Friday, March 25, 2011

This Penn Alum was the "hot Thai bartender" on "The Young and the Restless"

UPenn and The Young and the Restless and Roy Vongtama
Over the past few years, I've been covering the progress of Roy Vongtama (C'96), a real life doctor who has also been "acting" as a doctor on TV.

This week Roy appeared on CBS's "The Young and the Restless".

After the jump, check the video clip starring Roy as what he calls "the hot Thai bartender".   Gotta love the accent he added!


Thursday, March 24, 2011

Hollywood coming to Graduation/Reunion Weekend 2011!

UPenn graduation In years past, Penn's commencement speakers included Jon Huntsman Jr (C'87), Google chairman Eric Schmidt, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

If you didn't plan on coming to Penn's Reunion/Graduation 2011 weekend, you may be enticed after you find out which big Hollywood star will be giving this year's commencement address.

After the jump, find out who and what other tv stars and producers will be speaking during the weekend!


Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Brooke Shields gets crafty in this Penn alum's house

UPenn and recyle and green and Brian YanishOver the past few years, DT has followed the great journey Brian Yanish (C'95, Mask and Wig) has been taking with his his Scrap Kins childrens property.

What started out as a few sketches from Brian's childhood has turned into a NYC-based Creativity program for kids based on the adventures of a group of monsters that live in a recycling center and build their world out of the things we throw away.

For you parents and educators out there, after the jump find out about Brian's fantastic new book that will keep your children occupied for hours.

...And see how actress Brooke Shields got involved with The Scrapkins!


Tuesday, March 22, 2011

This Penn drama feels like it could be its own reality show

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It's like "Grey's Anatomy" meets "Survivor" and it's been around since 1952.

After the jump find out more about Penn's "Match Day".


Monday, March 21, 2011

Decades of this annoying Van Pelt practice caught on camera!

Over the past two years, I've introduced 3 exclusive DT Vlog series from Penn alumni including "An Actor's Path", "Starter Reality Star", and "Real Jobs are Not my Forte".

Today I'm introducing my first series from a talented and ambitious undergrad filmmaker who is certainly going places.

UPenn and Kelly on CampusDT readers, meet sophomore Kelly Diamond (C'13), a Philly native who is currently the Creator, Executive Producer, and Head Writer for a new comedic sitcom about Penn students called "Classless".  She's already spent time in LA in some really great internships with professional screenwriters Mark Rizzo (C'92) and David Milch.  She was also an intern at The Writers Junction in Santa Monica.

"Kelly on Campus", Kelly's new DT series, will provide us with some fun "15 second clips" of events and experiences around Penn's campus.  Kelly will act as a campus liaison by keeping everyone updated on campus events, as well as introducing alums to current students who work in the entertainment industry.

After the jump, check out Kelly's first clip which is something decades of Penn folks have experienced that will bring you right back to your undergrad days!