FIU Theatre Alumni featured on Modern Family & Parks and Recreation

Marlene Marcos (Class of ’96), has done several nationwide commercials for companies like Wal-Mart, Sony and Blue Cross Blue Shield.  When the bi-lingual actress is not pursuing her passion, she can be found teaching Improv at Just the Funny and On Camera Acting to adults and children at The Roxy Performing Arts Center. 

Most recently, she was asked to be a Stand-In for Amy Poehler, on an episode of Parks and Recreation for a scene with First Lady, Michelle Obama.  The season finale episode will air on April 24, at 8:30pm on NBC.  Marlene just finished filming A Change of Heart, starring Aimee Teegarden and Jim Belushi, directed by Kenny Ortega and produced by Miami locals, Gloria and Emilio Estefan.  The movie will be released later this year.     

Talented Cuban-American actor Paolo Andino (Class of ’94), is known for roles in a variety of TV shows, including Ed, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, The Big Gay Sketch Show, Army Wives, One Life to Live and many others.   He will be guest starring in an upcoming episode of the hilarious comedy, Modern Family, starring Ed O’Neill and Sophia Vergara.  The episode will air on Wednesday, March 5, at 9:00pm on ABC.