Finding aid for the Masiela Lusha Papers, 1975-2011 CSRC.2016.037
Doug Johnson
Chicano Studies Research Center Library
July 2019
144 Haines Hall
Box 951544
Los Angeles, California 90095-1544
librarian@chicano.ucla.edu
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
Box 1, Folder 1
Awards and certificates
1996-2000
Box 1, Folder 2
Books
2006-2010
Scope and Contents
Includes:
Drinking the Moon by Masiela Lusha;
Boopity Boop! Writes Her First Poem by Masiela Lusha, illustrated by Romi Caron.
Box 1, Folder 3
Clifford's Furry Friends
2001
Biographical / Historical
Board book; Lusha was a voice actor for
Clifford's Puppy Days (PBS, 2003-2006).
Box 1, Folder 6
Correspondence
1998-2010
Language of Material: Letters are in English, Albanian, and German.
Scope and Contents
Includes letters from Dorrance Publishing and Robert Amatruda
Box 1, Folder 7
Date book
2004
Scope and Contents
The calendar includes both Lusha's
George Lopez shooting schedule and her UCLA schedule.
Box 2, Folder 1
George Lopez (ABC, 2002-2007) clippings
2002-2004
Box 2, Folder 2
George Lopez (ABC, 2002-2007) Paley Festival program
2003
Box 2, Folder 3
George Lopez (ABC, 2002-2007) photographs
2002-2005
Scope and Contents
Includes set photos and publicity events.
Box 2, Folder 4
George Lopez (ABC, 2002-2007) production
2003-2005
Scope and Contents
Includes: staff and crew list; call sheet; lanyards.
Box 2, Folder 6
Illuminary Pictures, Inc.
circa 2008
Scope and Contents
Dossier for Lusha's production company.
Box 2, Folder 7
Lizzie McGuire (Disney Channel, 2001-2004)
undated
Scope and Contents
Script "Lizzie's First School Dance."
Box 2, Folder 8
Lopez, George
undated
Scope and Contents
Handwritten card.
Box 2, Folder 9
Membership cards
2004
Scope and Contents
Includes cards for: Academy of Television Arts and Sciences; AFTRA; SAG; Sentebale.
Box 2, Folder 10
Miscellaneous
1997-1998
Scope and Contents
Includes: ticket stubs; Chinese paper; 13 yuan; miraculous medal.
Box 2, Folder 11
Muertas (short)
2005-03-25
Scope and Contents
Script by Ryan Piers Williams.
Box 2, Folder 12
Nela and Maylee
2000-12-30
Scope and Contents
Script by Masiela Lusha.
Box 2, Folder 13
Notes
undated
Scope and Contents
Handwritten fragments of poetry and prose.
Box 2, Folder 14
Periodicals
1995-2000
Language of Material: Magazines are in English and Albanian.
Scope and Contents
Includes:
Ora Shqiptare, 1995-01;
Premiere, 2000-02.
Box 2, Folder 15
Periodicals
2002
Language of Material: Magazines are in English and Spanish.
Scope and Contents
Includes:
Us Weekly, 2002-04-08;
Entertainment Weekly, 2002-04-12;
Cristina, vol. 13, no. 5;
Hollywood Reporter, 2002-11-20.
Box 2, Folder 16
Periodicals
2004
Scope and Contents
Includes:
In Touch Weekly, 2004-02-09;
Elle Girl, 2004-02.
Box 3, Folder 1
Periodicals
2004-03
Scope and Contents
Includes:
Pop Star!;
Twist.
Box 3, Folder 2
Periodicals
2004-04
Scope and Contents
Includes:
Pop Star!;
Star, 2004-04-26;
Teen People;
Tiger Beat.
Box 3, Folder 3
Periodicals
2004-2007
Scope and Contents
Includes:
Seventeen, 2004-05;
Pop Star!, 2007-01.
Box 3, Folder 5
Photographs
1999-2007
Scope and Contents
Includes photos with Frankie Muniz, Antonio Villaraigosa.
Box 3, Folder 6
Photographs
undated
Scope and Contents
Head shots and modeling photos.
Box 3, Folder 7
Photographs - family
undated and 1975-1996
Scope and Contents
Includes an old photograph of Lusha's maternal grandfather; some of the photographs have identifications written on them in
Albanian.
Box 3, Folder 8
Photographs - high school prom
2004
Box 3, Folder 9
Photographs - professional
2001-2006
Box 4, Folder 1
Professional documents
2001-2004
Scope and Contents
Includes: minor entertainment work permit; Young Artist Awards certificates of nomination.
Box 4, Folder 2
Schools
1996-2000
Scope and Contents
Includes: talent show programs; homework.
Box 4, Folder 5
TEENick (Nickelodeon, 2001-2009) script
2004-01-06
Box 4, Folder 6
Yearbooks
1993-1999
Scope and Contents
Includes yearbooks for: Henry Ford Elementary in Dearborn, Michigan; Green Acres Elementary, Chippewa Elementary, and Iroquois
Middle School in Macomb County, Michigan.
Box 5
Burbank High School yearbook
2000-2001
Box 5
Painting of a lamb by Lusha
2008
Box 6
Clippings and periodicals
2001-2011
Language of Material: Material is in English, Albanian, Spanish, and German.
Scope and Contents
Includes:
Parade, 2004-03-02;
Variety, 2002-03-07, 2002-04-10, 2006-03-29;
The Burbank Leader, 2010-10-27;
Albanian House, no. 43;
Illyria, 2006-11-21; photographs.
Box 7
Clothing
undated
Scope and Contents
Includes:
George Lopez baseball shirt; graduation cap and gown; dresses; tiara; t-shirt.
Box 8
Realia
undated
Scope and Contents
Includes: Clifford the Small Red Puppy plush doll; ballet slippers; Rubik's Cube; glass bead necklace; paint brushes; personalized
binder.
