Alana Porter

Born and raised in Arizona, Alana was the oldest of four children. She showed interest in being an entertainer at an early age. At age four Alana had directed impromptu plays with tablecloths as curtains, her siblings as the principal actors, and cabbage patch kids as extras. Anytime there was someone to entertain, Alana was in her room, preparing the show. She began to get into modeling in a Dillard's runway show, but that didn't last long before rebellion set in. Her carefree childhood was disrupted at age twelve when her parents divorced. The custody battle lasted for over six years, putting a strain on all the children. Alana traded in modeling, all desire to conform and picked up a skateboard and a love for punk rock music. Alana worked towards keeping her siblings together and temporarily abandoned dreams of working as an entertainer. She began working at a movie theatre. For the release of 101 Dalmations, Alana dyed her hair half black and half blonde. She made a Cruella Deville costume and showed up to work. It was a hit at the theatre. The job was fun, but didn't provide for her future. Needing to trade in the skateboard for a car, Alana became a bank teller so she could work towards a better life. Six years later, Alana bought a house and began a screen-printing business with her partner. Her partner encouraged her to begin working in modeling and acting again. Arizona Rising Star in fashion, Jennyvi, began featuring Alana in her catalogs and runway shows. Alana began developing quite an impressive modeling resume when she was contacted to model for the cover of Nightlife Magazine's Phoenix Fashion Week edition. Shortly after that, she began working in film. It was after a chance meeting with one of her partner's friends, Christian Clark. He was working as an Assistant Director on the set of The Kingdom (2007), and he needed more PA's. Not really knowing what she was in for, she immediately offered to do the job. Alana fell in love with working on set. She would wake up completely sore after working thirteen hours the day before, but as soon as soon as she got on set, she was full of energy and ready to attack the day with the same energy as her first day. That next day she found out that a thirteen hour day was a short shift for a PA compared to what was in store. Call it movie magic, but Alana fell in love with all the hard work. That's when she knew she wanted to keep pursuing a career in film and television. Alana finds all aspects of the film production fascinating. She has met some very fascinating and talented people along the way. She has learned from each of them, getting lots of advice and encouragement from the local film production and acting community. Alana has fallen in love with theatre thanks to Donna DeCarl. Keep an eye out for Alana everywhere, because she can be anywhere!Alana has been know to say she is honored to have been able to make so many new friends, and memories working as an actress (as well as crew) on such amazing productions!