Bringing the Ocean to Life ... Jamaican Marine Artist & Oceanographer Guy Harvey

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Dr. Guy Harvey

He is renowned for his career as a diver, oceanographer, angler, film maker, and marine biologist.  

Through a lifetime commitment to the sea and spreading awareness about is value; Dr. Harvey has helped transform the public appreciation for marine life and the ocean. 

Growing up in Jamaica, Dr. Harvey enjoyed all the sea had to offer. He loved fishing and sailing. Soon he was filling sketchbooks of the colorful aquatic life he observed.

He merged his artistic talent and love of the sea to become a marine biologist. His beautiful artwork decorates miles of boardwalks and oceanfront properties around the world. 

His work in ocean conservation, carried out through a network of organizations including the  Guy Harvey Research Institute, works to protect fisheries around the world. The  Guy Harvey Outposts, a collection of resorts, inspires guests to enjoy the ocean, promote sustainable tourism, and engage in activities that do not interfere with nature. 

We celebrate the inspiring work of Dr. Guy Harvey.

HIS LATEST PROJECT

Tiger Shark Express

 

WHO ELSE ARE WE HONORING? 

Leanna Archer - Visioneur Award

Etienne Charles... Trailblazer Award

Jimmie Jean Louis - Excellence in the Arts Award

Camille Wardrop Alleyne - Excellence in Science & Technology Award

Frederick 'Freddie' McGregor... Lifetime Achievement Award

Shala Monroque - Vanguard Award

Dr. Deborah Persaud... Outstanding Contribution to Medicine Award

Kim Watson... Outstanding Community Service Award

 

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Rags to Riches Tale of Haitian Actor Jimmy Jean-Louis

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

His is truly a "rags to riches" story.

Haitian-born actor, Jimmy Jean-Louis grew up in the slums of Petion-Ville, Haiti until age 12, working his way to become a Hollywood celebrity. 

In 2010, his deep love for his homeland caused him to shift his focus from his acting career to help rebuild Haiti, which was ravaged by a 7.0 earthquake on January 12. He is the founder and president of Hollywood Unites for Haiti, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping underprivileged youth in Haiti. 

Louis is an artist with international appeal. Early in his career, Jimmy worked as a dancer and a model in France, Spain, Italy, South Africa and England. He moved to Los Angeles in 1998 to pursue acting. His credits include movies "Tears of the Sun" (Bruce Willis), "Phat Girlz" (Mo'Nique), "Diary of a Tired Black Man", and the NBC hit television show "Heroes".  Jimmy currently has a recurring role on the CW show "Arrow".

 

He recently shot his most important film to date. Jimmy portrayed the title role in  "Toussaint Louverture" and won Best Actor at the Pan African Film Festival, the Trinidad and Tobago International Film Festival, and Vues d'Afrique International Film Festival in Canada. He was also nominated Best Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2012. 

He is fluent in five languages and sings. He was an invited singer on the Quincy Jones project "We Are The World 25" to benefit humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti.

Louis resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Evelyn and three children.

 

IN HIS OWN WORDS

Jimmy Jean Louis talks about his work in Haiti and his career. 

 

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

·        Recurring role in CW Show, "Arrow."

·        Role in popular NBC series "Heroes."

·        Founder and President of Hollywood Unites for Haiti.  

·        Nominated for Best Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (2012).

 

WHO ELSE ARE WE HONORING? 

·        Leanna Archer... Visioneur Award
·        Etienne Charles... Trailblazer Award
·        Dr. Guy Harvey... Luminary Award
·        Camille Wardrop Alleyne - Excellence in Science & Technology Award
·        Frederick 'Freddie' McGregor... Lifetime Achievement Award
·        Shala Monroque - Vanguard Award
·        Dr. Deborah Persaud... Outstanding Contribution to Medicine Award
·        Kim Watson... Outstanding Community Service Award

 

 

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