Welcome 2022 Special guests
JEFF PARAZZO
Jeff Parazzo is a Toronto born actor with over 15 years of professional film & television experience splitting time between Canada and the United States. He was recently working on such shows as "Flashpoint", "Nikita", "Degrassi: The Next Generation" and "Suits." Jeff also starred in the critically acclaimed feature film titled "Late Fragment," North America's first interactive film that opened at The Toronto International Film Festival, SXSW among others, also starring Tatiana Maslany, Lauren Lee Smith, and Kim Coates. He is best known to his fans for his work as Trent Fernandes, the White Dino Thunder Ranger from the internationally acclaimed hit kids television franchise Power Rangers, in many of it's iterations, such as Power Rangers Dino Thunder, Power Rangers S.P.D, and most recently, Power Rangers Ninja Steel. Jeff is in the works with writing partners Kevin Duhaney and Luch Balao to bring their project 'Trauma Con' to audiences around the world.
For more info on Jeff Parazzo, click HERE!
Jeff Parazzo is a Toronto born actor with over 15 years of professional film & television experience splitting time between Canada and the United States. He was recently working on such shows as "Flashpoint", "Nikita", "Degrassi: The Next Generation" and "Suits." Jeff also starred in the critically acclaimed feature film titled "Late Fragment," North America's first interactive film that opened at The Toronto International Film Festival, SXSW among others, also starring Tatiana Maslany, Lauren Lee Smith, and Kim Coates. He is best known to his fans for his work as Trent Fernandes, the White Dino Thunder Ranger from the internationally acclaimed hit kids television franchise Power Rangers, in many of it's iterations, such as Power Rangers Dino Thunder, Power Rangers S.P.D, and most recently, Power Rangers Ninja Steel. Jeff is in the works with writing partners Kevin Duhaney and Luch Balao to bring their project 'Trauma Con' to audiences around the world.
For more info on Jeff Parazzo, click HERE!
KEVIN DUHANEY
Kevin Duhaney is a film & television actor based out of Toronto, Ontario. He has 31 years of experience and is very well known in the American & Canadian film industry. He began acting at the tender age of 4 and has accumulated over 35 film & television credits to date. He is known for Four Brothers (2005), Half Baked (1998) and Honey (with Jessica Alba 2003). He is also the voice of Cameron in the animated shows, Total Drama, Total Drama All Stars and Total Drama Revenge of the Island. He is best known for his Roles as Ethan James The Blue Ranger in Power Rangers Dino Thunder and Power Rangers S.P.D., as well as the Voice of Cameron on the hit cartoon series Total Drama Island. Now at the prime of his career and ready to take the next big step to reach his full potential & success in the film industry.
For more info on Kevin Duhany, click HERE!
Kevin Duhaney is a film & television actor based out of Toronto, Ontario. He has 31 years of experience and is very well known in the American & Canadian film industry. He began acting at the tender age of 4 and has accumulated over 35 film & television credits to date. He is known for Four Brothers (2005), Half Baked (1998) and Honey (with Jessica Alba 2003). He is also the voice of Cameron in the animated shows, Total Drama, Total Drama All Stars and Total Drama Revenge of the Island. He is best known for his Roles as Ethan James The Blue Ranger in Power Rangers Dino Thunder and Power Rangers S.P.D., as well as the Voice of Cameron on the hit cartoon series Total Drama Island. Now at the prime of his career and ready to take the next big step to reach his full potential & success in the film industry.
For more info on Kevin Duhany, click HERE!
LISA MARIE DIGIACINTO
Lisa Marie DiGiaicinto was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario. After completing her degree in Commerce, as well as doing as much theatre as possible, she left for Calgary, Alberta. This is where she studied Acting and started her Film and TV career. After a successful run at the play "Red Light Winter" and having booked her first few film and TV roles, she was nominated for a Rosie Award for Best Alberta Actress for her work in "Deadwalkers". With a promising career, she happily packed up and left for Hollywood North to pursue her Acting career. As an artist with a business background, she quickly got involved in other aspects of Film and TV, including, writing, casting and production. Always looking for ways to build her craft, and be creative, she loves to get involved in indie film and hugely supports local and international film competitions. Loving Vancouver for it's inspiration for the arts and an active lifestyle, she also finds solace in singing at open mics around Vancouver, and doing Yoga, all types of dance and jogging the beautiful Vancouver Seawall.
For more info on Lisa Marie DiGiacinto, click HERE!
Lisa Marie DiGiaicinto was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario. After completing her degree in Commerce, as well as doing as much theatre as possible, she left for Calgary, Alberta. This is where she studied Acting and started her Film and TV career. After a successful run at the play "Red Light Winter" and having booked her first few film and TV roles, she was nominated for a Rosie Award for Best Alberta Actress for her work in "Deadwalkers". With a promising career, she happily packed up and left for Hollywood North to pursue her Acting career. As an artist with a business background, she quickly got involved in other aspects of Film and TV, including, writing, casting and production. Always looking for ways to build her craft, and be creative, she loves to get involved in indie film and hugely supports local and international film competitions. Loving Vancouver for it's inspiration for the arts and an active lifestyle, she also finds solace in singing at open mics around Vancouver, and doing Yoga, all types of dance and jogging the beautiful Vancouver Seawall.
For more info on Lisa Marie DiGiacinto, click HERE!
J&K CREATIONS
Join Jamie and Krista Young along with their Fantastical Creations for an artistic tour through your favourite fandoms! From foam props to wood-burning, from spray painting to book nooks, their artwork is as inspiring as it is fun! Stay tuned for more info on demos, workshops and panels that this creative pair will be running at ThunderCon!
For more info on Jamie, Krista and J&K Creations, click HERE!
Join Jamie and Krista Young along with their Fantastical Creations for an artistic tour through your favourite fandoms! From foam props to wood-burning, from spray painting to book nooks, their artwork is as inspiring as it is fun! Stay tuned for more info on demos, workshops and panels that this creative pair will be running at ThunderCon!
For more info on Jamie, Krista and J&K Creations, click HERE!
CHASING ARTWORK
Chasing Artwork is a Winnipeg based illustration studio featuring the Artwork of Justin Currie. Currie is an illustrator using techniques combing graphic designer training and traditional painting techniques in the coined style “Shattered Vector Painting”.An internationally recognized artist, Currie has worked with Blizzard, Warhammer, Nickelodeon, Disney, Marvel, Netflix, and is a regular guest of comic conventions across Canada and the United States. His first creator-owned project, Cassie and Tonk, won the Manitoba Book Award for graphic novels.
For more info on Chasing Artwork, click HERE!
Chasing Artwork is a Winnipeg based illustration studio featuring the Artwork of Justin Currie. Currie is an illustrator using techniques combing graphic designer training and traditional painting techniques in the coined style “Shattered Vector Painting”.An internationally recognized artist, Currie has worked with Blizzard, Warhammer, Nickelodeon, Disney, Marvel, Netflix, and is a regular guest of comic conventions across Canada and the United States. His first creator-owned project, Cassie and Tonk, won the Manitoba Book Award for graphic novels.
For more info on Chasing Artwork, click HERE!
THE HEATHER DALE BAND
A Canadian recording artist with Celtic roots, Heather Dale transcends the limits of both Celtic balladeers and folk singersongwriters. She finds contemporary themes within old material, and fuses folk traditions with blues, jazz, and world music influences. Often compared to Loreena McKennitt and Sarah McLachlan, Dale’s unique vocals are paired in live performances with multi-instrumentalist Ben Deschamps and Thunder Bay's drummer/percussionist, John Stadtlander.
Dale has released 15 studio albums, five live albums, three songbooks, and a full-length musical theatre work based on the King Arthur legend titled “Queens of Avalon.” An evocative and often surprising wordsmith, Dale’s poetry has been featured in seven novels written by New York Times bestselling authors S.M. Stirling and E.K. Johnston. She is also an arts entrepreneur, an experienced audio engineer, the head of her own record label, Amphis Music, and a popular public speaker about independent music in the 21st century.
"Heather Dale's songs express something that honors tradition, but in keeping with the best of traditions, they break new ground." WDVR FM (USA)
For more info on the Heather Dale Band, click HERE!
A Canadian recording artist with Celtic roots, Heather Dale transcends the limits of both Celtic balladeers and folk singersongwriters. She finds contemporary themes within old material, and fuses folk traditions with blues, jazz, and world music influences. Often compared to Loreena McKennitt and Sarah McLachlan, Dale’s unique vocals are paired in live performances with multi-instrumentalist Ben Deschamps and Thunder Bay's drummer/percussionist, John Stadtlander.
Dale has released 15 studio albums, five live albums, three songbooks, and a full-length musical theatre work based on the King Arthur legend titled “Queens of Avalon.” An evocative and often surprising wordsmith, Dale’s poetry has been featured in seven novels written by New York Times bestselling authors S.M. Stirling and E.K. Johnston. She is also an arts entrepreneur, an experienced audio engineer, the head of her own record label, Amphis Music, and a popular public speaker about independent music in the 21st century.
"Heather Dale's songs express something that honors tradition, but in keeping with the best of traditions, they break new ground." WDVR FM (USA)
For more info on the Heather Dale Band, click HERE!
AZARIAH COSPLAY
Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Kayla Charban started her career as Azariah Cosplay in the summer of 2015 after spending almost a whole year hand sewing a set of nightingale armour from Skyrim. Over the years Azariah would learn various techniques such as leather working, sewing, worbla, foam and clay sculpting, pattern making, painting, and much more to create a variety of cosplays and original characters.
In 2016 Azariah had the opportunity to guest and judge at her first convention and, due to the popularity of her Super Sonico cosplay, she became the first cover model for Curvy Curvy Cosplayers, a body positive cosplay feature page. Azariah continued to travel across North America judging various cosplay contests until the fall of 2018 with the sudden passing of her partner. Then, cosplay became a way for Azariah to express herself as she continued to push forward. Azariah will be Guest Judge at the ThunderCon 2022 Cosplay Contest, sponsored by Marnics Mobile.
For more info on Azariah Cosplay, click HERE!
Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Kayla Charban started her career as Azariah Cosplay in the summer of 2015 after spending almost a whole year hand sewing a set of nightingale armour from Skyrim. Over the years Azariah would learn various techniques such as leather working, sewing, worbla, foam and clay sculpting, pattern making, painting, and much more to create a variety of cosplays and original characters.
In 2016 Azariah had the opportunity to guest and judge at her first convention and, due to the popularity of her Super Sonico cosplay, she became the first cover model for Curvy Curvy Cosplayers, a body positive cosplay feature page. Azariah continued to travel across North America judging various cosplay contests until the fall of 2018 with the sudden passing of her partner. Then, cosplay became a way for Azariah to express herself as she continued to push forward. Azariah will be Guest Judge at the ThunderCon 2022 Cosplay Contest, sponsored by Marnics Mobile.
For more info on Azariah Cosplay, click HERE!
TEDDY KELLOGG
Teddy Kellogg is an actor of stage and screen. His most recent work includes playing Lt. Duke in Star Trek Strange New Worlds and being a part of the 10x10 festival at Thunder Bay's Magnus Theatre. If you've watched TV in the last 5 years you have seen him. Whether it's on Murdoch Mysteries, Odd Squad or in his many commercials, he's been a part of your life whether you've known it or not. He's written and acted and produced multiple short films that you'll probably never see but that have won prizes at festivals.
Formally from the West Coast, he's a former DJ and radio host of the popular Vancouver show CabaRadio w/ Teddy Smooth, winner of 3rd best late night radio show 3 years in a row! Relocating to Toronto after that Teddy studied and was a member of the illustrious Second City Conservatory program. Now a Thunder Bay resident, Teddy is excited to be a part of this year's Thunder Con and to share stories and insights into the world of filmmaking and to boldly go where no Teddy has gone before!
For more info on Teddy Kellogg, click HERE!
Teddy Kellogg is an actor of stage and screen. His most recent work includes playing Lt. Duke in Star Trek Strange New Worlds and being a part of the 10x10 festival at Thunder Bay's Magnus Theatre. If you've watched TV in the last 5 years you have seen him. Whether it's on Murdoch Mysteries, Odd Squad or in his many commercials, he's been a part of your life whether you've known it or not. He's written and acted and produced multiple short films that you'll probably never see but that have won prizes at festivals.
Formally from the West Coast, he's a former DJ and radio host of the popular Vancouver show CabaRadio w/ Teddy Smooth, winner of 3rd best late night radio show 3 years in a row! Relocating to Toronto after that Teddy studied and was a member of the illustrious Second City Conservatory program. Now a Thunder Bay resident, Teddy is excited to be a part of this year's Thunder Con and to share stories and insights into the world of filmmaking and to boldly go where no Teddy has gone before!
For more info on Teddy Kellogg, click HERE!
Steve Zmijack as Gru/Dr. Stevil
'Evil' has many names, but these nefarious villains turned unlikely heroes all have one name in common - Steve Zmijak! Cosplayer, comedian, YouTuber, podcaster, Steve (called Stevil by friends and foes alike) was a fan favourite in both ThunderCon 2018 and 2019, so this year, evil will reign supreme on the main stage as Gru/Dr. Stevil steps into the Master of Ceremonies shoes. Or should we say, the Master of EVIL Ceremonies? Come to ThunderCon to find out if Gru has managed to shrink and steal the Sleeping Giant!
For more info on Dr. Stevil, click HERE!
'Evil' has many names, but these nefarious villains turned unlikely heroes all have one name in common - Steve Zmijak! Cosplayer, comedian, YouTuber, podcaster, Steve (called Stevil by friends and foes alike) was a fan favourite in both ThunderCon 2018 and 2019, so this year, evil will reign supreme on the main stage as Gru/Dr. Stevil steps into the Master of Ceremonies shoes. Or should we say, the Master of EVIL Ceremonies? Come to ThunderCon to find out if Gru has managed to shrink and steal the Sleeping Giant!
For more info on Dr. Stevil, click HERE!
Robert Bellamy
Indie Film maker, Rob Bellamy, is the creator of CKX (Chatham-Kent Expo), The Chatham-Kent International Film Festival and Pros with Cons, the ultimate comic con card game. He will also be our co-Emcee along with his partner in shenanigans, Dr. Stevil/Gru!
For more info on Robert Bellamy, click HERE!
Indie Film maker, Rob Bellamy, is the creator of CKX (Chatham-Kent Expo), The Chatham-Kent International Film Festival and Pros with Cons, the ultimate comic con card game. He will also be our co-Emcee along with his partner in shenanigans, Dr. Stevil/Gru!
For more info on Robert Bellamy, click HERE!
*All special guests are subject to the demands of their careers, and may cancel at any time.*