Meet The Team

Shiek Mahmud-Bey

It’s rare in Tinsel Town that you find an actor who has built up an impressive body of work in theater, film and television. Shiek Mahmud-Bey is one of Hollywood’s most talented actors who continue to evolve in the entertainment industry. In addition to his
work in front of the camera and on stage, Mahmud-Bey is active in a number of independent projects, which he’s written, acted and directed and produced. He is founder of Char’Actors Acting Company and founder of Shiek Studio acting school. He is also president of 25th Frame Film, his own production company. Mahmud-Bey just completed production of several independent films
that are awaiting release.” The amazing journey of Shiek Mahmud-Bey continues with many exciting projects about to be released!

Katja Sarkish Stewart

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York grew up the only child to Anthony Coburn and Cynthia Stewart. Katja was inspired at a young age to be an entertainer by her father who was a singer. At the age of 13 moved to Dallas, Texas where she stayed until her high school graduation. Never forgetting her dreams of being an entertainer, Katja returned to New York and started going out on auditions. Initially, she first began by modeling. Doing photoshoots and fashion shows was fun but she quickly realized this was not where her heart was. Malcolm X had always been one of Katja’s favorite movies and is the movie that pushed her into acting. Deeply moved by the performance of Denzel Washington she was inspired to do the same thing for other people. Following her heart, she signed up for acting classes at Shiek Studio and credits this to being the best decision of her life. Finally finding her purpose and calling she has consistently been in class learning, growing, and working on perfecting her craft. Most recently Katja was lead in Unrequited Love. A film written by her and directed by Shiek Mahmud-Bey. She is working on getting an agent. Looking forward to doing a lot more film and television. Also, on her list this year is to direct her own short.

Carol MW

Carol MW is a multifaceted actress and voice-over artist. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Michigan State University. Her studies may have led her to alternate careers but nothing sparks her more, than being in front of, or behind the camera or on stage. She started this journey when a church member asked her to host a reality TV show called “The I do wedding show". From there is where she started auditioning for commercials, films and stage plays in her hometown of Detroit, MI. She stepped onto the stage in her first hit gospel musical “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg'' as the protective sister Trina. She then moved into a provocative gangster role as Baby Girl in the hit gospel musical “Danger at my Door''. Carol took on her most challenging co-starring role in the hit gospel musical “I Need a Man”, as Rhonda, a bossy insecure sister and party girl. She has also been in countless films such as “Chasing after you" and “Not left in vegas?”. She was a guest star on the Detroit local TV20 sitcom "Because We're Men'' and landed a feature role on the nationally syndicated Television show “Empire”. Carol is currently cast to film a few shorts, a feature film and TV series Smokin Good and Fault Gamma. Carol's experiences are many, but not limited. She continues to study her craft and expand her talent. She is a member of the production company The Char’Actors. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She enjoys spending her free time with daughter (Alexandria), granddaughter (Blake), family, sorority sisters and her family dogs (Samson) a loving Coton de Tulear and (Pluto) a rambunctious Cockapoo.

Terri O'Neill

Terri O’Neill is a proud member of The Char’Actors and can be seen in the Char’Actors’ productions of the short film, Ring, Ring, the webseries Closet Confessions, and in two upcoming Char’Actors webseries, Silkiness and Interface. Terri hasperformed in many plays in NYC and regionally. Some favorites are; Little Girl Blue (Janis Joplin),Moon Over Buffalo (Charlotte), Voice of the Prairie (Frankie), Streetcar NamedDesire, (Stella), The Hasty Heart (Sr. Margaret) and as herself in her one-woman show, Sitting on the Dock of the Bay. She’s also a member of the Tony Award Winning and Grammy Award Nominated Broadway Inspirational Voices since 1995

Zenmondo Jacques

Zenmondo Jacques, born and raised in Queens, New York, is a young and talented Writer, Singer and Actor of Haitian decent. He's been singing, writing and acting since the age of 14. His passion for these arts is a really big part of his life as a way of expressing himself to the world.  He was in his High School Drama Club his entire high school career. After graduating he followed his love for music by writing and recording several mixtapes with the use of his laptop and USB microphone. In 2016 he graduated from the Institute of Audio Research with a certificate in Audio Engineering and Production. A Year later while interning for NY radio station Hot 97, he began pursuing the stage again by attending Magnet Theater's Improv class. Since then he's had the opportunity to be a part of student projects and a few commercial projects as well. Most recently he was apart of a fellowship with Intelligent Mischief where he wrote and directed various works of content. Creating for Zenmondo is an element of happiness and healing. It brings him joy to bring authenticity and integrity to each character he plays and or writes.