UTA has signed Ashley Graham for representation in all areas.
The agency will represent the supermodel and entrepreneur alongside Img, who continue to rep Graham in the fashion space.
Over the course of her career, Graham has been a trailblazer in the fashion industry, serving as an advocate for self-acceptance and female empowerment and leading the conversation on body diversity on the runway, on magazine covers and with brand partnerships.
In 2016, Graham made history as the first size-14 model to land the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue; then she became the first curvy model to receive a major beauty contract as a brand ambassador for Revlon. Graham has been named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list as well as one of Time’s “100 Most Influential People,” among other accolades, including Mattel creating a one-of-a-kind Barbie in her likeness. She has also hosted HGTV’s “Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge,” as well as...
The agency will represent the supermodel and entrepreneur alongside Img, who continue to rep Graham in the fashion space.
Over the course of her career, Graham has been a trailblazer in the fashion industry, serving as an advocate for self-acceptance and female empowerment and leading the conversation on body diversity on the runway, on magazine covers and with brand partnerships.
In 2016, Graham made history as the first size-14 model to land the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue; then she became the first curvy model to receive a major beauty contract as a brand ambassador for Revlon. Graham has been named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list as well as one of Time’s “100 Most Influential People,” among other accolades, including Mattel creating a one-of-a-kind Barbie in her likeness. She has also hosted HGTV’s “Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge,” as well as...
- 4/2/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Roku’s popular docuseries Side Hustlers will be back for another go-round. The streaming platform has renewed the series for a second season following a strong Season 1 launch, with hosts Emma Grede and Ashley Graham set to return.
During its opening weekend, Side Hustlers, which hails from Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media, and Ally Financial, was the #1 on-demand title on The Roku Channel, according to the streamer.
The docuseries follows ambitious female entrepreneurs vying for the chance to build multi-million dollar companies, while juggling the demands of their personal lives and day jobs. Season two will introduce a new group of female entrepreneurs and small business owners, seeking life-changing advice and investments from mentors Grede and Graham.
“Working with the extraordinary women of season one to turn their dreams into realities was an unforgettable experience, and we can’t wait for viewers to see what we have in store for season two,...
During its opening weekend, Side Hustlers, which hails from Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media, and Ally Financial, was the #1 on-demand title on The Roku Channel, according to the streamer.
The docuseries follows ambitious female entrepreneurs vying for the chance to build multi-million dollar companies, while juggling the demands of their personal lives and day jobs. Season two will introduce a new group of female entrepreneurs and small business owners, seeking life-changing advice and investments from mentors Grede and Graham.
“Working with the extraordinary women of season one to turn their dreams into realities was an unforgettable experience, and we can’t wait for viewers to see what we have in store for season two,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Following season one’s debut, Roku, the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S.*, will bring audiences a second season of its inspiring docuseries “Side Hustlers,” starring Emma Grede and Ashley Graham. During its opening weekend, “Side Hustlers” was the #1 on-demand title on The Roku Channel**. Season two of the production from Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media, and Ally Financial will introduce a new group of female entrepreneurs and small business owners, seeking life-changing advice and investments from the ultimate mentors, Grede and Graham.
“Working with the extraordinary women of season one to turn their dreams into realities was an unforgettable experience, and we can’t wait for viewers to see what we have in store for season two, along with Roku, Hello Sunshine, and Ally,” said Emma Grede, CEO of Good American and investor on “Side Hustlers,” and Ashley Graham, supermodel, entrepreneur, and investor on “Side Hustlers.
“Working with the extraordinary women of season one to turn their dreams into realities was an unforgettable experience, and we can’t wait for viewers to see what we have in store for season two, along with Roku, Hello Sunshine, and Ally,” said Emma Grede, CEO of Good American and investor on “Side Hustlers,” and Ashley Graham, supermodel, entrepreneur, and investor on “Side Hustlers.
- 3/7/2024
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Exclusive: Supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham has joined the new Roku competition series Side Hustlers, which she will co-host and executive produce alongside previously announced Emma Grede. The series premieres on March 1.
They are both known as “investors” who will mentor three female entrepreneurs to develop their side hustles in the hopes of quitting their day jobs to pursue their dream careers full-time. These founders vie for the chance to build multimillion-dollar companies while juggling the demands of their personal lives and day jobs. By the show’s end, Graham and Grede will decide if they will invest in any of the ideas from the female entrepreneurs, and if so, the founder has to choose whether they’re ready to quit their day jobs.
Ashley Graham and Emma Grede
The five-episode series is produced by Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media, in association with Ally Financial. Reese Witherspoon, Sara Rea,...
They are both known as “investors” who will mentor three female entrepreneurs to develop their side hustles in the hopes of quitting their day jobs to pursue their dream careers full-time. These founders vie for the chance to build multimillion-dollar companies while juggling the demands of their personal lives and day jobs. By the show’s end, Graham and Grede will decide if they will invest in any of the ideas from the female entrepreneurs, and if so, the founder has to choose whether they’re ready to quit their day jobs.
Ashley Graham and Emma Grede
The five-episode series is produced by Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media, in association with Ally Financial. Reese Witherspoon, Sara Rea,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Intimacy and relationship expert Shan Boodram has been tapped to host Roku’s new original reality series “The Marriage Pact,” which follows five participating couples who must fulfill or break a promise from the past: a pact to marry if both are still single by a certain age.
Boodram, who has over 1.7 million followers across all platforms and 70 million YouTube views, has spent the past 15 years discussing sex, relationships and attachment on the internet and in the media and served as an expert on projects for all the major streaming/TV networks.
In addition to being the author of “The Game of Desire,” Boodram was the host an executive producer of Quibi’s “Sexology with Shan Boodram” and is known for her podcast “Lovers and Friends.” She recently served as the sex and relationship expert on Peacock’s dating show, “Ex-Rated,” hosted by Andy Cohen. She is also an intimacy...
Boodram, who has over 1.7 million followers across all platforms and 70 million YouTube views, has spent the past 15 years discussing sex, relationships and attachment on the internet and in the media and served as an expert on projects for all the major streaming/TV networks.
In addition to being the author of “The Game of Desire,” Boodram was the host an executive producer of Quibi’s “Sexology with Shan Boodram” and is known for her podcast “Lovers and Friends.” She recently served as the sex and relationship expert on Peacock’s dating show, “Ex-Rated,” hosted by Andy Cohen. She is also an intimacy...
- 7/10/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
The Roku Channel has tapped relationship expert Shan Boodram to host its upcoming reality series, The Marriage Pact.
The eight-episode series follows single friends who must fulfill or break a promise from the past: a pact to marry if both are still single by a certain age. Viewers will follow the five participating couples, as their relationships are put to the test, to discover whether they are truly meant to say, “I do.”
Boodram currently also hosts the popular podcast Lovers and Friends and boasts a cool 1.7M followers across her social media channels. She is also the author of the book The Game of Desire and previously hosted and executive produced the Quibi series Sexology with Shan Boodram.
She recently served as the sex and relationship expert on Peacock’s dating show Ex-Rated, hosted by Andy Cohen. She is also an intimacy expert and workshop facilitator on Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle.
The eight-episode series follows single friends who must fulfill or break a promise from the past: a pact to marry if both are still single by a certain age. Viewers will follow the five participating couples, as their relationships are put to the test, to discover whether they are truly meant to say, “I do.”
Boodram currently also hosts the popular podcast Lovers and Friends and boasts a cool 1.7M followers across her social media channels. She is also the author of the book The Game of Desire and previously hosted and executive produced the Quibi series Sexology with Shan Boodram.
She recently served as the sex and relationship expert on Peacock’s dating show Ex-Rated, hosted by Andy Cohen. She is also an intimacy expert and workshop facilitator on Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle.
- 7/10/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Tubi is getting into some witchy business with Vanessa Hudgens.
The platform has acquired the unscripted film, “Dead Hot,” a passion project from Hudgens that follows her and musician Gg Magree, as they embark on a journey to Salem, Mass., where they learn about witchcraft, ghost hunting and connecting with the spirit world.
“Dead Hot” hails from Bunim-Murray Productions and is distributed by Banijay Rights. The film will debut on April 14.
Hudgens and Magree are self-taught students of witchcraft and have been experimenting and connecting with the spirit world for much of their lives. But after a ghost hunt gone wrong, the duo realizes they need to seek out proper mentorship and training, so they head on a pilgrimage to Salem with cameras chronicling their journey for a masterclass in witchcraft.
The film is described as an “intimate journey into the supernatural realm that explores identity, feminine power and sisterhood.
The platform has acquired the unscripted film, “Dead Hot,” a passion project from Hudgens that follows her and musician Gg Magree, as they embark on a journey to Salem, Mass., where they learn about witchcraft, ghost hunting and connecting with the spirit world.
“Dead Hot” hails from Bunim-Murray Productions and is distributed by Banijay Rights. The film will debut on April 14.
Hudgens and Magree are self-taught students of witchcraft and have been experimenting and connecting with the spirit world for much of their lives. But after a ghost hunt gone wrong, the duo realizes they need to seek out proper mentorship and training, so they head on a pilgrimage to Salem with cameras chronicling their journey for a masterclass in witchcraft.
The film is described as an “intimate journey into the supernatural realm that explores identity, feminine power and sisterhood.
- 2/9/2023
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Julie Choi has joined Buchwald as an agent in the Unscripted Talent and Content department.
Choi will focus on representing talent, producers and content creators in the unscripted space.
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Choi has spent the last few years as an agent at APA, representing an array of talent and producers including Ross Matthews, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Allison Holker Boss, Shangela, Hudson Yang, Emmy winner Kimberly Goodman, Sundee Manusakis, Michael Levitt Productions, Thi Nguyen, Marco Franzitta, and Rebecca Callahan. These artists, among others, will follow Choi to Buchwald.
Prior to joining APA, Choi was an agent at Paradigm in its Content and Partnerships Group after pivoting from her development and programing gig at Gsn (the former Game Show Network), where she was Executive Director of Development and Programming, working on shows such as Skin Wars and Minute to Win It. Before Gsn, Choi worked her way up from associate producer to a showrunner, producing hit series such as Big Brother, Dancing With the Stars and Parental Control.
Choi began her career as an entertainment lawyer and holds a Juris Doctorate and a BA in Political Science from UCLA.
“I’m beyond thrilled to join Buchwald, an agency praised for great work culture, reputation, and talented agents. The agency’s client-first approach entirely aligns with my values and I’m excited for all the collaboration and success,” said Choi.
Choi marks the second recent addition in the agency’s unscripted space, with the hire of Ivo Fischer as Head of Unscripted Talent and Content earlier this month.
“Julie’s stellar reputation, and passion for client representation is evident in the business that she has built, and her strong relationships in the community” said Ivo Fisher, the agency’s head of Unscripted Talent and Content. “We are extremely pleased to have Julie join the ranks of our Unscripted Talent And Content department which further bolsters Buchwald’s commitment to the Unscripted genre of entertainment.”...
Choi will focus on representing talent, producers and content creators in the unscripted space.
Related Story Michael Chiklis Signs With Gersh Related Story 'Fantastic Beasts' Actress Poppy Corby-Tuech Signs With Buchwald Related Story Buchwald Hires Ivo Fischer as Head of Unscripted Talent & Content
Choi has spent the last few years as an agent at APA, representing an array of talent and producers including Ross Matthews, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Allison Holker Boss, Shangela, Hudson Yang, Emmy winner Kimberly Goodman, Sundee Manusakis, Michael Levitt Productions, Thi Nguyen, Marco Franzitta, and Rebecca Callahan. These artists, among others, will follow Choi to Buchwald.
Prior to joining APA, Choi was an agent at Paradigm in its Content and Partnerships Group after pivoting from her development and programing gig at Gsn (the former Game Show Network), where she was Executive Director of Development and Programming, working on shows such as Skin Wars and Minute to Win It. Before Gsn, Choi worked her way up from associate producer to a showrunner, producing hit series such as Big Brother, Dancing With the Stars and Parental Control.
Choi began her career as an entertainment lawyer and holds a Juris Doctorate and a BA in Political Science from UCLA.
“I’m beyond thrilled to join Buchwald, an agency praised for great work culture, reputation, and talented agents. The agency’s client-first approach entirely aligns with my values and I’m excited for all the collaboration and success,” said Choi.
Choi marks the second recent addition in the agency’s unscripted space, with the hire of Ivo Fischer as Head of Unscripted Talent and Content earlier this month.
“Julie’s stellar reputation, and passion for client representation is evident in the business that she has built, and her strong relationships in the community” said Ivo Fisher, the agency’s head of Unscripted Talent and Content. “We are extremely pleased to have Julie join the ranks of our Unscripted Talent And Content department which further bolsters Buchwald’s commitment to the Unscripted genre of entertainment.”...
- 11/29/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
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Fresh off taking home the Video for Good award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, Lizzo is now celebrating another win — this time at the 2022 Emmys.
Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls won the Emmy for best competition program on Monday night, marking the Grammy-winning musician’s first Emmy. The program was nominated alongside The Amazing Race (CBS), Nailed It! (Netflix), RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1), Top Chef (Bravo) and The Voice (NBC)
After taking the stage at Monday night’s show, the creator, executive producer and host of Amazon’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls exclaimed, “I’m very emotional. The trophy is nice, but my emotion is for these people who are on the stage with me. The stories that they shared, they’re not that unique. They just don’t get the platform. Telling stories, let’s just tell more stories,...
Fresh off taking home the Video for Good award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, Lizzo is now celebrating another win — this time at the 2022 Emmys.
Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls won the Emmy for best competition program on Monday night, marking the Grammy-winning musician’s first Emmy. The program was nominated alongside The Amazing Race (CBS), Nailed It! (Netflix), RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1), Top Chef (Bravo) and The Voice (NBC)
After taking the stage at Monday night’s show, the creator, executive producer and host of Amazon’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls exclaimed, “I’m very emotional. The trophy is nice, but my emotion is for these people who are on the stage with me. The stories that they shared, they’re not that unique. They just don’t get the platform. Telling stories, let’s just tell more stories,...
- 9/13/2022
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lizzo gave a stirring speech on stage after winning the Emmy for Outstanding Competition Program.
The pop star’s Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls was somewhat of a surprise winner in the category, which had previously seen RuPaul’s Drag Race win the award four times in a row, every year since 2018.
The Amazon reality series, which follows the pop mega-star as she searches for a new squad of backup dancers to join her world tour, also beat The Amazing Race, Nailed It!, Top Chef and The Voice as well as RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Deadline’s Emmy Awards Live Blog
Lizzo said she was very “emotional” as she bounded on stage.
“The trophy is nice but my emotion is for these people who are on the stage with me. The stories that they shared are not that unique that just don’t get the platform. Let’s tell more stories,...
The pop star’s Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls was somewhat of a surprise winner in the category, which had previously seen RuPaul’s Drag Race win the award four times in a row, every year since 2018.
The Amazon reality series, which follows the pop mega-star as she searches for a new squad of backup dancers to join her world tour, also beat The Amazing Race, Nailed It!, Top Chef and The Voice as well as RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Deadline’s Emmy Awards Live Blog
Lizzo said she was very “emotional” as she bounded on stage.
“The trophy is nice but my emotion is for these people who are on the stage with me. The stories that they shared are not that unique that just don’t get the platform. Let’s tell more stories,...
- 9/13/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has revealed the official trailer for “Love Is Blind: After the Altar” Season 2, along with the release date for the reality series.
Premiering Sept. 16, Season 2 focuses on the lives of several participants from the second season of “Love Is Blind,” including Jarrette Jones, Iyanna McNeely, Deepti Vempati, Shayne Jansen and Natalie Lee. Following the reality dating series where 15 men and 15 women get to know each other — and propose marriage — from separate pods, the spinoff show reveals the current situations of the singles and recently wed couples after the experiment.
The “Love Is Blind” Season 2 finale showcased five weddings, with only two couples officially tying the knot. Danielle Ruhl married Nick Thompson in an outdoor ceremony, while the final episode introduced McNeely and Jones as newlyweds.
Meanwhile, three couples decided to not go through with their weddings. Vempati left Shake Chatterjee at the altar, Sal Perez told Mallory Zapata last...
Premiering Sept. 16, Season 2 focuses on the lives of several participants from the second season of “Love Is Blind,” including Jarrette Jones, Iyanna McNeely, Deepti Vempati, Shayne Jansen and Natalie Lee. Following the reality dating series where 15 men and 15 women get to know each other — and propose marriage — from separate pods, the spinoff show reveals the current situations of the singles and recently wed couples after the experiment.
The “Love Is Blind” Season 2 finale showcased five weddings, with only two couples officially tying the knot. Danielle Ruhl married Nick Thompson in an outdoor ceremony, while the final episode introduced McNeely and Jones as newlyweds.
Meanwhile, three couples decided to not go through with their weddings. Vempati left Shake Chatterjee at the altar, Sal Perez told Mallory Zapata last...
- 8/22/2022
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official awards predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis; Awards Circuit Column, a weekly analysis dissecting the trends and contenders by television editor Michael Schneider (for Emmys) and Davis (for Oscars); Awards Circuit Podcast, a weekly interview series with talent and an expert roundtable discussion; and Awards Circuit Video analyzes various categories and contenders by Variety's leading awards pundits. Variety's unmatched coverage gives its readership unbeatable exposure in print and online, as well as provide inside reports on all the contenders in this year's awards season races.
To see all the latest predictions, of all the categories, in one place, visit The Emmys Collective
Visit each category, per the individual awards show from The Emmys Hub
To see old predictions and commentary,...
To see all the latest predictions, of all the categories, in one place, visit The Emmys Collective
Visit each category, per the individual awards show from The Emmys Hub
To see old predictions and commentary,...
- 8/19/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Party tonight for the fluffy ladies! Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls earned an Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Competition category after its freshman season on Prime Video.
The eight-episode Amazon Original unscripted series follows the pop mega-star as she searches for a new squad of backup dancers to join her world tour. It premiered in March and was made available in other countries and territories around the world in May.
2022 Emmy Nominations: Deadline’s Complete Coverage
The new program earned a total of six nominations.
Lizzo gets help in the search from choreographers Tanisha Scott and O.G. Big Grrrls Chawnta’ Marie Van, Shirlene Quigley, and Grace Holden.
Emmy Snubs: ‘Reservation Dogs’, Selena Gomez, ‘Yellowstone’, ‘This Is Us’ & More
In addition to appearing in the series, Lizzo also serves as executive producer alongside Makiah Green, Kevin Beisler, Julie Pizzi, Farnaz Farjam, Myiea Coy, Kimberly Goodman and Glenda Cox.
The eight-episode Amazon Original unscripted series follows the pop mega-star as she searches for a new squad of backup dancers to join her world tour. It premiered in March and was made available in other countries and territories around the world in May.
2022 Emmy Nominations: Deadline’s Complete Coverage
The new program earned a total of six nominations.
Lizzo gets help in the search from choreographers Tanisha Scott and O.G. Big Grrrls Chawnta’ Marie Van, Shirlene Quigley, and Grace Holden.
Emmy Snubs: ‘Reservation Dogs’, Selena Gomez, ‘Yellowstone’, ‘This Is Us’ & More
In addition to appearing in the series, Lizzo also serves as executive producer alongside Makiah Green, Kevin Beisler, Julie Pizzi, Farnaz Farjam, Myiea Coy, Kimberly Goodman and Glenda Cox.
- 7/12/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
All the rumors are true: Lizzo’s dance competition series, titled “Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls,” is premiering on Amazon Prime Video next month.
The eight-episode unscripted show, which is Lizzo’s first project as part of her first-look deal with Amazon Studios, will premiere on the streaming service March 25.
According to the series’ official logline, it follows “global superstar and icon Lizzo, who is on the hunt for confident, bad-ass women to join the elite ranks of the Big Grrrls and join her world tour. With 10 hopeful women moving into the Big Grrrls House, they must prove they have what it takes to make it to the end and join Lizzo in front of a global audience on the center stage.”
“Girls like me don’t get representation,” Lizzo says in the trailer. “It’s time to roll up my sleeves and find them myself.”
Choreographer...
The eight-episode unscripted show, which is Lizzo’s first project as part of her first-look deal with Amazon Studios, will premiere on the streaming service March 25.
According to the series’ official logline, it follows “global superstar and icon Lizzo, who is on the hunt for confident, bad-ass women to join the elite ranks of the Big Grrrls and join her world tour. With 10 hopeful women moving into the Big Grrrls House, they must prove they have what it takes to make it to the end and join Lizzo in front of a global audience on the center stage.”
“Girls like me don’t get representation,” Lizzo says in the trailer. “It’s time to roll up my sleeves and find them myself.”
Choreographer...
- 2/17/2022
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Former Paradigm agents Julie Choi and Sean Zeid have moved to Apa as Vice Presidents in the agency’s Alternative & Factual Programming division. The announcement was made today by Apa Executive Vice President, Partner and Department Head, Hayden K. Meyer, to whom they report.
“Apa and our division are proud to have Julie and Sean join our team,” said Meyer in making the announcement. “Their individual and collective passion, creativity, experience and relationships make them must-hires. They fit perfectly into Apa’s team-oriented culture, and together we’ll continue to accomplish great things for all our clients.”
A seasoned entertainment executive who built her agency career on her background as a producer and network executive, Choi’s clients include tWitch (The Ellen DeGeneres Show), Ross Mathews, Kimberly Goodman, Jen Morton, and Michael Levitt.
Before pivoting to agent, Choi was Executive Director of Development and Programming at Gsn where she served as point person on hit series such as Skin Wars, Fresh Paint, Minute to Win It, Window Warriors, and Divided. Prior to Gsn, Choi was a producer on numerous unscripted series, including Dancing with the Stars, Big Brother, The Biggest Loser and Parental Control, and served as a creative development consultant for FremantleMedia, Bet and CW. She holds a Juris Doctor and a BA in Political Science from UCLA.
Zeid, an alum of Variety’s Reality Television Impact Report, most recently served as Senior Agent, Alternative Television at Paradigm. His clients include Gayle Gawlowski (Nailed It!), Will Spjut (Stay Here), Tamra Simmons (Surviving R. Kelly), Leslie Garvin (Secret Millionaire), Andrea Richter (Ink Master) and Melissa Haizlip, and Painless Productions (The Holzer Files). Zeid also has packaged numerous projects for his clients, including Believer, the HBO documentary from Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds.
Prior to Paradigm, Zeid spent seven years leading the reality division at Kaplan Stahler Agency, and began his agency career at Endeavor.
“Apa and our division are proud to have Julie and Sean join our team,” said Meyer in making the announcement. “Their individual and collective passion, creativity, experience and relationships make them must-hires. They fit perfectly into Apa’s team-oriented culture, and together we’ll continue to accomplish great things for all our clients.”
A seasoned entertainment executive who built her agency career on her background as a producer and network executive, Choi’s clients include tWitch (The Ellen DeGeneres Show), Ross Mathews, Kimberly Goodman, Jen Morton, and Michael Levitt.
Before pivoting to agent, Choi was Executive Director of Development and Programming at Gsn where she served as point person on hit series such as Skin Wars, Fresh Paint, Minute to Win It, Window Warriors, and Divided. Prior to Gsn, Choi was a producer on numerous unscripted series, including Dancing with the Stars, Big Brother, The Biggest Loser and Parental Control, and served as a creative development consultant for FremantleMedia, Bet and CW. She holds a Juris Doctor and a BA in Political Science from UCLA.
Zeid, an alum of Variety’s Reality Television Impact Report, most recently served as Senior Agent, Alternative Television at Paradigm. His clients include Gayle Gawlowski (Nailed It!), Will Spjut (Stay Here), Tamra Simmons (Surviving R. Kelly), Leslie Garvin (Secret Millionaire), Andrea Richter (Ink Master) and Melissa Haizlip, and Painless Productions (The Holzer Files). Zeid also has packaged numerous projects for his clients, including Believer, the HBO documentary from Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds.
Prior to Paradigm, Zeid spent seven years leading the reality division at Kaplan Stahler Agency, and began his agency career at Endeavor.
- 1/7/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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