12 Campus Cuties Who Are Actors

Name: Jared Rosenberg
Year: Freshman
Major: B.A. Acting

What is your dream job?
Broadway Actor/Singer/Puppy Wrangler

What are some of your hobbies?
Singing and twerking, of course.

Who is your favorite artist?
The Holy Trinity (Lady GaGa, Lana Del Rey, Kelly Clarkson) and Salvador Dalí

What is your favorite thing to do in Boston?
Walk around and see the historical architecture and awesome theatre Boston has to offer!

What would you do if someone gave you a billion dollars?
Invest some, shop a lot, donate to the Young Survival Coalition and buy Master Wok out.

Do you believe in a thing called love?
Beyoncé is in this world. Love is real.

How would you want someone to ask you out ideally?
He’d come up to me and just tell me he’s taking me to dinner; I love an assertive guy.

What is your favorite Pokémon?
Charmander all day err day

What is your relationship status?
Single

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Patrick Gallagher Landes was first spotted performing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as “William Barfé”- a nasally nerd with a touchy personality and peanut allergy. Contrary to his role in the musical though, this week’s campus cutie is down to earth, musically-inclined and has a great sense of humour. Let’s see what this cute (and single!) freshman has to say…

Hometown: Harrisonburg, VA
Year: 2016
Dorm: Larrabee
Relationship Status: Single

What are you most Involved in at Conn? 
For the past few months it’s been theater, but I hope to get more involved with activism (like 1 in 4), music, and Ultimate Frisbee. 

People were really impressed with your performance in the spelling bee. How did you get into acting? 
I don’t remember “getting into” acting, it’s just something that’s always been there for me. I’ve been doing it for as long as I can remember. My parents tell me that they knew I was an actor when we would make funny faces at each other in the bathroom mirror when I was little.

Favorite movie, book, and musical artist? 
SLC Punk, Siddhartha by Herman Hesse, and this one changes a lot, but at the moment, it’s a band called Yes.

Describe yourself in three words: Musical, compassionate, relaxed.

What is your most embarrassing moment? 
Oh geez… Well since you asked, here it is: It was probably at camp when we sitting around the fire and I was not really listening to the guest speaker. Instead, I was thinking about how badly I had to fart. So the speaker went on, and on, and on, and at just the right moment, when there was a short break in her speech, I ripped a loud and long one. The place erupted with laughter.

What is your favorite class so far? 
Probably my Intro to Sociology class. The professor is charismatic and the work is interesting.

What is your dream job? 
The elusive well paying part-time actor, part-time musician, part time counselor job. 

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? 
I really want to go back to the area in Switzerland where I went to boarding school. Lugano is the perfect mix of mountainous and aquatic scenery and Mediterranean climate.

What qualities do you value most in a girl? 
Kindness, compassion, a nice smile, and the willingness to give me random back massages (my favorite things ever!)

Turn off/deal breaker: Rudeness. 

Pet Peeve: People standing in doorways.

Motto: “You can dance if you want to, you can leave your friends behind.” 

How do you feel about being this week’s Campus Cutie? 
I’m really flattered and surprised. I usually fly under the radar for these types of things.

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Like a guy who can sing? Then this island boy might be the guy for you! I mean, who doesn’t like long walks on the beach during sunset? This Co Co Beaux has an outgoing and friendly personality. Best of all ladies, he’s single! So come see what this campus cutie has to say…

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If you don’t know Lloyd Ambrose, you should. He has worked his way to stardom at Vanderbilt University and is currently trying to attain stardom on a grander level. His YouTube partner, Steven Simpson, and he have gained thousands of YouTube subscribers in a very short span of time. For those of you who are wondering what makes this guy so special, read on.

Major: mechanical engineering

Claim to fame: YouTube videos… and general awesomeness

When did you become interested in making films/videos?
In the eighth grade, I would use Microsoft Paint to draw stick pictures and make slide shows with them. My teachers and classmates loved it, but it was nothing special. In tenth grade, my friend Steve and I started making test videos, where we tried to figure out how Hollywood put certain special effects in the films we watched in theaters- think people shooting fire or disappearing.

What motivates you to continue making videos?
Popularity (among peers and YouTube viewers) definitely motivates me. My friend Steve also motivates me because he is very dedicated to our channel.

Why did you and Steve decide to focus on comedic videos for your YouTube channel?
People relate to comedic videos more, so comedic videos get us more views. People would rather laugh at our funny videos than be amazed by the test videos. When we were making only test videos, we never got over 4,000 views within a week. Now, we sometimes get 30,000 views in a single day.

Which video did you have the most fun recording, and why?
I had the most fun recording “Ghetto Siri” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwedupPype0), because my friends and I didn’t know we were going to get Terrico White, a former NBA player, to participate in the project. He was very chill. It was a lot of fun.

Which video did you have the least fun recording, and why?
I had the least fun recording “Mortal Kombat”(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeByIsi8ShM) because it took us five months to edit it. Steve had a tight work schedule. I was in a lot of high school organizations and both of us had girlfriends to spend time with.

Do you and Steve have any current projects?
Our short film “4PLAY” will be released before February 15, 2012 because that’s the date of the Vanderbilt Student Film Festival deadline. We collaborated with YouTube comedian SpokenReasons (http://www.youtube.com/user/SpokenReasons) for that one. Also, we have a sex tape spoof coming out soon and twelve projects lined up that we’ve already filmed.

How do you balance your YouTube channel with school, especially as an engineering major?
I’m still working on it, honestly. It’s nice to have a creative partner for the YouTube channel though. If one of us is busy the other one works on our videos more.
What’s most important to you?
Probably peanut butter and jelly. It has to be apple jelly too. Well, if I run out of apple jelly, I use grape jelly. If I run out grape jelly, I go buy a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. My wife has to be able to make me a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. That’s 70% of what I look for in a woman.

What are your other talents?
I’m a black belt in kung fu. I play piano, I’m a pretty good basketball player, and I cook really good New Orleans food.

Do you know how to warm Pop Tarts?
Yes, I do.

Why Lloyd gets the Vandy Campus Celeb Stamp of Approval:
 Yes, the above picture is the reason. Well, not really. However, it does depict many wonderful things about him. He is creative, dedicated, artistic, humorous, and humble. Also, there’s eight of him. All of the aforementioned qualities enable him to write scripts for, record, and edit videos while maintaining good relationships with those around him. On top of all of that, he is able to maintain a solid GPA. Is he Superman or is he Superman? If you’re ever in need of a video editor or just someone to talk to, he is definitely your go-to guy.

Check out his YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/50percent16
Check out his Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/50percent16videos
 
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Meet this week’s Campus Cutie: Ben Stepansky. Charming, funny, personable… and did we mention he can sing? As one student said, “He puts the beaux in CoCo Beaux.” We couldn’t agree more. 
So without further adieu, here is the stud who is making quite the impression on the ladies. 

Hometown: Foxboro, MA
Major: Psychology-based Human Relations and Theater
Dorm: Harkness
Extracurriculars: Business Manager of the Co Co Beaux, Baseball Club

 
If you had to pick an era other than now to live it, which would it be?
The 1950s. No question.
 
Describe your life in one movie title.
I Love You, Man
 
Three things you can’t live without?
I would say my iPhone but instead I’ll say Sportcenter, my converse….and my iPhone.
 
Favorite sunday night dinner?
My mom makes a mean Shepherds Pie.
 
If you could be one president who would it be and why?
Easy answer: William Henry Harrison. Wasn’t he only in office for a month? Yeah, I don’t want to be President.
 
If you had to pick one celeb to date who would it be?
I feel like Zoe Deschanel would be fun to hang out with.
 
Favorite spot on campus?
I have a special connection with the Chapel.
 
Dream job?
I’d be the beat writer for the Boston Red Sox.
 
Song you could listen to on repeat?
This ones hard. Either Demons by Guster or The Trapeze Swinger by Iron & Wine.
 
How do you feel about being Campus Cutie?
So very honored.
 
Describe Conn in one word. 
Beaux.

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This sophomore from Mequon is a Theater Major who can be found bowling at the annex or studying in the garden between the Law Library and the Helfaer. Check out what he has to say about himself! 

Name: Daniel Callahan

What is your Dream Job? Broadway Actor

What is the first thing you notice about a girl? Their smile and expressions 

What is your favorite pick-up line? “I’m glad I brought my library card, because I’m checking you out.” 

Coolest Thing You Received For Christmas: A bike when he was ten, which he tried to ride in the snow 

Favorite Thanksgiving Food: mashed potatoes 

Extracurriculars: Bowling, Marquette University Players Society 

Favorite Movie: Beauty and the Beast 

Guilty Music Pleasure: Old-Timey Soul 

If he could marry one celebrity, he’d chose: Courtney Cox

Favorite Color: Green 

Coke or Pepsi? Coke

 Favorite Restaurant: Rock Bottom 

Favorite place to take a girl on a date in Milwaukee? The Riverwalk or the Lake – water is romantic

Favorite Late-Night Snack: Flaming Hot Cheetos 

What is your favorite 90’s television program? Johnny Bravo 

Dream vacation destination? Swiss Alps 

If you could be on one professional athletic team, who would you choose? Ireland International Rugby Team 

Favorite Interjection: “Well, here’s the thing…(witty comment here)”

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Name: Drew Klingner

Where are you from?
I am from the northwest side of Chicago and have lived there my whole life.

What are you majoring in at Duke?
I am double majoring in Theater Studies and Public Policy.

What year are you?
I’m a sophomore.

Tell me a bit about Me Too Monologues- how was it working with the cast? What did you learn about yourself/what did you learn?
Working with the cast was phenomenal, because each cast member felt such an urgency to do his or her monologue justice. The energy during rehearsals was great, and everyone was super excited to help out. If I learned one thing from the Me Too Monologues it was that you are not alone in your problems. There is inevitably someone on Duke’s campus that shares your emotions and experiences. I guess the thing I learned about myself is that I have a lot of fun putting myself out there and not holding back in performances. 

What’s your favorite memory so far from your years at Duke?
My favorite Duke memory was performing with Rhythm and Blue at the Freshman Orientation A Cappella Concert this year. The crowd was enormous and extremely energetic! Singing in that concert was such a rush! 

Are you studying abroad? If so, where and why?
Im doing the Duke in London Drama Program this summer, because we will see over 30 plays and musicals while we are there, and learn from some of the best actors in London. In the fall, I’ll be attending the Duke in New York: Arts and Media program in order to get a head start in NYC and experience all that the city has to offer. I’m looking into getting an internship on Broadway.  

What’s your favorite dessert?
Anything with chocolate :) 

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If you checked out Little Shop of Horrors last fall, you’ve already met this week’s Campus Cutie, Ben Elling. A senior Chemistry major, Ben also loves performing (and he can heel-click like nobody’s business.) Sound like someone you want to know more about? Check out Ben’s profile!

Major: Chemistry 
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Campus Activities: I played Seymour in Risley’s production of Little Shop of Horrors this last semester, and I hope to do even more performing next semester. I also work in a chemistry lab … and because my grad school apps have been making me think of nothing but chemistry, I’m going to try to keep the chemistry talk to a minimum from here on out.
Why he came to Cornell: I wanted a tough school that would make me work (too) hard, but that was also close to home and to my friends in Binghamton.

Favorites
Class: Okay, you win. Polymer chemistry. 
Book: One Hundred Years of Solitude
Movie: Pan’s Labyrinth
TV Show: House, Suits, The Closer, Psych, The Daily Show
Music Genre: Pretty eclectic – Pop, 80s Rock, New Age World Music …

Let’s Get Personal
Relationship status: Single
Ben in 3 words: Just nerdy enough.
Total Pet Peeves: Unnecessary apostrophes, not composting, Christmas music in November. 
Favorite Cornell Memory: Finding my way onto the roof of both Cascadilla and Physical Sciences Building. 
Every guy needs these 3 things: All you need is love, love, love is all you need … but if I still get two more things, let’s go with ambition and a toothbrush. 
Perfect date in 10 words or less: Good food, good conversation, go karts. 
Choice superpower: Telekinesis. I’d never have to walk to the fridge again. 
Post-grad plans: If you really want me to talk about chemistry … I’m applying right now to grad school to eventually get my PhD in chemistry  – it’s a doctorate degree without the sick people.
Favorite place in the world: Wegmans. If she’s willing, I plan on marrying my future wife in a Wegmans. 
Relationship deal breakers: I recently realized that I could never date a girl who posts a Facebook status like “If you like me, you’ll text me first.” But in all honesty, I’m just not into drama, so I look for the kind of girl who’s too busy thinking about important stuff to get caught up in the trivial things.
Most played song on iPod: Don’t judge, but #1 is “The Chain” by Ingrid Michaelson, followed closely by “Break My Stride” by Matthew Wilder.
Feelings on girls who approach guys: It’s all good with me. In fact, I’m just sitting here right now. Go for it!

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Name: Josh Hurt
Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.
Major: Theatre
Class: Freshman
Nickname: Joshy
Political Views: Liberal
Relationship status: With guys…technically, I single. But with my girlfriends I’m married, divorced and engaged. Technically, I’m supposed to have children at some point

Hobbies: Being with my friends, having a lot of fun. I dance. I’m just really chill. Studying is not my thing.
Celebrity crush: Cam Gigandet from Burlesque
Boxers or briefs: Briefs

Qualities in your perfect man: I like them taller than me, I like if we just get each other and have a lot of fun. I like them to be physically fit and to feel safe with them. If I feel safe I’m golden. So basically height, looks, personality and stability/safeness.

If you could hangout with a celebrity dead or alive who would it be and what would you do: I’d love to dance with Gaga and Christina.

What pick up line of yours has the best success rate: Oh god, I never use pick up lines, but I am cheesy and like to do cheesy things for people I like.

What type of sunglasses describes you? Ray-bans, because I really like urban style.

What is your life motto? I believe we are all put on this earth for a short amount of time. So we should each live our lives to the fullest.

Something weird about you: I can jump into a split. Also I’m very outgoing and say whatever is on my mind. I’m that weird kid in the back of the room that’s always giggling.

What is something you are you proud of?
I am very proud of my confidence and very proud of whom I have become. Today, I am more open. Basically I am very open to finding myself.

What is your favorite thing about living in Stillwater?
(laughs) Not a damn thing!  And you can quote me on that.

So, do you have a favorite place to eat in this town? Coney Islander.

Do you have any tattoos?
No, but I am getting one going down my side in honor of my brother. It is going to say “lucky you”. Lucky for my health and lucky I’m alive. My twin brother has the same tattoo.

If you think Josh is as cute as we do make sure to check him out in Oklahoma State University Theaters spring musical “The Drowsy Chaperone”. Showing April 17-22.

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Meet Christophe Desorbay, this week’s Campus Cutie. Not only is he super adorable and knows how to dance, but he’s also pretty international and I’d say that’s enough to strike up any conversation. Let’s see what he has to say.

Hometown: International.
Major: International Relations and Theater with a Minor in Dance.
Dorm: The best dorm: KB!

If you could be a famous celeb in another life, who would you be and why? Neil Patrick Harris so I could be Barney Stinson.

Describe yourself in one movie title. 
“Catch Me If You Can”

What are three things you can’t live without? A tootbrush, my little brother and boxers.

How are you involved on campus? I’m involved in theater and dance productions, Wig and Candle, Hip-Hop Club and I’m a tour guide here too.

Favorite song to dance to? Call Me Maybe…

What is your go-to meal at Harris? Do fountain drinks count? If not, definitely popcorn chicken.

If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be? Petting penguins in Antarctica.

How do you feel about being this weeks Campus Cutie? I am so very honored. Can’t wait to put this on my resume!

Describe Conn in one word. Nice.

We think you’re nice too, Christophe.

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Full Name: Kiernan Zehring
Academic Year: Freshman
Major: Journalism
Hometown: Roxbury, Connecticut
Relationship Status: Single
Astrological Sign: Cancer

Biggest turn-on: Intelligence, sense of humor, then looks.
Biggest turn-off: No manners.

Celebrity crush: Emma Stone.

Future goals/ambitions: Have a successful television production career, or any career as a successful entertainer.

Involvement at Emerson: I am an assistant producer and editor for GME’s weather segment, and a “Speechless” panelist on The Emerson Channel (Mondays at 8)

Hobbies/interests: Acting, Filmmaking, Watching TV, and adventuring.

Fashion trend for girls that you don’t understand: Jeggings.

First thing you notice about a girl: Teeth and eyes.

Theme song to your life: “Little Secrets” by Passion Pit

Most embarrassing song on your iTunes library: “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira… No comment

Best part of your Emerson experience so far: Working on “Speechless” on The Emerson Channel.

Idea of a perfect date: Dinner at a nice restaurant, then a trip to a movie.

Favorite movie quote: “Did I adequately answer your condescending question?” –Mark Zuckerberg (The Social Network 2010)

Guilty pleasure: “Halloweentown”

Best pick-up line: “Hey I just met you, and this is crazy, here’s my number. Text me if you’d like, but you shouldn’t call because that would feel awkw

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