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Mrs. Gunnerson

**Mrs. Gunnerson** is a supporting character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Natalie Karp.

Mrs. Gunnerson is the head cook at Carrington Manor whose food is beloved by patriarch Blake Carrington.

## Biography

### Early Life

Mrs. Gunnerson has been the Carringtons' cook for over sixteen years.

### Season 1

She was abruptly fired by Blake after she laid Alexis’ breakfast, despite being informed that Alexis was unwelcome and that any staff that helps her will be fired. Anders rehires her soon after, but he too is fired by Blake for dissuading him. Blake later rehires Anders and keeps Mrs. Gunnerson on as the chef.

## Trivia

* She shares her name with the Carringtons' cook of the Original Series.
* Gunnerson's absence in the kitchen often leads to chaos, as the Carrington's are forced to fend for themselves.
* She is one of the six characters (along with Tony, Alexis, Cristal, Lo, and Jeanette) who were recast.
Gladys Rodriguez

**Paula Sabbaga** is a writer on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Rodriguez is known for *Vida* (2018), *Sons of Anarchy* (2008) and *The Lincoln Lawyer* (2022).

Rodriguez has been married to Greg Lopez since May 30, 2008.

From 2017 to 2018, Rodriguez served as a writer and executive story editor on The CW's *Dynasty*.
Kevin A. Garnett

**Kevin A. Garnett** is a writer and producer of The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Garnett is known for *Dynasty* (2017), *The Republic of Sarah* (2021) and *The Most Interesting BLACK Man in the World* (2011).

## Credits

### Writer

1. "I Exist Only For Me"
2. "Promises You Can't Keep"
3. "Don't Con A Con Artist" [with Paula Sabbaga]
4. "Trashy Little Tramp" [with Christopher Fife]
5. "Queen of Cups" [with Jay Gibson]
6. "A Champagne Mood" [with Josh Reims]
7. "How Two-Faced Can You Get?" [with Christopher Fife]
8. "Thicker Than Money" [with Jenna Richman]
9. "A Used Up Memory"
10. "She Cancelled..."
I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes)

**I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes)** is a song performed by Fallon and Steven Carrington during their heartfelt goodbye before Steven leaves for Paraguay. It was originally composed by Hoagy Carmichael in 1939 and re-popularized by Frank Sanatra's cover in 1955.

## History

After the Carringtons return from Paraguay, Fallon finds Steven playing the manor's grand piano and singing "I Get Along Without You Very Well". Fallon comments that Steven should sing more often, to which he responds that he is always accompanying his sister. The two have a heart-to-heart where Fallon insists that Steven put himself first and return to his foundation in Paraguay. Steven asks that Fallon forgive Alexis for lying about his paternity, and she agrees if Steven finishes the song. He agrees, and Fallon sings the harmonies. Blake watches with pride as the two carry out their private performance. Steven and Fallon performance plays over clips of Kirby receiving Steven's credit card bill from Alexis, Blake and Anders sharing a bottle of wine, Fallon bringing Alexis a cup of tea to signify a truce, and Steven telling Sam that he's returning to Paraguay alone and will be home in time for Christmas. ("Snowflakes in Hell")

## Lyrics

**Steven:**

The thrill of being sheltered in your arms

Of course, I do

But I get along without you very well

I've forgotten you just like I should

**Steven and Fallon:**

What a guy

What a fool am I

To think my breaking heart

Could kid the moon

What's in store?

Should I phone once more?

No, it's best that I stick to my tune

**Fallon:**

I get along without you very well

I get along without you very well

## Trivia

* This is the third time that Fallon and Steven sing together, preceded "Rotten Things" and "Poor Little Rich Girl", and followed by "Catch 22".

## Videos

Dynasty 2017 S2 Fallon & Steven Sing( I Get Along Without You Very Well ) & Reconciliation Moments
Matt Earl Beesley

**Matt Earl Beesley** is a director and producer on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Beesley lives in Bell Canyon, California; he is the son of Dr. Earl Beesley.

From 1984 to 1988, Beesley worked as assistant director on a number of notable films including *National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation* (1989), *The Beverly Hillbillies* (1993) and *Chain Reaction* (1996). He made his head directorial debut with the 1998 film *Point Blank* starring Mickey Rourke.

Some of his television directing credits include *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation*, *CSI: Miami*, *Prison Break*, *Lost*, *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit*, *Criminal Minds*, *The Closer*, *Hawaii Five-0*, and *Dynasty*.

## Credits

### Director

1. "A Taste of Your Own Medicine" (1.07)
2. "Nothing But Trouble" (1.13)
3. "Our Turn Now" (1.15)
4. "Twenty-Three Skidoo" (2.01)
5. "A Real Instinct for the Jugular" (2.08)
6. "The Sight of You" (2.11)
7. "This Illness of Mine" (2.19)
8. "A Used Up Memory" (3.06)
9. "Battle Lines" (3.12)
Pawel Szajda

**Pawel Szajda** is an episodic actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Nikolai Dimitrov in "Twenty-Three Skidoo".

## Biography

### Early Life

Szajda was born and raised in Farmington, Connecticut.

Szajda's maternal great-grandfather left Poland for Chicago in 1912, two years prior to the outbreak of World War I. He married Szajda's Polish grandmother, had children, and, after the war ended, moved to Poland. In 1964, the family moved back to the United States, which is where Szajda's mother graduated from college and then returned with the family to Poland. In Poland, she met Szajda's father, and they had Szajda's older sister, Barbara, and two older brothers, Marcin and Adam. Following the introduction of martial law in Poland in 1981, Szajda's family relocated to the United States. Szajda also has a younger brother, Phil.

Growing up in the United States, his family spoke Polish and sent Szajda and his siblings to Polish-language school every Saturday. He was a Polish Boy Scout.

Szajda graduated from Farmington High School in 1999. During his time at the school he participated in track and field, was a state champion wrestler, played trumpet and was the marching band drum major. He also played the title role in the play *The Foreigner* by Larry Shue.

### Career

Szajda's acting career started with a commercial for the 1996 Olympics.

In 2002, he won a role in *Under the Tuscan Sun*. Director Audrey Wells had wanted to use an actor from Poland, but due to visa issues, she was forced to look elsewhere and chose Szajda. Szajda plays a Polish immigrant handyman named Pawel, disapproved of by his Italian girlfriend's father. After filming completed on *Under the Tuscan Sun*, Szajda returned from Italy to finish his studies in English literature and economics. He spent a year at Bridgewater State College before moving to New York City to attend Fordham University at the Lincoln Center campus.

He continued to act on screen and on stage while pursuing his education. He appeared in an episode of *Hope and Faith* (2004), *Venom* (2005), *The Infliction of Cruelty* (2006), and *Death Without Consent* (2007). Szajda appeared in the 2008 HBO mini-series *Generation Kill* (2008) as Corporal Walt Hasser.

In the 2009 movie, *Tatarak* (*Sweet Rush* in English) by Academy Award winner Andrzej Wajda, Szajda made his Polish film debut in the leading role of Boguś. The film was a competitor in the 59th Berlin International Film Festival. He has played in The Players Theater in New York City and Makor/Steinhardt Center at the 14th Street Y in Manhattan.

In 2018, Szajda portrayed Nikolai Dimitrov in the second season premiere of The CW's *Dynasty*.

In 2022, Szajda had a recurring role in the third season of the Apple TV+ original science fiction space drama series *For All Mankind* as Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Poletov, a member of Roscosmos' Mars-94 mission and one of the first humans to land on Mars.
Machado family

The **Machado family** is the extended part of the Carrington family, originated from Venezuela.

## Background

Celia Machado poorly lived in Caracas, Venezuela, with her older sister Iris and her family. When her brother-in-law Alejandro severely beated her sister, Celia stabbed him in the back to protect her.

She then run away to the US assuming a new identity as Cristal Flores with her nephew Sam later reunited with her.

## Genealogy

### First Generation

* **Ms. Machado**: Sam's grandmother who gave him a cross-shaped earring before he left Venezuela, saying that it was a way for God to be looking after him, every step of the way. ("The Gospel According to Blake Carrington")

### Second Generation

* **Iris Machado**: older sister of Celia and mother of Sam.
	+ **Alejandro Raya** †: late husband of Iris and adoptive father of Sam.
	+ **Daniel Ruiz** †: Iris' lover and Sam's biological father. ("A Little Fun Wouldn't Hurt")
* **Celia Machado** aka **Cristal Flores Carrington** (1983-2018 †): younger sister of Iris and wife of Blake.
	+ **Blake Carrington** (born February 6, 1964): widow of Celia, also known as Cristal. ("I Hardly Recognized You", "Twenty-Three Skidoo")

### Third Generation

* **Samuel Josiah Jones** (né **Raya**, previously **Carrington**; born July 16, 1994): son of Iris Machado and Daniel Ruiz and adopted son of Alejandro Raya.
	+ **Steven Carrington** (born 1990; m. 2018-2019): Sam's ex-husband and current partner.
	+ **Ryan** (m. 2020): Sam's second husband who he drunkenly married during Fallon's bachelorette party. They annulled their marriage, but decided to pursue a long distance relationship. They broke up soon after Ryan moved to Atlanta and, after a brief reunion, parted ways again, presumably for good.
* **Unborn Machado** (2005 †): Celia's pregnancy via an ex-boyfriend that resulted in a miscarriage. ("The Best Things in Life")

## Appearances

***NOTE:** This section does not account for Celia Machado, in the first season, or Sam Jones, who appear in every episode.*
## Trivia

* Alejandro faked his own death with the help of his wife and they later tried to blackmail Cristal. Iris finally killed him for good to protect her sister.
* The Machado family is pretty much over beacuse of Steven's dissapearrance and Celia's, Alejandro's and Daniel's deaths and Blake having a New wife.

## References

1. ↑ In "Don't Con a Con Artist," Sam's Affidavit of Support from the Department of Homeland Security states that he was born as Samuel Josiah Raya on July 16, 1994 in Canaima, Venezuela.
Kevin Kilner

**Kevin Kilner** is a semi-recurring actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Senator Bill North.

## Biography

Kilner was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Dorothea, a kindergarten teacher, and Edward Kilner, who worked in advertising sales and insurance. He went to Dulaney High School in Baltimore County. He made his first television appearance on an episode of *The Cosby Show* in 1989. He is perhaps best known for playing Nick in *Smart House* as well as the protagonist in the first season of *Earth: Final Conflict* and Officer Dean in *The Stoned Age*.

In 1995-96, Kilner starred in *Almost Perfect* as the romantic interest of Nancy Travis, who played a screenwriter, but Kilner was written out of the show in the second-season premiere. In 2009, he appeared on two episodes of the Joss Whedon series, *Dollhouse*.

Kilner is an alumnus of Dulaney High School and the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. While attending Johns Hopkins he was a member of the National Champion lacrosse team.

From June 30 to July 16, 2006, he appeared on stage in the Alley Theatre production of *Wait Until Dark*.

In 2021, Kilner appeared as Georgia Senator Bill North in two episodes of the fourth season of The CW's *Dynasty*.
Robbie Countryman

**Robbie Countryman** is a director on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Born in Los Angeles, California, Countryman is a graduate of University of Southern California which a Bachelor's degree in Science. He began his career as a stage manager on the sitcom *Growing Pains*. His other stage managing credits include *Martin*, *Hangin' with Mr. Cooper*, and *So Little Time*. While working on *Mr. Cooper*, he also became an assistant director, working on the series *Suddenly Susan*, as well as *Women's Murder Club*, *The Unit*, *Brothers*, and *Melissa & Joey*.

In 2004, he made his head directorial debut on *Reba*. His other directing credits include *Just Jordan*, *Surviving Suburbia*, *The Wannabes*, *Wizards of Waverly Place*, *Pair of Kings*, *Let's Stay Together*, *Reed Between the Lines*, and *Dynasty*.

## Credits

### Director

1. "You Vicious, Miserable Liar" (4.20)
2. "My Family, My Blood" (5.16)
Hôpital Seinevue

**Hôpital Seinevue** is an in-patient mental health treatment center located in Paris, France, where Steven Carrington voluntarily admits himself to after seemingly suffering from a psychotic break.

## Staff

* Nurse ("Parisian Legend Has It...")
* Nurse † ("Catch 22")

## Visitors

* Fallon Carrington ("Parisian Legend Has It...")
* Sam Jones ("Parisian Legend Has It...")
* Adam Carrington ("Parisian Legend Has It...")

## Trivia

* Steven resides in Bat. 3B, Porte 12. ("Parisian Legend Has It...")
* Scenes at the sanitarium were filmed on-location in France.
Ramón de Ocampo

**Ramón de Ocampo** is a semi-recurring actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Nolan Jamison.

## Biography

De Ocampo was born in the Phillipines. He made his acting debut in 1999 with the film *Busybodies*, and appeared in the TV movie, *Night Ride Home*, and single episodes of *Cosby* and *Wasteland* that same year. Throughout the 2000s, he appeared in the films, *Hamlet* (2000), *The Look* (2003), *Happy Endings* (2005), *xXx: State of the Union* (2005), and *The Most Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green* (2005).

From 2005 to 2006, De Ocampo appeared in ten episodes of both *The West Wing* as Otto and *Killer Instinct* as Harry Oka. From 2006 to 2007, De Ocampo appeared in three episodes of *Medium*.

In 2013, De Ocampo appeared in the films, *I Am I* and *The Thanksgiving House*. He appeared in recurring roles in the series, *12 Monkeys* (2015-2016), *Notorious* (2016), and *Guidance* (2016).

In 2021, De Ocampo appeared as Nolan Jamison in two episodes of the fourth season of The CW's *Dynasty*.
Mrs. Anders

**Mrs. Anders** is an unseen character in The CW's *Dynasty*.

A resident of Australia, she is the former wife of Joseph Anders and the mother of Kirby Anders.

## Biography

### Early Life

Little is known, but at some point she married Joseph Anders and had a daughter, Kirby. After her divorce, Mrs. Anders lived in Australia and split custody of Kirby with Joseph until the age of 12 when Joseph's employers, the Carringtons, exiled Kirby from Atlanta. ("A Line From the Past", "The Butler Did It")

Mrs. Anders provided Kirby with an unstable upbringing, suffering from depression and an addiction to heroin. ("The Sight of You", "The Aftermath") According to Kirby, Christmas was a fresh start for their family; for a few days, no one fought and all was forgiven. ("That Holiday Spirit")

### Season 1

Joseph advises that Sam have more faith in his partner, something he learned from his own marriage. Sam is surprised to learn that Anders has both a former wife and a daughter, something he never discusses due to his estrangement with them. Joseph re-affirms, however, that having a little more faith might have saved his own marriage, and he might still be in Kirby's life. ("A Line From the Past")

### Season 2

When Kirby returns to Atlanta to reconnect with her father, Joseph admits that he thinks Kirby is still better off in Australia with her mother. ("Twenty-Three Skidoo")

## Trivia

* In the original *Dynasty*, her name is "Alicia".
* According to Kirby, she only wanted to go on vacation to places that were tropical. ("The Sight of You")
Natalie Karp

**Natalie Karp** is a supporting actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Mrs. Gunnerson.

## Biography

Natalie Karp is known for *Dynasty* (2017), *Confirmation* (2016) and *Natural Born Killers* (1994). She has been married to Michael A. Allowitz since 28 September 1997. They have three children.

## Trivia

* Karp's husband, Michael A. Allowitz, has directed multiple episodes of *Dynasty*.
John Winscher

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

## Biography

John Winscher is a professional actor who graduated with honors from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has since worked in a variety of mediums, including TV, film, video games, and stage. In addition to acting he has worked as a stunt performer, living statue artist and professional dancer. He has performed motion capture creature movements for Playstation's *Days Gone* and *1886 The Order*.

Winscher grew up on a small family farm in Minnesota; he has since lived in Los Angeles and now resides in Georgia, working on popular TV shows such as Netflix's *Cobra Kai*, HBO's *The Righteous Gemstones*, and The CW's *The Vampire Diaries*. Recently, he has appeared on stage in *Murder On The Orient Express* and John Patrick Shanley's *Doubt: A Parable*.

In 2021, he portrayed Marco in The CW's *Dynasty*.
Paysinger Awards

The **Paysinger Awards** are awards given for excellence in reporting in journalism.

## History

### Season 4

When Liam Ridley is up for a Paysinger Award for "Excellence in Reporting", he seeks input from Fallon on the suit he should wear to the award ceremony. Her assistant, Eva, notices that Fallon is too wrapped up in work to invest her time or energy, so suggests the blue option. Fallon fails to make it to the ceremony, so Eva visits Liam in his wife's absence. She brings him a lucky chestnut, something that Liam's literary hero, Ernest Hemingway, always kept in his pocket. Liam invites Eva to stay for the ceremony as there's an extra seat at his table in Fallon's absence, he ultimately wins the award. ("The British Are Coming")

Eva keeps a photograph of her and Liam from the award ceremony inside her copy of his book, *The Biggest Payday*, in a drawer in her office desk. Fallon discovers this when looking for an emergency bottle of gin, ultimately piecing together that Eva has been working to sabotage her marriage to Liam. ("Filled With Manipulations and Deceptions")

## Notes and Trivia

* Liam wears his lucky underwear when he accepts his Paysinger Award. ("The British Are Coming")
Penley High School

**Penley High School** is a private school in Atlanta, Georgia, attended by the elite.

## Alumni

* Alexandra Blackwell ("Ship of Vipers")
* Steven Carrington (Class of 2009)
* Fallon Carrington (Class of 2011)
* Jeff Colby
* Monica Colby (Class of 2011)
* Patricia de Vilbis (Class of 2011)
* Robby Reid (Class of 2011)
* Kori Rucks (Class of 2011)
* Evan Tate
* Trixie Tate †
* Charlotte J. ("I Hate to Spoil Your Memories")
* Mark R. ("I Hate to Spoil Your Memories")
* Tyler T. ("I Hate to Spoil Your Memories")
* John W. ("I Hate to Spoil Your Memories")

## Visitors

* Liam Ridley ("Vows Are Still Sacred")
* Sam Jones ("Vows Are Still Sacred")
* Michael Culhane ("Vows Are Still Sacred")
* Evan Tate ("Vows Are Still Sacred")
* Blake Carrington ("Vows Are Still Sacred")

## Trivia

* Jeff Colby played basketball for Penley. ("Nothing But Trouble")
* In Penley's production of *Little Shop of Horrors*, Fallon played Audrey and Jeff puppeteered a plant. ("I Hate to Spoil Your Memories")
	+ That same year, *A Pirate's Life* was performed. ("I Hate to Spoil Your Memories")
* The school's official mascot is the Penley Pirates. ("Devoting All Of Her Energy to Hate")
Primetime Private Air

**Primetime Private Air**, also known as **PPA**, is a private airline established by CEO Blake Carrington, originally gifted to him by his daughter, Fallon. Blake later merges PPA with Cristal's company, Flores Incorporado.

## History

### Season 4

Fallon Carrington purchases the airline and gifts it to her father, Blake Carrington, as a means of reestablishing his empire after Carrington Atlantic goes bankrupt. Blake runs for Senator of Georgia in order to acquire the land to build his airport.

### Season 5

Blake later merges PPA with his wife, Cristal Carrington's, family company Flores Incorporado.

### Chief Executive Officer

* Fallon Carrington (2021)
* Blake Carrington (2021 onward)
* Cristal Carrington (2022 onward)

### Employees

* Howie ("Everything But Facing Reality")
* Amanda Carrington ("Everything Looks Wonderful, Joseph")
Gretchen

**Gretchen** is an episodic character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Moniqua Plante.

Gretchen is Kirby's former modeling agent and colleague of Charlie Jiménez.

## Biography

### Season 5

When Kirby decides to return to modeling, her former agent Gretchen fails to return her call. Sam invites Gretchen to La Mirage to discuss setting up a promotional discount for her clients. There, they conveniently run into Kirby, who claims to be collaborating with an art-nouveaux-photographer from London. Kirby invites Gretchen and her colleague, Charlie, to join them for dinner. Gretchen ultimately passes on representing Kirby again, deeming her to be "damaged goods" after the fashion-ball disaster from the previous year. ("Devoting All Of Her Energy to Hate")
Robby Reid

**Robby Reid** is an episodic character in The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Matthew Barnes.

He is Fallon Carrington's high school boyfriend and prom date after she couldn't go to prom with Jeff Colby, thanks to Blake and Alexis Carrington.

## Biography

### Early Life

Robby went to high school with Fallon Carrington and they briefly dated. However, they abruptly broke up after something unspecified "happened" in St. Barths.

In a flashback during, "*A Line From the Past*", a teenage Jeff Colby went to the Carrington manor to pick Fallon up for the school dance. In an attempt to separate them, Fallon's mother, Alexis Carrington, pretended that her daughter was already out with Robby Reid.

### Season 1

Fallon runs into Robby Reid in a club where she is meeting Jeff, Kori Rucks, and Monica Colby. ("Private as a Circus")

In "*The Gospel According to Blake Carrington*", he is briefly mentioned by Fallon. When Culhane asks her what she did at the age of his younger sister, Evie, Fallons replies she was doing Robby Reid.
Hira Ambrosino

**Hira Ambrosino** is an episodic actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Annie Tate in "Guilt Trip to Alaska".

## Biography

Hira Ambrosino was born and raised in Japan. She grew up in different cities in Japan, including Nagoya, Tokyo, Yokohama, and Shizuoka. She studied music composition and classical piano performance at the Oberlin College Conservatory of music. She has a Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, from Towson University; a Master of Arts in American Politics from Johns Hopkins University, and a Ph.D. pending in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University.

Ambrosino is known for her roles in *Commander in Chief* (2005-2006), *The Young and the Restless* (2002-2006), *House* (2005-2007), *MotherLover* (2012), *Days of Our Lives* (2009-2015), and *The Terror* (2019).

She portrayed Annie Tate in the third season premiere of The CW's *Dynasty*.
Mark Zunino

**Mark Zunino** is an American fashion designer who designed multiple costumes for The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

### Early Life

Zunino was born in Fairfield, California. He and his family later moved to Vacaville, CA for work. After graduating high school, Zunino attended the University of California at Davis for a short time. He later transferred to Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA to study architecture.

### Career

Zunino's first entry into his career was when he was recommended for an internship with Aaron Spelling and Nolan Miller, a television producer and fashion designer respectively. Through his work with Miller, Zunino was able to work with multiple people, such as Nancy Reagan, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Collins, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears. These experiences, combined with his exposure to the couture business among others, helped inform his focus on an "old Hollywood" style.

Zunino later launched a fashion line in 1998, which was designed to have more "modern" sensibilities. Following his success with this line, he had another line with the shopping channel QVC. He later debuted the "Mark Zunino" line and accepted a partnership with Miller. The partnership lasted from 1998-2007 when it was dissolved due to Miller being diagnosed with lung cancer. Zunino relaunched it under his own name. He toured internationally from 2007–2011 in partnership with General Motors.

He launched multiple fashion lines in 2011, including Mark Zunino Bridal and MZ2, which was relatively budget-priced. He opened a salon in Beverly Hills, CA in 2015.

In 2018, Zunino designed multiple costumes for Nicollette Sheridan to wear as Alexis Carrington in The CW's *Dynasty*. In July 2018, the three of the costumes worn by Sheridan as Alexis were displayed in the window of Zunino's Beverly Hills store.

## Trivia

* Zunino was mentored by Nolan Miller, costumer designer of the 1980s *Dynasty*.
* Zunino designed a gown for Nicollette Sheridan to wear on *The Talk*, but after she was unable to at the last minute, Sheridan wore it on the red carpet for another event.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BlqEw7MFx38/
2. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BiRyuTtA9LJ/
Luis Fernandez

**Luis Fernandez** is a semi-recurring actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Alejandro Raya.

## Biography

Fernandez was born in Caracas, Venezuela. He is known for his tour-de-force performance in Golden Globe Official Entry for Foreign Language Film 2018 "Tamara", Best Actor in Milan Film Fest, Fine Arts Film Fest. Dominican Republic and Yale University Latin American Film Festival. Awarded as best actor for his performances *Caracas, Love onto Death*, *Un sueño en el abismo* and *Desnudo con Naranjas*.

As a director on stage he's created successful shows in Venezuelan Theater. Recently he directed the original versions of Broadway plays like *HIGH* and *Chicago, the musical*. As an author he's been in the top best-selling lists in Latin America for his series of essays *Sexo Sentido* (The Sex Sense) in which he based the TV Series *The Sex Sense* (writer and director) now in production.

In 2017 and 2018, Fernandez portrayed the role of Alejandro Raya in four episodes of the first season of The CW's *Dynasty*.
Mary Lou Belli

**Lee Rose** is a director on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

### Career

Belli attended Penn State where she received a Bachelor's degree. For many years she acted in musical theatre and soap operas in New York City, followed by a Los Angeles career producing and directing theatre with over 75 play productions to her name.

Belli made her television directorial debut on episode of *Charles in Charge* in 1988. Her other television credits include, *Major Dad*, *USA High*, *Sister, Sister*, *One World*, *The Hughleys*, *One on One*, *Abby*, *Eve*, *Girlfriends*, *Monk*, *Living with Fran*, *The Game*, *Reed Between the Lines*, *Wizards of Waverly Place*, *Devious Maids*, and *Dynasty*.

Belli has co-authored of two books: *The Sitcom Career Book* (2004) with director Phil Ramuno and foreword by actor Henry Winkler and *The Sitcom Career Book and Acting for Young Actors* (2006) with actress Dinah Lenney and foreword by actor Jason Ritter. She has also been a judge for the Miss America Outstanding Teen Pageant, a lecturer at the Chautauqua Institute, and a panelist for Women in Film, the Directors Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. She has judged the California Independent Film Festival, the Sapporo Short Film Festival in Japan, and CSU Media Arts Fest.

### Awards

Among the awards she has won is one from Mayor Tom Bradley for her work with abused children. She has lectured frequently throughout the United States including many universities such as AFI, New York University, Northwestern University, and University of Connecticut.

In 2022, Belli received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for her work on *The Ms. Pat Show*.

### Personal life

Belli currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two teenage children, who are both actors. She is the aunt of notable drag queen and actor Willam Belli.
Henry

**Henry** is an episodic character on The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Matt Pascua.

He is the younger, free-spirited second husband of Sonya Jackson.

## Biography

### Early Life

Henry married Sonya Jackson after she divorced her first husband, and the two share a company that does large-scale electrical work. ("A Friendly Kiss Between Friends", "There's No Need to Panic")
Henry Simmons

**Henry Simmons** is a semi-recurring actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Kevin.

## Biography

### Early Life

Simmons was born in Stamford, Connecticut. He is the son of Aurelia, a school teacher, and Henry Simmons Sr., an IRS Revenue Officer. He is one of three children, including his twin sister, and another sister. Simmons earned a basketball scholarship to Franklin Pierce University, where he earned a business degree.

While attending Franklin Pierce University, he experimented in theater. After graduating from college, he briefly worked at a Fortune 500 company in Stamford. Unhappy with his job, Simmons moved to New York City and began to study acting and after a few bit roles, he landed a recurring role on the soap opera Another World.

### Career

Simmons played Detective Baldwin Jones on the ABC drama *NYPD Blue* for six seasons. He had a leading role in the CBS legal drama *Shark*, a leading role in *World's Greatest Dad*, and the ABC comedy series *Man Up!*

His film work includes the 2004 action/comedy film *Taxi*, *From the Rough*, and 2014's *No Good Deed*.

Simmons won the Grand Jury Award for Best Actor at the American Black Film Festival, for his portrayal of Dr. Walter Chambers in the 2007 film *South of Pico*.

From 2014 to 2020, Simmons starred in the ABC superhero drama series Marvel's *Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.*, portraying S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Alphonso "Mack" Mackenzie. After being a recurring character in the second season, he was promoted to a series regular from the third season onward.

In 2021 he was cast as the lead in the Ava DuVernay series, *Cherish the Day*.

### Personal Life

Simmons married actress Sophina Brown in May 2010.
Mitchell

**Mitchell** is a minor character in The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Rob Nagle.

Mitchell is an intelligent lawyer who works for Blake Carrington. He has loose morals and doesn't care much for other people's feelings. Mitchell will use whatever information he can to free Blake - even if it meant diminishing a witnesses credibility after obtaining sealed court records.

## Biography

### Season 3

He was hired by the Carrington family at an unknown point in time and was donned their large-court case lawyer.

Upon his arrest, Blake made sure that Mitchell was the one representing him in court. ("Guilt Trip to Alaska")

When Mitchell wasn't able to get Blake released on bail, he tried every route to get him out of the general population. After Blake was "attacked" by a fellow inmate, Mitchell convinced the judge to grant his client property-limited house arrest. ("Caution Never Won A War")

He worked tirelessly to build a proper defense for the impending trial. He even pulled sealed court documents so he could discredit Fallon, as the prosecution had led the jury to believe she was against Blake. Mitchell warned Blake when he heard a rumor that the prosecution had a surprise witness. ("The Sensational Blake Carrington Trial")

When the witness was revealed to be Blake's ex-wife Alexis, Mitchell was able to get a recess to prepare for Alexis's testimony. When Fallon presented the court with evidence that Alexis was lying, he was able to put the last nail in the prosecution's coffin. When the jury found reached a deadlock in the case due to insufficient evidence, Mitchell assured Cristal that the prosecution wouldn't retry the case due to insufficient evidence. ("The Caviar, I Trust, Is Not Burned")

## Trivia

* Mitchell is the Carrington family lawyer.
	+ He represented Blake during his murder trial.
Paula Sabbaga

## Social Media:

### Instagram

sabbaga

**Paula Sabbaga** is a writer on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Sabbaga is known for *Dynasty* (2017) and *Walker* (2022).

## Credits

### Writer

1. "Rotten Things"
2. "The Gospel According to Blake Carrington" [with Francisca X. Hu]
3. "Don't Con A Con Artist" [with Kevin A. Garnett]
4. "The Butler Did It" [with David M. Israel]
5. "Crazy Lady" [with Christopher Fife]
6. "Motherly Overprotectiveness" [with David M. Israel]
7. "Deception, Jealousy, and Lies" [with Christopher Fife]
8. "Shoot From the Hip"
9. "Robin Hood Rescues"
Jade Payton

**Jade Payton** is a supporting actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Vanessa Deveraux.

## Biography

In 2017, Payton made her acting debut as a main character in the six episode YouTube Red series, *Good Game*.

She went on to portray Jordan Gladwell, a recurring character in the fourth season of The CW's *iZombie* in 2018. She returned in 2019 for the first two episodes of the fifth and final season. Later that year, she portrayed Demi Anderson in four episodes of Netflix's *Daybreak*.

From 2019 to 2020, Payton portrayed Vanessa Deveraux throughout the third season of The CW's *Dynasty*. In addition, she portrayed Dominique Grey in an episode of ABC *The Rookie*, a role she later reprised in 2022.

In 2023, Payton portrayed Venetia in Netflix's *Glamorous*, starring Kim Cattrall.
Good King Wenceslas

**Good King Wenceslas** is a Christmas carol played by Steven and Fallon Carrington on the grand piano as one of Thomas Carrington's favorite holiday traditions.

## Lyrics

**Fallon:**

Good King Wenceslas looked out

On the Feast of Stephen

**Fallon and Steven:**

When the snow lay round about

Deep and crisp and even

Brightly shone the moon that night

Though the frost was cruel

When a poor man came in sight

Gathering winter fuel

## Trivia

* It's a Carrington family tradition for Steven and Fallon to sing Christmas carols on the grand piano. "Good King Wenceslas" is one of Thomas Carrington's favorite Christmas carols. ("Rotten Things")
* This is the first time Fallon and Steven sing in the series.
* According to Liz Gillies, "As of right now, I’ve decided Fallon isn’t much of a singer. Maybe in a fever dream episode."

## References

1. ↑ https://twitter.com/LizGillies/status/941139209456365569
Jeff Byrd

**Jeff Byrd** is a director on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Byrd is a native of Brooklyn, New York.

Once a protégé of Spike Lee, Byrd started his film career by working on several of Lee's films including *Mo' Better Blues*, *Malcolm X*, and *Jungle Fever*. Byrd directed more than one hundred music videos and numerous television commercials as well as feature films such as *Jasper Texas*, *Seventeen Again*, and *King's Ransom*. His film project, *A Beautiful Soul*, was in post-production and scheduled for release in 2012.

From 2018 through 2020, Byrd directed seven episodes across the first three seasons of The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Trivia

* Prior to the release of "The Caviar, I Trust, Is Not Burned", Byrd described the episode as "very Dominique Deveraux heavy". Having shot the episode shortly after Diahann Carroll's passing, he and actress Michael Michele "feel the weight that's on [their] shoulders to represent for her and all that she meant to the culture and as an OG on this show." Byrd also warns fans to listen closely for an iconic line or two from the original series, either from and about Dominique.

## Credits

### Director

1. "Enter Alexis" (1.17)
2. "Queen of Cups" (2.05)
3. "Miserably Ungrateful Men" (2.16)
4. "Life Is a Masquerade Party" (2.18)
5. "Wild Ghost Chase" (3.03)
6. "The Caviar, I Trust, Is Not Burned" (3.09)
7. "Robin Hood Rescues" (3.19)

## Gallery

Byrd with Elizabeth Gillies and Robert Christopher RileyByrd with Nicollette Sheridan and Grant ShowByrd with Wakeema HollisByrd with showrunner Sallie PatrickByrd with Nicollette SheridanByrd with Sam AdegokeByrd with Maddison BrownByrd with Katherine LaNasaByrd with Ana Brenda Contreras and Grant ShowByrd with Wakeema Hollis, Michael Michele, and Sam AdegokeByrd with Elaine HendrixByrd with Elaine Hendrix and Michael MicheleByrd with Elizabeth Gillies, writer Paula Sabbaga, and Elaine Hendrix
## References

1. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/B3dYAQjFhOi/
Jake Coburn

**Jake Coburn** is a writer and producer on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Coburn is an executive producer on Netflix's *Biohackers* (2021) and Netflix's *Barbarians* (2021). Before that, he was an executive producer on *Quantico* and co-executive producer on the hit *Arrow*. He began his television writing career on ABC's critically-acclaimed drama *Dirty Sexy Money* and then segued to *Gossip Girl* where he rose to the level of supervising producer.

In addition to writing TV, Coburn has published two award-winning teen novels. He is a graduate of Brown University, and he lives in Brooklyn and Los Angeles.

In 2018, he served as a writer and consulting producer on The CW's *Dynasty*.
Gloria Collins

**Gloria** "**Glo**" **Collins** is an episodic character in The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Andrea Bordeaux.

Glo is a well-known author and the first author that Fallon Carrington and Kirby Anders sign on for Femperial Publishing.

## Biography

### Early Life

Glo is initially described by Kirby as "a hugely popular feminist on social [media]" who developed a fanbase through her previous work, such as her podcast "Finding Your Inner Glo". She writes about feminism and finding one's own identity in a patriarchal society, and Kirby Anders is one of her fans. She can often be found writing at a local coffee shop. ("How Two-Faced Can You Get?")

### Season 2

Kirby and Fallon decide that she would be the perfect author for the Femperial rebrand, and make many attempts to impress her in order to persuade her to join the company. They first meet up with her at a coffee shop, but Glo says that she already has other offers.
Rick

**Rick** is an episodic character on The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Matt Borlenghi.

Rick is a guard at Fulton County Jail. He matches with Dominique Deveraux on a dating app, who convinces him to record a fight that breaks out between Blake Carrington and Michael Culhane.

## Trivia

* According to Michael Michele, via Instagram Live, there was a full make-out session between Dominique and Rick, but the scene didn't make it to air.
Heroic Hooves Foundation

The **Heroic Hooves Foundation** is an Atlanta-based charity for horses that Fallon Carrington becomes involved with when deciding to focus more on philanthropy.

## Biography

### Season 5

TBA ("Go Catch Your Horse")

TBA ("The Only Thing That Counts Is Winning")

TBA ("But a Drug Scandal?")

## Members & Contributors

* Mandy Von Dunkel
* Patricia de Vilbis (formerly)
* Fallon Carrington
* Daniel Ruiz (Horse Trainer)
* Michael Culhane (Charity Donor)
* Liam Ridley (Charity Donor)
* Sam Jones (Charity Donor)
* Jeff Colby (Charity Donor)
* Cole (Charity Donor)
Libby Wells

**Libby Wells** is a writer and producer on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Wells is known for *Dynasty* (2017), *The Umpire* (2011) and *Mistresses* (2013).

## Credits

### Writer

1. "Our Turn Now"
2. "Dead Scratch" [with Sallie Patrick]
3. "That Witch" [with Josh Reims]
4. "Filthy Games" [with Francisca X. Hu]
5. "What Sorrows Are You Drowning?"
6. "That Unfortunate Dinner"
7. "Your Sick and Self-Serving Vendetta"
8. "Everything Looks Wonderful, Joseph"
9. "Go Catch Your Horse"
10. "More Power to Her"

## Gallery

The *Dynasty* writers are proud to vote in the 2020 U.S. Presidential election
P.J. Byrne

**P.J. Byrne** is a semi-recurring actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Stuart.

## Biography

### Early Life

Byrne was born in Maplewood, New Jersey, to Emma N. (Ferraro) and Paul I. Byrne Jr., and was raised in Old Tappan, New Jersey, where he graduated from Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan.

A graduate of Boston College with a double major in finance and theater and an MFA from The Theatre School at DePaul University, Byrne was on his way to becoming an investment banker out of college when a drama teacher at BC convinced him to follow his passion for acting.

### Career

Byrne started his career in small roles in such films as *Bruce Almighty*, *Fun with Dick and Jane*, *Bewitched*, and *Because I Said So*. He also had guest roles on television series such as *ER*, *The West Wing*, *Reno 911!* and *NCIS* before getting a recurring role on *The Game*.

Byrne went on to have more prominent roles in films such as *Dinner for Schmucks*, *Extraordinary Measures*, *The Campaign*, and *Horrible Bosses*. He was cast in one of the main roles in *Final Destination 5*, which received generally positive reviews and was a commercial success.

In addition to his on-screen roles, Byrne provided the voice of Bolin, one of the lead roles in the Nickelodeon series *The Legend of Korra*, from the show's beginning in 2012 to its end in 2014.

In 2013, he appeared in the Martin Scorsese directed film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, which received critical acclaim and was nominated for numerous awards. The next year he starred in the television series Intelligence.

In 2018, he joined the action film *Rampage*, starring Dwayne Johnson. In 2019, Byrne appeared in two episodes of the second season of The CW's *Dynasty* as Stuart.
Josh Schwartz

**Josh Schwartz** is the screenwriter and executive producer of Dynasty. He is best known for creating The CW television series Gossip Girl and Dynasty.

## Biography

Schwartz became the youngest person in network television history to create and run a series when “The O.C.” premiered in 2003. That show ran for four seasons and brought indie rock and Chrismukkah to the masses. He next launched “Gossip Girl,” a pop culture smash which over its six seasons influenced fashion and music and even New Yorkers liked, as well as the Comic-Con favorite “Chuck,” whose fans ate countless Subway sandwiches to keep the spy comedy series on the air for five years.

In 2010, he and “Gossip Girl” co-creator Stephanie Savage (another "Dynasty" producer) launched Fake Empire, an entertainment company whose name was inspired both by the song from The National and from the fact that so many of the fake things they created were getting remade as reality shows.

Schwartz and Savage are also the writers and executive producers on the upcoming “Marvel’s Runaways.” The series is based on one of Schwartz’s all-time favorite comic books, which focuses on a group of teenagers who discover that their parents lead a sinister crime organization.

Fake Empire was also behind such series as “Hart of Dixie,” starring “The O.C.” alum Rachel Bilson (who set Schwartz up with his wife and was therefore owed a series) as well as “The Carrie Diaries” and “Astronaut Wives Club.” They are currently producing an adaptation of the UK series “Misfits” as a pilot.

Schwartz is married with two little daughters and is terrified of them ever seeing some of his shows. While he has been closely connected with the soundtracks from his series, he’s now forced to mostly listen to the “Moana” soundtrack on an endless loop.
Leah

**Leah** is a minor character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Ashley Dougherty.

Leah is an escort hired to stand-in as Fallon Carrington to seduce Max Van Kirk; however, in the midst of blindfolding him and tying him up, Max has a heart attack and dies.

## Biography

### Early Life

Leah resides in New York and works as a high-end escort for Alexandra Blackwell, a high school classmate of Fallon Carrington. ("Ship of Vipers")

### Season 2

When Fallon approaches Alexandra in need of an escort to act as her stand-in to seduce Max Van Kirk, Leah is chosen for sharing her similar resemblance and shared measurements. Fallon blindfolds and handcuffs Max before quietly switching out with Leah. However, the plan malfunctions when, during Leah's seduction of Max, he asks for her to gag him only to begin freaking out. Leah takes out the gag, but Max's face turns red and he exclaims he is having a heart attack. Because everything happens so fast, Leah is unable to call 9-1-1 in time, and Max dies. She calls Fallon in a panic. ("Ship of Vipers")

Fallon's fiancée Michael Culhane flies to New York to meet with Leah and pay her to keep quiet about her arrangement with Fallon, who is at risk for being charged with fraud if Leah's story comes out. This backfires when Ada Stone, a mysterious antiques "bargainer" and possessor of the executed sale of Carrington Atlantic, becomes aware of the situation. Photographs are taken of Leah's payoff, and Ada doubles what Michael paid for her testimony, which she leverages over Michael to force him to work as her new consultant. ("The Butler Did It", "Snowflakes in Hell")

## Trivia

* Leah has the same clothing measurements as Fallon Carrington. ("Ship of Vipers")
* Despite only appearing in photographs, Ashley Dougherty who plays Leah, is credited in "The Butler Did It."
Martina

**Martina** is a minor character in The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Kelsey Scott.

Martina is hired as the new assistant of Fallon Carrington after Allison quits.

## Trivia

* Martina is the third assistant of Fallon Carrington hired during the run of *Dynasty*. She is preceded by Sam Jones and Allison, and she is succeeded by Amir, Eva, and Betty.
Dave Maldonado

**Dave Maldonado** is a minor actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Willy Santiago.

## Biography

Dave Maldonado has forged a diverse and expansive, 15-year career. His resume includes the role of Curt Kuchta, the Transocean drill ship Capitan, alongside Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, and John Malkovich in the critically acclaimed Deepwater Horizon (2016). Other well-known feature films he has appeared in are Free State of Jones (2016) with Matthew McConaughey, The 5th Wave (2016) with Chloe Grace Moretz, Trumbo (2015) with Bryan Cranston and Trespass (2011) with Nicholas Cage and Nicole Kidman.

He can also be seen in a few independent films that have received recognition from various film festivals, including Make it Rain (2014 short), 27 (2014 short), Hot Air (2016), and the lead role in Jack's Apocalypse (2015)

In addition to his work in feature films, he has performed extensively in numerous television series. He can be seen in NCIS: New Orleans, Dynasty, Homeland, From Dusk Till Dawn, Queen Sugar, Queen of the South, and American Crime. He's also appeared in Fox's Sleepy Hollow, NBC's Revolution, and the HBO drama series Treme opposite Melissa Leo. Perhaps his most memorable television experience, however, was working with Woody Harrelson and Matthew MoConaughey in HBO's critically acclaimed True Detective.

Maldonado has acted in multiple corporate commercials and training videos throughout the region (Houston, Dallas, Shreveport, and New Orleans). Most notably, he is the national spokesman for the Olshan Foundation Company alongside Former Houston Astro and Hall of Fame pitcher, Nolan Ryan.

He has also done theatre work for several local theatre companies, performing in Our Town, A Midsummer Night's Dream, You Can't Take it With You, the Odd Couple, It's a Wonderful Life and Shadowlands.

Maldonado was born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana (Cajun country). His mother Shirley is pure Cajun; while his father Joe, is of Irish and Columbian descent. David is the youngest of four siblings and a twin. He attended the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, earning a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with a focus on art and theatre.

David and his wife Lori relocated to Texas in 2002. They live a normal life with their two children. Besides spending time with his family, he enjoys watching ALL football, keeping up with the latest music trends and being a dad.