Hollywood hopefuls

CASEY RESSLER

Valley Life editor

Two Palmer children are trying to hit it big in Hollywood, and they are off to good starts - as viewers of NBC can attest.

On Monday night, Logan Grove, 7, was a guest star in an episode of NBC's &#8221Medium,“ and his sister, 12-year-old Megan, was an extra in the episode.

The two moved to Los Angeles with their mother, Kim, in January, and they are hoping to impress Tinseltown with their acting skills. They first got their start last year, when the two children attended a national modeling competition.

&#8221It's definitely been interesting, and the kids are having a lot of fun. That's the most important thing,“ Kim Grove said from L.A. &#8221It takes time to get established, and that's what we're working on. They both are enjoying it.“

Kim's husband, Dave Grove, is still in Palmer and &#8221commutes“ to L.A. every few weeks to see his wife and children. He said that when he's in California, he feels like a chauffeur.

&#8221We drive them to where they need to be, and then we'll be sitting there in the lobby while Logan goes back and talks with the producers, like he's an adult,“ Dave Grove said with a chuckle. &#8221He absolutely loves it.“

In addition to the guest appearance on &#8221Medium,“ Logan will also appear in the Disney Channel's &#8221The Suite Life of Zach and Cody,“ although the Groves don't know the air date yet. The episode is called, &#8221Day Care.“ He's also been on &#8221The Untold Stories of the ER“ on The Learning Channel. He's currently appearing in a short promotional film for Verizon Wireless on the company's Web site.

Megan is facing much stiffer competition, her parents said. There are lots of 12-year-old girls looking for acting jobs in L.A., but it hasn't deterred her. In addition to the &#8221Medium“ appearance, she's shot a few commercials and is starting to work on student films, and next weekend, she'll be starting to shoot an independent film.

Megan's and Logan's talent manager, Lori Knight of Knight Light Entertainment, said the two children definitely have a future in the business.

&#8221Logan is one of the top three boys in L.A. for his age group. He's at the top of his field, and the casting community knows him well,“ Knight said. &#8221Often, he gets called directly into the producer sessions and doesn't have to go through the open auditions.

&#8221He is like this little Cary Grant, like actors from the 1920, the 30s, the 40s. He knows exactly what he wants to do, and he already knows the pleasure of success.,“ Knight said. &#8221He's such a funny little guy. He knows that with success in this business comes money and beautiful women. I told his mom she better watch out,“ Knight said with a chuckle.

&#8221Megan is in a real though age group, but of all the kids I manage, she's probably the most talented. She's got Dakota Fanning skills, and she's incredibly committed. In 10 years, she'll still be at this, Knight said.

&#8221Both of them are well-rounded kids, and they are dedicated,“ Knight said.

For now, the three Groves are content to stay in L.A. and see how far Logan and Megan go in the business.

&#8221Very few people come to Hollywood and are instant success stories. It takes time, years,“ Kim Grove said. &#8221If this is something they want to continue at, that's what we'll do. If not, it's been a fun and interesting time.“