Regina Russell Banali is an American film producer, director, television presenter, and actress. She has appeared in over 50 films and television shows.
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Biography
One of her first roles as an actress was playing one of the three mermaids who save Robin Williams's character in Steven Spielberg's Hook (1991). She produced and directed a commissioned comedy short for Crackle 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 Quiet Riot. 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.
Banali was married to Quiet Riot drummer and manager Frankie Banali 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
2023 We Kill for Love as Herself
2019 In the Blood Writer/Producer/Director
2017 Quiet Riot: Can't Get Enough Producer/Director
2015 How Randy Rhoads Met Ozzy Writer/Producer/Director
2015 Kevin Memories Writer/Producer/Director
2015 A Conversation with Dee Snider Writer/Producer/Director
2015 A Conversation with Jodi Vigier Writer/Producer/Director
2015 A Conversation with John 5 Producer/Director
2015 A Conversation with Kelly Garni Writer/Producer/Director
2015 A Conversation with Lark Williams Writer/Producer/Director
2015 A Conversation with Steven Adler Writer/Producer/Director
2015 A Conversation with the Rhoads Family Writer/Producer/Director
2015 Back to the Coast Producer/Director
2015 Casino Wedding Writer/Producer/Director
2015 Frankie's Office Writer/Producer/Director
2015 Sally Steele Writer/Producer/Director
2015 Thunderbird Montage Writer/Producer/Director
2015 Tour of Musonia Writer/Producer/Director
2018 Vice Girls 2: Undercover Escorts
2014 QUIET RIOT: Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back Writer/Producer/Director
2009 The Millionaire Matchmaker as Herself (TV Series)
2009 E! News Weekend as Herself (TV Series)
2008 Matt Grant PSA for Spaying and Neutering Pets Writer/Producer/Director
2008 Brad Garrett Pans Puppy Mills Writer/Producer/Director
2008 Dating Brad Garrett as Herself (TV Series)
2008 I Should Be F***ing Brad Garrett as Herself/Writer/Producer/Director
2007 The Fashion Team as Herself
2007 Fall Guy: The John Stewart Story as Cazz
2007 The Fashion Team as Herself (TV Series)
2006 Cannibal Tattoo as Annie Tramblyn
2006 Access Hollywood as Herself (TV Series)
1993-2006 Good Day L.A. as Herself (TV Series)
2005 The Today Show as Herself
2005 One More Round as Sonya
2005 Hotel Erotica as Lena (TV Series)
2005 Today as Herself (TV Series)
2003 Bad Bizness as Angela Summers
2003 Bikini Airways as Terri
2003 Visions of Passion as Alice
2003 The Mummy's Kiss as Helena
2003 Hollywood Homicide as Sartain Receptionist
2003 Cheerleader Massacre as Buzzy's Flashback Girl
2003 Baberellas as Renna
2002 America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back as Francesca (TV Series)
2002 Wolfhound as Fantasy Girl
2002 Wheatfield with Crows as Karen
2002 The Model Solution as Caroline
2002 Zig Zag as Dancer #2
2001 Savage Season as Tricia
2001 Sex Court: The Movie as Kayla
2001 Passion Cove as Mary Ann (TV Series)
2001 Lady Chatterley's Stories as Beth (TV Series)
2001 Scandal: Sex@students.edu as Christina
2001 Scandal: 15 Minutes of Fame as Amanda
2001 Playboy Exposed: Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored as Herself
2000 Sex Files: Sexual Matrix as Tracie
2000 The Sex Files: Pleasureville as Patty Watts
2000 House of Love as Mojave
2000 Bedtime Stories as Carolyn (TV Series)
2000 Scandal: Lawful Entry as Brigitte
2000 Sex Files: Ancient Desires as Anne Reno
2000 Sex Files: Alien Erotica II as Dr. Betty Brooks
2000 Kama Sutra as Elise (TV Series)
2000 Bare Deception as Debbie
2000 Passion's Obsession as Trixie
2000 Luck of the Draw as Zippo's Boudoir Girl
1999 Erotic Confessions: Volume 11 as Julia (Episode: The Wedding Parties)
1999 Nightcap as Suzanne (TV Series)
1999 The Big Hitter as Ginger
1999 The Pleasure Zone as Debbie (TV Series)
1998 Erotic Confessions as Julia (TV Series)
1992 Dire Straits: The Bug as Girl (Grown Up) (Music Video)
1991 Hook as Red-Headed Pink Tailed Mermaid
1991 Saved by the Bell as Rachel (uncredited)