November 30, 2018.

## Synopsis

**NEW BEGINNINGS** — In the wake of a traumatic yet therapeutic Thanksgiving, the Carringtons are ready to embrace a fresh start. As Fallon dives into a new business endeavor, she inadvertently collides with Culhane's secret life. Meanwhile, Sam employs Kirby's help as he embarks on a new personal venture, and as Cristal celebrates the next step of her relationship with Blake, Alexis does her best to drive a wedge between them.

## Plot Summary

**SPOILERS AHEAD**

Alexis leaves Matthew to be found by Sam, who names him Little Blake. Sam and Kirby work together to find a nanny. Fallon and Monica's new business venture threatens Jeff and Michael's poker game, which does not please Ada. Cristal's attempts to rid herself of Alexis fail, but she learns that Alexis is the one who left the baby, and makes sure Sam finds out on his own.

## Cast

* Nicollette Sheridan as Alexis Carrington
* Ana Brenda Contreras as Cristal Jennings
* Rafael de La Fuente as Sam Jones
* Robert Christopher Riley as Michael Culhane
* Sam Adegoke as Jeff Colby
* Maddison Brown as Kirby Anders
* Alan Dale as Joseph Anders
* Grant Show as Blake Carrington
* Wakeema Hollis as Monica Colby
* Yani Gellman as Manuel
* Brent Antonello as Hank Sullivan *(voice only)*

Co-Starring* Thomas Hobson as Gary
* Dean Shortland as Randy
* Alex Belle as Herself
* Isis Valentino as Herself
* Jori as Singer

Uncredited* Aiden as Bo

## Trivia

* This episode's title, along with its synopsis, writers and directors were revelead on November 10, 2018.
* On December 1, 2018 Yani Gellman confirmed that he was indeed cast as Manuel.
* Matthew Jr. as he's thought to be an abandoned baby is called 'Little Blake' by Sam as a reference to the original character from the original series who is Fallon and Jeff’s son.
* The title of the episode comes from a line of the original Dynasty series, first said by Alexis Carrington to Sable Colby in the Season 9 Episode 11: *Tankers, Cadavers to Chance.*
	+ The original line is used in this episode by Alexis saying it to Krystle.
* Fallon and Monica creating their own music label, Broken Glass Recording Artists, might be a reference to Dominique Deveraux owning one, Titania Records, and Monica Colby working in it the original show and its spin-off, The Colbys.

## Quotes

**Cristal:** Really? Google Translate? Bitch.

## Multimedia

### Images

* Promotional
* Behind the Scenes

### Videos

Dynasty A Temporary Infestation PromoDynasty A Temporary Infestation Scene

## References

1. ↑ College football adjusts up, ‘MacGyver’ adjusts down: Friday final ratings
2. ↑ This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia (view authors).
3. ↑ http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20181109cw11/
4. ↑ https://twitter.com/yanigellman/status/1068974016705249280
Elena Tovar

**Linda Elena Tovar** is a supporting actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Iris Machado.

## Biography

Tovar is known for her recurring role as Rosalie Martinez on the ABC daytime soap opera *General Hospital* from 2014 to 2015. In 2015, she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series for this role. She has appeared on *Modern Family*, *CSI: NY*, *Criminal Minds*, and *NCIS: New Orleans*.

In 2017, Tovar was cast in a recurring role as Iris Machado in The CW prime time soap opera reboot *Dynasty*. She appeared in five episodes of the first season and later reprised her role for an episode of the fifth season.

In 2018, Tovar was cast in a recurring role in the third season of Netflix's *Designated Survivor* as Isabel Pardo.

## Gallery

Tovar reunites with costars Liz Gillies and Nathalie Kelley, February 2023
Cherie Nowlan

**Cherie Nowlan** is a director on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Nowlan grew up in the country town of Singleton, Australia, and after working briefly as a journalist began a career in film and television. She worked as a production assistant, researcher and writer for various independent production companies, including Kennedy Miller, as well as in commercial television.

Nowlan's first film was a documentary entitled *God's Girls* (1991), about the nuns who taught in her former high school. The film won the Best Documentary prize at the Australian Film Institute Awards. The ABC/BBC co-production was described by The Guardian in the UK as "much more gripping than the fictional *Brides of Christ*." It was nominated for an Australian Film Institute Award and was a finalist in the Sydney Film Festival's Dendy Short Film Competition.

Nowlan studied scriptwriting at the Australian Film Television and Radio School in 1993.

*Clubland*, which starred Oscar nominee Brenda Blethyn and rising star Emma Booth, sold to Warner Independent Pictures for $4.1 million, after debuting at Sundance Film Festival. The film generated standing ovations at Sundance, and was nominated for eleven AFI awards, including Best Director and Best Actress.

In 1995, she wrote and directed the short film *Lucinda 31*, which was screened in film festivals in New York City and Brisbane, where it was voted Most Popular Film at the 1995 Brisbane Exposure Festival. The script was an adaptation of a short story by Alexandra Long.

She has also had a career in television, directing episodes of *The Secret Life of Us*, *All Saints*, *Dance Academy*, *Packed to the Rafters* and the American series, *Life Unexpected*, *90210*, and *Dynasty*. As well as the television films *Marking Time* (2003), *Small Claims* (2004), *The Alice* (2005), *Small Claims: White Wedding* (2007), *Underbelly Files: The Man Who Got Away* (2011) and *Underbelly: Razor* (2011).
Carrington United

Fallon introduces her company

**Carrington United** (formerly **NTNR Enterprises** and **Fallon Unlimited**) is a magazine and media conglomerate company. It is owned and named after, Fallon Carrington.

## History

### Season 2

Fallon first purchased NTNR Enterprises to acquire the publishing company, Elcott Publishing. She renamed Elcott Publishing to Femperial Publishing but never paid the mother-company much attention. She admitted that it was just a means to an end.

### Season 3

Fallon decided to invest in NTNR. She renamed it Fallon Unlimited and made it a modern and up-to-date magazine and corporation that women and men alike can relate too. She had to navigate legalities as the name *Fallon Unlimited* was already owned by an older woman. Fallon acquired the name after buying it from the woman. She then launched the magazine with a press conference. On their first day of launch, someone shut down the Fallon Unlimited website. ("A Used Up Memory")

She attempted to pitch the company to Landon III, a creative director based in Wales, but her efforts were thwarted after an accident. She created a puff piece that Liam would write about the building Landon was staying. When Liam found out, she decided to shop the piece to other companies. ("Shoot From the Hip")

## Subsidiaries & Assets

* Broken Glass Recording Artists
* Femperial Publishing
* Fallon Unlimited Streaming
* Aunt Alexis
* Fallon Shopping Network
* Morell Green Energy Corporation
* Tempo Universal Streaming

## Employees

*See: Broken Glass Recording Artists, Femperial Publishing, Fallon Shopping Network, and Morell Green Energy Corporation*
### Shareholders

* Fallon Carrington (Owner, Major Shareholder, Chairwoman of the Board and CEO)
* Colin McNaughton (Major Shareholder, Interim CEO; formerly)
* Kelly Sanders (Vice President)
* Jeff Colby (Interim CEO; formerly)

### Board of Directors

* Ellen
* Aubrey ("Stars Make You Smile")
* Brian ("Stars Make You Smile")
* Daniel ("Stars Make You Smile")
* Gary ("Stars Make You Smile")
* Leslie ("Stars Make You Smile")
* Quinn Carter ("Stars Make You Smile")

### Personal Assistants

* Allison (formerly)
* Martina (formerly)
* Amir (formerly)
* Eva (formerly)
* Betty

### Magazine Employees

* Alexis Carrington Colby (Advice Columnist; formerly)
* Liam Ridley (Reporter; formerly)

### Other Employees

* Evan Tate (Company Lawyer; formerly)
* Blake Carrington (Consultant; formerly)
* Jamie ("A Little Father-Daughter Chat")

## Trivia

* Fallon Unlimited put an offer for naming rights to The Atlantix stadium. ("A Wound That May Never Heal")
* They were the host of the bimonthly podcast, "Aunt Alexis", in which Alexis Carrington dueled out advice to those who ask.
* In "Go Rescue Someone Else" Liam stated that he used to work at Fallon Unlimited and no longer works for the company.
Carrington Foundation

The **Carrington Foundation** was first established by Blake Carrington to provide scholarships for underprivileged children, motivated by the needs of a young Jeff and Monica Colby.

## Biography

### Season 1

The Carringtons throw their annual charity gala for the family's foundation, with a 1980s theme. Fallon feuds with her new stepmother, Cristal, over dawning the beautiful necklace up for auction. Wanting Steven to stay in Atlanta, Blake asks for him to run the Carrington Foundation. ("Guilt is for Insecure People")

### Season 3

The Carrington Foundation holds a charity gala at the Georgia Aquarium, despite the current scandal surrounding two bodies being discovered in the lake on the Carringtons' property. Hoping to resolve some guilt, Fallon uses the foundation to launch the "Trixie Tate Scholarship." ("Guilt Trip to Alaska")

To Cristal's dismay, Adam expresses interest in becoming President of the Carrington Foundation. Blake ultimately gives Adam the job, but this is short-lived as Adam seems to lose the position after setting fire to Blake's vineyard. ("Shoot From the Hip", "The Caviar, I Trust, Is Not Burned")

Cristal decides to use the foundation to start a program for people unable to pay medical bills. ("Up A Tree") This results in the foundation creating a veterans clinic, a new passion project for Cristal. ("Is The Next Surgery on The House?", "She Cancelled...", "You Make Being a Priest Sound Like Something Bad")

### Season 4

As part of a last ditch effort to save Carrington Atlantic from going bankrupt, Blake pulls foundation funds for the veterans clinic to pull himself out of debt. Cristal learns of this, disgusted, and wishes for the fall of Blake's company. ("Vows Are Still Sacred")

Adam calls in a favor from Cristal to threaten to pull foundation funding from the medical trials taking place at the hospital if Amanda doesn't let Adam move through with his own trial. This results in Amanda pulling files on the trials funded by the foundation to dig deeper into Adam's manipulations. ("You Vicious, Miserable Liar")

### Season 5

Wishing to get in touch with Blake, Ben Carrington calls the foundation to ask for him. ("Ben")

Upon Steven Carrington's return to Atlanta and reunion with his family, he asks Sam if Fallon would be interested in him taking over the foundation. Sam believes she will, as long as Steven understands that Fallon will still be in charge of everything. ("Catch 22")

## Employers & Employees

* Blake Carrington (Founder)
* Fallon Carrington
* Steven Carrington (Head of Foundation, "Guilt is for Insecure People" through "Rotten Things", "Catch 22" onward)
* Adam Carrington (President of Foundation, "Shoot From the Hip")
* Cristal Carrington (Head of Foundation, "Up A Tree" onward)

## Beneficiaries

* Jeff Colby (College Scholarship)
* Monica Colby (College Scholarship)
Fallon Shopping Network

**Fallon Shopping Network**, commonly known as **FSN**, is a television network promoting a catalog of products. The network successfully launches thanks to Dominique Deveraux accepting a spot to promote her clothing line, *Dom-Mystique*.

## Employees

### Shareholders

* Fallon Carrington (CEO)
* Ellen (Head of the Board of Directors, formerly)

## Entertainment Personnel

* Dominique Deveraux (Show Host, 4.16 - 5.22)
* Alexis Carrington Colby (Show Host, 5.10 - 5.20)
* Adam Carrington (Show Host, 5.16)

## Trivia

* Fallon Shopping Network is based on HSN.
* Dominique's show on FSN led to her developing a dedicated fanbase, self-titled "Dominoes." ("Mind Your Own Business")
David Furr

**David Furr** is a semi-recurring actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Nico Russo.

## Biography

David Furr is an American theatre, film, and television actor. He received a Tony Award nomination for his role in Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of *Noises Off*.

In 2018, Furr was cast in The CW's *Dynasty* as Nico Russo.
Brandon Lott

**Brandon Lott** is a director on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Brandon Lott is known for *Spy Kids* (2001), *The Faculty* (1998) and *Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams* (2002). He was accepted into a film program at the University of Texas based on a short film that starred two friends, one as a giggling troll and the other a traumatized student.

From 2017 to 2022, Lott worked as an editor on The CW's *Dynasty*. He directed an episode of the fourth and fifth seasons of the series.

## Credits

### Director

1. "Everything Looks Wonderful, Joseph" (4.19)
2. "Ben" (5.15)
Gil

**Gil** is a minor character on The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Jeff Schine.

Gil is a mechanical engineer at Morell Green Energy Corporation.

## Trivia

* Gil is portrayed by Jeff Schine. He is the real life partner of Daniella Alonso (Cristal Carrington) with whom he has a daughter.
	+ Schine's portrayal of Gil, mechanical engineer at Morell Green Energy Corporation, perhaps serves as a reference to Matthew Blaisdel, the mechanical engineer of Carrington Atlantic and Celia Machado's former lover.
* Gil is a fan of The Atlantix. ("More Power to Her")
Flores Incorporado

**Flores Incorporado** is a powerful conglomerate company that was first launched in Mexico. The company has stakes in aviation, professional soccer, and a history of corrupt dealings with illegal gambling and sports betting.

A partnership with Blake Carrington and The Atlantix marked Flores Inc's first international expansion into the United States. Upon succeeding her father Silvio Flores as CEO, Cristal relocates the company base to Atlanta, Georgia.

## History

### Early History

Flores Incorporado originates as a soccer team that uses shady tactics for rigged gambling. Silvio Flores runs the team, and Mark Jennings acts as one of the professional soccer players.

### Season 4

Silvio is later arrested, and he names Cristal Carrington as CEO.

### Season 5

Cristal's brother, Beto, uses an imposter named Rita to try and have the company signed over to him. This plan fails.

Cristal later merges Flores Inc. with Blake's company, PPA.

### Chief Executive Officer

* Silvio Flores (until 2021)
* Cristal Carrington (2021 onward)
* Blake Carrington (2022 onward)

### Club Azteca

* Carlos Aguirre (Soccer Player)
* Mark Jennings (Soccer Player)

## Trivia

* Flores Incorporado, the name of the Flores family business, is revealed in "Filled With Manipulations and Deceptions."
Matt Bennett

**Matt Bennett** is an episodic actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Cole in "But a Drug Scandal?".

## Biography

Bennett was born and raised in Massapequa Park, New York. After appearing in numerous commercials, Bennett began his official acting career at the age of 18 as Jamie, in the 2009 TV movie *Totally for Teens*. He also appeared as Greg the Intern in the pilot episode of the Comedy Central sketch comedy series *Michael & Michael Have Issues*. According to several YouTube videos, Bennett is fluent in English and Japanese.

Bennett had his first starring film role in *The Virginity Hit*, which was produced by Funny or Die founders Will Ferrell and Adam McKay and released in October 2010. Described as a "documentary style comedy," Bennett stated that the film's "directors gave us cameras in our spare time, and he said do pranks, talk amongst yourselves, do things and film that. So we did, and most of the movie is what we filmed. So I feel like 20% is scripted but the rest is all real." He said in another interview with MTV News that the film is "not just another teen sex romp. It's a film with heart and a bit of a soul and deep-down it’s a cool love story."

Bennett co-starred as Robbie Shapiro in the Nickelodeon sitcom *Victorious* from 2010 to 2013. He was nominated for a 2011 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award (UK) in the category of "Nick UK's Funniest Person". On June 23, 2014, Bennett and his *Victorious* co-star Elizabeth Gillies were featured in the popular YouTube video "The Slap" as participants.

Bennett has appeared in two of his *Victorious* co-star Ariana Grande's music videos: "One Last Time" in 2015, and "Thank U, Next" in 2018, the latter of which also features several *Victorious* cast members. Also in 2015, he starred in the music video for Poppy's 2015 "Lowlife" and guest-starred as Josh Jolowitz in *The Big Bang Theory* episode "The Fortification Implementation". He had roles in the films *Me and Earl and the Dying Girl*, *The Stanford Prison Experiment*, and *Manson Family Vacation*, all of which were released in 2015.

In 2016, Bennett had a role on the show *Fresh Off the Boat*. On February 2, 2016, he announced his debut studio album Terminal Cases, which he described as "a concept album about my parents' divorce where every song is inspired by different Robin Williams movies." It was released independently on June 10, 2016.

In 2019, Bennett, alongside Elizabeth Gillies, made a surprise appearance during the November 19 show of Ariana Grande's Sweetener World Tour in Atlanta, in which Grande and Bennett performed "I Think You're Swell" and Grande and Gillies performed "Give It Up" from *Victorious*.

In 2022, Bennett guest-starred on an episode of the soap opera *Dynasty*, a reboot of the 1981 series of the same name, reuniting with Elizabeth Gillies who leads the show. Beginning in 2022, Bennett has toured as a DJ, playing songs from Disney and Nickelodeon series at several venues, including House of Blues chains. The shows are billed as "iParty with DJ Matt Bennett," and since 2023, "Party101."
Kori Rucks

**Kori Rucks** is a minor character in The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by KJ Smith.

Kori is a city councilor for Atlanta and went to high school with Fallon Carrington, Jeff Colby, and Monica Colby. She is also the ex-girlfriend of Michael Culhane.

## Biography

### Season 1

In Private as a Circus, Fallon visits the government in an effort to receive funding for her new company, Morell Green Energy Corporation, but doesn't recognize Kori and mistakes her for an assistant, leaving Kori unwilling to help and bitter. Jeff later tries to turn her around by getting Fallon a second chance with Kori, but Fallon blows the opportunity. The government funding is later given to a third party company due to Fallon's bad timing, and both Carrington Atlantic and Morell Corporation lose the deal. Meanwhile Jeff had introduced Michael Culhane to Kori and they then start dating.

In I Exist Only For Me, Kori and her new boyfriend Michael attend Fallon and Jeff's launch party. Fallon manipulates the situation to make it look like she and Michael had sex. This creates tensions between them between Michael is able to ask for her forgiveness.

In The Best Things In Life, Jeff and Fallon walk in on Kori and Culhane having sex- at the same spot where Fallon and Culhane did every year. An enraged Fallon throws their clothes down the building and locks them up there. Fallon accepts Kori's award. Later, Kori realises that Culhane still loves Fallon, and leaves him.

## Gallery

Our EXCLUSIVE Interview with KJ Smith from Dynasty - CW Weekly-0
Betty

**Betty** is a minor character in The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Kate Kneeland.

Betty is hired as the new assistant of Fallon Carrington after Eva is arrested for attempted murder.

## Trivia

* Betty is the sixth and final assistant of Fallon Carrington hired during the run of *Dynasty*. She is preceded by Sam Jones, Allison, Martina, Amir, and Eva.
Joel Turner

Joel speaking to a group

**Joel Turner** is a minor character in The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Pierson Fodé.

## Biography

### Early Life

Charming, magnetic, and persuasive, Joel makes a living giving inspirational speeches to groups of people who are willing to pay a large entry fee. He used his mental manipulation skills to take advantage of vulnerable, insecure people and recruit them into a cult masked as a synergy group.
Daniel di Tomasso

**Daniel di Tomasso** is an Canadian model and actor.

## Life and Career

Daniel was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. Before acting, he had long career as male model, shooting campaigns for a number of range of clients, including Giorgio Armani and L’Oréal.

When he began acting and appeared in *Beauty and the Beast*, and *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation*. In 2013, he began starring as a series regular in the *Lifetime* television drama series, *Witches of East End*, as Killian Gardiner.

## Filmography

 2013
 2013-2016
 2019

## Notes and Trivia

* Daniel is multilingual speaking Italian, French, and English.
* Josh Reims expressed his wishes to bring back Fletcher to introduce a potential love triangle between Sam, Fletcher, and Sam's stripper new husband, Ryan in Season 4 like it was planned for the end of the third season prior to the Covid-19 pandemic causing the third season to end 2 episodes short of its 22 episode season.

## References

1. ↑ Dynasty EP Strips Down Those 'Finale' Twists, Teases the Epic Fallon/Liam Wedding We Didn't See... Yet
Morell House (Charleston)

The **Morell House** in **Charleston** is a home that was custom-built for Alexis Carrington to reside in with her children, Steven, Fallon, and Amanda Carrington, after finalizing her divorce with Blake. However, the house was sold when Alexis was denied custody.

## Visitors

* Alexis Carrington (Owner, formerly)
* Fallon Carrington
* Amanda Carrington

## Trivia

* The house has Brazilian floors throughout, and Moroccan Zellige tiles in the powder room. ("First Kidnapping and Now Theft")
* The house's study was converted into a library. ("First Kidnapping and Now Theft")
* One bedroom was painted bright green. ("First Kidnapping and Now Theft")
Kara Royster

**Kara Royster** (October 5, 1993) is a supporting actress that portrays the role of Eva.

## Biography

Kara Royster raised in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Kara fell in love with acting and performing at the age of 5 after watching her older sister recite monologues over and over. At age 10, she began pursuing her passions while attending Bak Middle School of the Arts and later the Dreyfoos School of the Arts. Kara and her parents soon made plans to move the family to California where Kara could more actively pursue her dreams. She continued to study and train at the acclaimed Los Angeles County High School for the Arts majoring in Theatre. In addition to being an actress, Kara is a talented makeup artist whose credits include multiple photo shoots and music videos.

Royster is known for her role as Yvonne Phillips in *Pretty Little Liars*.

## Trivia

* On July 25, 2021, Royster confirmed via Instagram comment that Eva would debut in the fifteenth episode of the fourth season.

## Gallery

### Videos

Kara Royster Talks Joining ‘Dynasty’ and Playing Janna Croft-Ghostbeam in Netflix’s Jupiter’s Legacy
### Images

* Season 4
* Season 5
* General

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## References

1. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CRwBEDwr\_0p/
Josh Reims

**Josh Reims** is an executive producer of *Dynasty* turned showrunner after Sallie Patrick step down. He is best known for being the consulting producer & writer ABC television series, *Mistress*.

## Biography

Reims got his start working on TV by writing episodes for Chicago Hope and Felicity. He co-executive producer on the television series “Everwood" from 2005-2006 then went on to Brothers and Sisters, Undercovers and Jane The Virgin before his work on Mistress. He started working with with Dynasty starting with the season 2 premier.

## Credits

### Writer

1. "Ship of Vipers" (2.02) [with Jenna Richman]
2. "That Witch" (2.06) [with Libby Wells]
3. "A Champagne Mood" (2.10) [with Kevin A. Garnett]
4. "Life Is a Masquerade Party" (2.18) [with Aubrey Villalobos Karr]
5. "Guilt Trip to Alaska" (3.01)
6. "Vows Are Still Sacred" (4.02) [with Jenna Richman]
7. "Go Rescue Someone Else" (4.13) [with Christopher Fife]
8. "Filled With Manipulations and Deceptions" (4.22) [with Garrett Oakley]
9. "Vicious Vendetta" (5.14) [with Christopher Fife]
10. "Catch 22" (5.22) [with Garrett Oakley]

## Gallery

The *Dynasty* writers are proud to vote in the 2020 U.S. Presidential election
I'll Be Home for Christmas

**I'll Be Home for Christmas** is a song performed by Fallon Carrington and Liam Ridley during Fallon's comatose dream-state. The song was written by the lyricist Kim Gannon and composer Walter Kent and recorded in 1943 by Bing Crosby, who scored a top ten hit with the song.

## Lyrics

**Fallon Carrington:**

I'll be home for Christmas

You can count on me

Please have snow and mistletoe

And presents 'round the tree

Christmas Eve will find me

Where the love light gleams

**Fallon and Liam Ridley:**

I'll be home for Christmas

If only in my dreams

## Trivia

* This is the first and only duet between Fallon Carrington and Liam Ridley.
Ian Lyons

**Ian Lyons** is a semi-recurring actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Howie.

## Biography

Born Ian Franz Anderson in Wakefield, Rhode Island, USA to Judith and Frank Anderson. His mother a local journalist and regional theater director and his father a stage actor. Ian and his two brothers, Christian (also an actor) and Damian were raised by their mother in Madison, Connecticut. Lyons went off to study film, first at Keene State, then at Emerson College where he met his love Capucine, who was studying television. They quickly married in New York City's Central Park in 1998 and moved to Los Angeles to pursue their entertainment careers.

After a few years behind the scenes, working on shows like *Party Of Five*, *All That*, *Scrubs*, *Sabrina The Teenage Witch*, Lyons was given the opportunity to audition for a bit role on *Sabrina* - which he booked.

Lyons had two children (Elliot and Oliver), lived in Belgium, and two life saving open-heart surgeries.

In 2021, Lyons portrayed Howie in the fourth season of The CW's *Dynasty*.
Peter de Vilbis

**Peter de Vilbis** is an episodic character on The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Bill Fagerbakke.

The patriarch of the de Vilbis family, Peter is the head of an oil company and father to Patricia de Vilbis.

## Trivia

* Peter de Vilbis was a character in the 1980s *Dynasty*, a con artist romantically linked to Fallon Carrington.
* Bill Fagerbakke voiced Patrick Star in the Nickelodeon animated series, *SpongeBob SquarePants*. Nickelodeon also produced the sitcom *Victorious*, which Elizabeth Gillies previously starred in.
John Jackson Hunter

**John Jackson Hunter** is a semi-recurring actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Connor.

## Biography

In 2017, Hunter made his acting debut in the short film, *Low Miles*, and an episode of *Mr. Mercedes* as Johnny. In 2018, he portrayed 5-year-old Ronnie in *Like Arrows*; in 2019, he portrayed Ben in the short film, *The Old Man*.

Hunter portrayed the role of Connor, the long lost son, later revealed half-brother of Liam Ridley (Adam Huber), in the third season of The CW's *Dynasty*. In 2020, he portrayed young Hardin in *After We Collided*, and Josh Cable in an episode of *Your Worst Nightmare*.

In 2021, Hunter voiced the role of Leonard in *The Homework's Revenge: Esther in Wonderland*.
Roxzane T. Mims

**Roxzane T. Mims** is an episodic actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Lo Cox in "That Unfortunate Dinner".

## Biography

Mims is an American actress, known for her work in film, television, and theatre. Her most notable work is a recurring role, Darlene on *Greenleaf*. Most recently she has appeared on *P-Valley*, *The Outsider*, *Doom Patrol*, *Council of Dads*, and *Dynasty*.

Mims' love for acting began at a young age, participating in community theater regularly. She adored watching her mother (Catherine Barrow Williams) on stage in Grand Rapids Michigan, where she grew up after moving from Detroit Mi. Her sister (Pantheah G Hawes) and her also had the same love for music as their mother who was an Opera Singer. She spent her High School years singing in music groups alongside, the members of "Switch," "The Debarges" "Marvin Sapp" and" Byron Cage". She competed in a local pageant and won first runner up, Talent and Miss Congeniality, losing to Kim Zimmer who would soon be known for *General Hospital*.

Mims has also partook in directing, mostly 48 hr films as well as a short film, *Five Smooth Stones*, that is used in some schools as a teaching tool for dealing with bullying. During college, she met her future husband and put her acting career on hold to start a family. As her children grew up her renewed desire for a professional career was rekindled and in the mid 1990s she revisited the industry.
Oliver Noble

**Oliver Noble** is a recurring character on The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Luke Cook.

Oliver is Kirby's ex-beau from Australia, a photographer who has come to town for a shoot, but has ulterior motives. They reconnect but his late-night partying and drug habit quickly take Kirby down a dangerous road.

## References

1. ↑ https://deadline.com/2021/02/black-lightning-melissa-de-sousa-recur-season-4-the-cw-series-1234689658/
Cast appearances

This page lists the notable cast appearances of The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Main Cast

Below is a table featuring the seasonal appearances by each of the "Starring" cast members of The CW's *Dynasty*. The green squares indicate a season in which the actor was a full-time regular, the grey squares indicate a season in which the actor merely guest-starred, the yellow squares indicate a season in which the actor was both a full-time regular and a guest star, and the white squares indicate a season in which the actor did not appear, and thusly feature no episode count. Archive footage material does not count towards the episode totals. The actors are listed by the amount of episodes they feature in, but if in the same amount, then by credit order.

## Supporting Cast

Below is a table featuring the seasonal appearances by each of the "Guest Starring" and "Co-Starring" cast members of The CW's *Dynasty*, who have been featured in at least five episodes. The grey squares indicate a season in which the actor appeared and the white squares indicate a season in which the actor did not appear, and thusly feature no episode count. Archive footage material does not count towards the episode totals. The actors are ordered by their introduction episodes, and if introduced in the same episode, then alphabetically by the actor's surname.

## Minor Guest Cast

Below is a table featuring the seasonal appearances by each of the "Guest Starring" cast members of The CW's *Dynasty* who have been featured in at two to four episodes. The actors are ordered by their introduction episodes, and if introduced in the same episode, then alphabetically by the actor's surname.

## Episodic Guest Cast

Below is a table featuring the seasonal appearances by each of the "Guest Starring" cast members of The CW's *Dynasty* who have been featured in a single episode. This does not include costars or uncredited characters. The actors are ordered by their introduction episodes, and if introduced in the same episode, then alphabetically by the actor's surname.

### Season 4

 NeNe Leakes | Herself | "The British Are Coming" (4.16)
Michael Patrick Lane

**Michael Patrick Lane** is a supporting actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Ted Dinard.

## Biography

Born in College Station, Texas he's the oldest of two. His mother is an elementary school teacher and father, a retired courier. Michael and his brother spent most of their childhood heavily involved in the theater and sports. At 12 years of age he became a Junior Nationalist swimmer and had performed in 30 shows. By age 17 he was an award winning stage actor with over 100 regional shows under his belt and was ranked top 5 in the entire state of Texas as a Bass II in choir, winning him multiple scholarships and the highly coveted spot as an All-State Choir member.

In his early 20's he made the decision to pursue his dreams professionally and trained with Kathryn Gately at Northern Illinois University which then led him to New York City where he continued his studies with Anthony Abeson, Cay Michael Patten and The Barrow Group. After several years of the NYC theater scene and smaller roles on TV such as NBC's *The Blacklist*, Michael got his first break booking the supporting lead role of Earle Hutchins in *Sun Records* directed by Oscar nominated Roland Joffe and Emmy winning producer Lesly Greif.

Michael currently lives in Los Angeles and Atlanta working as an actor both here in the states and internationally. He just wrapped a leading role opposite Gary Dourdan and Robert Knepper in The Moderator, filmed in Morocco. This is his second collaboration with H-Films after the success of their first film together, Paramount Pictures Redemption Day with Andy Garcia.

In 2017, Lane portrayed the role of Ted Dinard in the first season of The CW's *Dynasty*.
Jeanette

* Current
* Season One

**Jeanette** is a minor character in The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Daniela Lee.

Jeanette is a maid at Carrington Manor.

## Trivia

* Jeanette was a character in the 1980s *Dynasty*, serving as a maid to the Carrington family.
* Similarly to Tony, Jeanette first appears amongst the Carringtons' household staff in a line-less cameo. ("Don't Con a Con Artist")
* She is one of the six characters (along with Mrs. Gunnerson, Tony, Alexis, Cristal, and Lo) who were recast.
Mia

**Mia** is a recurring character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Shannon Thornton.

## Biography

### Early Life

Mia met Jeff Colby during their freshman orientation week of college, but due to having a boyfriend at the time, the two didn't have the chance to hook up until after graduation. Mia took a job offer in Philadelphia, however, and Jeff felt they were too young to pursue a long distance relationship. ("You Make Being a Priest Sound Like Something Bad")

### Season 3

Mia returns to Atlanta for a friend's bachelorette party where she runs into Jeff at Club Colby. The two reconnect, and Mia learns that Jeff is now married; however, due to Jeff's marriage being a business arrangement, the two begin seeing one another. After Jeff's wife, Alexis, walks in on the two having sex, Mia meets with Alexis who, in an attempt to sabotage Mia's budding relationship with Jeff, gives her an expensive bag and sets her up on a dating app to find rich men, making it seem like she's a gold-digger. Jeff isn't fooled, but Alexis insists he will grow bored of Mia one day and confesses her true romantic feelings for him. ("You Make Being a Priest Sound Like Something Bad", "My Hangover's Arrived")

### Season 4

Jeff receives a call from Mia during his photoshoot with Alexis which he declines. ("That Unfortunate Dinner")
Marisa Hampton

**Marisa Lynae Hampton** is a semi-recurring actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of young Fallon Carrington.

## Biography

Born on February 8, 1999, Hampton was raised the youngest of five children in Texas. At eight years old, Hampton made her theatrical debut at Casa Manana in Fort Worth, Texas as "Bashful" in *Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs*. Hampton attended Texas School of the Arts and Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy for elementary and middle school.

In 2014, Hampton made her film debut in *Half of Twenty Two*. She went on to appear in the films, *Run* (2017), *The Reliant* (2019), *Cheer for Your Life* (2021), and *Lifemark* (2022). Hampton made her television debut in 2018, portraying the teenage version of main protagonist Fallon Carrington in The CW's *Dynasty*. Hampton played the role for three episodes in the first two seasons. In 2021, Hampton portrayed Beth in an episode of *Vindication*.
Mustafa Elzein

**Robert** "**Mustafa**" **Elzein** is a semi-recurring actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Ramy Crockett.

## Biography

In 2013, Elzein made his acting debut in the short film, *Double Negative*. Elzein went on to appear in additional short films including *Cry Wolf* and *Extermination*. In 2014, Elzein landed the series regular role of Stone in the one season series, *Sequestered*.

In 2017, Elzein landed the role of Ramy Crockett in The CW's *Dynasty*. He appeared in an episode of the first season and reprised his role in 2020 for two episodes of the third season.

In 2018, Elzein appeared in an episode of *SEAL Team*, *Lethal Weapon*, and *Love Is\_*, as well as the film *American Warfighter*. In 2019, Elzein appeared in an episode of *Shameless*, featured in the film, *Semper Fi*, and starred in the one season series, *Almost Family*, as Dr. Isaac Abadi. In 2022, Elzein appeared in The CW's *Walker* as Miles Vyas.

## Trivia

* Elzein is 6'2" (1.88 m).
* Elzein and Rob Nagle (Mitchell) are the only actors in *Dynasty* to be promoted from "Co-Starring" to "Guest Starring" status.
Hank Sullivan

**Hank Sullivan** is a supporting character in The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Brent Antonello.

Hanm is Alexis's former lover, and a con artist. He pretended to be the long lost son of Blake and Alexis, Adam.

## Biography

### Season 1

He first enters the series by introducing himself as the Carringtons' long lost son, Adam. However, it is soon revealed that the entire thing is a facade orchestrated by Alexis to scam Blake out of millions of dollars. In the finale, he sets Alexis's property on the Carrington Manor on fire and runs away with Claudia Blaisdel.

### Season 2

Hank is labeled the prime suspect for Cristal's death, and then threatens to reveal Alexis for her attempts to orchestrate the scam unless she pays him a substantial amount of money to keep quiet. Hank gets tired of Claudia and leaves her son at Alexis's van which's his last appearance.

## Trivia

* Hank being a fake Adam might be a reference to a scrapped storyline from the original Dynasty in which it would have been revealed that Adam was a con artist.
Nadia

**Nadia** is a recurring character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Kelli Barrett.

## Biography

### Season 3

Nadia is an orientation and mobility instructor, hired to work with Adam Carrington after he loses his sight.

Nadia was Adam's blindness coach after he lost his eyesight in an accident at the Manor. He initially rejected her as he didn't want to admit his life had changed. When he was stumbling near the steps Nadia tried to help him and he accidentally hit her. Following the incident, he allowed her to help him adjust to his disability. She seemed to have a vendetta against his stepmother, Cristal. She latched onto Adam quickly, with him reciprocating her feelings rather quickly. They formed a working relationship, with Nadia carrying out Adam's plans that he couldn't do himself due to his blindness. Nadia slowly earned his trust by carrying out his plans. They flirted and kissed in "A Used Up Memory".

In "Shoot From the Hip", they kept their budding relationship a secret from the Carrington family at Thanksgiving. Cristal caught Adam and Nadia holding hands under the table. The couple later had sex when Nadia helped him undress and he confessed his love for her. Unbeknownst to Adam, Nadia was working with his sister, Fallon, even accepting large sums of cash in exchange for keeping a relationship with Adam. When Adam discovered the plot Nadia fled from Atlanta and was never seen or heard from again.