Published September 2025
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Welcome to the pumpkin-spice-latte edition of Ferreira Fest! Fall is about to start in the northern hemisphere, as everyone down under is heading into Spring, and like every month we gather in our safe little corner of the internet as we check in with Louis Ferreira, his friends and chosen charities. We have lots of goodies for you as always, so grab a seasonal beverage of your choice at our virtual bar and come on in!
CHARITIES NEWS
Ability Online
What is Ability Online?
For over 30 years, we have provided a holistic and innovative model of support for helping vulnerable youth and young adults with disabilities or health challenges to reduce social isolation and increase inclusion. Our supportive and safe online community fosters positive attitudes, builds self-esteem, and inspires involvement which contributes to emotional health and wellness.
About the Program
If you’re looking for a comfortable place to hang out, make friends, and feel good about yourself then Ability Online is the place for you. On Ability Online, everyone looks the same – we’re just friends meeting friends.
Our online communities are comprised primarily of people who share the challenges associated with disabilities and/or chronic illness, but everyone is welcome to participate!
The whole point of Ability Online is to have a fully integrated online community, proving the point that there are no disabilities online. So welcome aboard everyone!
In our online community you can exchange public or private messages on a whole range of topics ranging from medical mysteries to animal stories. We also offer lively chat facilities, skill development modules, games, and activities. And we’re especially proud of our mentors, who provide patient and caring peer support.
You will also have access to our amazing forums, where you can read messages posted by other members, and respond if you wish, or create your own! Forums are organized by topics to make it easier for you to find the types of messages you are interested in. Forums are at the core of the Ability Online environment and provide an open invitation to start a conversation with a friend who shares your interests.
Read more about Ability Online’s equipment fundraising site at Ability Gives, and you can always make a donation by clicking on the logo below. Every penny helps kids with disabilities!
Haven Toronto and St. Michael’s Homes
Haven Toronto is Canada’s only daytime shelter for elder homeless men. From nutritious meals to medical services, internet access to book club meetings, Haven Toronto provides far more than just a safe place to hang out. In addition, their partnership with St. Michael’s Homes provides assistance in securing affordable housing.
This summer, our Programs & Services Team at Haven Toronto hosted a City Benefits and Subsidies Information Session.
The session was designed to help clients better navigate government systems and access the supports they need. From applications to eligibility, we’re here to bridge the gap and provide guidance every step of the way.
At Haven Toronto, system navigation is just one of the many ways we support our community.
Haven Toronto is still collecting gently used mobile phones! These days our phones are far more than a means to communicate – they can be a true life line.
Please consider giving to the general operating fund of the organization by clicking on the logo below. Please note that you will be linked to our very own donations page which still bears the former name of the shelter – The Good Neighbours Club. Your donation will still arrive at Haven Toronto and St. Michael’s Homes.
The Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada
On National Suicide Prevention Day (and every day!), The Children’s Aid Foundation stands with young people across Canada, especially those with lived experience in care, to say: “You are not alone.”
Reaching out for help takes courage, and support is always within reach. Together, we can break the silence, reduce stigma, and create communities of care and hope.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please know support is available 24/7:
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada-wide) – call or text 988
Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous support): 1-855-242-3310 or online chat at hopeforwellness.ca
Turn possibility into reality for youth from child welfare this back to school season
Support youth from child welfare as they head back to school with the resources they need to thrive — like scholarships, tutoring, and school supplies. With your donation, you’re helping turn dreams into degrees and possibilities into realities. Following your donation, you’ll receive Pages of Possibility, a yearbook you’ve made possible with your generous donation, so you can see your impact.
Youth from care participate in post-secondary education at roughly half the rate of their peers who have not experienced the system, and in Ontario, less than half of youth from the child welfare system graduate from high school¹. For those who do pursue post-secondary education, the financial barriers to higher education are significant, and for many youth from care, they’re the deciding factor between potential and possibility.
That’s why, every year, Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada proudly invests in the futures of young people through scholarships, tutoring, bursaries, and programs that support their educational journeys.
Thanks to the unwavering generosity of our donor community, last year alone the Foundation delivered millions of dollars in educational funding to youth across the country, helping them pursue their goals, build confidence, and change their lives through learning.
And now, for the first time ever, we’re proud to share the stories behind those numbers, directly from the students themselves. Introducing the 2025 edition of Pages of Possibility: a yearbook celebrating the strength and achievements of youth from care.
Pages of Possibility: Our 2025 Yearbook
In Pages of Possibility, you’ll meet six inspiring young students — Lucifer, Kim, Tatyana, Jenn, Sebastian, and Jessie — who have each overcome barriers on their path to education. Their stories are powerful reminders of what’s possible when young people from care are given the support they deserve. You’ll also discover more about Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada’s Post-Secondary Education (PSE) program, which has been helping youth build brighter futures through access to education since 1995.
Of course you can always donate to the general fund as well, ensuring that your money goes where it’s needed most! Click on the logo below to get started.
SHOWS NEWS
Battery Park
From Tribeca Citizen – What Movies Were Shot in Tribeca?
This is a crowdsourcing feature, where a journalist requests input from readers – a form of citizen research where everyone can participate.
“While not a movie, adding this 2000 TV series since it’s such a funny premise: Battery Park starred Elizabeth Perkins and Justin Louis as officers in a police department in Battery Park — and I have no idea if that meant the park itself or Battery Park City.
The show was cancelled after four episodes, but Henry Winkler did receive an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy for his appearance in the episode Walter’s Rib.”
Watch the official trailer here!
SGU – Stargate Universe
From 7 Sci-Fi TV Shows That Were Cancelled Too Soon By Liz Wyatt
The series took a team to a strange new universe, introducing new stakes and adventures. Stargate Universe bundled a group of soldiers, scientists, and civilians together and had them board a spaceship called the Destiny. Destiny’s goal was to travel billions of light-years from Earth, with the help of Ancient technology (the Stargates). Unfortunately, something goes wrong, and they end up stranded far from home with no easy access to help.
From 10 TV Shows That Ended on a Cruel Cliffhanger We’ll Never See Resolved by Sweta Rath
These TV shows left fans hanging with brutal cliffhangers that will never be resolved due to unexpected cancellations
The final Stargate series ended with the crew entering stasis pods with no guarantee they’d ever wake up. Faced with an impossible blockade of drone ships at every stargate, the Destiny crew made a desperate gamble in the finale directed by Andy Mikita. Would they survive years or decades in stasis? Would the ship find a way around the drones?
Stargate Universe can currently be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
House of David
The start of season 2 for House of David is almost here!
Watch the official trailer right here!
While Louis does not appear in the trailer he will indeed be in Season 2 – filmed in Greece this past Spring.
Louis plays David’s father Jesse.
TV LISTINGS
Here are Louis’ TV listings for the upcoming week:
NCIS 913: A Desperate Man
Tuesday September 23, 2:03am and 6:04am – Lifetime Network
Wednesday September 24, 7pm – WE Network
A navy lieutenant is murdered, and the team investigates while being interrupted by her husband, who is a detective (Louis Ferreira); and Ray Cruz returns to talk to Ziva about their possible future together.
S.W.A.T. 101: Pilot
Friday September 26, 7pm – Sundance TV
A S.W.A.T. leader (Shemar Moore) is torn between loyalty to the streets and duty to his fellow officers when he is tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Louis plays the original S.W.A.T. team leader William ‘Buck’ Spivey.
Criminal Minds 418: Omnivore
Sunday September 28, 4pm – WE Women’s Entertainment
BAU agents go to Boston to search for one of the most notorious serial killers in New England, who strikes again after a 10-year hiatus. They team up with the author of the killer’s biography, Roy Colson (Louis Ferreira).
Check here every week for current TV airings!
SCREEN CAPS
This month we go back to Season 1 of House of David and episode 104 – The Song of Moses, with 152 screen caps.
Now that David has been anointed as the next King of Israel by Samuel, his life is in grave danger. Despite that, this episode throws him right into the deep end as he is summoned by none other than the current king, Saul, and he must leave his father Jesse (Louis Ferreira) and his home. Tensions rise as war is on the horizon, and David is certainly in for quite the shock.
Read a detailed episode recap here.
Here is a direct link to the album: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I5phD0ivZ_KJV6nd04QPD-9xYajWaLbD?usp=sharing
THE 4th READING SERIES: MR. MUGS – ROCKETS AWAY!
The fourth monthly reading series continues in Mr. Mugs – Rockets Away! – Part 2 by Martha Kambeitz and Denise Burns.
Unlike previous readers, this volume was published as a hardcover book within the Level 3 series of the Mr. Mugs readers. It was originally released in 1968. The Mr. Mugs books have been out of print for many years but occasionally you can find them on eBay, Amazon Marketplace or various other antique book dealers.
Louis credits the Mr. Mugs books series with helping him to learn English at a very young age.
You can listen to all the previous book readings under the Reading Series Tab, and you can read and listen to the first half of this book here.
Here is this month’s chapter.
Listen to the sound clip here:
Chapter 62: Just The Thing! (continued)
… to be continued next month!
“I think I should change something,
too,” said Monkey. “… I know –
your ears, Elephant! May I have
your ears? The monkeys always chatter
so much I can’t hear a thing. Your ears
should be just the thing for me.”
“Here,” said Elephant. “I’m tired
of big ears. I’m happy to change.”
“Thank you,” said Monkey. “With ears
like this I won’t miss a thing!”
FRIENDS NEWS
Alaina Huffman
Alaina has been doing several modeling gigs lately – here are just two examples.
You will find many more shots on her Instagram feed, along with lots of pictures from recent con appearances, interviews and podcasts. Alaina is truly a multi-talented woman!
Her new movie Waltzing With Brando started in theatres yesterday – be sure to catch it at a movie theatre near you!
Aryn Mott
Aryn is an Intimacy Coordinator and Mental Health Professional in the Vancouver area. Intimacy coordinators are intimacy professionals who work on film, television, and performance capture projects. Aryn posts daily regulation tools – short video clips with tips and advice on how to deal with stressful situations both on and off set that are perfectly suited for everyday life situations as well!
Today’s Regulatory Tool: Sour Candy
One of my favorite quick regulation tools, and one I’ve been using recently while supporting performers, crew and myself … is sour candy.
Why it regulates your nervous system?
That sharp, sour taste gives your brain an immediate jolt, pulling focus away from spiraling thoughts or overwhelm. It stimulates your salivary glands, engages the vagus nerve, and interrupts stress patterns, helping bring you back into your body and the present moment.
Why it’s supportive?
As human beings, regulation isn’t about ignoring the cues of our bodies, it’s about noticing them and giving ourselves what we need in the moment. Whether you’re a performer navigating emotional bleed-off after a charged scene, someone witnessing an intense moment, or simply a human moving through stress, sour candy can help regulate and ground you.
On set, tensions can rise quickly, and having a discreet, fast tool makes a difference. This is why I always keep some in my bag, it’s supportive for performers and for anyone navigating high-intensity spaces.
And, full transparency, this video went a little off-topic because the wonders of nature distracted me. I thought about redoing it, but the moment felt too perfect, regulation can also be about letting beauty in.
Greyston Holt
Greyston has been visiting Abruzzo, Italy with his family. He shared this photo of his wife and daughter exploring an old town.
In addition to being a talented actor, Greyston is also a gifted photographer, and you can see many more of his beautiful landscape and travel pictures on his Instagram feed.
Eric Banerd
Eric has posted two new portraits/ headshots and a wonderful tongue-in-cheek resume. Put down that coffee before reading!
Professional Male Model
Currently flexing in front of mirrors
Underwear Model – Calvin’s Secret
Modeled underwear so tight they legally qualify as a second skin.
Maintained a consistent smolder that caused two fire alarms at indoor shoots.
Voted “Most Likely to Be Confused for Greek Sculpture” three years in a row.
Runway Dominator – Paris, Milan, Walmart
Walked catwalks with such intensity, pigeons scattered for miles.
Developed signature move: “The Squinch & Pivot™.”
Once posed so hard I tore a hamstring. Worth it.
Rob Munic
When I was 9 years old my dad took me to a movie that changed my entire life. I watched a group of kids my age on screen and I said to my old man, “Padre, I want to be in there.”
Ten years later I was in LA and ten days later I was on a set getting my SAG card.
Being a performer saved my life. Being a story teller has filled my mind with countless dreams and journeys. Along the way I’ve loved every second of this ride. Through the highs and lows it’s all been Wins.
Peter Kelamis
Peter is making the rounds on the convention circuit, meeting his fans from his voice acting roles and delighting audiences everywhere with his standup comedy talent. If you ever get a chance to see Peter live, do not miss it – he’s hilarious, approachable and all around a great guy. And he gives great hugs, too.
SUPER excited to be attending Ultracon this weekend Sept 19-21, 2025
And even more excited to be appearing alongside my Cul-De-Sac Family from “ED EDD N’ EDDY”! Plank will be there too!!!
KAMEHAMEHA….. ED BOYS!!! SEE YA THERE!!!
Join Peter for Lawton Super Con October 4-5 at the Comanche County Fairgrounds!!!
Tickets are available now at www.superanimefest.com
Bradley Stryker
Bradley will be leading a class on Acting in Horror Movies.
The On-Camera All Inclusive is back!
Over 5 weeks, you’ll train directly with acclaimed directors and working actors, gaining insider tools and hands-on experience to sharpen your craft.
From tackling genres to mastering technical skills, this class is designed to push you further and elevate your on-camera presence.
Wednesdays, 6-10pm, Oct 22-Nov 19
Early Bird Pricing available until Sept 22
DM us to register or email
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