Hilary Swank

Two-time Academy and Golden Globe Award winner, Hilary Swank is one of the most respected actresses of her generation.

Following her acclaimed role in 1999’s “Boys Don’t Cry,” Swank has continued to select projects and roles that convey honesty, integrity, and a unique strength. In the last decade, Swank has starred in films including the Oscar-winning “Million Dollar Baby,” SAG award nominated “Iron Jawed Angels,” Christopher Nolan’s “Insomnia” and “The Homesman.”

She continues to collaborate with some of the most acclaimed talents in film and television; including co- starring in Steven Soderbergh’s feature film “Logan Lucky” and the upcoming drama series “The One Percent,” which is helmed by Oscar-winning director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu.

Swank is a devoted activist through her Hilaroo Foundation and now Co-Founder of Mission Statement, a high performance athleisure women’s clothing line.

Matt Dillon’s successful film career has spanned over three decades and has showcased his wide range of dramatic and comedic talents. Dillon displayed his versatility with an arresting performance co-starring as a racist cop in the critically acclaimed Paul Haggis film “Crash,” which earned him nominations for an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Critics Choice Award, BAFTA Award and won him an Independent Spirit Award. In addition, the film earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Critics Choice Award for Best Ensemble.

As the New York Times’ Film Critic A.O. Scott put it, “He seems to be getting better with every film.” From his breakthrough performance in “The Outsiders” to his hilarious turn as an obsessed private investigator in “There’s Something About Mary,” he has proven himself to be one of the most diverse actors of his generation.

Dillon resides in New York.

Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning, the NFL’s only five-time Most Valuable Player and a 14-time Pro Bowl selection, has earned his place among the greatest quarterbacks in league history as the active leader in nearly every statistical passing category.

This past season, Manning led the Denver Broncos to a 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50, making him the first starting quarterback in NFL history to win a Super Bowl with two different teams.

A man of many trades, Mario Lopez has the overwhelming desire to always keep active. Mario is the two-time Emmy winning host of EXTRA, a nationally syndicated daily show. Concurrently, Lopez is the host of the nationwide iHeartMedia radio shows On with Mario Lopez and iHeartRadio Countdown with Mario Lopez. Not only does Lopez have a proclivity for the entertainment industry, he is also an avid sports fan. He has taken his love for sports, specifically boxing, to the next level as a recurring commentator on HBO Boxing. Lopez also produced the documentary CHAMPS, which premiered at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival. The film focuses on the lives of boxers Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Bernard Hopkins. In March 2015, MundoFox premiered the docu-reality series Los Golden Boys, produced by Mario Lopez and Oscar De La Hoya. The new series dives into what it takes to become a world-boxing champion and the daily struggles fighters face.

John C. McGinley has amassed decades of stellar work on stage and screen, including seven collaborations with Oscar-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone. His most significant role is Dad to Max, was born with Down syndrome. After Max’s birth he pursued a role on the TV show “Scrubs” that allowed him to spend more time at home. John was recognized as “Parent of the Year” by ivillage.com, and he has joined the Special Olympics campaign “Spread the Word to End the Word.” In 2011 John received Global’s Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award. He also serves on Global’s Board of Directors. His most recent role is in the horror-comedy “Stan Against Evil.”

Amanda Booth is a model and actress most recognizable from her commercial television work. She has appeared in advertising campaigns for Lancome, Fiat, Hershey’s, Target, Old Navy and more. She has appeared on network television shows such as “Hot in Cleveland”, “Maron”, and “Community”. Since becoming a mother to a son with Down syndrome in 2014, Booth’s focus has shifted from fashion editorials for Italian Vogue, Australian Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle, to most recently the cover of Parents Magazine, an ambassador for Changing the Face of Beauty, and advocacy through social media.

Christiansen grew up in Colorado and graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her first job was as a writer and associate producer for the 6 a.m. news here at 9NEWS. She went on to work as a writer for the late newscasts and eventually made the transition to general assignment reporter. Her first anchor position was on 9News Saturday Morning. She went on to anchor the 5 and 10 p.m. on the weekends with Ward Lucas. She currently serves as a co-anchor of 4 p.m. at 9NEWS and 9NEWS at 9 p.m..

Miss Colorado, Shannon Patilla, is a graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in Science, Health & Exercise Science. Shannon was a recipient of the Anchor of Hope Scholarship and also the Daniels Fund Scholarship. She is currently working on obtaining a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration. Shannon is also an accomplished vocalist and enjoys performing and songwriting. As Miss Colorado, she loves spending time as a regular volunteer at Children’s Hospital Colorado and various charities across our state. Most recently, Shannon won the Miss America Non Finalist Talent Award at the recent Miss America Pageant.

Born and raised in Prairie Village, Kansas, Allie graduated with her Master’s in Elementary Education from the University of Kansas. After one year teaching she pursued her passion for dance and lifetime dream of moving to Colorado. Allie has been a Denver Nuggets Dancer, taught dance internationally for Universal Dance Association, and is currently a Denver Bronco cheerleader. She resides in Capitol Hill with her husband Liam, and two Chihuahuas, Capone and Rupert.

Jozie is originally from Omaha and moved to Denver following her graduation from Hastings College (HC) in 2013. While attending HC, Jozie was a student-athlete, earned her B.A. in Web Communication Design and Social Media, was Captain of the Crimson Spirit Dance Team, and was awarded a 1st place – Golden Leaf award by the Collegiate Media Association for her video PSA about bullying. Jozie is in her second season as a Denver Broncos Cheerleader. While winning the Super Bowl was one of the best experiences, Jozie says that her most memorable and favorite aspect of her role is working with Global’s Dare to Cheer camps.