Regina Russell Banali is an American film producer, director, television presenter, and actress. She has appeared in over 50 films and television shows.

Biography

One of her first roles as an actress was playing one of the three

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'' (1991). She produced and directed a commissioned comedy short for

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and PSAs for the

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on animal welfare issues. She directed and produced a feature-length documentary called ''

Quiet Riot – Well Now You're Here ''Quiet Riot: Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back'' is a 2014 documentary film about Los Angeles–based heavy metal and hair metal band Quiet Riot. The film was directed by former actress Regina Russell Banali. It premiered at the 2014 N ...

There's No Way Back'' about the hard rock band

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. It premiered on the

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January 29, 2015. Banali owned and operated Celebrity Closet Raiders, a designer resale store in

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which carried merchandise previously owned by celebrities. Banali was married to Quiet Riot drummer and manager

Frankie Banali Francesco Felice Banali (November 14, 1951 – August 20, 2020) was an American rock drummer, most widely known for his work with heavy metal band Quiet Riot. His signature tone and iconic drum intros first became famous on their album ''Meta ...

until his death due to pancreatic cancer on August 20, 2020. Following his diagnosis, she became a vocal supporter of early detection and self-advocacy in healthcare.

Filmography

*''QUIET RIOT: Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back '' (2014) .... Producer/Director *''Matt Grant PSA for Spaying and Neutering Pets '' (2008) .... Writer/Producer/Director *''Dating Brad Garrett'' (2008) .... Herself *''The Fashion Team'' (2007) .... Herself *''

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'' (2005) .... Herself *''

Visions of Passion ''Visions of Passion'' is a 2003 American made for cable erotic drama film directed by Randall St. George. Plot A filmmaker spies on her neighbors. Background The film was produced by the production company Rosebud Films and distributed by Silho ...

'' (2003) .... Alice *''

'' (1991) .... Red-headed, pink tailed mermaid

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