You can call me Pyrus.  I play various instruments, such as guitar, bass, drums, and some keyboard.  I am a vocalist, I write lyrics, and I currently take Improv and Advanced Improv Classes here at Hollywood Arts.  I am really excited to see what's really in store for me.  Read more about Pyrus...

Yung Gawd grew up in Cleveland, Ohio in a middle class area.  Gawd loves writing lyrics to music," Yeah, I just like trying to figure out what the song is saying, it's like a maze."  Gawd enjoys listening to R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Classical for relaxation.  Movies that Gawd loves watching are Casino, Goodfellas, Bronx Tales, Harlem Nights, and Coming to America, just to name a few.  Gawd graduated from High School, earned his high school diploma, and went to college for Optical Technology for three years. Read more about Nicholas...

I am Tomas Taton Jr. of Panama City, Panama; Central America.  I am an actor/comedian and I am proud to be part of the Hollywood Arts & Media family, being a student here at this time of my life is fascinating, and I am very humbled to be here.  Read more about Tomas...

My name is Le'Starr, I’m 20 years old and an upcoming artist.  I have been singing since the age of four, and writing my own songs since 11 years old.  My heart has been driven towards music since a very young age.  My mother, who was in a band years ago, is a big influence to me, and I have been dreaming of stardom since she bought me my first Mariah Carey album.  I have been living and dreaming about where all this talent could take me.  Read more about Le'Starr...

My name is Jerry Tancrede AKA TRU-DAT AKA BLAX DA POET.  Im currently taking Advanced Digital Music Production and Writing for Rap classes at Hollywood Arts.  This school gives me an opportunity to reach my goals as a Hip-Hop artist and Producer.  I was born in New York and raised in Los Angeles since I was seven years old.  Read more about Jerry...

My name is Johnathan Ranson, and I am 22 years old.  I was born in Inglewood, California and raised in North Hollywood, California.  I graduated from North Hollywood High School with a 3.5 GPA.  I have three siblings (sisters), me being the second oldest and the only boy in the family.  Read more about Johnathan Ranson...

Im originally from Chicago, Illinois.  Im an Artist in many ways and forms.  I study fashion, digital production, and improvisation.  Now, making music is what I love to do.  Its my doorway to peace and serenity.  Im a 24 year old father and improving myself all the way around 360 degrees.  Some of the help comes from Hollywood Arts, but the rest simply comes from me...

My name is Raymond Montes.  I live in Hollywood, California, and I have for the last 3 years.  It's been crazy living out here, living the lifestyle that I live every single day.  You have to deal with the occasional wingnut, drunks, tweakers, and even the occasional wannabe gangster.  Well, it's kind of like you're living in a wasteland full of rats looking for the next big cheese.  Other than that, I live a normal life, without too much abandon, and I really don't have that many problems.  My girlfriend is in jail, and she is pregnant with my kid.  How awkward is that?  Read more about Raymond...

Chianti Morgan is a young Activist. She grew up with a loving but dis-functional family who spent most of their lives moving from place to place. Now at the age of nineteen, Chianti lives in a transitional housing program in Hollywood were she is saving money to one day obtain her own apartment. Read more about Chianti...

Sethesha has been active in the young hollywood scene for some time.She was casted off the street by Directed/photographer David Lachappelle to appear in the "Amy Winehouse video "Tears Dry On thier own". By slipping into tinsiltown, she was given two appearences on TMZ. Since she is a charactor actress, she is in constant search for the next complex role in the next sci-fi blockbuster. Right now she is preparing for her performance in the upcoming Hollywood-Arts showcase. visit

WRITING.  I am an openly gay man raised in a military family and traveled a lot throughout my past.  I am very diverse in all aspects of life and culturally driven, accepting all ways within it.

I have 7 brothers and sisters by my biological mother and at least 8 by my biological father.  I have one sister from my adopted parents.  I was born into a life of extreme poverty and adopted into the upper-crust of society.  I was diagnosed with a rare spinal cord disorder at thirteen months.  It is Hollywood Media+Arts that serves as my voice and I am the master creator of the message to be received.  I am no longer silent in my longing articulate myself but instead I am learning new techniques to better present my story in a way that serves the world in a vibrant and unifying manner.

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“Everything from Metaphysical to Mental is all done for reasons and for that the People call me Reezons”. Roy K. Pughsley is from the Southside of Chicago, IL also known as Englewood, where most African-American Legends are born from deeply rooted families. “I used to wear Black all the time I got the name from the streets”.
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Ish was one of the first students at Hollywood Arts. He is currently working on a career as a performing singer/songwriter and is taking the music certification program at Hollywood Arts. visit

Lang is a longtime student at Hollywood Arts who has recently become one of our Student Ambassadors. A very talented singer, Lang is also interested in the A&R and Artist Development industries. visit