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Richard and Esther Shapiro

**Richard and Esther Shapiro** are the creators of *Dynasty* (1981-1989) and serve as executive producers on the 2017 reboot series.

## Biography

### *Dynasty*

The Shapiros created and produced the prime time soap opera *Dynasty*, which debuted in 1981. Written as the Shapiros' creative response to the 1979 oil crisis, and intended by ABC to be a competitor for CBS's *Dallas*, the series ranked #28 its first season. Ratings steadily grew, with *Dynasty* reaching #1 for the 1984–85 season. A spin-off, *The Colbys*, debuted in 1985, but was cancelled after two seasons. *Dynasty* was cancelled in 1989, with the Shapiros writing and producing a reunion miniseries in 1991.

During *Dynasty'*s run, the Shapiros also co-created the prime time soap opera *Emerald Point N.A.S.*, which lasted for one season from 1983 to 1984, and the medical drama *HeartBeat*, which ran two seasons from 1988 to 1989.

At the height of *Dynasty'*s popularity in 1985, Joe Klein of New York called Esther "the ABC network's most valuable asset ... and perhaps the most influential woman executive in television". *Dynasty* producer Aaron Spelling and others compared Esther to her creation, Blake Carrington (John Forsythe).

### *Dynasty* Legacy

In January 2004, Esther Shapiro participated in a marathon of the show's episodes on SOAPnet, Serial Bowl: Alexis vs. Krystle, giving behind-the-scenes tidbits and factoids.

In 2005 Ritchie Singer and Pamela Reed portrayed the Shapiros in *Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure*, a fictionalized ABC television movie based on the creation and behind the scenes production of Dynasty.

The first season of *Dynasty* was released on Region 1 DVD an April 19, 2005 by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. This edition includes audio commentary by Esther Shapiro.

The Shapiros announced on January 12, 2011, that they had written a *Dynasty* prequel feature film script set in the 1960s, and were shopping it to studios for a possible film franchise. In a September 2011 interview, *Dynasty* actress Joan Collins chatted about a *Dynasty* television revival: "I've been in constant contact with Esther Shapiro, who wrote it, and apparently they've written a script."

In September 2016, it was announced that a *Dynasty* reboot was in development at The CW, with the Shapiros attached as producers. The project received a series order in May 2017, and premiered in the US on October 11, 2017. The series concluded on September 16, 2022 after five seasons and 108 episodes.
Jeremy Davidson

**Jeremy Davidson** is an episodic actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Nathan Macintosh in "Parisian Legend Has It...".

## Biography

### Career

Davidson has been featured as Jack Randall, Kitty's love interest in the television series *Brothers & Sisters*. He appeared in five seasons of the Lifetime series *Army Wives* as MSG Chase Moran. He played recurring characters on the ABC TV 2011-12 series *Pan Am*, the NBC TV 2013 series *Do No Harm*, and season 6 of the USA Network series *Royal Pains*.

In 2019, Davidson portrayed Nathan Macintosh in The CW's *Dynasty*.

### Personal Life

Davidson is married to actress Mary Stuart Masterson; the couple has four children. They met in 2004 during a production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and married two years later. He was previously married to Shari Berkowitz.
Rita

**Rita** is a supporting character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Daniella Alonso.

Baring a striking resemblance to Cristal Carrington, Rita is recruited by Roberto Flores as part of a scheme to gain back control of Flores Incorporado. Rita impersonates Cristal, but once getting a taste of the Carrington lifestyle, she seeks to make her new role permanent.

## Biography

### Early Life

Rita is a southern woman living in Atlanta, Georgia. In the span of a week, she loses her job and her roommate ghosts her when their rent is due. This results in Rita stopping at a bar, unbeknownst to the fact that her life is about to change. ("Let's Start Over Again")

### Season 5

After being thrown out of Flores Incorporado and having a huge fight with his sister Cristal, Roberto Flores goes to a bar where he stumbles across Rita– who looks just like Cristal. ("Let's Start Over Again")

Two weeks have passed, and Beto and Rita are plotting against Cristal as Beto is teaching Rita to talk, walk and eat like Cristal as if Rita is gonna replace Cristal entirely. ("That Holiday Spirit")

Weeks have passed after Beto and Rita kidnapped Cristal and Rita infiltrated the Carrington Family and gets close to Blake. Despite her training, Rita didn't know everything about Cristal and the Carringtons, which is shown during interactions with Blake, Adam, Fallon, and Sam.

After successfully getting Blake to sign Flores Incorporado back to Beto, Rita attempts to kill Cristal in a fire were no one would notice the body. Rita enters the basement where Cristal is being kept and is shocked to discover Cristal is untied. The two women fight but they are broken up by Blake, who is shocked at the scene. Blake tests the two women to discover who is the real Cristal. Rita fails the test and Blake and Cristal embrace while Rita attempts to escape but is halted by the couple, Blake hands Cristal is phone and she calls the police who arrested Rita.

## Trivia

* Rita is based on the character of the same name from the 1980s series. However, her name isn't officially confirmed to be Rita until the press release for her fourth appearance. Her name is then stated onscreen in her fifth appearance.
	+ Similarly to Linda Evans in the 1980s series, Daniella Alonso adopts a southern accent when speaking as Rita.
* Rita refers to herself as "Cristal 3.0" before double-guessing herself as "Cristal 4.0", admitting to still being unable to "keep track of that story." This is a reference to the role of Cristal Carrington being assumed by three different actresses, two of which portray the same character. ("Devoting All Of Her Energy to Hate")
	+ There's a sense of irony in Rita being Cristal's doppelgänger, looking identical to Cristal, whereas Alonso originally took over the role of Cristal from Ana Brenda Contreras, who she bares no resemblance.
* Showrunner Josh Reims revealed that he initially resisted doing the doppelgänger storyline, but that it turned out to be one of the storylines that he was most proud of.

## References

1. ↑ https://deadline.com/2022/09/dynasty-series-finale-showrunner-discusses-season-1235121228/
Nick Toscanni

**Nick Toscanni** is an episodic character on The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Robert Arbogast.

Dr. Toscanni treats Kirby Anders when required to attend court-ordered anger management, but Alexis Carrington bribes Nick to find out what Kirby remembers from the past that led to her banishment from Carrington Manor.

## Trivia

* Nick Toscanni was a character in the 1980s *Dynasty*, a former neurosurgeon seeking revenge against Blake Carrington for the death of his stepbrother.
More Than Me

**More Than Me** is a song performed by Fallon Carrington on her wedding day to Liam Ridley. She wrote the song for Liam about their love story, performing it in place of her vows. The song took place at a piano on the stage of her high school auditorium. Liam, Sam Jones, Michael Culhane, and Ryan bore witness to the ballad.

## Lyrics

### Unplugged

Courthouse in the rain

Where we began

You had the chance to walk away

But you followed me in

I threw you into the fire and you said it was fine

Should have moved on but you stayed. I told you to run.

I was fine and alone

But now I found my home it's you, and me

And finally I'm out of my own way and you're mine

Now I believe without a beat

'Cause more than before

I love you more, more than before

I love you more, more than before

I love you, more... than me.

### Original

Courthouse in the rain

Where we began

You had the chance to walk away

But you followed me in

I threw you into the fire and you said it was fine

Should have moved on but you stayed

I told you to run

I was fine and alone

But now I found my home it's you, and me

And finally I'm out of my own way and you're mine

Now I believe without a beat

'Cause more than before

I love you more, more than me

Never really cared what people said

The only time I turned around was when you walked away

Imagine if somebody told you the day that we met

That I would be the one of the things you'd never forget

I was fine and alone

But now I found my home it's you, and me

And finally I'm out of my own way and you're mine

Now I believe without a beat

'Cause more than before

I love you more, more than before

I love you more, [so much more] more than before

I love you, more... than me

## Trivia

* The song was written by actress Liz Gillies and her husband specifically for Liam and Fallon's wedding day.
* The performance was initially supposed to happen with a large choir and band behind Fallon, as the song was written as an upbeat performance. However, production was forced to down scale the event for safety protocols, so the song was re-mastered as a ballad.
* Both the unplugged and original version of the song are available to stream now on Apple Music. A duel studio version of the song was made available by Lakeshore Records.

## Gallery

Dynasty - Season 4 Episode 2 - Fallon Sings At Wedding Scene - The CWMore Than Me
## External Links

* To stream the song on Apple Music, click here.
* to stream the song on spotify click here https://open.spotify.com/album/0GPBdlXJ8tCwa519eFuxml?highlight=spotify:track:573GvhHHZSnNMGbBN1QUwo
House of Deveraux

**House of Deveraux** is the former reality show starring Vanessa Deveraux and Dominique Deveraux, centering on Vanessa's rising music career and their salacious lives in The Carrington Manor.

Originally picked up to series after Dominique leaked her sex tape with Michael Culhane for press, the series was cancelled by the network after Michael discovered Dominique and Vanessa's manipulation, and tricked Dominique into having it cancelled herself.

## History

### Season 3

In "You See Most Things in Terms of Black & White," Blake and Cristal are dismayed with having to live with Dominique for the next year, who later pitches *House of Deveraux*, a reality show about herself and Vanessa set in the manor. The producer is more interested in the immediate Carringtons, so Dominique works to put together a sizzle reel with Cristal, leading to her discovery of Cristal potentially having an affair.

Dominique confronts Cristal in "That Wicked Stepmother," agreeing to keep quiet in exchange for Vanessa also getting to live in the manor. Dominique closes the deal on the reality show by leaking a recording of her and Michael having sex, resulting in a dramatic confrontation between her and Vanessa at Fallon and Liam’s engagement party.

In "Up A Tree," Dominique works with Vanessa to get Michael to join *House of Deveraux*. He agrees to shoot a few scenes as a peace offering to Vanessa, but once officially getting him on board, the two women celebrate Vanessa manipulating him.

The manipulation continues in "She Cancelled..." when Dominique insists on a huge birthday celebration for Michael at La Mirage. Anders later obtains video evidence of Dominique and Vanessa conspiring in private, which he shows to Michael.

In "Robin Hood Rescues," Dominique, Vanessa, and Michael get together to discuss deals for a second season of House of Deveraux, but when Dominique receives a better offer elsewhere, she provides a long list of demands for the network. *House of Deveraux* is cancelled, and Dominique and Vanessa come to learn that Michael played them and that there was never a better offer. With the reality show cancelled, Vanessa fires Dominique as her manager, leaving her with nothing.

## References

This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia (view authors).

1. ↑ Dynasty: "That Wicked Stepmother"
2. ↑ Dynasty: "Robin Hood Rescues"
NeNe Leakes (actress)

## NeNe Leakes

**Linnethia Monique Johnson** better known as **NeNe Leakes**, is an American television personality, actress, presenter, businesswoman, author, and fashion designer. She portrayed a fictionalized version of herself in Season 4 of *Dynasty*.

## Career

NeNe Leakes is known for starring in the reality series, *The Real Housewives of New York*. In 2021, Leakes appears in an episode of the fourth season of The CW's *Dynasty* as a fictional version of herself.
Morell Green Energy Corporation

**Morell Green Energy Corporation**, formerly **Windbriar Energy** and **Carrington-Windbriar** is a company founded by Fallon Carrington with the financial support of Jeff Colby. It was formed when Fallon and Jeff put in motion the deal to acquire Windbriar Energy while the company's value was low due to over-expanding and losing a billion in assets. Patricia de Vilbis was given the company after Fallon sold it. However, Peter de Vilbis sells it back to Fallon when she and Jeff expose that Patty has been greenwashing,

## History

### Season 1

After setting their sights on branding the company with the Carrington family name, Blake Carrington sent a cease and desist letter to Fallon causing her to change the name of the company to something that represented her uniquely, her middle name.

Fallon and Jeff then set out to get the support of the Atlanta State Government, where one of Fallon's high school classmates, Kori Rucks had a job. However, Fallon didn't recognize her and mistook her for an assistant, leaving Kori unwilling to help and bitter. Jeff later tried to turn her around by getting Fallon a second chance with Kori, but Fallon blew the deal. The government funding was later given to a third party company due to Fallon's bad timing, and both Carrington Atlantic and Morell Corporation lost the deal.

## Employees

### Board of Directors

* Fallon Carrington (CEO, 1.03 - 1.21, 5.06 onward)
* Jeff Colby (Investor, 1.03 - 1.11)
* Peter de Vilbis (Owner, until 5.06)
* Patricia de Vilbis (CEO, until 5.06)
* Ellen (Board Member, 5.06 - 5.21)

### Shareholders

* Fallon Carrington
* Jeff Colby (formerly)
* Carrington Atlantic (formerly)
* Van Kirk Industries (formerly)
* TORO (formerly)
* Fallon Unlimited (formerly)

### Staff

* Sam Jones (Secretary, formerly)
* Gil (Mechanical Engineer)
* Betty (Secretary)

## Trivia

* Morell is Alexis Carrington's maiden name and Fallon Carrington's middle name.
* The company is absorbed by Carrington Atlantic when Blake named his daughter Fallon COO of his holdings and sold to Peter de Vilbis until Fallon and Jeff buy it back again in *Devoting All Of Her Energy to Hate.*
Nolan Jamison

**Nolan Jamison** is a minor character on The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Ramón de Ocampo.

Nolan is a fellow businessman and friend of Jeff Colby whose company's specialty, frozen fuel, piques Jeff's interest during his quest to launch *ColbyCo Space*.

## Trivia

* Nolan is skilled in fencing. ("But I Don't Need Therapy")
Nicole Steinwedell

**Nicole Steinwedell** is an episodic actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Lady Monk in "Filthy Games".

## Biography

Steinwedell is the daughter of two Marines and the granddaughter of an Army colonel. She has three sisters and one brother. She is best known for playing Bridget "Red Cap" Sullivan in the CBS series *The Unit* and as Philomena "Philly" Rotchliffer in the A&E series *Breakout Kings*.

In 2019, Steinwedell staged a one-woman show that she wrote, "Temple Tantrum", about growing up in a Christian cult. She also portrayed Lady Monk in an episode of The CW's *Dynasty*.
Krystle

**Krystle** is an animal in The CW's *Dynasty*. A small, male dog adopted by Alexis Carrington, he was named after Cristal Flores, the new wife of Alexis' ex-husband, Blake.

## Biography

### Early Life

Alexis Carrington adopted Krystle, naming him after Blake's new wife. ("Enter Alexis") According to Alexis, Krystle always hated her lover, Hank Sullivan. ("Trashy Little Tramp")

### Season 1

Upon Alexis' return to Atlanta, she introduces Krystle to Cristal, who immediately understands the crude joke at her expense. When waiting in Alexis' trailer to confront her, Blake lets Krystle slip out and his fate remains unknown. ("Enter Alexis")

Alexis later paints a portrait of Krystle that Hank compliments, reminiscing about the lost dog and how he misses her. However, this painting is later destroyed by Cristal, in a fit of rage, after a nasty cat-fight between her and Alexis in the loft. ("Trashy Little Tramp", "Dead Scratch")

### Season 2

Alexis recreates the painting of Krystle and she plans to auction during the gala for Steven's foundation. With the painting not doing well with potential clientele, Anders secretly purchases the painting, feeling bad for Alexis, and goes on to burn it. ("A Real Instinct for the Jugular", "A Champagne Mood")

## Trivia

* Krystle's name is spelled the same way as Linda Evan's version of the character in the 1980s series.
Kevin

**Kevin** is a minor character on The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Henry Simmons.

Kevin is implemented by FSN as Dominique's bodyguard as a result of threatening fans. This leads to an attraction forming between the two and, ultimately, they become romantically involved.

## Trivia

* Kevin's name is not stated onscreen until after his final appearance, by Dominique Deveraux to Jeff Colby. ("Catch 22")
Jason Ganzel

**Garrett Oakley** is a writer and producer on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Ganzel was born in Reno, Nevada, USA. He worked as part of the production staff on several television series, including *Married to the Kellys*, *Kevin Hill*, *So Little Time*, and *The Ellen Show*.

In 2004, he became the assistant to Marc Cherry, creator of *Desperate Housewives*, and eventually joined the writing staff of the series.

In 2021, Ganzel served as a writer and co-executive producer for the fourth season of The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Credits

### Writer

1. "New Hopes, New Beginnings"
2. "Stars Make You Smile"

## Gallery

The *Dynasty* writers are proud to vote in the 2020 U.S. Presidential election
Kelly Sanders

**Kelly Sanders** is a minor character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Ashritha Kancharla.

Kelly Sanders is brought on as the new Vice President of Fallon Unlimited, later blackmailed by Patricia de Vilbis to sabotage the company, but ultimately forgiven and kept on as Fallon's second-in-command.
Joanna Going

**Joanna Going** is an episodic actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Mimi Rose Prescott in "A Real Instinct for the Jugular".

## Biography

### Early Life

Going's father was of Irish descent, and her mother of Italian and French-Canadian.

### Career

Going appeared in soap operas in the late 1980s, most notably as Lisa Grady on *Another World* from 1987 to 1989. She portrayed lead character Victoria Winters in the 1991 primetime series *Dark Shadows*. She later starred in short-lived television series *Going to Extremes* and guest-starred on *Columbo*, *Spin City*, *The Outer Limits*, and *Law & Order*.

She starred in a number of feature films. She made her film debut in *Wyatt Earp* (1994) as Josephine Marcus, and later had major roles in *Eden*, *Keys to Tulsa*, *Inventing the Abbotts*, and *Still Breathing*. Her biggest role may be in the 1998 film version of *Phantoms*. In the 2000s, she starred in several television films and guest-starred on *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation*, *Criminal Minds*, and *Mad Men*. She also appeared opposite Sean Penn in the 2011 film *The Tree of Life*, her first role in a major motion picture since 2003's *Runaway Jury*. In 2014, she starred as First Lady Tricia Walker in the second season of Netflix political series *House of Cards*. She was later cast in the DirecTV series *Kingdom*.

Going was a guest on Ken Reid's TV Guidance Counselor podcast on March 25, 2016.

In 2018, Going portrayed Mimi Rose Prescott in an episode of The CW's *Dynasty*.
Michael A. Allowitz

**Michael A. Allowitz** is a director on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Allowitz was an assistant director on films such as *The Prom* (1992), *Saints and Sinner*, *Slums of Beverly Hills*, *Cruel Intentions*, and *Bring It On Again*. He was first assistant director on TV series such as *The Comeback* and *In Treatment*. He directed 11 episodes of *The Vampire Diaries*, served as director on *The Originals*, *Containment*, *Freakish*, and *The Flash*.

From 2017 through 2022, Allowitz directed directed 12 episodes of The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Trivia

* Allowitz is married to Natalie Karp (Mrs. Gunnerson).

## Credits

### Director

1. "Spit It Out" (1.02)
2. "Dead Scratch" (1.22)
3. "A Temporary Infestation" (2.07)
4. "A Champagne Mood" (2.10)
5. "Deception, Jealousy, and Lies" (2.22)
6. "Guilt Trip to Alaska" (3.01)
7. "Is The Next Surgery on The House?" (3.16)
8. "That Unfortunate Dinner" (4.01)
9. "Vows Are Still Sacred" (4.02)
10. "Stars Make You Smile" (4.17)
11. "Let's Start Over Again" (5.01)
12. "More Power to Her" (5.21)
Rob Nagle

**Rob Nagle** is a semi-recurring actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Mitchell.

## Biography

### Early life and education

Nagle was born in Eugene, Oregon, then raised in DeKalb, Illinois, and in Williamsburg, Virginia. He graduated from Lafayette High School in Williamsburg in 1988, and from Northwestern University in 1992, with a double-major in theatre and philosophy. He has been married since October 7, 1995, to Heather Allyn, who works as a casting director in reality television and has been nominated for multiple Emmy and Artios awards.

### Career

Nagle is an actor who works in film, television, commercials, and theatre. He is known for his performances in *Good Trouble*, *NCIS: Los Angeles*, *Batwoman*, *Dynasty*, *Safety*, *To Hell and Gone*, *Superior Donuts*, *Bad Samaritan*, *The Librarians*, *Fishing Naked*, *Grey's Anatomy*, *Criminal Minds*, *New Year's Eve*, *Mad Men*, *Eli Stone*, *Cold Case*, *Everwood*, *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, *The Guardian*, and *Dawson's Creek*.

Nagle has also worked in theatres across the country, including Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Fountain Theatre, Troubadour Theater Company, Boston Court Pasadena, Pasadena Playhouse, Antaeus Theatre Company, LA Theatre Works, New World Stages, South Coast Repertory, Skylight Theatre Company, Open Fist Theatre Company, Portland Center Stage, Mark Taper Forum, Baltimore Center Stage, San Jose Repertory, Old Globe Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, and Bailiwick Repertory.

In 2018, Nagle won Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for his Featured Performance in *The Little Foxes* at Antaeus Theatre Company. In 2019, Nagle won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award and the Stage Raw Theater Award for his Leading Performance in *The Judas Kiss* at Boston Court Pasadena.

## Trivia

* Nagle and Mustafa Elzein (Ramy Crockett) are the only actors in *Dynasty* to be promoted from "Co-Starring" to "Guest Starring" status.
Lachlan Buchanan

**Lachlan Buchanan** is recurring actor in The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Ryan.

## Life and Career

Lachlan Buchanan was born in Australia and grew up in Maleny. He attended Maleny State School and Matthew Flinders Anglican College. He acted in soap operas such as *Home and Away*. He has also acted in several films, with supporting roles in *Arcadia Lost* and *All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane*, and the lead in *Newcastle*.

He played Scott Mitchell in the first CMT sitcom, *Working Class*, which premiered in January 2011.

In 2015, Lachlan starred in the low-budget film Muck. He was cast in the role of Kyle Abbott on the American soap opera The Young and the Restless.

In January 2016, Lachlan was announced to guest star in one episode of MTV's Teen Wolf, as Henri Argent.

In 2019 and 2020, he had a recurring role in *Station 19*. He guest-starred in *Dynasty* as Ryan.

## Trivia

* He is an experienced surfer and did half his surfing scenes in Newcastle himself.
* He is fluent in French.
* Like his *Dynasty* character, Lachlan is an out, gay man.
Robert Larson

**Dr. Robert** "**Bobby**" **Larson** is a recurring character in The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Steven J. Young.

## Biography

### Season 4

Adam Carrington fires Bobby from Atlanta General Hospital in order to obtain and profit off of his anti-aging research. Bobby blackmails Adam for a cut of the profits from Adam's new skincare line, but an altercation leads to Bobby falling to his death from the balcony of Alexis Colby's penthouse.

## Trivia

* The storyline surrounding Bobby's death and the incarceration of Alexis Colby is inspired by a similar arc in the 1980s *Dynasty* in which Alexis is framed for the murder of Mark Jennings, who also fell from the balcony of Alexis' penthouse.
Ruth Matthews

**Judge Ruth Matthews** is a minor character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Maura Gale.

Judge Matthews was the sitting judge for the court case, *People of the State of Georgia v. Blake Alexander Carrington*, a criminal trial held in Atlanta. The case was declared a mistrial, with no plans for a retrial.
Nikolai Dimitrov

**Nikolai Dimitrov** is an episodic character in The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Pawel Szajda.

Nikolai Dimitrov is a Russian oligarch and business adversary of Blake Carrington. Nikolai makes a bid for Carrington Atlantic, but the company is sold to the Van Kirks.

## Biography

### Season 5

According to Blake, Nikolai has been in mourning since his pet parrot was killed. ("Vicious Vendetta")
Livia Ernst

**Song**
 **Platzierung** | 2.Platz

Livia Ernst ist Finalistin vom Kiddy Contest 2017.

Zur Zeit steht sie u.a auf der Bühne der Wiener Volksoper sowie des Theaters an der Josefstadt.

Beim Kiddy Contest 2018 ist sie Teil der Alamande's Kiddy Dance Group.

## Steckbrief

***Geschwister:*** -

***Haustier:*** 3 Schildkröten

***Hobbys:*** Klavier spielen, Ballett, Jazz, Step, Hip-Hop, Singen

***Lieblingsmusik:*** Meghan Trainor

***Lieblingsessen:*** Meeresfrüchte

***Traumberuf:*** Musicaldarstellerin

## Fotos

1/8
Leather and Lace

**Leather and Lace** is a song performed by Fallon Carrington and Donna during the grand opening for the Carrington clinic. It was originally performed as a duet by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley in 1981.

The musical number takes place on a stage at a venue by Fallon after Donna's musical partner fell ill after eating too shrimp.

## Lyrics

**Fallon:**

Isn't life so fragile

And the heart so hollow

Shatter with words

Impossible to follow

**Donna:**

You're saying I'm fragile I try not to be

I search only for something I can't see

**Fallon:**

I have my own life and I am stronger

Than you know

**Both (2x):**

Lovers forever face to face

My city your mountains

Stay with me stay

I need you to love me

I need you today

**Fallon:**

I need you to love me

**Both:**

I need you today

Give to me your leather

Take from me my lace

**Donna:**

Take from me, my lace.

**Fallon:**

Take from me

**Both:**

My lace.

## Trivia

* This is the first duet Fallon sings with a woman.

## References

1. ↑ You Make Being a Priest Sound Like Something Bad
Luella Culhane

**Luella Culhane** is recurring character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Arnetia Walker.

## Biography

### Early Life

Luella and James Culhane are the parents of Michael, the chauffeur of Blake Carrington.

### Season 1

Michael lies to them about his real function in the Carrington empire making them believe he is a vice-president of Carrington Atlantic. She accidentally learns his real function by Cristal Carrington when James fall ill and is hospitalized.

### Season 5

Upon Michael's decision to search for true love, Sam Jones and Kirby Anders invite Luella to La Mirage to talk sense into her son upon his numerous rejections of women unable to meet his high standards. Luella insists that, while Michael seeks a romance as strong as Luella's and James', if she had the list of requirements Michael has, she never would have married James. Michael appreciates his mother's advice, and she leaves to be treated to a fancy drink and a porterhouse steak. ("How Did The Board Meeting Go?")

Luella sits in the front row of Michael's wedding to Nina Fournier, and she interrupts the two from kissing before vows are exchanged. Luella is the first to cheer for Michael and Nina upon the completion of their vows, as the attendees celebrate the union taking place. ("Catch 22")
Katrina Cabrera Ortega

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**Katrina Cabrera Ortega** is a writer and producer on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

Ortega is known for *Dynasty* (2017), *Absentia* (2017) and *Reckoning* (2019).

## Credits

### Writer

1. "The Birthday Party"
2. "She Lives in a Showplace Penthouse"
3. "Mind Your Own Business"
4. "A Writer of Dubious Talent"

## Gallery

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

**Phil** is an episodic character in The CW's *Dynasty*. His is portrayed by Josh Ventura.

Phil is the director of the Meadowlark Athletic Club where Blake Carrington is a donator.

## Biography

### Season 1

While talking with Phil, Steven discovers a mistake in the amount of the donation given by his father and a connection with the Police Chief Aaron Stansfield.
Paul Daniels

**Senator Paul Daniels** is an episodic character in The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Rick Hearst.

Senator Daniels, previously Judge Daniels, accepted bribes from Blake Carrington throughout his career. His involvement with the Carringtons goes beyond Blake, however, as he also had an affair with Blake's first wife, Alexis.

## Biography

### Early Life

Paul Daniels is a friend of Blake. He was the judge in charge of his divorce and later statued during the drugs dealing trial against Cecil Colby. In exchange of bribes, Paul Daniels allowed to Blake the full custody of his children and put his rival out of the picture.

Paul had multiples affairs while married to his wife, Melissa, one of which was to Alexis Carrington.

### Season 1

Senator Paul Daniels is now in campaign for re-election of his office and the Carringtons support him with a Casino Event at their home. The Senator has some ideas about the immigration : when Blake introduces him to Cristal, he mixes up her from Venezuelan to Mexican and takes Sam for a waiter.

When Rick Morales reveals to Cristal that he writes an explosive article about the corruption of the Senator that involves Blake, Cristal succees to protect her family by revealing some extramarital affairs of the politician, who is forced to demise.

Cecil Colby's release after eleven years in jail is one of the chain reactions of his demise.

### Season 2

Melissa reveals to Steven Carrington that her divorce from Paul has been finalized. ("Twenty-Three Skidoo")
JR Cacia

**JR Cacia** is a semi-recurring actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Rick Morales.

## Biography

J.R. Cacia was born on May 3, 1979 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor, known for *Argo* (2012), *Yellowstone* (2018) and *I Can Only Imagine* (2018).

In 2018, Cacia portrayed Rick Morales in three episodes in the first season of The CW's *Dynasty*.
Melanie Pagger

**Platzierung** | 4.Platz

**Melanie (Mely) Pagger** ist Finalistin vom Kiddy Contest 2009.

Im Jahr 2008 schaffte sie es bereits ins Semifinale.

https://www.instagram.com/melaniepagger/

## Steckbrief 2008

**Eigenschaften:** aufgeweckt, nett, offen, verrückt

**Meine Vorbilder:** Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Miley Cyrus, Queensberry

**Hobbys:** Rad fahren, Ski fahren, schwimmen, Kuchen backen, chatten, Internet

**Lieblingsessen:** Gebratener Reis mit Ei, Mohnnudeln, Frucade

**Traumberuf:** Sängerin

## Fotos

1/8
Julia Haart

**Julia Haart** is a fashion designer and episodic actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying a fictional version of herself in "Use or Be Used".

## Biography

She is an American fashion designer, entrepreneur, and author. She is the former chief executive officer (CEO) of Elite Model Management. Although she has claimed to be a "co-owner" of Elite World Group, a Delaware court ruled in 2022 that Haart does not own 50 percent of Elite World Group. She previously owned a namesake shoe collection, and was creative director at the Italian luxury house La Perla. Haart is also the subject and executive producer of the Netflix miniseries *My Unorthodox Life*, which described her 2013 decision to leave her Haredi community.

## In *Dynasty*

Julia Haart is an old friend of Alexis Carrington, who she reunites with at gala for LaPerla. There, Julia also interacts with Alexis' daughter, Fallon, and takes notice of Fallon's new husband, Liam Ridley, who she recognizes as John Lowden. ("Use or Be Used")
Jeff Schine

**Jeff Schine** is an episodic actor on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Gil in "More Power to Her".

## Biography

Schine is known for *Marvel's Avengers* (2020), *Mafia III* (2016) and *The Walking Dead: A New Frontier* (2016).

In 2022, Schine portrayed Gil in an episode of The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Trivia

* Schine is the real-life husband of Daniella Alonso.
Lara Silva

**Lara Silva** is an episodic actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Luna Moreno in "The Only Thing That Counts Is Winning".

## Biography

Silva was born in Minas Gerais, Brazil. She made her acting debut in 2015 with the short film, *The Happy Couple*, where she portrayed the role of Katy. Silva went on to make her television debut in 2016, appearing in an episode of *Bloodline*, as well as appeared in the TV movie, *Behind 13*.

Silva went on to make appearances in the following series, *A Haunting* (2017), *Dead Silent* (2017), *Good Girls* (2018), *Homicide Hunter* (2018), *Queen of the South* (2019), *Raising Dion* (2019), *Dynasty* (2022), and *The Wreck of Echo 10-4* (2022).

From 2019 to 2023, Silva portrayed the role of Eden in *The Chosen*. Additionally, Silva appeared in the films, *Blue Ridge* (2020), *Apollyon - The Black Awakening* (2021), and *Making Him Famous* (2023).
Lady Monk

**Lady Monk** is an episodic character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Nicole Steinwedell.

Lady Monk, self-branded as a mindfulness specialist, is a self-help guru whose help is enlisted by Sam Jones upon discovering her on Instagram. Kirby Anders, however, sees her as the fraud that she is and exposes her before she is able to scam both Sam and Fallon.
NeNe Leakes

**NeNe Leakes** is an episodic character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by the real-life version of herself.

NeNe has a clothing line with HST, a rival of FSN, and Fallon Carrington uses NeNe's partnership has part of a scheme to force her aunt, Dominique Deveraux, into a collaboration.

## Biography

### Early Life

NeNe Leakes once met Blake Carrington at a beach party in Greece where he bragged about the size of his yacht. ("The British Are Coming")

### Season 4

When Dominique Deveraux announces her pending offers to design clothes for HST, her niece Fallon Carrington and owner of a rival network reaches out to NeNe Leakes to poach her for FSN. NeNe turns down Fallon's offer, so Fallon reveals that HST has made an offer to Dominique and claims that people think they are replacing her. NeNe decides to reach out to her agent to investigate these claims, and HST ultimately pulls their offer from Dominique. ("The British Are Coming")

## Trivia

* According to Elizabeth Gillies (Fallon Carrington), a crew was sent to Leakes' house to film her scene due to COVID-19 restrictions.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgTZV5zNLL0
Hot Tea Atlanta

**Jeff**: So it's a show about parties, socialites, and rich people?

**Hot Tea Atlanta** is a local news channel and tabloid site known for publicizing the Atlanta elite. Jeff Colby purchases the company to assist Dominique Deveraux in getting the word out about her new fashion line, Dom-Mystique.

## History

### Season 3

Upon the discovery of two bodies in the lake of Carrington Manor, *Hot Tea Atlanta* provides news coverage of the investigation. This is to the dismay of Dominique Deveraux, whose paid-interview with reporter, Doug, doesn't air due to being bumped in favor of Carrington press-coverage. ("Guilt Trip to Alaska")

After Dominique makes a scene at Blake's trial, *Hot Tea Atlanta* decides to do a "making of a murderer's sister" profile, following her with cameras for the remainder of the trial. ("The Sensational Blake Carrington Trial", "The Caviar, I Trust, Is Not Burned")

### Season 4

Dominique walks the red-carpet to show off her designs, and reporters for *Hot Tea Atlanta* express admiration for Dominique's look. She explains it was inspired by her mother's design and promotes it as part of her new clothing line for Dom-Mystique. Sales boom following the event, and Jeff confesses to buying *Hot Tea Atlanta* in order to get Dominique the spotlight her designs deserve. ("But I Don't Need Therapy")

*Hot Tea Atlanta* covers Cristal Carrington's big fundraiser for her veteran's clinic, and it lists Dom-Mystique as one of the city's hottest companies. With sales for Dom-Mystique turning lukewarm, Cristal agrees to take pictures in a dress designed by Dominique and to send them in for *Hot Tea Atlanta* to share. ("She Lives in a Showplace Penthouse")

### Season 5

Wanting to maintain Fallon's reputation and keep her comatose state out of the public eye, Jeff agrees to post stock-footage of Fallon on vacation. ("That Holiday Spirit")

## Employees

* Jeff Colby (Owner)
* Doug (Reporter)
* Reporter ("But I Don't Need Therapy")
* Reporter ("The Only Thing That Counts Is Winning")
* Clara Lucia (Reporter, "A Writer of Dubious Talent")

## Trivia

* *Hot Tea Atlanta* is based on TMZ and similar tabloid sites.
Matthew Blaisdel

**Matthew Blaisdel** is a recurring character in The CW's *Dynasty*. He was portrayed by Nick Wechsler.

## Biography

### Season 1

While Celia Machado and Blake Carrington were engaged to be married, Celia met Matthew in his car and they ended up kissing, which Fallon had Michael photograph and sent to Blake. As a result, Blake offered Matthew a large amount of money to re-locate to China and stay away from their family, but he refused, saying no amount of money could make him leave behind the people he loves. He was later killed by a mysterious explosion while working for Carrington Atlantic on land purchased by Jeff and Fallon, but with machinery operated by Carrington Atlantic.

Matthew's murder was then pinned on Willy Santiago by Stansfield in an effort to "close the case" as to not incriminate himself for stealing Matthew's cell phone from evidence, but during the Carringtons' Thanksgiving dinner, it is revealed that his wife, Claudia Blaisdel, killed him after finding out he'd had an affair and faked her brain damage.

When Claudia was in the mental institution, it appeared to be that Matthew was alive as he appeared to her and helped her escape. However, it was soon revealed in Dead Scratch that Matthew's presence was all part of Claudia's hallucinations, and he wasn't actually there. While Claudia saw Matthew standing in front of Celia, he wasn't actually there. He faded away when she shot at him and it was revealed she unintentionally had shot Celia.

## Trivia

* In the original series, Matthew was presumed dead in the second season before  he returned as alive with a scar on his face in the seventh season finale and being killed in the season eighth premiere.
* Despite dying in the series premiere, he has reappeared in flashbacks,  a videotape(s) and/or hallucinations.
* His son was named after him.
Christina Klein

**Song**
 **Platzierung** | 4.Platz

Christina wurde 1990 geboren und ist Finalistin vom Kiddy Contest 2004.

Ihre Mutter stammt aus Griechenland. Sie hat einen Bruder.

Christina Klein (Vorstellung)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1WQAy3n8xw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeGYBcdrows

## Christina unter dem Künstlernamen "LaFee"

2006 veröffentlichte sie unter ihrem Künsternamen LaFee ihre erste Single.

Für ihr im selben Jahr erschienen erstes Album "LaFee" erhielt sie 3-Fach Gold. Parallel gab sie ihr Schauspieldebüt in der Soap "Ninas Welt".

Ich Song "Ich bin" wurde zum Titellied der RTL-2-Sendung "Family Stories", mit diesem Lied trat sie auch bei The Dome 58 auf.

Bis Ende März 2012 nahm LaFee als Musikpatin an der KiKa-Show *Dein Song* teil.

Ihr Song "Zeig Dich!" wurde Titelsong zum Kinofilm Hanni & Nanni 2.

Von 2014 bis 2017 spielte sie bei "Alles was zählt" mit.

2018 erschien ihre Comebacksingle "Kartenhaus".

Insgesamt veröffentlichte sie 24 Singles als LaFee. Inhaltlich thematisiert LaFee in ihren Songs unter anderem sexuellen Missbrauch,  Gewalt, Mobbing jugendliche Todessehnsucht, psychische Krankheiten wie Bulimie oder auch Auswirkungen von Eheproblemen auf die jeweiligen Kinder.

Sie erhielt diverse Auszeichnungen u.a den Bravo Otto, den ECHO Pop oder den Jetix-Award.

## Studioalben

* 2006: LaFee
* 2007: Jetzt erst recht
* 2009: Ring frei
* 2011: Frei

## Christina beim Kiddy Contest

Neben ihrer Teilnahme als Finalistin beim Kiddy Contest 2004, war sie als LaFee beim Kiddy Contest 2007 als Stargast.
Außerdem wurde mehrere ihre Songs für den Kiddy Contest umgeschrieben, u.a wurde 2006 ihr Song "Prinzesschen" zu "Ich bin Sauer" (im Finale performt von Lisa Wissert) und 2007 ihr Song "Heul doch" zu "Vollmond" (im Finale performt von Julia Hübner)
Kate Beahan

**Kate Beahan** is a semi-recurring actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Florence Whitley.

## Biography

Beahan was born in Perth. She appeared mostly in movies and TV series in Australia. Her best-known American film role was playing Sister Willow Woodward in the 2006 horror remake *The Wicker Man* opposite Nicolas Cage.

In 2016, Beahan appeared in the fourth season of Lifetime's *Devious Maids*.

In 2022, Beahan portrayed the role of Florence Whitley in the last two episodes of The CW's *Dynasty*.

Her father, Michael Beahan, was an Australian Labor Party Senator from Western Australia from 1987 to 1996.
Previously on Dynasty

**Previously on Dynasty** is a voice-over featured at the beginning of every *Dynasty* episode for the first four seasons with the exception of "I Hardly Recognized You" (1.01) and "The Aftermath" (4.03). For the fifth and final season, only two episodes, "Let's Start Over Again" (5.01) and "How Did The Board Meeting Go?" (5.03) feature the voice-over.

Nicollette Sheridan and Eliza Bennett are the only series regulars to not perform a voice-over.
Leigh

**Leigh** is a minor character on The CW's *Dynasty*. She is portrayed by Chelsea Niven.

Leigh was an office assistant at Sedona Health and Wellness, working alongside Cristal Flores until the clinic was bought and shut down by Blue Belt Industries.

## Biography

### Season 2

Cristal Jennings is employed by Sedona Health and Wellness as a physical therapist. While working, she observes the news coverage surrounding the assassination of Celia Machado, who spent the last several years borrowing Cristal's identity. Leigh, an office assistant comments on Cristal's obsession with Carringtons and jokes that she should claim to be the real Cristal Flores, unaware that she in fact is, and to go to Atlanta to find her happily ever after with Blake Carrington. ("Twenty-Three Skidoo")
Nash Martinez

**Nash Martinez** is an episodic character on The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Jesse Henderson.

Nash is a journalist and college friend of Liam Ridley, but his arrival in Atlanta marks the end of their friendship when he attempts to seduce Liam's wife, Fallon Carrington.

## Biography

### Early Life

Nash Martinez was in the same writing program as Liam Ridley in college. Nash went on to become an award winning journalist. ("The Birthday Party")
M. Kingston

**Professor M. Kingston** is a minor character on The CW's *Dynasty*. He is portrayed by Danny Nucci.

Professor Kingston served as a writing mentor to Liam Ridley, but following his sudden death, Liam seeks to plagiarize Kingston's unpublished novel as his own.

## Trivia

* According to the cover of his book, Professor Kingston's first initial is "M." ("Catch 22")

## References

1. ↑ As shown on the cover of his book in "Catch 22".
Lilli Cooper

**Lilli Cooper** is a semi-recurring actress on The CW's *Dynasty*, portraying the role of Stacey.

## Biography

Cooper is the daughter of actor Chuck Cooper and Tisa Farley. Her grandfather acted at the Karamu House in Cleveland. She attended LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts and Vassar College, graduating from the latter in 2012.

Cooper was the standby for Elphaba in the Broadway production of *Wicked*, and originated the role of Martha Bessell in *Spring Awakening*. She also played Hélène Kuragina in the American Repertory Theatre production of *Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812* in 2015. She originated the role of Sandy Cheeks in the Broadway production of *SpongeBob SquarePants*, which opened on December 4, 2017. In September 2018, Cooper played Julie Nichols in the musical adaptation of the 1982 film *Tootsie* in its Chicago debut and reprised the role on Broadway in spring 2019, receiving a nomination for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her performance.

In 2020, Cooper portrayed the role of Stacey in the third season of The CW's *Dynasty*.

In 2022, she played the role of Doc on *Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock*. Also in 2022, she took part in the HBO documentary film *Spring Awakening: Those You've Known*, which saw the 15 year reunion of the original cast of the musical.

Cooper lives in New York City with her husband Paul. Their first child, a son named Bodie, was born in September 2021.
Melanie Mayron

**Melanie Mayron** is a director on The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Biography

### Personal Life

Mayron was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Norma (née Goodman), a real estate agent, and David Mayron, a pharmaceutical chemist. Her family is Jewish; her father is from a Sephardic background (the original surname was "Mizrahi"), while her mother is of Russian Jewish descent. She trained as an actress at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Mayron was in a long-term relationship with screenwriter and producer Cynthia Mort, with whom she shared co-parenting of their two children.

### Career

Mayron appeared in the 1974 film *Harry and Tonto*, the 1976 movies *Gable and Lombard* and *Car Wash*, and the 1977 films *The Great Smokey Roadblock* and *You Light Up My Life*, and starred in 1978's *Girlfriends*. In the mid-1970s, she played Brenda Morgenstern's best friend, Sandy Franks, on three episodes of the sitcom *Rhoda*. In 1982, she played Terry Simon, the photographer, in director Costa-Gavras' political drama *Missing*.

In 1988, she co-wrote and co-produced the comedy film *Sticky Fingers*. In 1995, Mayron directed *The Baby-Sitters Club*, a film based upon the book series of the same name. She also directed the television movie *Toothless* (1997) starring Kirstie Alley and the movie *Slap Her... She's French* (2002), starring Piper Perabo (which appeared on television as *She Gets What She Wants*). In 2006, she appeared as a judge in the reality show *Looking for Stars* on the Starz! channel.

In addition to her role as a primary cast member on *thirtysomething*, she also directed episodes of the show, as well as episodes of *In Treatment*, *The Fosters*, *Providence*, *Dawson's Creek*, *Ed*, *State of Grace*, *Nash Bridges*, *Wasteland*, *Tell Me You Love Me*, and *The Naked Brothers Band*; the latter series was created and showran by Mayron's former *thirtysomething* co-star Polly Draper.

In 2015, she directed and released on YouTube *The Living Room Sessions*, a collection of videos of up-and-coming musical artists performing acoustic sets in her living room.

Mayron has directed an episode of the Netflix original series *GLOW*, an episode of *SEAL Team*, an episode of *The Enemy Within*, and multiple episodes of the 2018 *Charmed* reboot, as well as directed and featured in a recurring role on *Jane the Virgin*.

From 2018 to 2021, Mayron directed five episodes of The CW's *Dynasty*.

## Credits

### Director

1. "Crazy Lady" (2.09)
2. "Caution Never Won A War" (3.02)
3. "The Sensational Blake Carrington Trial" (3.08)
4. "Your Sick and Self-Serving Vendetta" (4.08)
5. "Equal Justice for the Rich" (4.09)