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Team Captain  Beate Antares hails from an artistically creative family that left their homeland Poland to join the Norwegian circus “Viola” where they were free to explore their creativity. Beate’s natural artistic abilities were fostered in Germany’s acclaimed Dortmund Music Conservatory where she discovered another love in studying the Violin. Beate also continued to flourish at the prestigious British Academy of Dance, performing in her first professional Ballet production at the tender age of twelve. She emerged from Europe as a young teenager well prepared to make the crossover to the US where she later ignited her passion for Film and Theater by attending Loyola Marymount University. Currently, Beate is working as Production manager at Mogreet while independently directing and producing other projects. She recently finished producing and editing a documentary explores the unseen culture and life in Cuba entitled “Cuba es Cuba”. She has last been seen in Pranskters and The Big Bounce, and at the moment is set to direct upcoming feature “Feather”. However, her main passion is still playing and managing the H.U.G.S team, and studying Kung Fu with the Shaolin Monks of Chinatown. You gotta love the circus. |
Team Member  This lovely lady was born and raised in Santa Cruz County, California as a cute lil tomboy who spent most of her youth frolicking on the coastal beaches. From birth Monej has been quite the mover and shaker, always dancing and performing for audiences of family and friends. Straight into high school Monej was one of two Freshmen’s accepted onto the Varsity Competition Cheerleading team. Her team made it to the Finals and won 1st place at the NCA competition, and they went on to compete nationally. Monej also discovered her natural ability to lead in her involvement with the associated student body from 3rd grade through her senior year. So It was no surprise that Monej was crowned Homecoming Queen. It was at UCSC that Monej learned about her true passion for Acting and Dance. Upon the last quarter of her senior year in college, Monej auditioned for the first time for an independent film and landed the part. This gave her the confidence and determination to pursue acting professionally. Since then she has been building her resume through independent films within the San Francicso and San Jose Bay area, along with photo shoots, fashion shows, and industrials. After managing a real estate office for two years and working on projects, it was time for her to move to Los Angeles. A true chameleon, she still has so much more to look forward to. With goals of being successful in the biz, it's not only acting and dance that she's pursuing, she has plans on writing, directing, producing...already working hard on several projects that are kept hush-hush at the moment. Not to mention besides playing soccer with the HUGS now, she has other goals…fashion line, charity organizations, a new voice in the government, etc...Monej is a part of the new wave...just you see! |
Team Member  Rosemary Aileen was born on September 25th, in Los Angeles. Rosemary was raised by her mother and father along with 3 older siblings. With her natural talent of performing, she was involved with soccer, cheerleading and dance teams for many years. Thirteen years later, Rosemary relocated to Miami where she worked as a professional model and accomplished a magazine cover, where she was announced the "New Face of Aventura". As Rosemary is easy on the eyes, opportunities arose for her to move back home to Los Angeles to further pursue acting. As the acting bug continued to bite, she began to study at First Take with well know entertainment industry professional, Nancy Berwid. As she continued her education and skills she also joined well known casting director, executive producer and actor himself, Matthew Barry. During this time, Rosemary has taken part in an all hot womens soccer league known as Hollywood United Girls Soccer (H.U.G.S.). |
Team Member  Louisa was born and raised in the Bronx, New York and graduated from Syracuse University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. In New York and abroad Louisa has appeared in many productions including, A Christmas Carol on Broadway, The Will Rogers Follies at The Paper Mill Playhouse, The national tour of Jesus Christ Superstar starring Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson, and as a world famous Rockette in the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular. Most enjoyable, Louisa was a part of the original production of Don't Stop The Carnival by Jimmy Buffet and Herman Wok, the workshop of Tommy Tunes Easter Parade, in the role of Babette on the Broadway National Tour of Beauty and The Beast and last seen wasting away in Margaretville on Jimmy Buffett's Salty Piece of Land Tour 2005. Louisa is residing in Los Angeles California where she was last seen as Lyla Crain on the CBS drama Close to Home. Outside of performing Louisa enjoys Tennis, beach Volleyball, Yoga/Pilates, writing, hanging w/friends, good food and wine and is excited and proud to be a member of the Hollywood United Girls Soccer team. |
Team Member  Born in Rome, Italy, Diana Germano was destined to have a passion for football (soccer, calcio). She started playing at the age of 7, when her family relocated to Portland, OR. It would be the beginning of a lifelong love affair with the sport. Diana played at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA, while studying for her bachelors degree in Recording Arts. When the WUSA was born, she was privileged to make the inaugural draft list. Diana currently produces 2 football radio shows that air on Sirius Satellite Radio (www.the2gs.com, www.worldsoccerdaily.com) , and one, which she also co-hosts (www.thetrebletalk.com), that airs on the internet. At the ripe old age of 35, Diana continues to play for a women's team in the USALSO, as well as pick up games at the park. She also coaches a JV High School girls team and is a personal trainer. During the European season, you can find Diana up and in front of the TV at 6 in the morning to watch her favorite team AS Roma. Come June, she will be glued to the television as she watches her beloved Italia, fight for the World Cup Trophy. Though Diana's career path has been ever-changing (recording engineer, movie marketing manager, manager of A/V at an ad agency, radio producer, personal trainer) the one constant in her life has been the beautiful game. |
Team Member  A graduate of Syracuse University in both photojournalism and art photography, Laura Grier blends the two genres of photography to create a unique, conceptual style that allows her work to stand alone. By age 18, she obtained secret clearance with the CIA, working in their photo imaging department at Langley and went on to work in London for the sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll-themed magazine, Mixmag. Two years later she understudied with National Geographic photographer, Ed Kashi, in Florence Italy. Since then, her photography has taken her to five continents and dozens of countries. She has worked freelance for a variety of media and entertainment companies including Warner Bros. Studios, CBS Studios, National Geographic, FM2 LLC, WireImage, Jive Records, and Spence Studios. Notably, she has photographed the "My Fair Brady Wedding", featured on VH1. As a result of this expansive experience, Laura creates powerful images in a wide array of disciplines, including wedding, commercial, music, corporate, celebrity and fashion photography. Currently, Laura operates her own photo studio in Los Angeles, incorporating her art into every facet of her work. |
Team Member  Lucrecia E. Lopez better known as "Lu" or "Luckie" began her soccer career at the age of six in Morris County, New Jersey. The youngest of four kids, Lu followed her brother's footsteps into a successful soccer career as forward playing varsity soccer both in high school and college. After college, Lu moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a Master Degree and currently is a Website Manager fora top five privately own online floral company. Aside from her passion for soccer, Lu loves to spend her time painting, drawing and designing. Family and Friends are very important to Lu and she feels very honored to be part of the H.U.G.S. family. |
Team Member  Julie Berry was born in Lewiston, Maine. She was adopted and separated from her only biological sibling when she was 5 years old. She grew up in Gorham, Maine, with a very intellectually stimulating and expansive family who encouraged individuality and creativity. Her parents, Judy and Les, have been happily married for more than 30 years. Her brother, Chris, recently celebrated his one-year anniversary with his wife, Kate, and has just passed the bar exam. Berry received a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Community Development with a minor in Psychology from East Carolina University in North Carolina. Her junior year, she traveled to California through the National Student Exchange to attend school at California State University at Northridge. A Native American, Berry is from the Maliseet tribe and is a member of the East Carolina Native American Organization. Previously, she worked as a behavioral interventionist for children who are also adopted and facing social and emotional issues. She plans to further her studies by pursuing her Masters in Counseling. |
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The youngest of three with 2 older brothers, Tamiko was born in Texas.Raised Buddhist with Japanese and South African descent, Tamiko continously studied Japanese. Tamiko grew up loving sports, from volleyball, softball, track and field, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, diving, rollerblading, cycling, skiing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, surfing, bungee jumping, just to name a few :) Tamiko avidly studies a wide variety of martial arts, including Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, Wushu, Bagua, Okinawan Shuri Ryu Karate, Muay Thai, Tai Chi Chuan and weaponery (bo staff, broadsword, tai chi sword, short stick, long stick and nunchakus) and stunt fighting as well. In addition, Tamiko is a professional dancer trained in hip hop, modern jazz and ballet. This talented young woman graduated from University of Washington with a B.A. in Law, Society and Justice and a minor in Dance. After finishing her studies at Univ. of Washington, Tamiko played in the Lingerie Bowl with the Chicago Bliss team and currently goalies for the H.U.G.S. Team in Los Angeles. Off the field, Tamiko has been developing her career as a commercial and print model while hosting and acting as well. A huge believer in following one’s heart and pursuing your dreams, Tamiko moved to Los Angeles to pursue dance professionally but ended up returning to her true passion, martial arts.
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Team Member  Cheryl was born in Detroit, Michigan and started playing soccer at the age of 6 and played competitively through high school. She received a B.S. from the University of Michigan in Environmental Policy before moving to Washington, DC to pursue a career in public policy. After too many cold winters, Cheryl moved to L.A. for the sun and surf. She is currently working in socially and environmentally responsible finance while pursuing a number of hobbies, including playing with the H.U.G.S. |
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Born in Atlanta, GA, Brittany moved up to Maine at the tender age of eight. Tragedy struck the family when her mother passed away from breast cancer when she was only fifteen. Her mother till this day remains her strongest inspiration for she was the best example of how to be strong through difficult times. It's helped Brittany carry on to be strong and independent a Brittanny then moved to LA at age twenty to further pursue a singing career. Her singing career began at her local church and the national anthems at home games and state meets. Meanwhile, she joined hugs to continue her other childhood passion soccer.
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Team Member  Whitney DuVall is a California native who was transplanted to Las Vegas as a girl but has now found her way back. Coming from an extensive soccer background that started at age 5, Whitney has played on several teams throughout the years, including The Jammers soccer club, and boasts such accomplishments as winning the Nevada State Championship for U-17 Girls Soccer. When she's not on the pitch, you can find her pursuing her property management career with CB Richard Ellis Investors, trying to improve her hobby of photography, snowboarding, surfing, or dancing the night away with the her lovely teammates. |
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Originally from Redondo Beach Michelle grew up in the Inland Empire (909) CA. Throughout her childhood she was constantly demanding attention. Naturally going into performing arts was the only way to go. A trained dancer of nearly 8 years she has covered a multitude of genres. Wrapping up her dancing career in 2002 with her final performance on The NFL Show on Fox Sports Net she decided to explore other avenues. While attending UCLA's Interior Design Program she found a passion for real estate and design. Michelle received her certificate and real estate license in 2005. Although she has strayed away from the entertainment industry she has big plans to get her foot back in the door soon...very soon. Peace.
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Team Member  Hilliary Barbour is an Actor and an established Real-Estate Investor. She was born in Illinois and is the youngest of three daughters born to an International Investment Banker and Medical Scientist. Her mother is French, Indonesian, German -Jewish; her father is Native American, Irish and Black. Hilliary's background allows her to parlay herself into multi-cultural and diversified characters. She was raised in the Midwest, in an upper middle-class Roman Catholic family and attended all-girl, Catholic high schools. Hilliary has traveled extensively and lived in Switzerland, France and Mexico. She speaks English, French and some Spanish. After living abroad, a move to Los Angeles led her to attend UCLA and pursue a career in acting. To hone her craft, Hilliary studies with some of the Industry's foremost acting coaches such as Howard Fine and David Farkas. She continues to regularly participate in workshops led by top Casting Directors.To keep a well-balanced lifestyle, Hilliary invests in residential real-estate. She is actively involved in charity events, including attending the Urban League for Under Privileged Children's Fund Golf Tournaments sponsored by Budweiser and the Soccer 4 Survivors charity to benefit Program for Torture Victims event sponsored by Hollywood United Football Club and the Hollywood United Girls Soccer (HUGS) team. Hilliary is a supportive and active member of HUGS. |
Team Member  Michelle Lee was raised in Los Angeles and grew up in San Jose, California. A native to the west coast, she grew up an only child with dreams of television and movies. Currently, she holds a degree from UCLA, a certification as a Microsoft Professional and a real estate license, all in search of what she wanted to do with her life. Ultimately, Michelle achieved a black belt in Wushu and began classes with an acting conservatory. In these classes she learned about life. She learned that kicking a target with all her might could be strangely satisfying. And this is where she learned that if she could just pretend she was a real ninja, the world could be twice as interesting. Her passion is art in every form, and that is why this martial artist/ actress/ model has also started a web design and headshot company with some very talented partners. Samples of her work can be seen at the company's site www.mediaimageworks.com. Michelle has acted, done stunts and martial arts in: commercials for Play station, Propel Fitness Water, 10-10 Long Distance; various stage show such as the Paul McCartney Tour and the Sin City Tour; magazine articles in Impact and Inside KungFu; television shows such as Hollywood Division and NBCs Next Action Star; and movies, where she just finished shooting a fight scene in Pirates of the Caribbean 3. |
Team Member  A Michigan native, who loves to hotwings with teammate and captain Beate Antares.A rebel player who favors doing gymnastics on the field even though she knows she is not supposed to. On her spare time she is a PR genius. |
