Meet the Cast

Cast

Nayelee Villanueva 

Natalie Rivera

Nayelee is a writing professor at the College of Southern Nevada, where she has spent fourteen years teaching students to find their voice on the page. First and foremost an academic writer and researcher, she also writes romance novels for fun and is currently at work on her second book. In 2024, she found a different kind of voice on stage, stepping into community theatre with Not From Around Here, her first foray into performance. That experience cracked something open. She began writing scripts, and now she brings every instinct she has from academic, novelistic, theatrical to Per Our Last Conversation, marking her debut in short film as both co-writer and actor. She has always believed in the power of a well-chosen word. She is only now learning what it looks like when that word is delivered in front of a camera.

Ryan Duncan

Stanley Hartmann

Ryan is thrilled to make his on-camera debut in a lead role as Stan, in Per Our Last Conversation. Ever the button for brilliant writing, he’s devoted the wealth of his acting career to listener’s ears as an award winning audiobook narrator. When his nose is not in a book, he’s fully immersed in the acting roles offered within the imaginary worlds created by his brilliantly fierce seven year old daughter and his favorite role to date, husband to his beautiful wife and life partner, Kristina. Ryan is humbled and grateful to pursue work enriched by the arts. If there is an exceptional story to be told, he’s honored to tell it.

Samantha Bledsoe

Emilia - Recorder

Samantha-Sam-is an English and Mythology teacher at Southeast Career Technical Academy with a background and education in film. She’s worked behind the scenes on numerous productions offering unique insight into the ins and out of producing a film. Per Our Last Conversation is her debut on screen while applying her extensive experience on and off set. Sam also holds a Master’s in Library Science.

Luis Fergoso

Derek - Admin

Luis Fergoso is a 40-year-old hobbyist actor and improv comedian. With a background in computer science, he holds a software engineering degree, and loves streaming and making video games in his free time.

Joseph Guerrero-Lopez

Admin

Joseph - “Joey” - is a Las Vegas-based professional with a background in nutrition, biology, and clinical research. Known for his grounded presence and natural relatability, he brings authenticity and emotional awareness to his on-screen work.

With extensive experience working within higher education systems, Joey offers a nuanced understanding of institutional dynamics, often finding humor in the everyday interactions, challenges, and personalities that shape these environments. His interest in psychology, cybersecurity, and machine learning further reflect a deeper curiosity about human behavior, systems, and decision-making.

Outside of his professional work, he enjoys staying active through tennis and values creative expression through the arts. This project marks an exciting step into film and television as he continues exploring performance and creative expression.

Corina Monoran

Director | Co-Writer | Producer