Biography
Kimberly R. Cheek-Yannayon is a published author, t.v. & film producer, and actress. Kim was born in Indiana but raised in Arkansas. Kim is the youngest daughter of William and Alza Cheek. Both her parents served in the United States Army before becoming law enforcement officers. Now, they work as Private Investigators and in the Oil and Gas industry.
She is the award winning author of Lucy's Big Mess & Lucy and The New Baby. Kim is working on more children's books and a mystery novel.
Kim started in the entertainment industry in the theater, (on and off stage) on set, and has done a few pageants which lead to her winning multiple state titles in her age division, as well as, Photogenic, Top Casual Model and Top Fashion Model. Yannayon is working as a producer, actress, and doing voice overs. Kim volunteers with multiple organizations such as American Red Cross, Girl Scouts of America, Soldiers' Angels, Wounded Warrior Project and many more.
Achievements
- October 15, 2013 - Lucy's Big Mess was published. ISBN13 9781625108289
- 2013 Woman of The Year - National Association of Professional Women
- 2013-2014 Ms. Salem, Illinois - Dream Girls U.S.A Pageants
- 2013-2014 MS. Illinois - Dream Girls USA Pageants
- 2013-2014 State Photogenic Print, Fashion, & Casual Model - Dream Girls USA Pageants
- 2014 Lucy's Big Mess Receives Readers Favorite 5 Star Award
- 2014-2015 MS. Parkersburg, WV - Dream Girls USA Pageants
- 2014-2015 MS. West Virginia - Dream Girls USA Pageants
- 2014-2015 MS. West Virginia - Ameriqueen Pageants
- 2014-2015 MS. West Virginia - Real Girls USA Pageants
- January 13, 2015 - Lucy and The New Baby was Published. ISBN-13: 9781681872742
- 2015 Lucy and The New Baby Receives Readers Favorite 5 Star Award
- 2015 Lucy and The New Baby is named Semi- Finalist for Authorsdb Cover Contest
- 2017 Short Film Stella named Official Selection for North By Midwest Micro-Budget Film Festival
- 2017 Monologue (Staying Power) Written By D.M. Larson, Performed by Kim Yannayon Named Official Selection for L.A. Neo Noir Novel, Film, and Script Festival
- 2017 Monologue (Staying Power) Written By D.M. Larson, Performed by Kim Yannayon Best Film Nominee for L.A. Neo Noir Novel, Film, and Script Festival