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JENNIFER FAZEY: THE TALENT BEHIND THE MASTERCHEF TALENT

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Masterchef is the type of iconic television program which needs no explanation or description. FOX’s trendsetting reality/competition/cooking series has been on the air for nearly a decade now and is beloved the world over. While food and the expertise demanded by the show is the obvious draw, the fuel behind the longevity of Masterchef is drama and personality. As with an extraordinary meal, the ingredients are mixed and tempered by the talent behind the production; those like co-executive producer Jennifer Fazey. This UK native has been involved in numerous TV programs which involve the culinary arts. As with the Emmy Award-Winning Masterchef series, Fazey is a key factor in what creates the final product which is deemed so appealing to public and critics alike. One of two producers in the control room producing the host judges, with main responsibility for Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich (of Masterchef) as well as Daphne Oz (of Masterchef Junior ), Jennifer has become an inaudible...

Evan Marsh on authentic acting and award-winning film ‘The Journey is the Destination’

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“Where does my character fall into this story?” “Why did the writer write such a character?” “What is the arc and purpose of my character to this script?” These are all questions Canada’s Evan Marsh asks himself before he takes any role. He knows his first task as an actor is not winning awards and being better than the rest, but simply telling a story. He focuses on his character and what they’ve gone through in their life before that first page of the script, and such a commitment to his craft is evident in every project he takes on. As an internationally sought-after actor, Marsh knows just what it takes to captivate an audience. He is known for films like The Space Between and Giant Little Ones , and television shows like Northern Rescue . No matter the project, Marsh is happy to be living his dream, knowing since childhood that this is what he was meant to do. One of Marsh’ first tastes of international success came with the 2016 movie The Journey is the Destination ....

What Will Fashion Look Like in the Future?

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For many of us, fashion is one of the most important aspects of our lives. If looking good at every turn is important to you, you will undoubtedly have found yourself wondering what the future of fashion might look like. As technology continues to advance and transform numerous sectors and industries, the fashion industry seems to have been left remarkably unaffected. In actual fact, there have been a number of exciting advances in the fashion world recently that give us a glimpse of what the future of the industry might look like. There aren’t many restrictions on the imaginations and capabilities of the best fashion designers in the world. Now, technology is helping to dissolve the last few remaining barriers. Present to Future  When you look at the quality of the most high-end contemporary fashion, it might seem like there isn’t really anywhere else to go. For example, a pair of quality Gucci sneakers, like these Gucci sneakers from SSENSE, offer an exquisite marr...

Brazil’s Priscila Zortea stars in award-winning new film

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Born and raised in Brazil, Priscila Zortea feels she was destined to become an actress. From the time she was just a child, she was fascinated by what she saw on screen, always reenacting scenes from her favorite movies and television shows. Performing has always been a part of her, and she is happy to spend every day living her childhood dream. Zortea is an internationally sought-after actress, showing audiences around the world just how talented she is with every new project she takes on. Her new film The Countries We Love , the actress’ most personal project ever, is currently captivating fans and critics alike at many prestigious international film festivals, and she is equally charismatic in This Wasn’t Supposed to Happen, If I Were You, Like Lightning from Heaven , and more. “Acting is what I do best. It’s what brings me the most joy. It’s the way I express myself fully. I love it so much and I want to do it every day in this life,” she said. Unveiled tells the ...

Melanie Waingarten transports audiences to 1888 in ‘The Sower’ at Hollywood Fringe

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Art has been part of Melanie Waingarten’s life for as long as she can remember. She began painting at the mere age of four and had a strong sense of identity stemming from creative expression even at a young age. It was during this process of putting a brush to canvas that she recognized spatial awareness, and as she grew, she began to become interested in the multi-dimensional side of the craft and how her body could react with the material. She began to recognize that her body could be a medium of expression in itself and its own unique art form, which is where her passion for performing arts was born. “I became highly interested in this idea of performance art, of the relationship between my physicality and the creation of art itself. And as I did more research and involved myself in the world of performance, I recognized it as something that came natural to me. Something that felt familiar. I think I loved the world of performance even before I knew it as a concept. In add...

Actor Kevin Clayette shows the importance of LGBTQ stories in award-winning film

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There was never a distinct moment when Kevin Clayette decided he wanted to be an actor. For the New Caledonia native, there was just never any other option. From the time he was a child, he knew he was meant to be in front of the camera, and he maintained that belief as he grew, emerging as an in-demand actor in his home country and abroad. “To entertain people, to challenge myself, to never grow up, to do what I love, to travel the world, to meet people… there is an endless list of reasons why I love what I do. I don’t think I could give an exact reason why it is so great; I just know for damn sure that I can’t see myself doing anything else,” he said. Now, Clayette has been in countless acclaimed productions, from Australia’s longest running television drama Neighbours to the award-winning horror Doktor . He is completely bilingual, speaking his native language of French and a flawless English with various accents, and can captivate audiences in any genre, from drama t...

Actress Juliana Betancourth has us checking our beds in award-winning series Bite!

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Growing up in the little town called Don Matias, Colombia, Juliana Betancourth dreamed of one day seeing her face on the big screen. In Latin America, television is a large influence in the community and culture, and Betancourth knew she was destined to become an actress. Her first time in front of the camera was magical, and she knew it was what she wanted to spend her life doing, and every time she steps onto a film set, she still feels grateful to be living her dream. "Photo by Jhonatan Tabares" Throughout her seasoned career, Betancourth has proven time and time again just why she is such an in-demand actress in both her home country and abroad. From the new and already iconic telenovela La Reina del Sur to the acclaimed feature Virginia Casta , to the music video “How to Treat a Woman” that helped launch the career of singer Casso Blax, Betancourth knows just how to captivate an audience, no matter the genre or medium. Her passion for what she does translates...