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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 HSUS on animal welfare issues. She directed and produced a feature-length documentary called '' Quiet Riot – Well Now You're Here There's No Way Back'' about the hard rock band
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. It premiered on the Showtime Network January 29, 2015. Banali owned and operated Celebrity Closet Raiders, a designer resale store in West Hollywood which carried merchandise previously owned by celebrities. She has appeared in fashion segments for
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, The Fashion Team, and Good Day L.A. Banali was married to Quiet Riot drummer and manager
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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'' (2003) .... Alice *''
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'' (1991) .... Red-headed, pink tailed mermaid


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