Heather Brittain O'Scanlon Wins Award For Role In Thriller

LITTLE SILVER, NJ — The wife of a Monmouth County state senator won an award from the Long Island International Film Expo this August.

The woman is Heather Brittain O’Scanlon, who is married to Monmouth County state Senator Declan O'Scanlon, a Republican who has represented northern Monmouth County for years.

O'Scanlon and his wife live in Little Silver; the couple has two children.

Heather O'Scanlon is an actress who has appeared in CBS' "Blue Bloods" and “House Broken," now streaming on Amazon. She also produced and co-wrote "House Broken."

This month, she won the "Best Actress" award from the Long Island International Film Expo, for her role in “Victim No. 6," written and directed by Nancy Menagh (“As It Seems”). She also co-financed production of the movie under her production company, SOS Productions.

The film stars O’Scanlon and Russ Russo (“Catch Hell”, “Act of War”). “Victim No. 6” is set in 1975 New York City, where a fun-loving woman out at her local bar invites a handsome stranger back to her place, despite knowing there is a serial killer on the loose.

The movie was also nominated for Best Director and Best Horror Film.

“I was honestly floored when I heard. There were some incredible performances this year and to be selected for this award is truly humbling," said O'Scanlon. "I owe so much thanks to Nancy, for writing the character of Donna for me, for being a generous collaborator, and for giving me great direction throughout. I am also so lucky to have had such wonderful cast-mates, who gave me so much to work with in each scene; everyone really brought their all to this film and that is evident to anyone who has seen it."

Heather is an award-winning actress and filmmaker, as well as a freelance TV/red carpet host. She's done a number of commercials, as well as voice-over work for television, commercials and film. O'Scanlon is the vice-chair of the board of directors for the Garden State Film Festival, New Jersey’s Premier Independent Film Festival.

But she has garnered perhaps the most fame for appearing as a frazzled mom in the Scary Mommy commercial for Welch’s Fruit Snacks, which has attracted more than 2.3 million views. Watch; it will make you laugh:

Here is the official trailer for "Victim No. 6"

Declan O'Scanlon represents the thirteenth Legislative District, which includes Aberdeen, Atlantic Highlands, Fair Haven, Hazlet, Highlands, Holmdel, Keansburg, Keyport, Little Silver, Marlboro, Middletown, Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Sea Bright, Rumson and Union Beach.

The thirteenth legislative district has been represented by Republicans for a long time; 1991 was the last time residents in this part of Monmouth County sent a Democrat to represent them in Trenton.

O'Scanlon is up for re-election this year; he is being challenged by Democrat Vincent "Vinny" Solomeno, a U.S. Army veteran.

"Victim No. 6" screens this Friday, August 13 at 9 p.m. at Bellmore Movies on Long Island. For tickets, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-long-island-international-film-expo-friday-aug-13-2021-5-blocks-tickets-157395392857

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