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Celebrities
John Billingsley
John Billingsley is an American character actor best known for playing the cheerful and eccentric Dr. Phlox on Star Trek: Enterprise (2001 - 2005).
Billingsley is known for portraying intelligent, quirky, or scientific characters, often doctors or professors. Beyond Star Trek, he has appeared in films and television series like Out of Time (2003), Cold Case (2004-2005), Prison Break (2005), True Blood (2008-2012) and more recent projects including Pam & Tommy (2022) and The Shift (2023). He continues to work steadily in TV, film, and theater.
Bonita Friedericy
Bonita Friedericy is an American actress best known for her role as NSA General Diane Beckman in the NBC action-comedy series Chuck (2007–2012).
She began her career in the 1990s on stage, winning an Ovation Award for her performance in Our Country’s Good, and later guest-starred in numerous TV shows such as Malcolm in the Middle, Veronica Mars, Star Trek: Enterprise, Bones, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Parks and Recreation.
Friedericy’s film credits include Christmas with the Kranks (2004), Alien Raiders (2008), Paranormal Activity 3 (2011), and The Lords of Salem (2012).
In Chuck, she portrayed Beckman, the NSA Director and leader of Team Bartowski after the death of CIA Director Langston Graham, appearing both via video stream and in person.
She also appeared in UnREAL (2013), How to Get Away with Murder (2015), and Unfinished Business (2015).
Most recently she has appeared on the television show The Pitt (2026).
Olivia Hack
Actress Olivia Hack got her break playing adorably lispy Cindy in The Brady Bunch Movie and A Very Brady Sequel. She made her film debut in Star Trek: Generations, playing the daughter of Patrick Stewart's Captain Picard.
A native of Los Angles, she started out in commercials at the age of four. These days, she is best known for providing the voice of iconic characters like Rhonda Wellington Lloyd in Nickelodeon's classic, Hey Arnold!, Bratz as Cloe, and Nickelodeons hugely successful Avatar: The Last Airbender as Ty Lee. She has also voiced young Jedi Katooni in The Clone Wars, Jose, in the popular video game Persona 5, as well as numerous other video games, animation, and television appearances.
When Olivia isn't working, you can find her anywhere from the shores of Easter Island, to the sky scrapers of Hong Kong, embracing her passion for travel and exploration.
Garrick Hagon
Garrick Hagon was 13 when he was asked to play the Prince of Wales in Richard III starring Alec Guinness for the opening of Canada's Stratford Shakespearean Theatre. It was a lucky start to his acting career. At school in Toronto, he continued acting on stage, in radio, television and film. While gaining a BA in English and History at University of Toronto he spent summer seasons at the Stratford Festival playing Shakespearean roles under director Michael Langham. The company awarded him a Tyrone Guthrie grant which took him to England where he worked in repertory theatre for 2 years. On London's West End he played Chris in Arthur Miller's 'All My Sons'. He was Eros in Charlton Heston's film of 'Antony and Cleopatra'.
Then came George Lucas's offer to play Biggs Darklighter in 'A New Hope'. At the same time Richard Attenborough cast him as Lt Rafferty in 'A Bridge Too Far'.
Other films followed: Tim Burton’s Batman, as 'Dad' along with his wife, Liza Ross as 'Mum', Tony Scott’s ‘Spy Game’, Richard Linklater’s ‘Me and Orson Welles’, Paul Verhoeven’s ‘Black Book'. Also, CIA chief Davis in 'Red 2' and 'La Vie En Rose' with Marion Cotillard.
Garrick is proud to have been in Dr Who in two centuries, as Ky in ‘The Mutants’ and Abraham in ‘A Town Called Mercy’. He has filmed Wallander in Sweden with Kenneth Branagh and was Boss Canino in 'The Eagle' for Danish TV. In Brussels he played Halgate in 'Erased' with Aaron Eckhart, in Morocco he worked with Antony Quinn as Ammar in 'The Message' and in China he played the Anglican priest in Xie Jin's epic 'The Opium War'.
Garrick has voiced many cartoons such as the award-winning 'Gumball' as the Mayor of Elmore as well as other parts and also performed Prof. Henry Adams in the video game 'Batman: Arkham Knight'.
Garrick and Liza are directors of their audiobook production company, The Story Circle. He has directed or narrated over 300 audio productions, including a multi-voice production of Philip Pullmans' 'His Dark Materials'. For Amazon/Audible Originals he directed the Oedipus Trilogy and Assassin's Creed 'Gold'. For Penguin Random House he has directed audiobooks read by Werner Herzog, Jimmy Ware, Brian Blessed, Joan Collins, Geri Halliwell and Ian McKellen.
Jennie Kwan
Jennie Kwan, a native Angelino, started performing at the age of 11 years old in the performing troupe, “Kids of the Century.” Audiences first recognized Jennie when she played the lead role of “Kim” in the first National Touring Company of “Miss Saigon” having landed the coveted role after producer Cameron Mackintosh conducted a worldwide search.
Jennie was then introduced to television as series regular, Samantha Woo, the wacky singing sensation on NBC-TV’s situation comedy, “California Dreams” which aired for five successful seasons and then onto world-wide syndication. Some of Jennie’s other television credits include The Rookie, New Girl, Anger Management, and The Nanny. Some film credits include “Promoted”, “Entourage”, and “Trojan War.” And you may have spotted Jennie cooking up a storm on Food Network’s hit show “Worst Cooks of America: 90’s Celebrity edition.”
For two years Jennie traveled with “Faces of America,” a one-person show regarding diversity and tolerance in America. She was an original cast member of “Bare, the Musical” and had a short stint in “Jewtopia” both shows having successful runs on Off Broadway.
Jennie toured the United States with the Broadway Tony Award Winning Musical, First National Tour of “Avenue Q” getting the chance to play the role of “Christmas Eve.” As well as becoming a puppeteer and playing the role of “Mrs. T”, “Bears and Others.”
Jennie was a proud member of Hollywood Record’s vocal group, “Nobody’s Angel” who earned a Gold record for performing two songs on the “Princess Diaries” soundtrack and was a co-creator for the pilot, “Nobody’s Angel” television network ABC Family. And Disney lovers have been fortunate to see Jennie ride the magic carpet as “Jasmine” in Disney’s musical spectacular “Aladdin.”
Many may also know Jennie through her vast voice over work. She lends her voice to the character, Suki, on Nickelodeon’s hit animated series Avatar: The Last Air Bender, Jennie is also known for the iconic character, Chun-Li in Streetfighter 6. Currently Jennie is also tormenting contestants in Squid Game: The Challenge. More of Jennie’s voice work includes: Chef Marci and Biscuit on SuperKitties, Thirteen on Scissor Seven, Mayuko Nise on High Rise Invasion, Inosuke’s Mother and Kasuski Soldier on Demon Slayer, Tsukuyo Amane on Magia Record and Magia Record 2, Aqua Current on Accel World, Sakuya on Eureka Seven, Sonoko Suzuki on Case Closed: Episode One-The Great Detective Turned Small, Ayako Mitsuzuri and Otoko Hotaruzuka on Fate Stay Night, Satoko Hojo on When They Cry, Nori Sakurada on Rozen Maiden. As well as Jubilee on MARVEL Super War: Jubilee Build and Power Core, Aina on hack//G.U.: Last Recode, Eunice on Rune Factory: Frontier, Chiharu Aoi on BeyBlade Burst Turbo, Miria Harvent on Durarara!!, Young Luka on The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf. And these are just to name a few!
Lee Quick
Lee Quick’s passion for voice acting started at a young age, recording on old cassette tapes with her dad—creating characters and singing while he played guitar. She pursued her artistic aspirations at Texas Christian University (TCU), earning a BFA in Theatre, Radio, TV, and Film. Her journey then took her to New York, where she trained at the Meisner Studio and honed her voice-over skills with Dan Duckworth.
Lee’s love for the microphone led her to the world of anime dubbing, beginning with Taj Productions and eventually 4Kids Entertainment—where she became best known as the original voice of Officer Jenny in the Pokémon franchise. Her work spans Pokémon: The Series, Pokémon Chronicles, Pokémon: The First Movie, Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution, Pokémon 3: The Movie, and Spell of the Unown.
Beyond her iconic voice as Officer Jenny in Pokémon, Lee has voiced a variety of anime characters, including Shun and Misako in Here is Greenwood, Ai and Mai in Twin Angels, Ito in Natsume's Book of Friends, and most recently, Waldelia in No Longer Allowed in Another World.
Cynthia Rothrock
Cynthia Rothrock is a martial arts expert and athlete, who went on to become a film actress, starring in a number of highly successful action movies. She first made a name as an action actress in Hong Kong before going on to wow audiences in her home turf. At the time of her popularity, she was well-known as the “Queen of Martial Arts films”.
World Champion
Cynthia Rothrock is the World Champion in martial arts Forms and Weapons (1981-1985). Her goal was to be undefeated and retire after five years. With over 100 competitions, she holds the undefeated worldwide record in martial arts Forms competition. In weapons competition, Cynthia is the first and only woman to win number one in North America against the men—at that time, women had to compete with the men. She holds five Black Belts with the rank of 8th dan Grandmaster.
Acting Career
Upon completing her goal of being undefeated in competition, she began her martial arts acting career starring in movies produced and filmed in Hong Kong. Her first movie, Yes, Madam alongside Michelle Yeoh, broke box office records making her a massive star in Hong Kong. After three years of living in Hong Kong, finishing seven films, she returned to the United States to continue her acting career. Today she has starred in over 60 movies and is currently working on upcoming projects.
Celebrated Role Model
Cynthia has been a role model for women in martial arts and film. In 1983, she became the first woman to grace the cover of Karate Illustrated. Cynthia is a proud inductee into the prestigious Black Belt Hall of Fame, along with Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. In 2016 she was the first martial artist (male or female) to be inducted into the prestigious International Sports Hall of Fame by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dr. Robert Goldman.
Don't be surprised if we show one of her films at the The State Theatre in State College, PA!
Cosplayers
Happy Valley Chewie
Happy Valley Chewie is Centre County resident Aaron Kujawski, who created his own Chewbacca suit from scratch! He will be roaming around the comic convention both Saturday and Sunday and he is more than willing to take a picture with you!
Ryan Brown
Ryan Brown is from St. Clairsville, Ohio and travels all over the country in order to raise money for animal charities. This year, Ryan is donating his proceeds to the Butler County Animal Rescue League.
He usually appears as Dwight Schrute from the TV Show The Office’ He travels everywhere with the same desk he uses for Dwight’s office and many celebrities have visited and left their signature there, including Dwight Schrute himself.
He actually has been on television as well, having a small part in the Netflix series Mindhunter.
This year Ryan will be joined by his good friend Brian Bowser, as the cosplay duo will be Ted Lasso and Coach Beard!
The Grumpy Ole Green Guy
The Gumpy Ole Green Guy is Julio Perez-Wright, who is not only a cosplayer with his own Mascot business known as Oliver The Rabbit and Mascot, but an ex-professional wrestler that wrestled for 17 years under the moniker “The Two-Face Violator". A regular cosplayer at local comic cons, we welcome “The Gumpy Ole Green Guy” to ours!
Groups
Alliance for Heroic Hearts
Based at University Park with volunteers comprised of Penn State students, the Alliance of Heroic Hearts is a non-profit organization with the sole purpose of bringing out the hero in ordinary people. If you would like to get your face painted, have a balloon animal made, or just get a picture with their many cosplayers, go visit their station at the convention! http://www.allianceofheroichearts.org/index.php
Garrison Carida
Garrison Carida is the Central and Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the 501st Legion. The 501st, also known as “Vader’s Fist”, is truly dedicated to brightening the lives of those less-fortunate and has become a leading force in fan-based charity events. https://501stgarrisoncarida.org/
Malachor Temple (PA Chapter of the Saber Guild)
Would you like to learn the ways of the force or learn how to wield a lightsaber? This preferred Lucasfilm lightsaber performance group will be holding free presentations and Padawan Training Sessions. The Padawan Training Sessions will also be free and there will be multiple children as well as adult training sessions. Sign-ups and release forms will be at the Malachor Temple’s booth! https://saberguild.org/
Ruby the Impala
Inspired by Baby from the TV show Supernatural, Ruby’s owner, Mike Yarnell, will be offering free outside pictures of the car using your own phone. If you want to sit in the car and pretend to drive it, or hold some of the weapons from the trunk, the cost is merely $10 for unlimited pictures using your phone!
The Penn State All-Sports Museum
At the Penn State All-Sports Museum, visitors encounter, firsthand, the athletic history and heritage of one of the greatest universities in the nation. Staff from the museum will just have a small sample of the many artifacts available at the museum! www.gopsusports.com/sports/2018/8/8/all-sports-museum-psu-all-sports-museum-html.aspx
USS Solstice
The U.S.S. SOLSTICE – NCC 1221 is the Greensburg, PA-based chapter of STARFLEET, The International Fan Association, Inc..
As a fan club, we hope that our members have fun by encouraging them to dress up and attend conventions, recruit new members, and ask for you to attend STARFLEET Academy, free of charge! We hope to keep the ideals of Star Trek alive and healthy into the future.