Rodica Isabella Shaldan is an international Romanian-Hungarian actress, model, producer, and musician. Rodica is also a multi-award winning humanitarian. She has won the prestigious Hollywood Fame award in 2015, all of which brought distinction to her career and public achievements. Through her many public service activities she endeavored to help and improve the quality of life for countless homeless veterans, and people within the local communities. Rodica has dedicated almost three decades to her love of humanitarian work, and her efforts continue to have an impact on every individual who has ever been affected by her dedication and generosity.
Isabella shares a profound story of her childhood that had an immense impact on where her life has taken her. Growing up in the beautiful country of Romania, her family was of the middle to lower class socioeconomic status. She recalls that at the young age of eight years old is when her humanitarian journey began. It was a cold winter day, after running errands around town, young Rodica and her mother went into a pastry shop. As they received their warm pastries, Rodica noticed an old man peering in, almost longing for a warm meal. The man was one of Romanians forgotten people, a man down on his luck.
Young Rodica couldn’t take her eyes away from him. She felt terrible knowing he was suffering in the cold without warmth, without food. She looked at the man, then looked at her mother. Right then, she had decided to give the man her warm pastry. She asked her mother if she could do so, and her mother said, yes of course you may…but know that we do not have money for another. Without hesitation, she reached out her arm and gave the old man her pastry. The happiness she felt in her heart from sharing something so special to her, is what inspired her to continue this journey of kindness.
It made her parents so proud because they always believed she was born to help others. Rodica has since devoted her time and energy to helping others in need. While growing up she was interested in modeling/acting and music. Getting her start in her native country of Romania she became an accomplished trombonist performing live with the Romanian Orchestra, something she is very proud of and has modeled in several fashion shows. With over 30 years in the entertainment business, Rodica has established herself professionally and is a multi-faceted entrepreneur.
In 1988, Rodica arrived in Los Angeles, the place where dreams can become reality. She was determined t continue her career in the entertainment business, focusing on modeling and acting. After several years, she succeeded. She became a member of SAG ATFRA. Some mentionable titles under Rodica’s resume that she was either an actor and/or associate producer or both include a movie titled “Thor the Rock Opera”, by producer-director John Cody Fasano. Lao Hollywood films produced and directed by JJ Stomp, such as “John Kincaid Unleashed 2 Haunted”, “In3Dragon” which earned awards for outstanding International Motion Picture (Director) and Outstanding stunt Lenny Porterfield. Also produced by fight choreography, “Bodyguards”, and “Elephant Stomps”. She has also starred in several Maffioto Films such as “The Limo Driver” produced and directed by award-winning Andrei Maffioto Sporea and Maffioto Films includes “Business of Betrayal”. Another film title is “The Matchstick Flame”, produced, directed, and written by Craig Bruss and Vinetta Prasad.
Her most recent work is in a film titled the Untold Historical movie “Bucks of America”, written, directed, and produced by award-winning filmmaker Robert Gatewood, which stars Rodica as the lead role of Christine Salome Hartwick (woman of the revolution). Rodica also appeared on and co-hosted several TV shows In May of 2017, she had the pleasure of performing live at the White House in Washington DC. The song performed is named We Are One, which is written and produced by David Longoria. She also lends her voice to a charity CD to raise funds. She has sung background vocals live on stage and in the studio with musical elites including the member of Pink Floyd Grammy winner Albert Lea and many more. Since then, she has continued her acting career by acting and producing many Hollywood movies.
Not only did she succeed in the film industry, but also with her humanitarian work. She is a co-founder of Hope for the homeless, a humanitarian project along with awardwinning rock drummer/actor/ producer humanitarian Ron Whitaker. Together, they have produced over 50 humanitarian charity rock concerts to aid the homeless and our veterans. With a passion for giving back, she has volunteered countless hours to cooking and serving many homeless shelters. While volunteering, she loves to work and help to inspire women, men, and children around the world.
On December 5th, 2020 Rodica Isabella Shaldan will be honored with 3 prestigious awards in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Producers Choice Honors will award Outstanding Executive Producer for the “In3Dragon” film, Outstanding Executive Producer for the historical film “Bucks of America” and lastly the Outstanding International Rock Music Charity Events Promoter which is a Las Vegas Fame Award.
Photography by Jeff Knight – In Loving Memory
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