Masiela Lusha Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, and publicity material documenting Lusha's modeling career and her work as a child actor. There are also books and artwork by Lusha, as well as clothing and realia. There is material on television projects, especially George Lopez (ABC, 2002-2007). There is a significant amount of material related to Lusha's childhood in Macomb County, Michigan.
Dates
- Creation: 1975 - 2011
Language of Materials
Material is in English, Albanian, Spanish, and German.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of materials, including but not limited to infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.
Biographical / Historical
Masiela Lusha was born October 23, 1985 in Tirana, Albania. At the age of seven her family moved to Macomb County, Michigan. Active in the theater and dance communities there, she moved to Los Angeles at age thirteen and pursued work as a model and actress. Her big break came when she was cast as Carmen, the daughter of George Lopez on his eponymous sitcom. Lusha attended UCLA even while she was appearing on the show. She is also an author, having published a book of poetry and a children's book.
Extent
3.6 Linear feet (3 boxes; 1 half-box; 3 flat boxes; 1 oversize flat box)
Abstract
This collection consists of the personal papers of actress Masaiela Lusha. It includes correspondence, photographs, publicity material, and books. There is also some artwork by Lusha, as well as clothing and realia.
Physical Location
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library and Archive for paging information.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Masiela Lusha, June 19, 2013.
Subject
- Lusha, Masiela (1985-10-23) (Person)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Masiela Lusha Papers, 1975-2011
- Author
- Doug Johnson
- Date
- July 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- The finding aid is in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Chicano Studies Research Center Library Repository
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