Long before he was cast as Mike Newton in "Twilight," Michael Welch caught the acting bug. In fact, it just might have been at the age of 9 in this performance from his 4th Grade Talent Show. You can also download the clip in mp4 or wmv format (thanks TeeJay) courtesy of Ryanne at http://michaelwelchmedia.com/video/misc.php

Two weeks ago, we posted a video featuring actor Michael Welch ("Twilight") on ways to save the environment. He has been involved with the charitable organization Kids With A Cause since 1999 and created a public service announcement to help show kids how they can help better their world. That video became an overnight sensation so he has filmed a followup. Each year Kids With A Cause determines recipient youth organizations that will benefit from their programs and tries, when possible, to extend their support beyond the Los Angeles area. "We are always willing and ready to lend a hand to children in need anywhere, if travel arrangements can be sponsored," founder Linda Finnegan told us. "Kids With A Cause creates the program, brings the necessary supplies and materials and delivers positive and influential messages from our celebrity youth Members & Ambassadors." So here is another video of actor Michael Welch in his own unique way showing kids some ways they can play a part in helping to save the world around them. http://www.kidswithacause.org

Actor Michael Welch ("Twilight") has been involved with the charitable organization Kids With A Cause since 1999. "The members behind Kids With A Cause are young performers in the entertainment industry who recognize, even at young ages, that it is never too early or too late to give back to the children in their communities and to the children of the world," said founder Linda Finnegan. "Kids With A Cause was founded by in September 1999 to teach the principles and practices of philanthropy to today's youth," according to the organization's website. Through unique and interactive programs, "Kids With A Cause inspires children and teens to become caring and compassionate individuals and encourages them to continue their philanthropic efforts into their adult years." Here, in his own unique, funny way, actor Michael Welch shows kids some ways they can chip in to help save the environment. http://www.kidswithacause.org

My cousin Jon Rosenbloom, a very cool guy, has made up these PoliTickle Teez to put the humor back in politics. He is a great screenwriter who sold an awesome script to DreamWorks. Take my word for it, he is an incredible writer and you will be hearing from him. I did this for fun and for free -- please check out my clip for my cousin's Teez and vote because that is no joke. Vote November 2008 so you can have a say in your world. Michael http://www.myspace.com/politickleteez (Possible offensive language)

Perry, (Michael Welch of Twilight) is the disillusioned son of a political candidate. He's just a kid trying to figure out his own life, but the pressure to be perfect can sometimes be too much.

Michael Welch appears on the hit television series CSI: Miami. Michael's character, Shane, was nearby when his brother was killed. He becomes a suspect in the brutal beating of a man he thinks thinks did it.

Day of the Dead exclusive for my MySpace friends. Rated R for strong pervasive horror violence and gore, and language. From your friend, Mike/Mike