Cast
Mallory Low, “Mattie”
Mallory is an Asian-American actress, screenwriter, R&B/Soul singer-songwriter, voiceover artist and performer. She started acting at the age of 6, booking national commercials and print ads; her first series regular role was on Nickelodeon called “Just For Kicks,” which was executive produced by Whoopi Goldberg and a recurring role on ABC Family’s, “Lincoln Heights,” just to name a few. Some of her past work include: another recurring role on the hit show, “How To Get Away with Murder,” starring award-winning Viola Davis, a role on “Married” on FX, “Jane The Virgin” and portraying the comical and lovable lead, Charlene, in HBO’s “F**ked Up,” which is still streaming on HBO GO and HBO Now.
You can catch Mallory on Cartoon Network’s “DC Super Hero Girls,” recurring as the super villain cartoon, Leslie Willis aka Livewire, Disney Jr’s “The Lion Guard,” the legendary video game, “Final Fantasy 7 Remake,” as Madam M, the movie “Shithouse,” which was just awarded the Grand Jury Award at SXSW 2020 and as “Mattie,” for the web series, “I Would Have Kissed You,” which she was recently nominated for Best Actress at the Top Indie Film Awards and the British Web Awards.
Currently, Mallory is working on two secret voiceover projects as a series regular and is writing three different pilots. She is working to pitch and sell them within the next year.
Janelle Marie Rodriguez, “Olivia”
Janelle Marie Rodriguez is a South Florida native who began her career at a young age, making regular television appearances and her acting debut on Michael Bay’s TNT’s series The Last Ship. She’s also seen on NCIS: LA and NBC’s Constantine. Throughout her career, she has interviewed many high-profile celebrities, including Steven Spielberg, Chris Pratt, and Zoe Saldana. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Web Series at The Official Latino Short Film Festival for her work on the digital network Flama, and was recognized as the first Latina to host MONSTER JAM in the U.S. Rodriguez is currently a bilingual co-host on ESPN’s NOW OR NEVER and Host of ESPN’s SPORTS CENTER on SNAPCHAT show. Paving the way for young Latinas in Sports. In her spare time, Rodriguez gives back to her community by using her platform to speak on Mental Health Awareness, where she has created an IGTV series called #Checkinthursdays to inform and break mental health stigmas.
Cooper Raiff, “Jimmy”
Cooper Raiff is an actor and director, known for Shithouse (2020), I Would Have Kissed You and Domum (2010).
Nick Saso, “Luke”
Nick Saso has been acting ever since he could remember, performing characters he made up to his family and friends whenever he had the chance. Luckily for him, when he was 14 he was able to move to LA and pursue an acting career. He has appeared on popular television shows and films alike and is continuing to work toward achieving his dreams. In his free time, he enjoys backpacking, hanging out with friends, and spending time with his dog, Goldie.
Abby James Witherspoon, “Jill”
Abby James Witherspoon is an actress who can be seen in Hot Pursuit and Every Other Holiday. Abby James lives in Nashville, Tennessee and attends school there. She is a cheerleader and is also active in the community youth theater program Theater Bug. As a middle school student she has received awards in the city wide Forensics Competitions in the Prose category. Los Angeles is her happy place and she plans to attend college there when the time comes.
Adan Rocha, “Trent”
Adan Rocha was born in Palo Alto, California on Christmas Day. At a young age his family moved up north to Boise, Idaho to open up a Mexican restaurant, which they still own to this day. He started acting in middle school and attended Centennial High School where he joined the legendary, "Image Factory" led by the great theater director, Tracy Fuller. The play version of "Rebel Without A Cause" made him fall in love with acting. He played the role of Plato. He now resides in Los Angeles, California.
Adam Foster Ballard, “Paul”
From Oakland, CA, Adam Foster Ballard has been working as an actor in Los Angeles since 2013. He has appeared in television, film, stage, and national commercials, with Emmy and Ovation award-winning directors and producers. His work has also extended into the community. In 2015, Adam created International Free Listening Day in partnership with Urban Confessional. He is an avid soccer player, Chelsea FC supporter, cat lover and yoga practitioner.
Ivy Matheson, “Baylor”
Ivy Matheson is very excited to be a part of the amazing Kissed cast! Ivy grew up in Nova Scotia and began modeling at the age of 14. After working abroad for several years she moved to Los Angeles and began pursuing acting. Ivy quickly fell in love with the craft, and is grateful for the journey it has taken her on. Some of Ivy’s acting credits include Under The Silverlake, The New Romantic, and most recently Netflix’s There Someone Inside your House, and Firefly Lane.