Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Lusha, Masiela
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of the personal papers of actress Masaiela Lusha. It includes correspondence, photographs, publicity material, and books. There is also some artwork by Lusha, as well as clothing and realia.
- Extent:
- 3.6 Linear feet (3 boxes; 1 half-box; 3 flat boxes; 1 oversize flat box)
- Language:
- English and Material is in English, Albanian, Spanish, and German.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], Masiela Lusha Papers, 2016-37, UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, and publicity material documenting Lusha's modeling career and her work as a child actor. There are also books and artwork by Lusha, as well as clothing and realia. There is material on television projects, especially George Lopez (ABC, 2002-2007). There is a significant amount of material related to Lusha's childhood in Macomb County, Michigan.
- Biographical / historical:
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Masiela Lusha was born October 23, 1985 in Tirana, Albania. At the age of seven her family moved to Macomb County, Michigan. Active in the theater and dance communities there, she moved to Los Angeles at age thirteen and pursued work as a model and actress. Her big break came when she was cast as Carmen, the daughter of George Lopez on his eponymous sitcom. Lusha attended UCLA even while she was appearing on the show. She is also an author, having published a book of poetry and a children's book.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated by Masiela Lusha, June 19, 2013.
- Physical location:
- COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library and Archive for paging information.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for research.
- Terms of access:
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These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of materials, including but not limited to infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], Masiela Lusha Papers, 2016-37, UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles.
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Los Angeles, Chicano Studies Research Center Library, 193 Haines HallLos Angeles, CA 90095-1544, US
- Contact:
- (310) 206-6052