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With Authentic Style, Comedian Ronen Tverya Works the Crowd

8/27/2017

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Catch Comedian Ronen Tverya at During Dirty Martini Showcase at The Rendezvous in Seattle, Washington on August 27.
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Comedian Ronen Tverya shot by Shay Kendler
In the world of stand-up comedy, style and delivery are key. There’s a seemingly endless number of comedy styles-- slapstick, deadpan, satire, self-deprecating, parody etc., the list goes on and on; and while some genres overlap, not all of them will hit home with every audience, not by a long shot. But if the comedian on stage has good timing and nails the delivery, they can lead even the stiffest members of the crowd to crack a smile, in the majority of situations at least.

Comedian Ronen Tverya is one of those uniquely talented performers who manages to find the funny bone in even the toughest members of the crowd-- you know the ones who look like they haven’t smiled since, well, ever. Born and raised in Israel, Ronen made a name for himself on comedy club stages back home early on in his career.

One of the aspects of Ronen’s act that makes him stand out is the way he interacts with the crowd. Regardless of whether one of his jokes causes the room to erupt in laughter, or falls flat, which is rare, Ronen continually engages the crowd, single out people in the room, asking them questions and wielding those organic, unscripted conversations into his routine on the spot. From impressions to improvisational songs, and a lot of self-deprecating humour, Ronen weaves together a multitude of styles into his routine, but one of the through lines that connects it all is his attention to the audience.

He explains, “I do a lot of crowd work, for me that's the most important and fun thing to do.  I like to talk to them like they are a part of the show. Their reactions is very important to me. I want them to feel good and enjoy every moment.”

Recently Ronen began traveling around the United States on an extended vacation, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been able to have some fun on stage. A strong force in the comedy world, it’s not surprising that he’s been invited to perform as a featured guest at some of the coolest comedy clubs around the country thanks to his unique skill on stage. With Hebrew being his first language, adapting his act to English, as well as altering his jokes to an audience with vast cultural differences than the general population back home in Israel, has been a unique challenge for the comedian; but often times those challenges seem to work in his favor. Some might argue it’s the authentic way he delivers his personal experiences in America without stumbling over his words or apologizing for grammatical missteps, but instead owning the fact that English is his second language, and zeroing in on the fact that some of the practices in this country are downright perplexing to him.

“I think self-humor is a must. I laugh a lot about my life,” says Ronen. “Being a comedian requires you to reveal yourself. You can't hide anything from the audience as you're standing there all alone by yourself.”  

Since coming stateside, Ronen has already performed as a guest at Laughs Comedy Club and Comedy Underground in Seattle, WA and San Francisco’s Brainwash café, where he performed during the Cookies and Comedy, comedy highlight of San Francisco founded by none other than Tony Sparks, the “Godfather of Comedy” himself.  

“I think if Tony Sparks see’s me perform and recognizes my talent, that’s a big compliment for me,” admits Ronen with a smile.

Ronen has also performed on Mutiny Radio, a popular San Francisco radio collective that broadcast live musical performances, poetry, comedy, theater and interviews with the artists, activists and thinkers that come through the Bay Area.

Clearly his act has gone over well in the states, and more invitations to bring his comedy routine to stages across the country continue to roll in. You can catch Ronen performing live during the Dirty Martini Showcase at The Rendezvous in Seattle, Washington on Sunday August 27 at 6:30 p.m., as well as several other hilarious acts. If you’re not in Seattle don’t worry, you can still catch Ronen’s act, as the show will be broadcast live on Facebook through the Dirty Martini Shows page.

“I'm looking forward to it as the performance is going to be broadcast live, that's pretty exciting. Also I love The Rendezvous… I perform there almost every Saturday at the "Naked Brunch" improv event ,” explains Ronen. “As for the material, I'll  I'll talk to the crowd and see how it feels.”

So don’t miss it!

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From Drama to Comedy, Ainara Landon has Our Attention

3/31/2015

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PictureAinara Landon shot by Russell Thomas
Actress Ainara Landon rose to success in the Spanish film and television industry nearly a decade ago. Her first claim to fame came when she landed the role of Isabel in the hit soap opera Love is Forever, formerly known as Love in Difficult Times.

Known to Spanish audiences as Amar en Tiempos Revueltos, the series begins during the Spanish civil war in the 1930s and follows the way the rise and rule of Fascist General Francisco Franco affected the lives of Spain's people.

In the first season of the series, which focuses on the timeframe from 1936 to 1945, we see through the eyes of Landon's character, Isabel, the vast differences between life in Spain prior to, and during Franco's rule. We first see Isabel as a young woman being sent away to attend boarding school in England during the Spanish civil war, a time when the Second Spanish Republic governed Spain.

While Spain was in a tumultuous state of political reconstruction during the Second Spanish Republic, the regime's efforts were for the most part, in favor of the people. Prior to Isabel's departure in the show, the new government had made immense constitutional efforts to provide citizens with the right to free speech, and extended voting rights to women. However, by the time she returns home four years later, we see the stark differences between the place she once called home and the new version of the country, which is ruled by Franco and can only be described as being in a state of political and social crisis.

Landon's performance in To Love is Forever is a huge testament to her capacity as an actress. Over the last nine years the series has garnered countless awards including three Atv Awards, a Silver Medal from the 2007 New York Film Festival, the Award of the Spanish Actors Union in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2013, as well as a Turia Award for Best TV Program and three TP de Oro Awards.

While Landon is no stranger to drama, something she's proven in the shows To Love is Forever and Red Eagle, the actress is also a highly sought after talent for comedy films and television shows.

"I like to try all different genres, I think it is important for an actor to show versatility," explains Landon. "You always find yourself more secure in some genre or character, but you grow more when it’s a challenge."

In the Spanish sketch comedy series La Tira (The Strip), Landon put her talents in the genre on display as Sonia, a nightclub-loving chick who never seems to leave the bar.

"Comedy is fun but it's always harder than it looks," admits Landon.

Despite comedy being one of the more challenging genres, Ainara Landon has definitely made her name known in the world of Spanish comedy. The young star was featured in the highly successful romantic comedy Stuck to Your Pillow, which was written and directed by Mari Navarro; and, she also made an appearance in the international teen comedy film G.B.F. directed by Darren Stein, the director behind the cult film Jawbreaker.

 Ainara Landon is also scheduled to play the starring role of Eva, an aspiring model who gets a wild shock when she moves to Miami Beach, Florida in the upcoming comedy series Sobe: Role Models.


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