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May82014

Posted in F4YL Cast

Aaron Joseph Griggs

Aaron Joseph Griggs is a multi-talented young man beyond his years, having ambitions in acting, dance and sports.  Many words can describe this success driven lad, but just a few are captivating, charming and determined.  An example of his drive would be how after living in Texas for two years, he decided to return to California to pursue his entertainment dreams.

The youthful Mr. Griggs is now attending Pinkerton Middle School, where he is the quarterback for the Wolf Pack football team.  The sky is the limit, but Aaron already has determined that when he grows up he either wants to play in the NFL or become a police officer….both honorable goals indeed!  His passion for sport allows him to demonstrate well his personal mantra to always strive to be the best, no matter what challenges might lay ahead.  Although Aaron has a lot on his plate, his academics always come first, and he takes pride in the work that he does.

Aaron really enjoyed his role in Fight 4 Your Life, for which he was able to conjure emotions from his own life experiences to really connect with his character.

 

“I lost my dad tragically six years ago.  He was my hero and now that I am older, I always try to protect my mom,” says Aaron.

 

Through such tough times and obstacles Aaron has become a stronger person, much like F4YL‘s main character Fleet Blackwood does throughout the diversity he faces throughout Fight 4 Your Life.  It’s amazing how much alike the two actually are!

Aaron is looking forward to seeing how the movie turns out, and is very happy to have had the opportunity to play a role in this exciting project, which has such an incredible cast.  Fight 4 Your Life might be Aaron’s first official film project, but he is just getting started.  His talent, charisma and passion will take him very far, not only in this industry, but also in life.  And we here at one studios look forward to watching this amazing young man grow and mature!

 

– The one studios crew

 

 

Mar52014

Posted in F4YL Character Descriptions

Ms. Blackwood

Ms. Blackwood with Fleet (Boy)

Ms. Blackwood

Fleet’s caring mother, Ms. Blackwood was very tentative in allowing Fleet to start boxing when he was a boy.  But she realizes now it was one of the best decisions she ever made for her son, and for herself.  Even though she knows Fleet’s advanced abilities protect him in the ring, it still doesn’t stop her from getting nervous as all heck when he fights!  Fleet is her life.  And his safety and well-being is at the top of her priority list.

Ms. Blackwood went through a lot of struggle with raising Fleet, with his father leaving them not long after Fleet was born.  She decided immediately when this happened that she would not cry and she would not make excuses.  She fought her personal demons along the way and made things work, not allowing her circumstances to overcome her family.  Few people understand that it’s really from his strong-willed mother that Fleet gets much of his determination, work ethic and inner power.

Once turned off by the idea of her son throwing fists in the ring for a career, Ms. Blackwood has allowed herself to “get use to it”, realizing Fleet’s talent.  She owes so much gratitude to Ahiga for finding Fleet, seeing something in him.  All these years of his service to her son has earned her undying respect and appreciation.  She thinks of both Ahiga and Tony as family.  Without them, she doesn’t know what would have happened to Fleet….or herself.