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Johnny Simero has always been drawn to the arts—singing at mass, acting in school plays, and capturing the world through photography. His passion for storytelling led him to study acting, land modeling and acting gigs, and eventually explore photography as both an art form and a career. What started as shooting still photography evolved into capturing fellow actors and later into fashion, where he transformed his work into wearable art. His clothing line for kids of all ages gained success, selling in major department stores and boutiques across the country.
Photography also brought Johnny into publishing, where he created an online lifestyle magazine showcasing rising talents, unique places, and inspiring stories. Through each of these creative ventures, he saw firsthand the power of art to uplift, connect, and inspire.
Now, Johnny is channeling this passion into Shine The Brightest, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering love, light, and artistic growth within the community. One of its key missions is to establish a Performing Arts Academy for elementary-aged children—a place where young creatives can receive the tools, support, and guidance he wished he had growing up. Shine The Brightest is also home to The Love Garden, a community-driven project where flowers and vegetables are grown with care and given back. Through his one-of-a-kind resin art, infused with blooms from The Love Garden, Johnny shares nature’s beauty in a form that lasts forever, with every piece supporting the nonprofit’s mission.
Johnny believes that when people embrace their creativity, they shine their brightest. Through Shine The Brightest, he hopes to inspire others to step into their light, share their gifts, and create a world filled with love and possibility.
We’re always looking ahead, driven by a vision to expand our impact and reach even more lives. Our future plans include launching additional arts, education programs, and more.
Our vision for the Fame L.A. Academy of Performing Arts is in motion! Currently under development, this academy is designed to give elementary students (grades K-8) the opportunity to explore and grow through theater, music, and the arts
On our academy’s property, we’ve lovingly cultivated a vegetable and flower garden that brings beauty and nourishment to our community. In harvest season, our fresh vegetables are donated to local families, and our flowers are crafted into bouquets for senior living facilities.
The Show Me Your Smile is a dental drive program focused towards providing essential dental care to those in need, so that everyone gets access to one of life’s most simple yet impactful gestures. The motive of our dental care drive is to evoke greater social opportunities and a stronger sense of dignity among people.
Right now, there are so many talented kids with dreams and ambitions just waiting to shine, yet their struggles are keeping them from stepping into the spotlight. These kids could be an artist, singer, or actor, full of potential, but held back simply because their family can’t afford the classes, tools, or opportunities they need to grow.
Shine the Brightest helps them in providing a transformative experience of performing arts education. We’re not just teaching theater, music, and art; we’re creating a pathway for kids to discover their unique strengths, learn resilience, and build lasting confidence. The reason we’re so passionate about this is because we’ve seen firsthand how access to the performing arts can transform lives, especially for children who might otherwise be overlooked due to financial barriers.
Launched Shine the Brightest with a vision to empower children through performing arts and community support programs.
Established our first Garden of Giving, donating fresh vegetables to local families and flowers to brighten senior living facilities.
Will open doors to Fame L.A. Academy of Performing Arts for K-8 students, creating a space for young talents
The reason we’re doing this is because these opportunities are rare, especially for kids from low-income backgrounds. Budget cuts often hit the arts first, leaving a void that denies many kids the chance to explore their creative side. That’s where we step in. Through generous donations, we can cover costs of education, art supplies and costumes to music instruments and stage equipment, ensuring that no child has to sit out due to financial limitations.
Shine the brightest empowers lives and uplifts people in need through compassion, creativity, and impactful support. Secure your donations with us
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