Masiela Lusha is an Albanian-American actress, author, producer and humanitarian.  Watch the Full Episode for FREE only at: https://londonreal.tv/masiela-lusha-my-life-as-a-refugee/  Chapters: 00:00 Trailer 01:42 Brian’s thoughts on the episode. 04:33 Brian’s introduction. 05:37 Dramatic escape from Albania aged three. 12:37 So sad humanity has to be inter-linked by policies, why can’t we just love? 15:38 The current climate in America regarding refugees. 18:48 Masiela’s writing published from age of 12. 20:50 Talent scouted and a move to LA at an early age. 25:44 The George Lopez show from 14 years old. 28:47 What it is like to be an actress in LA. 29:54 Filming Sharknado. 33:48 Masiela’s character in George Lopez. 35:21 Acting is work, it’s not a lifestyle. 38:23 The pitfall for the child actor. 41:12 Networking is one of Masiela’s struggles in life. 45:52 A poet, an author, a fashion designer, what drives Masiela? 53:12 Taking inspiration from Mother Teresa. 58:27 Ambassador for Prince Harry’s charity Sentebale 1:03:03 Frustrated to miss the Academy awards in LA. 1:07:30 Masiela feels she still has so much to contribute in life. 1:08:34 What it is like to be a woman in LA. 1:13:10 Success secrets. 1:14:03 Her love for watching films and reading books. 1:14:38 Why she considers her Mom a successful person. 1:15:12 Why she no longer looks at everything at face value. 1:17:22 Masiela’s view on failure. 1:18:09 Darkest and best moments of her life. 1:18:35 What keeps her awake at night. 1:19:16 How she leads people. 1:22:48 The changing face of Holywood. 1:24:03 Where the name of Masiela comes from. 1:24:42 Phone call to the 20 year old Masiela. 1:25:11 Best advice ever received. 1:27:50 Advice to the 20 year watching who wants to be like Masiela. 1:29:05 Brian’s summing up. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://londonreal.tv/masiela-lusha-my-life-as-a-refugee/