Siren has lived her whole life thinking she's an ordinary girl. The week of her 12th birthday she soon finds she's far from ordinary. Siren comes from a long line of Mermaids, and in her new world, humans make the change when they turn twelve. This means she must say good bye to her friends, and transition into a life at sea. To make matters worse, a group of Hunters are after her, trying to capture her before she can change. Will Siren make it out of town alive?
Emmy Perry, began her career in musical theater and has been on tour in regional productions such as Annie and The Sound of Music, and had the privilege of sharing the stage at the Greek Theater with Kristin Chenoweth. She can be seen alongside Morgan Fairchild and Jason London in the 2015 film Wiener Dog Internationals (2015) as Kitty. Emmy stars as Siren Phillips in the new film, Scales: Mermaids Are Real (2016) also starring Morgan Fairchild and Elisabeth Rohm. Her passion to rescue animals has turned into a wonderful organization, Emmy's Hope, that has helped connect countless pets find their forever homes. Her hope is that every animal in their lifetime will feel forever loved, and to date has saved hundreds of orphaned/abandoned/abused dogs and kitties, and continues to be their voice and spread awareness about the importance of adoption and rescue. She was honored to be a Celebrity Luminary for this year's Remember me Thursday in collaboration with the Helen Woodward Animal Center and is also an ambassador for Generation On and The BeYou Campaign to promote volunteerism with the youth of today and anti-Bullying.
She is a bit hard on Siren and some of the other girls at school, but for good reason. Principal Strauss knows their secret. She's a Mermaid herself. Sent to land to look after the half-breeds about to change, Principal Strauss will stop at nothing to protect her girls, all while making sure they turn in their homework on time as well.
This elegant lady defined the television version of the rich, sophisticated businesswoman who knows what she wants, and will do whatever it takes to get it. She was born Patsy Ann McClenny on February 3, 1950 in Dallas, Texas. She began acting as a child, when her mother enrolled her in drama lessons after she was too shy to give a book report in class. From the age of 10, she performed in children's plays. Later, she would do dinner theater and stock productions in Dallas. She chose Morgan as a stage name. In 1973, Morgan decided to pursue a career in television; just 6 weeks after moving to New York, she landed the key role of Jennifer in the daytime soap opera Search for Tomorrow (1951); she stayed on until 1977.
Morgan moved to Los Angeles, where she originated the role of Jenna Wade on the wildly popular nighttime soap opera Dallas (1978) (Jenna was later portrayed by Priscilla Presley). Morgan made numerous guest appearances on television series. She played Constance (Weldon) Carlyle in Flamingo Road (1980), and she was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress; that was her breakout series that propelled her to stardom.
Morgan continued to perform in live theater, her acclaimed portrayal of Skye in the off-Broadway comedy "Geniuses" helped make it one of the "Top Ten Plays" of the year according to Time Magazine and the New York Times. Other stage appearances have included productions of "Goodbye Charlie" and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." On television, she played the naughty Racine in the soap opera Paper Dolls (1984) in 1984. Later, she starred in the soap opera Falcon Crest (1981) from 1985-86, having made a niche for herself playing ambitious beauties. Morgan received an Emmy nomination for a special episode of Murphy Brown (1988).
Morgan has shared some of her beauty secrets by authoring the book "Super Looks" which is a complete guide that includes makeup, exercise, and diet tips. Morgan is a member of the Entertainment Industry AIDS Task Force. She is an active speaker on environmental issues and helped found the Environmental Communications Office, which encourages entertainment industry professionals to become better educated and more active on environmental issues. Morgan is a collector of movie memorabilia (particularly anything about Marilyn Monroe) and antique clothing. She is a ballet fan and is also interested in anthropology and paleontology; Morgan is truly a brainy beauty.
Tiffany has been taking care of Siren almost her entire life. She has always been open with Siren about the fact that she was given to Tiffany by her mother. But she hasn't been so open about the Mermaid stuff. Tiffany is a normal human, and has kept Siren's secret safe, even from Siren herself. A mother's love knows no bounds, and even when Siren feels betrayed by her "land mother," Tiffany will fight to the end to stand between her daughter and the Hunters, so that Siren can make it safely to the sea.
Elisabeth Röhm was born in Düsseldorf, Germany, to American writer Lisa Loverde, and Eberhard Röhm, a German-born partner at the law firm of Duane Morris LLP New York. They relocated to New York City, near Elisabeth's first birthday. An equestrian enthusiast, Elisabeth began competing professionally at the age of 5. She cultivated southern roots at St. Andrews Sewanee, a boarding school in Tennessee, later achieving an A average, majoring in European History (specifically related to the Second World War) with minors in theater and writing at Sarah Lawrence College.
Her first break in television came in a contracted role on One Life to Live (1968), then starring opposite Kyle MacLachlan in The Invisible Man (1998) pilot. Next, she worked in England as a regular on the BBC series, Eureka Street (1999), followed shortly by her recurring role on the American series, Angel (1999). She was soon performing simultaneously on "Angel", and starring alongside Stanley Tucci on TNT's first serialized drama, Bull (2000). Elisabeth went on to star as "A.D.A. Serena Southerlyn" for five years on Law & Order (1990), winning two SAG awards with her ensemble cast.
Elisabeth began dividing her time between television and film, performing with Dylan McDermott and Michael Vartan on Big Shots (2007), as well as taking a regular role on ABC's Heroes (2006), while completing five features. She starred with Anjelica Huston and Danny Huston in Bernard Rose's The Kreutzer Sonata (2008), with Kyra Sedgwick and Vincent D'Onofrio in Chlorine (2013), with James Caan in Minkow (2015), the Joel Silver-produced thriller, Transit (2012), opposite Jim Caviezel and James Frain, and John Singleton's Abduction (2011), with Taylor Lautner, Sigourney Weaver and Alfred Molina. Living in both New York and California, as well as holding dual citizenship in the United States and the EEC, allows Elisabeth to pursue diverse feature film work throughout the US and Europe.
Having recently lost her mother to health issues, Elisabeth has become an advocate for health, engaging in serious workouts at Circuit Works, the circuit training gym she opened in Brentwood, California.
The highlight of her life, daughter Easton August Anthony, is Elisabeth's main priority. Though it is always challenging to be a working mom, Elisabeth bridges the gap between motherhood and her professional career working with her daughter on behalf of "Juno Baby", a line of children's educational products, focusing their energies on making the world a happier, more literate place.
Inheriting the writing urge from her mother, Elisabeth's first novel, "Nerissa", was published in 2009 and is the story of a young painter laboring under sexism in the art world at the turn of the century. Her second novel, "Desire", due to be released in 2011, is set in New Orleans and centers on an unlikely friendship between a seven-year-old girl and a thirty-year-old Haitian woman.
Always an advocate for human rights, health and education, Elisabeth gives time to many causes. While on Law & Order (1990), Elisabeth found time to serve as a board member of her alma matter, "Sarah Lawrence". She soon began working on behalf of the Red Cross as both an ambassador and a trained emergency volunteer, visiting troops and providing aid as faraway as Asia. She was honored as an advocate of the Red Cross for creating the "Hometown Heroes" campaign, featuring a multitude of volunteers, including Julianne Moore and Jamie Lee Curtis. Elisabeth also works with "Step Up Women's Network" - an after-school program for inner city girls in LA, and "MakeTheConnection.org", bringing attention to the connection between cervical cancer and HPV. She joined the "Humane Society" and Purina to encourage animal rescue and fostering, as she has done with the animals that enrich her own life, as well as supporting "Global Green", "The March of Dimes", and "Refugees International".
Elisabeth has also moved into producing, with several projects in development including reality television, scripted television and features.
Adam is new to town, and he makes fast friends with Siren, after she stands up to him, when he's being bullied for his disability. He has a rare form of Osteogenesis Imperfecta - a disease that means his bones could break at any moment. Rather than shy away from him, however, Siren recognizes a kindred spirit and confides in Adam. As their relationship deepens, they realize that Adam may be the source of Siren's problems with the Hunters.
Jack Dylan Grazer was born in Los Angeles, California to parents Angela Lafever and Gavin Grazer.
Growing up in and around the entertainment world it was not long before Jack's talent was spotted and he was encouraged to try acting professionally. Never afraid of hard work, always with a smile on his face and with determination Jack was invited into the ARTE program (Adderley Repertory Theatre Ensemble) at The Adderley School For The Performing Arts where he's performed in multiple productions.
Commercial, TV and film roles helped Jack win his first lead in the feature film, "Scales". His role as "Eddie" in Stephen King's feature film "It" marks Jacks first studio picture.
Jack practices Kempo, loves boogie boarding and surfing, creative writing, script writing and shooting his own films with his friends. He recently won best documentary film at his school film festival for his project entitled, Family is Family.
With strong interests in all things entertainment, Jack hopes to act, write, direct and produce well into the future.
Crystal is Siren's best friend, but has had to keep the same secret as Siren's mother from her. When Siren finally realizes her future, Crystal is the first to step up and try to help with the transition. She gives Siren a Fem Stone necklace, that will warn her of danger. Crystal detects that Adam could be a danger to Siren early on, and tries to help Siren escape and transition into the sea. There's no friendship like Mer-friendship.
Sofia Nicole Hahn was born in San Antonio, Texas, USA
This Texas native began building a solid resume almost immediately after arriving in Hollywood at age 3. Before her first television appearance, Nikki enjoyed modeling for Disney Campaigns, GAP, American Girl, Agatha Ruiz De La Prada and Little Marc Jacobs to name a few but her but her real passion began to show through at an early age.
In 2009 Nikki began landing solid roles in numerous network television shows including, CSI-Miami, NCIS-LA, The Closer, Criminal Minds as well as some of her favorite Disney and Nickelodeon shows, iCarly and Jessie. She also enjoys working on commercials and has landed over 23 national campaigns including her most recent State Farm commercial with Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
In 2011 Nikki brought big laughs into everyone's living rooms when she starred as the daughter of Tom Hanks in a spoof skit of TLC's "Toddlers & Tiaras" on the Jimmy Kimmel Live post-Academy Awards special. Nikki played the role of "Sophie Hanks," a child pageant queen with an overbearing stage Dad (Hanks). Immediately after the show's original airing, the segment went viral, giving the young actress a cult-like comedy following. The skit was also aired during the Oprah Winfrey Show in an interview with Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts.
In 2012 Nikki displayed her ability in another genre when she was cast on her first "villian" role as sociopath child killer "Jenny Reynolds" for American Horror Story - Asylum in the episode "Origins of Monstrosity". Later this same year Nikki switches to a lighter role as she gets to play Selena Gomez's little cousin Bianca in "Alex vs Alex" The Wizards Return a Disney Channel Original Movie.
2013 was year of 'Mini-me's" as Nikki gets to play young Lucy Hale when she lands the role of Mini Aria, for Pretty Little Liars in "A is for ALIVE". Although she only worked on that particular episode, this role really thrust her into the spotlight as Lucy Hale herself posted a couple of instagram pictures of Nikki and herself for the PLL fans to see. This same year she also played young Mia Mitchell as "Young Callie" in the episode "Padre" for The Fosters on ABC Family which received rave reviews.
2015 Nikki lands the coveted role of Emily Cooper in Disney's Adventures in Babysitting - 100th Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) with Sabrina Carpenter and Sofia Carson. The 100th DCOM was directed by John Schultz (Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer) and Exec.Produced by Michelle Manning (Teen Beach 2, The Breakfast Club, The Outsiders). Michelle Manning has become a personal friend and mentor for Nikki and friend of the family as well.
Nikki is only 13 but has already been so fortunate to work alongside, and learn from Hollywood legends such as Jim Belushi, Kyra Sedgewick, Elijah Wood, Henry Winkler, cinematographer Janusz Kaminski, Elisabeth Rohm, Ken Leung and Two-Time Academy Awards Winners Tom Hanks and Jessica Lange.
Quinn is Crystal's mother, and helps to serve as a parental guide for Siren as she transitions into the ocean. After all, Tiffany does not know all there is to know about Mermaid life, but Quinn does, as she's a Mermaid herself. Her fun and playful upbeat attitude helps Siren stay grounded, as things get worse. But don't mistake Quinn's sense of humor and smile as weakness, when the fight gets going, Quinn will stop at nothing to protect the children.
Walnut Creek native Kimberly Hidalgo is a writer and actress. She has her B.A. from the University of Southern California, where she graduated with honors. You can see her act in Grey's Anatomy, Bones, How I Met Your Mother, To Save a Life, among other great television and film projects. She recently worked alongside Woody Harrelson and Liam Hemsworth in Lionsgate's period western, The Duel. Her first leading role in a feature was Ball Don't Lie with Melissa Leo and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges. You can watch her as the Dungeon Master of the all-female Dungeons and Dragons campaign, Girls Guts Glory. Kimberly also has several writing projects currently in the works.
Gary wants one thing more than anything else in the world; for his son to be well. He's spent most his life chasing down a cure. When one finally presents itself, Gary must struggle with his inner demons, and go after the one thing he thinks can save his son, even if it may harm someone else.
Stephen Snedden was born on July 1, 1971 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA as Stephen Francis Snedden. He is an actor, known for Antwone Fisher (2002), The Lone Gunmen (2001) and Three Days in August (2016). He has been married to Hannah Halliwell since March 19, 2006. They have four children.
Brodie has spent most of his adult life studying Mermaids. Like many things that you place under a microscope, he has stopped thinking of them as part-human, and has begun to treat them as a science project. Something for him to study, extract from, and move on. His intentions are to help save Adam, but he will place his research above anything else.
Sterling Sulieman is an American actor from Oahu, Hawaii. While he may have attended Punahou High School like Barack Obama, he has no aspirations of becoming the President of the United States. Unless its in a Motion Picture or Television Show. Or if this whole acting career thing doesn't work out. Then, maybe a presidency. But lets not bet on that.
