OTR ENT NYC TEAM
CARL DUCENA / YOUR MAJESTY KC
RAPPER, R&B ARTIST
Carl Ducena is no stranger to the entertainment industry. He has been making waves both on and off screen for more than fifteen years. Carl’s true passion is sharing his gifts with others through his motivational speaking and his amazing stage presence.
In his own words:
“We can and we will achieve our Visions, Dreams and Goals!!! Carefully plan, ask God to bless it, listen to advice, believe in yourself and take ACTION!!!
If we don’t believe in ourselves, who will?!! Bottom Line OWN-THE-ROOM!!!”
Carl has acted in countless films, theatre, and television shows. His resume includes but is not limited to outstanding leading and supporting roles. He is currently working on several independent projects and strengthening his union affiliations. His star is just getting brighter and he has no plans of stopping anytime soon.
Carl’s true focus is to be the R & B crooner that he sees within himself. He IS a singer, performer, rapper, writer and a definite entertainer. The epitome of Owning the Room. Not only does he show you how to do it, he is it.
How does Carl Own the Room? By the grace of god and blessings, a quote that Carl commonly uses; “Exactly” is on the lips of everyone who knows him. He makes himself unforgettable with his high level of extreme confidence. He draws you to him with positive energy and good feelings, and it is not a joke. He is a problem solver, is never angry and always finds a way to turn things around for the room.
THE COMEDIAN
In 2006, fans worldwide fell in love with “Like Dat,” the charming, down-to-earth yet no-nonsense character from VH1’s hit show Flavor of Love Season 2 & Flavor of Love Girls Charm School Hosted by Mo’Nique; now it’s time for the woman behind the alter ego to emerge.
That would be Darra Boyd, a New York native, Jersey City resident and driven entrepreneur who boasted over a decade’s worth of experience in advertising and marketing, working with such companies as Merck & Co, Bristol Myers Squibb and Abbott Laboratories, as well as renound ad agencies TMP Worldwide and DRAFTFCB. All that and a family business in real estate, she was pretty busy before being cast for these shows.
Darra took a chance on a career change and answered the casting call for season 2 of the Flavor of Love. To her surprise, the casting managers loved her audition and offered her a spot on what would eventually become a number-one rated show for the VH1 network. Articles in the Jersey Journal, Jersey City’s Number 1 newspaper and interviews on WBLS’ “The Wendy Williams Show” and the nationally syndicated “Tyra Banks Show”, helped the fame of the Season 2 girls to grow to astronomical proportions. There was no other choice, cast some of the Flavor of Love girls on a new show…Charm School, Hosted by Mo’Nique. And so the “Reality Celebrity” fame began.
In 2007 she began her comedy career and made sure that she was on every relevant stand-up stage in NYC; Eastville Comedy Club, NY Comedy Club and Broadway Comedy Club name a few. From 2008-2009 she worked tirelessly to be featured on almost every NYC produced television show and feature film, receiving featured background roles on Law & Order, Law & Order SVU, Law & Order Criminal Intent, Mercy, Nurse Jackie, Rescue Me, The Big C and in feature films SALT, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, The Adjustment Bureau and HBO’s You Don’t Know Jack. Principle roles in 2 International films helped secure her fame in Moscow, where they continue to show Season 2 of the Flavor of Love with her voice dubbed over in Russian.
Darra continues to support every aspect of what she has started since leaving the corporate lifestyle. Her Monday night Comedy Show, “The Z Room” is the mastermind of Darra and 2 other comics, South Jersey Comedian & DJ Nick Z and NYC Comic “Big” Ben Rosenfeld. The Z Room is hosted by Darra “Like Dat” Boyd every Monday night in Murray Hill, where these 3 comics produce this free comedy show. Their patrons, The Pine Tree Lodge Bar & Grill offer drink specials the entire night and an awesome Caribbean cuisine. Ajna Media & Marketing Group, Inc., still boasts one of the best boutique Marketing Consulting firms in NYC. With her experience and personal touch, clients always remain satisfied. And Darra the actor is flourishing, currently cast with a short film about the relationship between 2 best friends, and in negotiations with the producers of another international film. Darra is the hot ticket who keeps it all really quiet. The icing on the cake? She has been recently cast for the new animated series The Borderhounds.
How does Darra Own the Room? With laughter and positivity. Period. She believes laughter is the best medicine. It makes people happy and Darra believes everyone should be happy.
THE POPSTAR
Born and raised in Miami, FL, Erika is a Performer/Singer/Popstar with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. She has been a Fashion model for many major designers, is a talented performer and recording artist who has kept her self well rounded in the entertainment field by being cast in several films, and commercials.
Living the single life, she decided to move from Miami to New York City to pursue her entertainment career. Erika notes that moving to New York positively affected her life by being able to grow in ways that were unimaginable to her. She began to be truly focused on becoming a better entertainer and stopped focusing on what others thought was best for her.
Working the New York City Karaoke circuit she currently performs at several bars and clubs, produces all of her shows, and designs her own costumes. The competition to perform in New York has provided her with the ability to have an open my mind and grow professionally in ways she never knew possible.
The Popstar’s Idols? Musically, Frank Sinatra. With framed photos of “Ol Blue Eyes” all over the walls of her room, she is constantly asking herself, “What would Frankie do?” It truly amazes her how he did what he loved for all those years!
With every moment as a life-changing moment, Erica’s main goal in life is to life as peacefully and joyously as she can, all while doing what she loves, creating music, and performing. Any time where Erica can feel joy, gratitude, presence, beauty, unity, peace or love is truly a life-changing moment for her. Whenever she is able to learn or re-learn different values, lessons, and it shows that she’s truly living.
How does Erica Own The Room? By being present and allowing her natural being and spirit to flow out of her in order to touch audiences and those around her.
THE MODEL
Born in Belgrade, Serbia, Model Bojana Draskovic has a look that is unforgettable. This 25 year old stunner has a Bachelor’s degree from the
University of Economy in Belgrade and is currently enrolled in the MBA program at Baruch College, The City University of New York. With a 4.0 GPA in the program, she is making strides to prove that models are not just beauties in gorgeous clothes. Bojana has ripped the runway in Milan, Paris, Athens, and several other European cities, with her greatest glory as the first European Runway Model to work in the New Delhi (India) Fashion Week in 2006.
Family life is very important to Bojana with one older brother back in Serbia, she makes frequent trips with her husband of one year to visit him and her extended family. What is her main goal in life? To reach her maximum potential in everything she does; Modeling, Education, Family and Marriage. This kind and loving woman of the world strives to please and be successful in everything she takes part in.
How does Bojana Own The Room? Look at her “Own it in the October 2011 edition of Marie Claire where she is a featured model on the internationally known reality show “Project Runway”. But that’s not the only way she owns The Room. By Sharing positive energy and a professional attitude everywhere she goes, she makes the people around her feel as positive as she does.
ANJULI BHATTACHARYYA
THE DANCER
Anjuli is a dancer, choreographer, visual artist and graphic designer from New York City. She was a top contestant on India’s number 1 reality dance show, “Just Dance” and has also been featured in Music videos like “Maroon 5” and various commercials from her work as a freelance jazz and contemporary dancer. She has taught… jazz, modern, contact improvisation and street jazz classes for 10 years in both Kentucky and New York, most notably at The NY City center for the Fall For Dance program in 2010. She is also currently a member of Manhattan based Eyes of a Blue Dog Dance Theater, a contemporary ballet and modern mixed media dance company.
A University of Kentucky graduate, Anjuli was president of and has choreographed over 15 pieces for the University of Kentucky dance ensemble. In 2004, Anjuli received the Mary King Montgomery Kouns Choreography Award, and continued to receive scholarships and awards for the rest of the decade.
Her ability and creativity has given her the opportunity to perform pieces choreographed by Jose Limon, Leymis Bolanos, Barry Youngblood, Jerry Rose, Dalia Carella, Rodger Belman, and Gaspard Louis of Pilobolus.
How does Anjuli Own The Room? by showing everyone her dance is not just a “Bollywood Bop” It’s world dance!
THE ROCK STAR
SOON TO BE CAST