WELCOME THE FUTURE

Star Magic opened its doors to new names and some not so new ones this week.

- By NEIL RAMOS

It wasn’t just a contract signing. It was a promise.

They called the event “Shining Now.”

It fit.

In one room stood young actors, dancers, singers. Some had famous parents. Some had none. But all of them were hungry.

Carmella Ford walked in first. Her mother, Karla Estrada, walked with her.

Carmella played hard in the recent All-Star Games. She’s strong. She wants action roles. She wants to carve her own path.

"I want to grow with Star Magic," she said. "I want to prove myself."