Conditions Governing Access
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Biographical / Historical
Preferred Citation
Scope and Contents
Conditions Governing Use
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Chicano Studies Research Center Library
Title: Masiela Lusha Papers
Creator:
Lusha, Masiela
Identifier/Call Number: CSRC.2016.037
Physical Description:
3.6 Linear feet
(3 boxes; 1 half-box; 3 flat boxes; 1 oversize flat box)
Date (inclusive): 1975-2011
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.
Language of Material: Material is in English, Albanian, Spanish, and German.
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.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Masiela Lusha, June 19, 2013.
Biographical / Historical
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.
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], Masiela Lusha Papers, 2016-37, UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center, University of California, Los
Angeles.
Scope and Contents
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.
Conditions Governing Use
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
George Lopez (Television program)
Macomb County (Mich.)
Lusha, Masiela--Archives
Child actors
Modeling