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BLU MANKUMA's LATEST WORK:
- Blu films "JAKE & JASPER: A FERRET TALE" in Vancouver, BC.
- Blu films "HUSTLE vs. HEARTACHE" in Los Angeles, California.
- Blu is in Pre-production for his New TV Talk Show, “OUTTA THE BLU”.
Blu Films JAKE & JASPER: A FERRET TALE in Vancouver
Role: Blu plays Principal Whitney in the film, JAKE & JASPER: A FERRET TALE
Synopsis: A boy (Jake played by Connor Stanhope) and his family continue to spiral into depression and isolation following the loss of their mother. James, the father, is played by Andrew Jackson. The boy’s teenage sister (Jesse played by Nina Hagerty) announces she’s leaving home and hands him a welcome ferret that he promptly names Jasper. When it looks like all is lost and the boys life is in danger, Jasper saves the boy and brings him safely back to his family.
Trailer for JAKE & JASPER: A FERRET TALE - Click Here To Watch The Trailer
Photo: Blu as Principal Whitney; Jake's School Principal in JAKE & JASPER: A FERRET TALE.
Blu films HUSTLE vs. HEARTACHE in Los Angeles
Role: Blu plays Heartache, a bar owner & an old Jazz singer, who comes to terms with his cancer and his estranged son's release from prison.
Synopsis: HUSTLE vs. HEARTACHE is inspired on a true story; written & directed by Jason Tyler. During Hustle's incarceration (played by Giovanni Adams), Heartache watched over Hustle's son, Julian (played by Nehemiah Sutton) , and Julian's mother, Sadie (played by Davetta Sherwood), even supplying her a job at the bar. Succumbing to his illness, during an argument, Heartache struggles home, carried by his son, Hustle (an aspiring rapper). There under his care, Heartache passes away, but not-before "handing down" one of his last recordings; an example that, even though he might not have always been there, he never stopped caring.
For More Facts about the Film: See ALAN KING'S BLOG - Jason's 'Hu$tle' and 'Heartache': http://alanwking.wordpress.com/2011/02/02/jasons-hutle-and-heartache/
Photo: Blu Mankuma as Heartache on the set of the feature film, "HUSTLE vs. HEARTACHE"
Introducing Blu Mankuma
Blu Mankuma, an exceptional name for an exceptional man! Blu is an actor, singer, songwriter, producer, director and much more. His powerful, warm presence and deep dulcet tones will put an entire room at ease.
Born James Michael George in Seattle Washington, he was selected as one of only 50 students from the State of Washington to participate in “Project Overcome” which transformed his life. Following this unique educational experience, he moved to Vancouver, British Columbia where he began his music and acting career.
Initially he was a singer in several bands including The Exotics, The Epics and his own band Smokin Pocket.