Manuela Thiess Garcia has worked in theatre, film and television, as well as a teacher in various schools and settings, but her main interests are photography, art, and poetry, and she has had numerous local exhibits of her photography.
Manuela is the daughter of the actress Ursula Thiess and German film producer, Georg Otto Thiess, as well as the stepdaughter of the actor Robert Taylor.
She taught in the California Department of Corrections for 15 years where she did numerous art projects with her students. In addition, she has taught at a juvenile hall as well as two Monterey county Colleges. She has also worked as a suicide prevention counselor, and as such, holds a Human Services Credential. Her B.A is in Liberal Studies, and her M.A. is in TESOL.
She moved to Mexico in 2008 with her husband - Gustavo Garcia, an optometrist, artist, and motorcycle enthusiast.
She and her husband share their home with three dogs, three cats, four turtles, and some aquarium fish.
Resumé:
Film Acting:
https://cinematicrevelations.blogspot.com/2021/11/interview-with-actress-manuela-thiess.html
“Changes,” Hall Bartlett Production, (“…and Introducing,” Bobby)
Resumé
Film Acting:"Changes," A Hall Bartlett production, “…and introducing” (Bobby) "Buckskin," and A.C. Lyles production (Martha)
“Black Saddles,” A.C. Lyles production, ( bit part, Martha)
"Nightmare Circus," Alan Rudolf direction (female lead, Simone)
T.V. Acting:"The Other Cheek," a Death Valley Days segment (female lead) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1qToiUkgdw&t=420s
Stage Acting:
"Cock-a-Doodle Dandy," a Sean O'Casey play, the part of Julie, LAAT
"The Museum," LAAT (walk on,Museum goer)
"Servant of Two Masters," a Goldonio play, Marcia Hovik direction, Carmel Theater, California (female lead)
Writing Credits:
T.V Acting:
“Death Valley Days: The Other Cheek” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1qToiUkgdw&t=4s
Play Writing:
"Beet Juice," a one-act play performed at the Los Angles Actor's Theater (LAAT)
"Chicken Delight," a one act play written, produced and directed by Ms. Thiess at the Deja Vu Coffehouse Theatre in Hollywood.
"Instant Coffee," a one act play of a trilogy of one acts (see above) performed at the LAAT
Directorial Credits:
"Chicken Delight," by Manuela Thiess, Deja Vu Coffee House Theatre, Hollywood.
Assistant to the Director and translator:
"Tal des Todes" by Michael Mrakitsch: producer, director, and writer
Photo Exhibits:
Photo Exhibits:
Monterey Peninsula College, California, Teacher's Lounge, one woman show, 2006
First place in Monterey County Fair Photo Exhibit, 2004
El Lechon Illustrado, Guanajuato, one woman show, 2008
Delica Mitzu, Guanajuato, one woman show, 2010
Casa Museo Gene Byron, Guanajuato, one woman show, 2013
Casa Museo Gene Byron, Guanajuato, one woman show, 2017
El Foro Cultural, Guanajuato, one of four artists (see "Current Exhibits," above)
Casa Cuatro, Guanajuato, one woman show, 2019
El Foro Cultural, shared exhibit, 2020
Casa Cuatro, one woman show (Cuba), 2020
Museo Casa Gene Byron, one woman show, 2020
Gallery Ven-a-Ver, 2021 (ongoing)
Languages:
Languages:
German
Spanish
English
Degrees and Certificates:
Education:
Human Services Credential, LA City College
B.A. Liberal Studies, San Jose State University
M.A. TESOL, Monterey Institute of International Studies
General Education High School Credential, Chapman College
Learning Handicap Specialist Credential, San Jose State University
Suicide Prevention Counselor, L.A.
