‘My Sister Is the Warlord Queen’ Cast: Meet Samantha Drews, Christopher Quartuccio and the Full Lineup

ReelShort’s "My Sister Is the Warlord Queen" follows two sisters whose lives take a dramatic turn when betrayal and hidden power collide. The series features a lineup of actors, including Samantha Drews and Christopher Quartuccio, who bring the story’s intense family dynamics to life.

'My Sister Is the Warlord Queen' centers on the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and a powerful hidden identity. At the heart of the story is a group of actors bringing the Blackwood sisters and their complicated world to life.

From Samantha Drews’ commanding lead performance to Christopher Quartuccio’s corporate powerhouse character, the cast helps drive the emotional twists of the series. Here’s a closer look at the actors behind the main roles in the "My Sister Is the Warlord Queen" cast.

Samantha Drews as Catherine Blackwood

Samantha Drews leads the story as Catherine Blackwood, the mysterious woman secretly known as the warlord queen.

In the series, Catherine returns home to attend her younger sister Grace’s engagement, but hides her true identity posing as a janitor. But when Grace is betrayed and humiliated, Catherine steps in to protect her and settle the score.

Catherine is portrayed as fearless, protective, and humble—a leader who commands special forces and controls a massive war chest but keeps a low profile in everyday life.

In real life, apart from being an actress, Drews is also a screenwriter and producer who studied Cinema and Television Arts at California State University, Fullerton.

After graduating, she worked as a production and post-production intern with ABC Signature under the Walt Disney General Entertainment branch before moving fully into acting and writing.

She has appeared in several vertical dramas on ReelShort, including "The CEO's Contract Wife," "The Beggar King Returns," "When Love Walked Away," "Love Me, Bite Me," and "Never Divorce a Secret Billionaire Heiress."

Jenna Gilmer as Grace Blackwood

Jenna Gilmer plays Grace Blackwood, Catherine’s younger sister and a rising corporate star whose success begins to unravel just as she’s preparing to marry Tony Grant.

Grace built a successful million-dollar business until financial trouble prompts Tony to abandon her on their engagement day. Then Catherine steps in to help her sister rebuild her life and career.

Gilmer is an actor and singer based in New York. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Western Carolina University and has also performed in theater productions such as "Heathers: The Musical," "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," and "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown."

Her work in vertical dramas includes titles like "My Stepbrother’s Dirty Secret," "Freed by the Sexy Farmer," and "Fuel to Our Fire: My Racer Stepbrother."

Christopher Quartuccio as Thomas Cohen

Christopher Quartuccio plays Thomas Cohen, a successful CEO connected to Catherine Blackwood, and who becomes a potential match for Grace after her failed engagement.

In the story, Thomas is portrayed as powerful and respected, appearing on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and capable of standing up to the influential Grant family.

Quartuccio is an American actor from Long Island, New York. He previously appeared in projects such as the Lifetime film "Christmas Reservations" and the live-action film "Anastasia," and he made his Off-Broadway debut in "Once on This Island" at the Helen Mills Theater in 2018.

Beyond acting, he is known for his athletic background and activities like swimming, surfing, and skateboarding. He’s also a certified American Red Cross lifeguard and enjoys singing and playing keyboards.

In the vertical drama space, Quartuccio has appeared in "The Quarterback Next Door," "The Lost Prima Ballerina," and "Revenge of the Abandoned Heiress."

Kerwin Gonzalez as Tony Grant

Kerwin Gonzalez takes on the role of Tony Grant, Grace’s fiancé whose actions set the story’s central conflict in motion.

Tony initially plans to marry Grace as a strategic business move for his powerful family. But when her company begins to struggle financially, he chooses another woman on the day of their engagement, revealing his true motives.

Gonzalez began acting in 2015 and has appeared in more than 40 projects across film and television, playing both lead and supporting roles. An award-winning actor, he has received recognition at several international film festivals and has won multiple Best Actor awards.

After relocating to Los Angeles in 2023, Gonzalez continued expanding his work in vertical dramas, including titles such as "Regret Is the Punishment" and "The Secret of My Billion-Dollar Marriage."

Alexis Jewell as Alison Grant

Alison becomes one of the characters who underestimates Catherine’s influence, only to later realize that the quiet woman she insulted is far more powerful than she appeared.

Jewell is an actress and designer who studied drama at the University of California, Irvine, graduating with honors and a focus in costume design. Her acting background includes stage productions such as "Cabaret," "Into the Woods," and "Melancholy Play."

On screen, she has appeared in vertical series including "How I Made the Alpha Mine," "Insatiable Alpha Daddy Claims Me Every Night," and "Married the Don You Threw Away."

"My Sister Is the Warlord Queen" was released on ReelShort in December 2025.