New York, NY, October 15, 2024 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Blood In Blood Out Star Damian Chapa Teams Up with Producer Troy Barker for New Biopic “Diddy Unauthorized” Exploring the Controversies of Sean Combs’ Life
Acclaimed actor Damian Chapa who recently won “Best Actor at LAFA Los Angeles Film Awards and Best Director for his film Last Kiss In Paris at the Rome Film Awards, best known for his riveting performance in “Blood In Blood Out,” as Miklo Velka has announced an exciting new project in collaboration with producer Troy Barker who produced “El Padrino” Starring Faye Dunaway, Jennifer Tilly. The producers are set to bring to life “Diddy Unauthorized,” a biopic that delves into the intricate and often controversial life of music mogul Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy.
“Diddy Unauthorized” aims to provide an unfiltered look at the highs and lows of Combs’ illustrious career, exploring pivotal moments that have defined his life – from his meteoric rise in the music industry to his multifaceted ventures in fashion, media, and beyond. The film will address various controversies that have surrounded Combs, providing audiences with a comprehensive look into the man behind the legend.
“I’ve always been drawn to stories that reveal the complexities of human nature,” said Chapa. “Sean Combs is a very interesting American Character but his story is multifaceted, filled with triumph and conflict. I’m excited to work with Troy Barker to bring this narrative to the screen in a way that’s both engaging and thought-provoking.”
Chapa has an impressive track record in biographical storytelling, having directed the only film about Marlon Brando ” Brando Unauthorized” that won him a New York Film festival for “Best Director, and Best actor and also directing”Polanski Unauthorized” about the iconic filmmaker Roman Polanski’s life, as well as directing the first biopic on Bobby Fischer, the great chess player.
Filming for “Diddy Unauthorized” is set to begin in early 2025, with Chapa taking the helm as director. He is currently seeking a lead actor to portray Sean Combs, encouraging performers who can capture the essence of this complex figure to audition for what promises to be a transformative role.
Chapa and Barker are known for collaborating with esteemed actors including Academy Award nominees and winners such as Jennifer Tilly, Brad Dourif, and Stacy Keach. This experience further enhances their ability to create a captivating and star-studded film.
About the Project: While “Diddy Unauthorized” will explore the complexities and controversies surrounding Sean Combs, it will do so with a commitment to truth, emphasizing the man’s resilience and ability to navigate the tumultuous waters of fame.
Chapa is no stranger to controversial films. Damian Chapa portrayed Lyle Menendez in the first movie about the brothers made for tv series “Menendez A Killing in Beverly Hills where his mother way played by Beverly D”Angelo.
Chapa won “Best Actor” at the LAFA Los Angeles Film Awards this month.
For more information about “Diddy Unauthorized,” casting updates, and press inquiries, please contact: Memo Gonzalez Ilovenyip@gmail.com 310 623 7817
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Portland, OR, November 27, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– The FAN EXPO Portland celebrity guest list has always featured great variety, and five new additions to the 2026 lineup for the pop culture extravaganza are further proof of that. Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride, Saw), Gates McFadden (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Picard), Walter Koenig (Star Trek, Babylon 5), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place, Star Wars: The Acolyte) and “Peggy the Dog” (Deadpool & Wolverine) will now attend the event set for January 16-18 at the Oregon Convention Center.
Elwes gained wide acclaim for his portrayal of “Wesley” in the 1987 classic The Princess Bride and reached new audiences by headlining the Mel Brooks spoof Robin Hood: Men in Tights and later Saw. He also recently appeared in the Tom Cruise features Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One and Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and portrays “Mayor Larry Kline” in Stranger Things 3.
McFadden had the key role of “Beverly Crusher” in TNG, reprising the role in Picard, Prodigy and other iterations of the franchise. She is also a stage actress, choreographer, director, teacher, and was the host of more than 300 episodes of the podcast “Gates McFadden InvestiGates: Who Do You Think You Are?”
Koenig is best known for his recurring television portrayals both of the hated, intensely driven “Alfred Bester” (Babylon 5) and the likable, perpetually cheerful “Pavel Chekov” (Star Trek). Koenig’s film work includes the first seven Star Trek feature films, for which he earned two Saturn Award Best Supporting Actor nominations. His many other films have been independent projects with challenging roles.
Jacinto played “Jason Mendoza” on the full four-season run of The Good Place (2016-20) and later appeared as “Lt. Fritz Avalone” in the blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick. Also among his more than 50 TV and film credits are runs on the Hulu series Nine Perfect Strangers and the animated series Hailey’s on It!
Peggy, earning the title of “Britain’s Ugliest Dog” in a national competition there, has gone on to stardom as “Dogpool” in the Marvel Universe in Deadpool & Wolverine. A portion of proceeds from her appearance at FAN EXPO Portland will support a local charity in the Pacific Northwest.
The five bolster an already impressive FAN EXPO Portland celebrity roster that includes: • The Lord of the Rings headliners Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan • Mike Colter (Luke Cage, Men in Black³) • Josh Holloway (Lost, Yellowstone) • Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: The Next Generation) • Harry Potter duo of Matthew Lewis and Bonnie Wright • Judith Hoag (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Armageddon) • Robbie Rist (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Brady Bunch) • Ernie Reyes Jr. (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) • Brian Tochi (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Revenge of the Nerds) • Kenn Scott (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, director/Adventures of Johnny Tao) • François Chau (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Lost) • Thomas Lennon (Reno 911!, American Dad) • Cedric Yarbrough (Reno 911!, The Goldbergs) • My Hero Academia standouts Eric Vale, David Matranga, J. Michael Tatum, Brandon McInnis and Clifford Chapin • Hazbin Hotel regulars Christian Borle, Joel Perez and Krystina Alabado
More FAN EXPO Portland guest announcements will follow from the worlds of film, television, streaming, art, literature, gaming, cosplay, anime, animation and more in the coming weeks.
Adult, Youth and Child Single-Day Tickets, Three-Day Passes, Family passes, and Ultimate and VIP Packages for FAN EXPO Portland are available now at www.fanexpoportland.com. Advance pricing is available until January 1.
Portland is the second event on the 2026 FAN EXPO HQ calendar; the full schedule is available at fanexpohq.com/home/events.
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