The Skin, a supernatural thriller produced by HAMAfilms, is a project by Howard and Mitzi Allen, the force behind HAMAfilms. This article is the introduction of the main cast and acting talent of the film.
 

Carl Bradshaw

Carl Bradshaw (Vision) has the distinction of being one of the most prolific actors in the Caribbean. His career began with the role of Jose alongside Jimmy Cliff in the legendary international film classic The Harder They Come.

Bradshaw has gone on to star in numerous films including Smile Orange, Countryman, Dancehall Queen, Mighty Quinn (with Denzel Washington), Club Paradise (with Robin Williams and Jimmy Cliff), and many others. He has been a producer for many video and television shows but most notably Bradshaw is co-producer of Dancehall Queen, in which he plays a supporting role.

Bradshaw has been recognized for his achievements with Jamaica’s Oscar, The Doctor Bird Award. Bradshaw today is best known for his role in Third World Cop (Palm Pictures), the top selling film in Jamaica's cinematic history.
 

Jeff Stewart

Jeff Stewart (Felix) is probably best known for his role as Police Constable Reg Hollis in the ITV drama series The Bill. It’s a character he created and portrayed for twenty-four years from 1984 to 2008. Before appearing in The Bill Stewart played numerous roles in other television series, including Harry Fellows in Crossroads in 1980. His first television appearance was in the Nightmare Man for the BBC in 1979. He also played Dukkha in the Doctor Who story Kinda in 1982. He played a police constable in Hi-De-Hi! in 1983, the same year "Woodentop" (the pilot episode of The Bill, aired.

His latest projects include a role in Alex De Rakoff’s feature film Dead Man Running as Tiffany’s Client. Stewart recently wrapped filming in Lithuania where he appeared in part three of the True Horror series Frankenstein as Mr. Pass a starring role for Hardy Pictures out of Twickenham, England for Channel 4.
 

Peter Williams

Peter Williams (Detective Morgan) is Jamaican born and raised. Peter arrived in Canada after university in the U.K. and got the acting bug doing community theatre in Ottawa and Toronto. After moving to Vancouver TV roles on MacGyver and 21 Jump Street were soon followed by the long running series Neon Rider. Peter played the popular character “Pin”.

After guest starring on shows such as Wise Guy, The X Files, Outer Limits and Relic Hunter, the role of “Apophis” on the globally syndicated hit Stargate SG-1 brought Peter to international audiences.

Caribbean audiences have recently responded well to the feature film A Winter Tale in which Peter played the central character. He has also been honoured with a Genie nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role in Soul Survivor (Cannes/Sundance/Toronto/Montreal Film Fests), penned and directed by his brother Stephen. Other notable film appearances include Clement Virgo’s Love Come Down, The Chronicles of Riddick (Universal) and Cat Woman (Warner Bros.).
 

Aisha Ralph

Aisha Ralph (Lisa Fenton) as a teenager had a successful modelling career under the tutelage of top Caribbean designers. She went on to become a Certified Public Accountant having earned a dual Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Saint Mary’s University and has worked in top accounting firms throughout the world.

In 2002, Aisha gracefully took on the challenge of competing in the Miss Universe pageant, capitalizing once more on her striking looks and high IQ. Prior to her role in The Skin she was cast as Desire Valentine, in HAMAFilms political thriller, No Seed (2002).

Aisha is also a birth and post-partum doula and midwife-in-training, assisting mothers through one of the most powerful and life changing events in their lives, and a natural health and wellness consultant.
 

Brent Simon

Brent Simon (Michael) developed a love for acting after appearing in a church play. He spent his teenage years honing those skills, never dreaming that he would ever get an opportunity to use them. In 2009, his dream came true when he was offered a role in HAMAFilms feature film The Skin.

Brent’s interest in music and entertainment expanded as he became involved in Jam Band music. He co-wrote a single which appeared on Taxik’ band’s second album “De Udda Side: Jus Fantastik”. Brent joined Southwell Models Inc. in 2007 and has appeared in “She Magazine” and in 2008 has walked the runway with international model sensation Jade from America’s Next Top Model Cycle 6.
 

Veron Stoute Humphreys

Veron Stoute Humphreys (Soucayant) is a professional dancer and choreographer. She got the acting bug during the filming of Diablesse (2005) when she played a stunt double. She makes her acting debut in The Skin with her role as the Soucouyant, which she also choreographed.

In 1991, the classically trained dancer used her theatrical-flare, natural poise and grace to clinch both the Miss Antigua title and The Jaycees Caribbean Queen competition. Later that year, Antigua and Barbuda’s most nationally recognized dancer opened V.S. Dance School. Many of her students have gone on to win much coveted places in two of the world’s top dance schools, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and Harlem Dance Theatre. Veron currently lives and works in New York as an actress, model and dancer.

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HAMAFilms, supernatural thriller, ‘The Skin’ is a modern story filled with Caribbean folklore about Michael and Lisa (Brent Simon & Aisha Ralph) who are a young married couple on the verge of losing their home. Their luck changes when Michael, while on a photo-shoot at the historic Betty’s Hope Estate discovers an ancient vase and sells it to an antique dealer (Jeff Stewart). The couple gets little time to celebrate their good fortune before strange things begin to happen. They are introduced to a Jamaican mystic (Carl Bradshaw) who informs them that the ancient relic was not really a blessing but a curse.

The film incorporates the sights and sounds of Antigua & Barbuda including music by Antiguan calypsonian Kaiso Joe, jazz vocalist Charmain Bailey and reggae artist Promise.

See "The Skin" in the Caribbean Tales Film Festival red carpet North America premiere with a cocktail reception hosted by the Antigua & Barbuda Consulate at 6 pm Screening at 7:30 pm, followed by a talk back session. Tickets for this gala event are available at the Harbourfront Centre box office at Queens Quay.

Call 416 973 4000 - Press 1 for box office. Price: $50.
Visit theskinahamafilm.wordpress.com for the trailer and behind the scenes footage.