Doreen Wybranowski

Actress

I grew up surrounded by entertainment. My father had his day job in sales, but was also a professional square dance caller. Believe it or not, that second “job” allowed him to take our family on trips to Europe many summers. Weekend square dance festivals often included a Saturday night variety show where lots of people performed skits for the crowd. I have many happy memories doing skits with my four siblings, watching my dad do skits and watching my mom giggle with delight as she helped us all with custom costumes and props. Performing is, as they say, in my blood.

I was first exposed to film making on a family vacation in the fall of 2010. Whereas I had jet skiing, quad running and shooting guns on my personal agenda for fun for the long weekend, I was quickly recruited to help my brother-in-law produce his first short film, Dracula Dragonfly. How could I say no when he said he wanted my daughter to be one of the lead roles and that he needed my help? I found myself helping people with their lines and wardrobes, dressing sets, looking for continuity points from day one to day two, crewing, and supporting the Director in every way that weekend. That’s when it all happened, I got bitten by the bug. I just knew I had to be part of this creative process again, and again.

Since then, I have been in numerous Michigan based films doing everything from extra work to make-up to choreography. I love the whole process from hearing the concept and reading the script for the first time, through rehearsals, through the shoots (and sometimes the giggles) right through seeing the final piece on the screen. I grew up watching variety shows like The Carol Burnett Show, and The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour and family programs like Happy Days, Good Times, Gilligan’s Island and The Love Boat. Oh how times have changed!

Being selected as a member of the cast of You’ve Got To Be Kidding Me America is a fun, creative outlet for me. I’m glad I took a chance at trying something new as I’m having a great time exploring and sharing the talents I have. I look forward to creating new characters and skits to share with you all.

Favorite quotes:
Carpe Diem
Life is the voyage, not the harbor.
Muscle goes everywhere, fat sits in the fold.
Leaders keep their eyes on the horizon, not just the bottom line.
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can’t, you’re right.

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