The CEO Yolanda Zellous Bio
Yolanda Zellous
Yolanda Zellous is an author, playwright, casting director, stage actress, singer and dancer. She has established herself as director and playwright. Through her roles as the church lady on the award winning filmmaker/director Tyler Perry “Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea’s Family Reunion and the The Gospel, Zellous has catapulted in many genres in the competitive theatrical world.
Zellous has evolved as an intelligent, independent and inventive woman in performing arts that has staying power to learn, grow, to be consistent and explore endless possibilities in performing arts. Zellous began her career in singing and acting at the age of 5 in church. Although, a shy girl, later she unraveled her gift to shine. While growing up, she starred in the annual school Christmas plays “SCROOGE” learning the arts of live stage. Zellous had a chance to play a role in a classroom scene”The Double Dutch Bus”, an improvisation role that launched her to canvass opportunities and leap forward.
In her senior year of high school, Zellous auditioned and sang the National Black Anthem. Always having to share a duet, she was excited to perform solo as she describes as her greatest moment. Finally, discovering her passion, she studied acting and trained under the accomplished Bill Dukes at The American Black Film Festival, Tracey Moore, Celebrity Acting Coach, Nick Conti and Michael Moore, The Professional Actors Studio and The Robert Townsend Studios (P.A.N.).
Zellous starred in Under the Hood, In the Hood, Love Cost, Will You Pay the Price, and Church Folks. Preferring to concentrate on live theatre and production Zellous continued to act in live plays and hone her skills in writing and producing live stage and film. She became an associate producer of A-Town East, a local soap opera on Comcast Cable.
Her years of critiquing her talent, artistry and incentives to work faithfully inspired her to create Zellyo Production, Inc,. A film and production company that provides real day to day issues and the lives of people with issues and happenings. A mission that was created by Zellous to motivate and empower plus size women and children to fulfill their dreams.
As an acting coach, Zellous helps talented fellow actors by teaching, developing and presenting actors workshops throughout the year in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the executive producer of “The Big Boned Fashion Show with a documentary Big Boned Women, a film created and directed by Zellous. She credits her stage and learning more about her inner creative style to playwright, Zakiya H. Williams, actress, playwright and casting director. “She is the one that helped me to take a leap of faith and tap into my comedic side, Zellous says.” After all, I am from Peoria, Illinois, home of the late comedian and actor Richard Pryor.
I have developed characters that I carry with me at all times and they a part of my performances. “My strength enables me to deliver the best performances to my audience. Zellous echoes.” Zellous has been an accomplished artist on stage and someday her dream is to have a starring role in a major film. Culminating her comedy and dramatic style that overtures a blending combination of natural energy, Zellous continues to write, produce, act and direct films.
Credits: Playwright
Casting Director
Actress
Film Director
Motivational Speaker
Advocate for Children and Women
Author
Plus Size Advocate
Advocate for Youth
Yolanda Zellous is an author, playwright, casting director, stage actress, singer and dancer. She has established herself as director and playwright. Through her roles as the church lady on the award winning filmmaker/director Tyler Perry “Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea’s Family Reunion and the The Gospel, Zellous has catapulted in many genres in the competitive theatrical world.
Zellous has evolved as an intelligent, independent and inventive woman in performing arts that has staying power to learn, grow, to be consistent and explore endless possibilities in performing arts. Zellous began her career in singing and acting at the age of 5 in church. Although, a shy girl, later she unraveled her gift to shine. While growing up, she starred in the annual school Christmas plays “SCROOGE” learning the arts of live stage. Zellous had a chance to play a role in a classroom scene”The Double Dutch Bus”, an improvisation role that launched her to canvass opportunities and leap forward.
In her senior year of high school, Zellous auditioned and sang the National Black Anthem. Always having to share a duet, she was excited to perform solo as she describes as her greatest moment. Finally, discovering her passion, she studied acting and trained under the accomplished Bill Dukes at The American Black Film Festival, Tracey Moore, Celebrity Acting Coach, Nick Conti and Michael Moore, The Professional Actors Studio and The Robert Townsend Studios (P.A.N.).
Zellous starred in Under the Hood, In the Hood, Love Cost, Will You Pay the Price, and Church Folks. Preferring to concentrate on live theatre and production Zellous continued to act in live plays and hone her skills in writing and producing live stage and film. She became an associate producer of A-Town East, a local soap opera on Comcast Cable.
Her years of critiquing her talent, artistry and incentives to work faithfully inspired her to create Zellyo Production, Inc,. A film and production company that provides real day to day issues and the lives of people with issues and happenings. A mission that was created by Zellous to motivate and empower plus size women and children to fulfill their dreams.
As an acting coach, Zellous helps talented fellow actors by teaching, developing and presenting actors workshops throughout the year in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the executive producer of “The Big Boned Fashion Show with a documentary Big Boned Women, a film created and directed by Zellous. She credits her stage and learning more about her inner creative style to playwright, Zakiya H. Williams, actress, playwright and casting director. “She is the one that helped me to take a leap of faith and tap into my comedic side, Zellous says.” After all, I am from Peoria, Illinois, home of the late comedian and actor Richard Pryor.
I have developed characters that I carry with me at all times and they a part of my performances. “My strength enables me to deliver the best performances to my audience. Zellous echoes.” Zellous has been an accomplished artist on stage and someday her dream is to have a starring role in a major film. Culminating her comedy and dramatic style that overtures a blending combination of natural energy, Zellous continues to write, produce, act and direct films.
Credits: Playwright
Casting Director
Actress
Film Director
Motivational Speaker
Advocate for Children and Women
Author
Plus Size Advocate
Advocate for Youth
Zellyo Productions bring Big Boned Women to you
Zellyo Productions has the capability to position itself as the most experienced promoter of the plus sized woman’s fashion industry in United States. Zellyo Production has successfully taken their vision and launched a viable company that spotlights and uplifts the plus size women industry through print and media. The company has expanded to provide services, products, and resources to compliment our vast and diversified customer base. Initially, the end consumer consisted of plus sized African American women and has expanded into other ethnic groups and nationalities over the past three years. Since the inception of Zellyo Productions in 2005, the company has leveraged their experience of the industry to ensure the company has been productive from the beginning. CEO of Zellyo Productions, Yolanda Zellous, created an effective supply chain from her career as an actor. The owner exploited the underserved plus sized woman’s market to create the profitable company. The company has currently produced projects such as the “Spirited Actors Workshop” and the soon to be released documentary “Big Boned Woman.” Future endeavors include calendars, books, and plays.
Big Boned Women Book is on the way!! Send you submission now
Atten all Plus Ladies...If you are not able to submit your 500-700 personal story. Please feel free to submit a short client/friend comment on how Zellyo,Yolanda and BBW blessed you. If I was able to help you in any way to reach your dreams. Please send that comment to castingsbyzellyo@gmail.com I have worked with hundres of plus models and actors etc over the past 5 yrs. I want to hear from you also. Love ya
I have a mission to get on the Oprah show with my Doc Film
I need to get one million hits on my video on youtube. The video Big Boned Women. Can someone suggest how I can do this please?
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