Jerry Ferrara on Sirius Radio!

IMTA alum Jerry Ferrara recently signed a deal with Sirius Radio! He will be hosting a new sports show about fantasy football. Jerry competed at IMTA in 2000 where he met a talent manager who encouraged him to move to Los Angeles. Jerry was cast in guest-spots on King of Queens, NYPD Blue and many other television shows and films before he landed the breakthrough role of Turtle on Entourage. This hit show is currently airing it's seventh season on HBO!!

Tune in to see Jerry on Entourage and stay tuned for more about his upcoming gig on Sirius Radio!

Jerry Ferrara in Entourage Season Seven Finale!

The Seventh Season of the hit series Entourage is airing this week on HBO! According to IMDB, the episode Lose Yourself is about "Ari's surprise birthday for Mrs. Ari is undermined by work. The boys are worried about Vince's out-of-control behavior, Eric receives a business proposal from Terrance, and Turtle could lose the tequila business."

Jerry competed at IMTA in 2000 where he met a talent manager who encouraged him to move to Los Angeles. Jerry was cast in guest-spots on King of Queens, NYPD Blue and many other television shows and films before he landed the breakthrough role on Entourage.

Jerry Ferrara and Entourage Support Children Mending Hearts

According to Charity Buzz , IMTA alum Jerry Ferrara who plays Turtle, and his cast mates of the wildly popular show Entourage are auctioning off a ,"once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in HBO's hit show, Entourage with a walk on role. Currently in its seventh season, from executive producer and creator Doug Ellin, and executive producers Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Denis Biggs, Rob Weiss and Ally Musika, Entourage takes a look at the day-to-day life of Vincent Chase, a hot young actor in modern-day Hollywood, and his entourage. He's brought with him from their hometown in Queens, NY: manager Eric, half-brother Drama, and friend Turtle. The proceeds for this item benefit Children Mending Hearts "

Jerry competed at IMTA in 2000 where he met a talent manager who encouraged him to move to Los Angeles. Jerry was cast in guest-spots on King of Queens, NYPD Blue and many other television shows and films before he landed the breakthrough role on Entourage.

Jerry Ferrara and Entourage return!

Entourage Season 7 Official HBO Trailer (Viewer Discretion is advised)

IMTA alum Jerry Ferrara returns this Sunday for the season premiere of his hit series, Entourage! It's the start of the seventh season for the HBO show which premiered in 2004! Jerry plays the much-loved character Turtle.

Jerry competed at IMTA in 2000 where he met a talent manager who encouraged him to move to Los Angeles. Jerry was cast in guest-spots on King of Queens, NYPD Blue and many other television shows and films before he landed the breakthrough role on Entourage.

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IMTA's Jerry Ferrara Joins Twitter!

Jerry Ferrara has officially joined the Twitter world! Jerry competed at IMTA in 2000 and now plays Turtle in the hit HBO show Entourage. He has been very busy filming his seventh season! Jerry has received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series from the Screen Actors Guild and TV Chemistry from the Teen Choice Awards.

Jerry isn't the only IMTA alumsto have Twitter accounts. Other IMTA alums on twitter include: Eva Longoria (evalongoria), Ashton Kutcher (aplusk), Riley Smith (Riley_Smith), Tiffany Thornton (therealTiffany), Patricia Ashley (Patricia_Ashley) , Ashley Greene (AshleyMGreene), Brittany Curran (BrittanyCurran), Americus Abesamis (CAPTAMERICUS), and model Erin Mackenzie (Erin_Mackenzie).

You can also follow IMTA on twitter for the latest updates about IMTA alum, live Convention updates and more!

IMTA's Jerry Ferrara Entourage update!

Jerry Ferrara who plays Turtle in the hit HBO show Entourage is busy filming his seventh season! According to THR: "On Entourage, which is filming Season 7, Dania Ramirez, repped by ICM and manager Jeff Morrone, will play Alex, a new love interest for Turtle (Jerry Ferrara)." Jerry has received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series from the Screen Actors Guild and TV Chemistry from the Teen Choice Awards.

Jerry competed at IMTA in 2000 where he met and signed with an agent who encouraged him to move to L.A where he landed the comedy King Of Queens. For more information about IMTA, please click here. Jerry has starred in the independent feature Cross Bronx and then worked on Brooklyn Rules, Grounded for Life and Leap of Faith.

Stay tuned for more on Jerry and Entourage!

IMTA's Jerry Ferrara and the Boys will be Back!

It has recently been announced that IMTA alumni Jerry Ferrara popular show Entourage will be back for a seventh season!!! According to HBO," Jerry Ferrara plays Turtle, the house manager, who's always up for a good time. " Jerry has received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series from the Screen Actors Guild and TV Chemistry from the Teen Choice Awards.

Jerry competed at IMTA in 2000 where he met and signed with an agent who encouraged him to move to L.A, where he landed the comedy King Of Queens. For more information about IMTA, please click here. Jerry was then cast in the independent feature Cross Bronx and then worked on Brooklyn Rules, Grounded for Life and Leap of Faith. Jerry was also a presenter at both the VMAs and the Emmys last year!!

Be sure to tune in on Sundays to catch season six starring Jerry in Entourage!!

Jerry Ferrara in Season Six of Entourage!

IMTA alumni Jerry Ferrara returns for the highly anticipated premiere of the sixth season of the HBO show Entourage! Tonight's episode is called "Drive" and according to HBO," Jerry Ferrara plays Turtle, the house manager, who's always up for a good time. " Jerry has received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series from the Screen Actors Guild and TV Chemistry from the Teen Choice Awards.

Jerry competed at IMTA in 2000 where he met and signed with an agent who encouraged him to move to L.A, where he landed the comedy King Of Queens. For more information about IMTA, please click here. Jerry was then cast in the independent feature Cross Bronx and then worked on Brooklyn Rules, Grounded for Life and Leap of Faith. Jerry was also a presenter at both the VMAs and the Emmys last year!!

Be sure to tune in on Sunday to catch the season starter of Jerry in Entourage!!

Jerry Ferrara Returns in Season Five of Entourage!

IMTA alumni Jerry Ferrara returns for the highly anticipated premiere of the fifth season of the HBO show Entourage!

HBO describes the television show as,"The hit comedy series executive produced by Mark Wahlberg that takes a look at the day-to-day life of Vincent Chase, a hot young actor in modern-day Hollywood, and his entourage. He's brought with him from their hometown in Queens, NY: manager Eric, half-brother Drama, and friend Turtle. The series draws on the experiences of industry insiders to illustrate both the heady excesses of today's celebrity lifestyle, as well as the difficulty of finding love and success in the fast track of show biz. Now that the boys are getting used to the perks of stardom, Eric, along with superagent Ari, keep Vince's star rising while making sound decisions for a long-lasting career in a world of fleeting fame."

Jerry Ferrara plays Turtle, the loyal friend to Vince who is in charge of keeping up their household and their Los Angeles lifestyle. Turtle tends to find himself the brunt of their jokes, but the entourage knows they wouldn't be having half as much fun without him.

Jerry competed at IMTA in 2000 where he met and signed with an agent who encouraged him to move to LA where he landed the comedy King Of Queens. Jerry was then cast in the independent feature Cross Bronx and then worked on Brooklyn Rules. He is best known for his role as Turtle on HBO's popular and 7 Emmy-nominated TV show Entourage. He has received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series from the Screen Actors Guild and TV Chemistry from the Teen Choice Awards. Jerry was a presenter at both the VMAs and the Emmys last year!!

Watch Jerry Ferrara as Turtle in the hit series Entourage,
premiering September 7th at 10pm!

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Adrianne Palicki and Jerry Ferrara in the Running for Emmy

IMTA alums Jerry Ferrara and Adrianne Palicki made the lists for consideration for a 60^th Primetime Emmy Award! Jerry's show Entourage is up for a nomination for outstanding comedy series category. Adrianne's hit show Friday Night Lights is up for a nomination for outstanding drama series. The next step in getting a nomination was the Blue Ribbon Panel screening which just took place this past weekend! The nominees will be announced by the Television Academy at 5:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 17.

Jerry competed at IMTA in 2000 where he met and signed with an agent who encouraged him to move to Los Angeles. He landed the comedy King Of Queens. Jerry was then cast in the independent feature Cross Bronx which premiered at the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival and then worked on Brooklyn Rules. Jerry is best known for his role as Turtle on HBO's popular and 7 Emmy-nominated TV show Entourage. He has received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series from the Screen Actors Guild and TV Chemistry from the Teen Choice Awards. Jerry was a presenter at both the VMAs and the Emmys last year!!

Adrianne competed at IMTA in New York City in 2001 and was signed by an agent. During an interview with the IMTA Video Crew, she said ,"It was amazing. I love IMTA. I'm so sad it's over." She went on to work in both film and television. Her first feature-film was 7 Mummies, and she went on to have roles The Robinsons: Lost in Space, Popstar, Smallville, CSI, North Shore, South Beach and Supernatural. She was named one of the "Girls to Watch of 2008" by FHM Magazine, and was in a national Dove soap campaign. Adrianne's first TV series South Beach is currently showing encore presentations on UHD. For daily news about Adrianne, please visit the definitive Adrianne Palicki MySpace page.

Good luck to both Adrianne and Jerry!

Jerry Ferrara Happy Birthday!!!

We want to wish a very happy birthday to IMTA alum Jerry Ferrara. Jerry starred in the fourth season as the beloved Turtle on the HBO hot series Entourage. Jerry competed at IMTA in 2000. Originally from Brooklyn, he landed his first role on CBS’ comedy The King of Queens. His television credits include NYPD Blue and Grounded for Life. His upcoming projects include Gardener of Eden, Where God Left His Shoes and he just wrapped the feature film Brooklyn Rules.

Catch IMTA Alumns on the Primetime Emmy Awards!

Don't miss the Primetime Emmy Awards airing this weekend September 16 on Fox. IMTA alums are all over this year's celebration with 17 nominations among their hit shows. The hugely successful IMTA alumns Jerry Ferrara and Eva Longoria have the added honor of acting as a presenters as well as being up for awards themselves. The Emmy Awards celebrate superior work thoughout all the different areas of television. More than 12,000 members of the Academy who are people also working in the industry vote for the category of competition in their arena of expertise and our alums dominated many categories this year.

IMTA alum Jerry Ferrara's runaway success show Entourage received 7 nominations! Jerry starred in the fourth season as the beloved Turtle on the HBO hot series Entourage. Jerry competed at IMTA in 2000. Originally from Brooklyn, Ferrara landed his first role on CBS’ comedy The King of Queens. His television credits include NYPD Blue and Grounded for Life. Upcoming projects include Gardener of Eden, Where God Left His Shoes and he just wrapped the feature film Brooklyn Rules.
Our favorite Desperate Housewife and IMTA alumn Eva Longoria's show was nominated for 6 awards. Eva has been busy with many leading projects since competing at IMTA in 1998. She starred in the films Harsh Times, The Sentinel, and in L.A. Dragnet. Her television roles include guest spots on The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, Beverly Hills, 90210, and The Young and the Restless. Eva has been named one of AOL's "Sexist Primetime TV stars", one of People's "50 Most Beautiful", the "#1 Hottest Woman in the World" by Maxim, voted by Variety as one of the "Ten New Faces to Watch", one of Rolling Stone's "People of the Year," USA Today's "TV's Hot 11" and TV Guide's "New Faces of Fall." She has an exclusive worldwide contract as the face of L'Oreal, is the spokeswoman for both Bebe apparel and Padres Contra El Cancer,which helps Latinos with cancer, and she just shot a PSA for cancer awareness. Adrianne Palicki's series Friday Night Lights received two nominations for Emmys. Adrianne competed at IMTA in New York City in 2003. She was signed by an agent and went on to work in both film and television. Her first feature-film was starring as Judy Robinson in film Lost in Space, and she had a supporting role in the Rob Reiner film Rumor Has It. Her television credits include guest appearances on Smallville, CSI, North Shore and Supernatural. Adrianne is well known for her portrayal of the sassy "Brianna" on the television drama South Beach.

The very popular kid's show Disney's Hannah Montana which stars IMTA alum Moises Arias, as Rico, also got a nod from Emmy. Moises competed at IMTA in 2005 and started working immediately. He has appeared in the feature film Nacho Libre. He guest-starred on television on Everybody Hates Chris, Everybody loves Raymond, and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. He just finished filming The Perfect Game about a poor Mexican Baseball team who works together to win the Little League World Championship.

Sofia Vassilieva was discovered at IMTA in New York, where she won the title of Child Actress and first runner-up Child Model Of The Year 2000. She went on to star in many films such as Eloise at the Plaza, The Brady Bunch in the White House, and Day Zero. She has received much attention for her role as Ariel Dubois, one of the lead characters on the hit NBC television show crime-mystery drama Medium which is nominated for an Emmy Award.

Tune in on Sunday to see how many Emmy statues go home with all of our incredibly talented IMTA Alumni!! For more information on the Primetime Emmy Awards visit the official site.

Cast of Entourage Presenting at the VMA's!

Catch IMTA alum and star of the hit television show Entourage Jerry Ferrara and his cast mates as they present an award at the wildly popular MTV Video Music Awards. The awards show will be airing live this Sunday, September 9 on MTV.

Jerry plays lovable Turtle on HBO's hit ensemble comedy Entourage. He competed at IMTA where he met and signed with a manager and has been working as an actor ever since. His popular show just completed its third season and season four is set to premiere on September 25. Don't miss seeing Jerry live presenting an award at the MTV VMA's this Sunday and tune in for season four!!

Jerry Ferrara in the Season Finale of Entourage!

The finale of the fourth season of Entourage titled Cannes Do starring IMTA alum Jerry Ferrara will air on HBO September 2. This outstanding and exciting show has garnered 7 Emmy nominations. Jerry plays the character of Turtle who is one of the main players in this witty portrayal of life in Hollywood and the television and film industry.

Jerry competed at IMTA where he met and signed with an agent who encouraged him to move to Los Angeles. He landed his first acting role on the comedy King Of Queens. Jerry was then cast in the independent feature Cross Bronx which premiered at the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival. He has received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series from the Screen Actors Guild and TV -Chemistry from the Teen Choice Awards. Check out Jerry Ferrara and Entourage on HBO.com and don't miss the season finale this Sunday Septemeber 2 on HBO!

Watch Jerry Ferrara in the Season Finale of Entourage!

Be sure to watch the Season Finale of the hit original series Entourage Sunday night on HBO! IMTA alum Jerry Ferrara plays Turtle in the talented ensemble cast. In the episode "Adios Amigos", Turtle and his friends bid farewell to the mansion in Beverly Hills where they have all been staying. Entertainment Weekly called it,"a satisfying conclusion ... to season three."

The cast recently shot scenes for an upcoming episode at the Cannes Film Festival in France! They were also the guests of honor at the GQ magazine party celebrating the launch of the Entourage clothing line at the AG Boutique in Beverly Hills!

Jerry Ferrara studied theater in college, where he was inspired by a teacher to pursue a career in acting. While he was competing at IMTA, he met and signed with an agent who encouraged him to move to Los Angeles, where he quickly landed his first role on the comedy King Of Queens. Other television parts soon followed. Jerry was then cast in the independent feature Cross Bronx which premiered at the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival. He has received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series from the Screen Actors Guild and TV -Chemistry from the Teen Choice Awards.