January Actors of the Month!

Jo-anne Lee is a Singapore-born, New York-based (but you can find her working in Chicago, LA, just about anywhere!) actor and creative known for bringing a sharp, deadpan wit and a "calculated stillness" to her work.

A former professional dancer with an MFA from NYU Tisch, Jo-anne spent years in a highly athletic contemporary company before trading dance tights for hand wraps. Having trained in Kung Fu and Muay Thai, she is drawn to characters who use a dry, stoic exterior to mask a deep well of emotional complexity—an approach rooted in her career-long exploration of the movement within stillness. Whether playing an unapologetic professional or a dry disruptor, Jo-anne focuses on the subtext beneath the silence.

Her recent film and TV credits include the comedy feature Babes (starring Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau), Power Book II (STARZ), and Long Bright River (Peacock) starring Amanda Seyfried. Audiences can soon see her alongside Michelle Williams and Andrew Scott in the upcoming feature A Place in Hell, the holiday comedy Unbearable Christmas, starring Alex Moffat and Julia Stiles, and next month as Val Holt on Chicago PD.

When she isn’t on set or in development for her own dark comedy action pilot, Jo-anne teaches Pilates, Yoga, and Feldenkrais. Despite a resume full of pretend ass-kicking, she remains a total softie who is legally obligated to become a blubbering mess during any movie featuring a dog. She lives in Greenpoint with her two senior pups—who are entirely unimpressed by her credits but very invested in her snacks—and her husband, who is genuinely impressed by both her career and her cooking.

Victor Albaum is a bicoastal actor known for bringing charismatically bold performers, lovable misfits, and offbeat scene-stealers to life. As an artist, Victor gravitates toward stories about underdogs who overcome obstacles and succeed despite the odds, particularly characters striving to be their most authentic selves.

Born and raised in Los Angeles as the middle of seven siblings, Victor’s quick humor, generosity of spirit, and observant nature were shaped early, traits that continue to inform his work on screen.

This month, Victor can be seen on FX in Ryan Murphy’s highly anticipated series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. You may have even spotted him in real-life paparazzi photos during production!

Victor recently appeared in the indie feature Concessions, starring Steven Ogg and the late Michael Madsen. His television credits include Grown-ish (Freeform), Gossip Girl (HBO Max), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix), and The Bay (Amazon).

Victor has also starred in the award-winning short-films Room Service and The Pincher.

In addition to acting, Victor is the producer and star of FabUless, a Telly Award-winning comedy web series inspired by his work as a brand ambassador. The series earned eight Indie Series Award nominations, won Best Series at both the Chain Film Festival and Global Shorts Festival, and was officially selected by over 20 film and web festivals. Victor received Best Actor awards from the New Jersey Web Fest and the British Web Awards for his performance.

A graduate of Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University and Idyllwild Arts Academy, Victor now lives with his husband, Chris, an architectural lighting designer. When he’s not auditioning, traveling, or working, he loves a good laugh, exploring new places, and getting completely hooked on a great series.