Anecdotes

Brenda Jo Reutebuch was 50 years old when she filmed her very first film role, Grandma Violet Miller in, "This Promise I Made".

Brenda Jo's first film opportunity, "This Promise I Made", was originally just supposed to be as set dressing-photos of the grandmother who passed away. But after meeting the screenwriter at the photo shoot, flashback scenes were written, so that Grandma Violet became an actual part of the film.

Brenda Jo's role of Nancy, the shelter admin. in "From Ashes" was originally written as a 50 year old man named Mark.

The character Mrs. Stratton, in "At The Foot Of The Rainbow", was so named in honor of the novel's author, Gene Stratton-Porter, upon which the screenplay is based.

As a vocalist, Brenda Jo has nearly a 4-Octave range. Although she sang 1st Soprano all through school, she more often sings Alto now. As the youngest of 4 girls, all of whom could sing, she often would have to find a part to sing on her own.

Brenda Jo won Best Actress for her role in The Call: Selah Sagas. She was also part of the Best Cast Award for the film, Providence.