Biography
Evelyn is known for her work in John Wick 3 (2019), Gotham (2018), Luke Cage (2017)
Native to New York and a graduate of SUNY Albany, Evelyn's focus of study was in English, Communications, Theater and the Arts. She also studied in New York, Miami and London with top industry coaches in both acting and stunts for film and television, dance and on camera hosting.
As an actor, Evelyn's hard work and dedication to her craft have earned her numerous roles in national commercials and dramatic acting roles in such films as John Wick 3, Absolute Madness directed by Kevin J. Hynes, Skirting the Issues directed by Carlos Berrios, Crimesight by Trey Lindsay, where she played a heroic assassin and performed her own fight scenes and stunts.
Evelyn is bold and impressive, calling upon her rare level of endurance and physical ability. Dancing, horseback riding, snowboarding are just a few things she is outstanding. She credits her extremely fit physique to her lifestyle of eating well, keeping a positive spirit, hitting the gym and continuing with her stunt work.
A charismatic and award winning host, Ev spent several years as the host of Resorts Sports Network based in Vermont, now Outside Television which focused on lifestyle, extreme sports, and outdoor adventure. As the host, Evelyn hit the slopes on her snowboard, the lake on her wake board, horseback riding, fly fishing, hiking, biking and other outdoor adventures as she got the viewers excited about getting off the couch and getting into the outdoors. In her five years with RSN in Vermont, she hosted a variety of shows ranging from studio reporting to sports interviews at the ski slopes.
Evelyn was the dynamic host of the hit series 'A Taste from the Melting Pot' on public TV, a show looking into the lives of families from foreign countries who have come to call America home.
Her skill set is exceptional. Evelyn is an expert with improvisation, comedic timing, and the Teleprompter and Ear Prompter. These are skills that have earned her work with numerous high caliber clients. It is very common for Ev to work repeatedly with the same directors and producers as they find her a joy to work with as well as reliable, diligent, and professional.
She is an avid lover of extreme sports and of the outdoor life, traveling the globe and enjoying many new experiences. She thrives on physically exhilarating adventures and rarely turns down a challenge. She is also a wildlife fanatic and is fearless when it comes to working with animals as well as all kinds of aquatic life. Her love for animals started very early in life having spent many summers on a 250 acre farm where she learned how to ride horses, care for farm animals and camp. Having no training at all, at the age of just 13, Evelyn carefully raised an abandoned raccoon from birth until it was strong enough to be set it back into the wild. She is an avid Potcake dog rescuer, an advocate of conservation and has done several trips to the Caribbean on rescue missions and South Africa to explore the many game reserves.
Off Camera Capabilities Evelyn Vaccaro is based in New York and travels nationwide as a Freelance Producer. Evelyn is a veteran in the world of video production, marketing, and multimedia production. As a Producer, Evelyn calls upon a team of industry professionals to fulfill the specialized needs of clients.
As a Producer and Director, Evelyn Vaccaro has achieved great results for clients. Here are some examples:
For the Beyonce 'Star Power' video game, Evelyn was contracted as a Producer and Creative Consultant after having helped originate the main story line concept. Her responsibilities included the continued contribution of game design and story line ideas throughout the making of the dance video game. Her team videotaped Market Research sessions with several focus groups and processed the resulting data. They produced green screen shoots for game prototypes. This includes renting studios, providing top-notch filming equipment, hiring film crew members, booking and providing direction to talent, and finalizing studio production contracts.
A Governor of Vermont, Peter Shumlin Promotional Video for the Mount Snow Valley.
The creation of the Hermitage Inn Commercial which Evelyn wrote, produced, and directed aired during the World Series 2013.
The creation of 'If the Earth Could Speak' song and music video which she created, co wrote and co produced to help Childfund International raise money for the child victims of the Tsunami which devastated Japan.
Evelyn calls upon makeup artists (both glamour and SPX), fashion stylists, and on-camera talent including actors, hosts, on camera dancers and stunt performers. The company is also connected with professional writers who write and edit content for websites, promotional material, and other contexts.
Adaptability and speed of delivery are crucial in the multimedia entertainment industry. Evelyn Vaccaro draws upon a select group of independent contractors to serve the specific needs of each project. Team members are carefully chosen for their experience in film and television, insider knowledge of the entertainment industry, and unique skills.
