North Texas Students Aeiress Jones and Raymond Ware Star in Abbott Elementary

Young Actors Land Roles on Abbott Elementary

• 🎭 Two 12-year-old professional actors, Aeiress Jones and Raymond Ware, have landed principal roles on the hit ABC show Abbott Elementary.
• 🎓 Both students attended the Fine Arts Academy at Martinez Intermediate School in Mansfield ISD, where they honed their acting skills.

The Audition and Casting Process

• 🌟 The journey involved significant work and numerous auditions, teaching the students tenacity.
• 📞 Parents Selena Ware and Tanisha Jones expressed immense pride and joy upon hearing the news of their children's casting.
• 🎬 Raymond Ware described his surprise upon realizing he had a principal role, initially being mistaken for an extra.

Filming in Los Angeles

• ✈️ Following their casting, Aeiress and Raymond flew to Los Angeles to film their episodes.
• 🤩 The experience was described as a dream come true, with moments of disbelief on set.
• 🏫 Returning to school after filming was challenging, especially with academic tasks like a five-page essay.

Family Pride and Show Air Dates

• ❤️ The families are incredibly proud, witnessing their children's dreams materialize.
• 📺 Aeiress and Raymond are set to appear in episodes airing on December 3rd and December 10th on WFAA.