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David Rapaport is a prominent Casting Director in Los Angeles most known for his work in casting: Gossip Girl, Netflix's You and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Arrow, The Flash, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Titans, Doom Patrol, Riverdale, Katy Keene, The Tomorrow People, and more! David was also recently nominated for an Artios Award for his work on You. He got his start working for Casting Director Mali Finn (Titanic, Terminator 2). Together they collaborated on more than 50 films and television series, including 8 Mile, 61*, All The Real Girls, Last Days, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, and Running with Scissors. At Mali Finn's, David learned from such distinguished directors as David Gordon Greene, James Cameron, Gus Van Sant, and Ryan Murphy. You can follow David on IG @davidrapaport and Twitter @RapaportCasting --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amir Yassir sits down with Eureka O'Hara to shine a spotlight on their career. Eureka O'Hara, the stage name of David Huggard (born August 26, 1990)is an American drag queen. O'Hara is known for competing on the ninth and tenth seasons of the reality competition television series RuPaul's Drag Race. Eureka will be on HBO’s We’re Here premiering April 23rd alongside fellow drag queens Shangela and Bob the Drag Queen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ronnie Jr. As he sits with Jade Catta-Preta to discuss 'The Soup' and her career. Hosted by Jade Catta-Preta, “The Soup” is an unfiltered catch-up for pop culture fans on the buzziest clips of the week across entertainment and social media. From reality TV, to viral trends, and streaming sensations, it’s everything you can’t miss this week & so much more! Jade Catta-Preta is a Brazilian-born comic and actress working in Los Angeles, New York and Brazil. She performs at comedy clubs all over the country both in English and Portuguese. Her credits include MTV’s Girl Code and Punk’d, Comedy Central’s @Midnight and guest roles on Modern Family --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alberto Zeni is an actor from Monterrey Mexico. He is starring in the second season of Netflix’s crime drama Narcos: Mexico. When Alberto was 14 years old that’s when he wanted to pursue acting. Some of his previous work includes: “Hoy Soy Nadie”, “Bajo el Alma”, “XY La Revista and the web series “Vidas Cruzadas” starring Kate del Castillo. In his twenties Zeni decided to move to LA to further his acting career. Zeni taught himself English and is now fluent in multiple languages including, English, Spanish, French, Hebrew, Arabic, and Mandarin. He is also talented at playing the piano, violin, flute, guitar, and is in a band called “Jamnation.” Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV "Like" Us on http://www.Facebook.com/AfterBuzzTV For more After Shows for your favorite TV shows and the latest news in TV, Film, and exclusive celebrity interviews, visit http://www.AfterBuzzTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, on American TV Icons, Alikona Bradford interviews, we feature longtime veteran Linda Lavin.  Born in Portland, Maine to a musically-inclined family (her mother was once an opera singer) and on stage from the age of 5, singer/actress Linda Lavin graduated from The College of William and Mary with a theatre degree. She pounded the New York pavements in the early 1960s searching for work following some stock roles in New Jersey, and gradually made a dent within the New York musical comedy scene with roles in "Oh, Kay!" (1960), "A Family Affair," (1962), "It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman" (1966) (her standout number was "You've Got Possibilities") and "On a Clear Day, You Can See Forever" (1966). She also won kudos for her straight acting roles in "Little Murders" (1969 Drama Desk award) and "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" (1969 Tony nomination). A one-time member of Paul Sills' Compass Players comedy troupe back in the late 1950s, she served as a replacement in Sills' "Story Theatre" Broadway production in 1971.  Television beckoned in the 1970s and utilized her singing talents in a small-screen version of Damn Yankees! (1967) starring Phil Silvers and Lee Remick. After a one-season false start as Detective Janice Wentworth on the sitcom Barney Miller (1975), it did not take long for the talented lady to become a household name in another. As the titular waitress/mother in the sitcom Alice (1976), based on the award-winning film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) starring Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn, Lavin won deserved stardom. During the nine seasons (1976-1985) the show was on the air, she nabbed two Golden Globe awards and an Emmy nomination. Ever the singer, she even warbled "There's a New Girl in Town" over the opening credits of the show to the delight of her fans.  Following this success, Linda lavished her attentions once again on the stage. She earned renewed respect, in addition to several critic's awards, for her diversified Broadway work in "Broadway Bound" (1987 Tony award), "Death Defying Acts" (1995 Obie award), "The Diary of Anne Frank" (1998 Tony nomination: as the high-strung Mrs. Van Daan) and "Tales of the Allergist Wife" (2000 Tony nomination). More recently, she appeared in Carol Burnett's autobiographical play "Hollywood Arms" (2002) portraying Burnett's grandmother. The piece was co-written by Burnett's late daughter, Carrie Hamilton. Linda received excellent reviews the first time around for her stage work in "Collected Stories" (2000). She later appeared in a PBS-TV version of Collected Stories (2002) and in 2010 revived it on Broadway, earning a Tony nomination for her efforts. She has also occasionally directed for the stage.  Linda was married and divorced twice to actors -- Ron Leibman and Kip Niven -- and in 2005 married her third husband, actor Steve Bakunas, who is also an artist and musician. Since her "Alice" heyday, the actress has again found series work, albeit the short-lived Room for Two (1992) and Conrad Bloom (1998). She has also been seen in penetrating guest parts on such established series as "The Sopranos", "Law & Order" and "The O.C." (recurring).   Make sure to subscribe to AfterBuzz! - http://youtube.com/afterbuzztv  HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://afterbuzztv.com Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/afterbuzz-tv/id407139777?mt=2 Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/afterbuzztv Like us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/afterbuzztv See on us Instagram - http://instagram.com/afterbuzztv Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/AfterbuzzTV/  ABOUT AFTERBUZZ TV: Created by Emmy winner Maria Menounos & producer Keven Undergaro, AfterBuzz TV is the digital broadcast network dedicated to producing live and on-demand after-shows, news and coverage for nearly every TV show featuring expert recaps & interviews with cast & crew. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooks Darnell comes into AfterBuzz TV to discuss his latest projects with Chelsea Overocker. Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV "Like" Us on http://www.Facebook.com/AfterBuzzTV For more After Shows for your favorite TV shows and the latest news in TV, Film, and exclusive celebrity interviews, visit http://www.AfterBuzzTV.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host James Lott Jr sits down with the cast, writers and producers of the Amazon Prime Series Studio City. Studio City follows the life of Hollywood Actor Sam Steven and the cast of Hearts on Fire, Americas number two daytime drama, as they navgate the chaotic world of soap operas and their own messy personal lives. Sean Kanan is stars as Sam Stevens and Dr Pierce Hartley. He is joined in studio with stars and Emmy Winners Patrika Darbo and Carolyn Hennessy, Daytime royalty Tristan Rogers, Philip Bruenn and co writer/producer/casting Michele Kanan! It's a fun conversation about the series and digital series in general. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Louisa Sharamatayan talks with Araksya Karapetyan! Emmy award winning anchor Araksya Karapetyan anchors the morning newscasts on FOX 11’s Good Day LA in Los Angeles. A native of Armenia, Araksya moved to the United States from Gyumri when she was seven years old. A devastating earthquake, a brewing conflict with Azerbaijan, and the demise of the Soviet Union all contributed to her family's decision to leave their homeland. Araksya grew up in Palos Verdes Estates, California but her connection to her homeland has remained strong. Araksya has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations and Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Araksya began her television career as an intern at KABC-TV in Los Angeles,  KFI 640 AM radio in Burbank and Torrance CitiCABLE 3. Her interest in journalism sparked in 2006 when she went back to Armenia for a visit after graduating college. While there, she decided to spend her time not by being a tourist, but by exploring to see what everyday life was really like for the average Armenian. Araksya grabbed a camcorder and literally hit the streets of Gyrumi to talk to everyday people about life post-communism. She interviewed people and visited places such as an orphanage, a psychiatric ward, some schools, and a home for the elderly to fully understand the issues the newly democratic country was facing. That experience —and that trip —-ignited her passion to pursue journalism. Araksya has been reporting and anchoring at FOX 11 for the past 7 1/2 years. Before coming back home to Los Angeles, Araksya worked in Idaho Falls, Idaho as a reporter, photographer, editor, writer, producer and weekend anchor. She then made an impressive jump from the small town of Idaho Falls to Portland, Oregon. She spent two years there as a general assignment reporter, always leading the evening newscasts with the big investigative stories of the day. Araksya also had an opportunity to host a lifestyle show while in Portland, giving her a chance to showcase more of her personality. Over the years Araksya has gotten heavily involved with the Armenian community in Los Angeles. She recently emceed the welcoming ceremony of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at Los Angeles city hall and had the opportunity to speak to the Prime Minster in an exclusive interview. This past April, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recognized Araksya for her dedicated work within the Armenian American community. In October, Araksya accepted the “Excellence in Media” Award from the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region (ANCA -WR) in her tireless effort to bring attention to the Armenian Cause, for being the voice of the community and for serving  as a role model for the younger generation. Pan Armenian TV named Araksya “television personality of the year” during this year’s Armenian Influencer Awards. “I am fortunate to have a job that I love and have chosen a career that challenges me every day to grow and evolve both professionally and personally. I also happen to be in a position now which allows me to share with others my culture, the Armenian story and the Armenian cause. I don’t for a moment take any of it for granted. I count my blessing everyday.” Araksya resides in Palos Verdes Estates with her husband and two daughters Sevan and Sona. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Ellis talks with Aleks Paunovic. Aleks stars in the acclaimed indie feature FREAKS (out in theatres Sept. 13th), as well as Julius in Syfy’s Van Helsing returning for its fourth season September 27th, and recurs in TNT’s anticipated “Snowpiercer” opposite Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs which will make its premiere in early 2020. Other credits include SIBERIA with Keanu Reeves, COLD PURSUIT with Liam Neeson, WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES, and numerous television series such as THE 100, iZOMBIE, SUPERNATURAL, ONCE UPON A TIME, and many others. Dubbed the king of the sci-fi space and former champion boxer, Aleks is no stranger to action-packed roles. With those roles requires the ability to remain in shape—something that Aleks has mastered with longevity. With health being at the forefront of his concerns, he’s become your go-to guy for all things wellness, and has a myriad of tips and tricks for those with limited time to devote to exercise. Often teased for his size, he has also been a long-time advocate for anti-bullying. Having been on both sides, he actively advocates for ways to alleviate situations that could lead to more detrimental ones. He is an active supporter of The Red Cross/Impact Anti-Bullying Campaign. #Interview #VanHelsing #Acting Make sure to subscribe to AfterBuzz! - http://youtube.com/afterbuzztv --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Louisa Sharamaytan talks with Diana Madison. Diana Madison is a social media influencer, entrepreneur, TV personality, actress and producer. She's the co-founder of Obsev Studios, a multichannel property that includes Hollyscoop, The Fumble, NerdWire, Obsev.com and Diana's podcast, "Dream Big." Her network reaches over 500 million viewers each month, and the brand’s channels recently celebrated over 3 billion views. Interning at E! and “Entertainment Tonight" after college, Diana found a lack of on-camera hosting positions. Undeterred, she forged opportunities for herself. Diana created her own content and became one of the first YouTubers with a web-based talk show and interview series like those on network TV. Diana’s shows air weekly on AOL On, Amazon, Roku, YouTube, MSN, Dailymotion and DirecTV. She speaks to the most influential artists in the beauty industry and gets their pro tips firsthand. "Dream Big" has welcomed guests like Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey and John Legend. Each episode reaches over 325 million people across distribution partners and media coverage. Diana is also the creator and executive producer of “Glam Masters” on Lifetime. The show features host Laverne Cox, with Kim Kardashian West and Shed Media serving as co-executive producers. Diana stars in the upcoming mafia drama "Mob Town," which will premiere on Netflix on Dec. 13, 2019. The film's cast includes David Arquette, Jennifer Esposito, Danny A and "Sopranos" star Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Diana also launched her skincare line, Diana Madison Beauty, on Aug. 22, 2019. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nino Llanera talks with Garcia Sanchez! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Lott Jr. talks with Michelle Stafford! Michelle Stafford is an American actress, screenwriter and producer. She currently plays Phyllis Summers on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless, for which she has won two Daytime Emmy Awards. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Lott Jr. talks with Eden McCoy! Emmy-nominated actress Eden McCoy is best known for her portrayal of Josslyn Jacks on ABC's General Hospital. She has guest-starred on the Nickelodeon comedies The Thundermans, Game Shakers, and Disney's Walk the Prank, and has appeared in independent film, national commercials and print campaigns. Eden has also performed in two Los Angeles Opera productions. She lives in Los Angeles and attends The Marlborough School. She is verbally committed to play for the University of Southern California Women's Beach Volleyball Team class of 2025. Make sure to subscribe to AfterBuzz! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alikona Bradford talks with Keston John! Keston is a first generation American actor born to Caribbean parents. He grew up performing in school plays and eventually studied acting at the University of Central Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Moving to Los Angeles right after college, Keston began working in television and eventually moved into animation and film. His past credits include titles like 24, The Good Place, Shameless, Bosch, and Vinyl. He’s currently a series regular on In The Dark (CW), She-Ra And The Princesses of Power (Netflix), and working on The Avatar Sequels (2-5). Keston has had the pleasure of collaborating with directors like Martin Scorsese, Patty Jenkins, Michael Showalter, and James Cameron. He hopes to be able to continue to tell stories that touch and move the human spirit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Christian Bladt to speak with Hamlet Sarkissian about the his novel! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lilit Caradanian more widely know as @MakeupByLilit, is a Los Angeles based makeup artist whose undeniable raw talent and vibrant passion have established her has one of the industry’s shining artists. It is Lilit’s technical skill, amazing versatility and work ethic that have earned her widespread recognition within the beauty community and digital space. In 2012, Lilit opened her own studio in Sherman Oaks, CA, Lilit’s Makeup Studio, bringing a decade of experience and a modern perspective into workshops and beauty seminars. Her background in business administration has played a major role in its success and her enthusiasm for teaching has helped to grow her reputation as an exceptional makeup artist. In addition to her work as a teacher, Lilit has amplified her career through the digital space with her well-known fashion and beauty blog, MakeupByLilit.com. Lilit’s incredibly dedicated online following helped inspire and encourage the launch of her newest project, Elcíe Cosmetics. Lilit realized her goal of offering every woman the tools to recreate the looks she was teaching, starting with the perfect canvas. Elcíe’s first product, Micro Silque Foundation, promises Lilit’s signature look of flawless, smooth and glowing skin, allowing all her fans to achieve a perfect look on their own. #SpotlightOn #Interview #LilitCaradanian --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oliver Drennan sits down with Soju. Host Ollie Drennan interview Season 11 Drag Race Contestant Soju! Catch up with the K-Pop Princess herself along with all of her upcoming projects, including her new single, “Fall in Love Again” dropping June 17th! From Drag Race, to K-Pop, and to the  importance of representation, this is an interview you don’t want to miss! Soju is your K-pop Drag Princess currently featured on RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 11. Her popular YouTube show, Shot with Soju, is a Korean-inspired variety show that is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of viewers each week! Soju is a multifaceted drag entertainer, pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a drag queen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Lott Jr. sits down with Brooklyn Rae Silzer. Brooklyn Rae Silzer has grown up before soap audiences of ABC's General Hospital as Emma Grace Scorpio Drake. Since joining the show in 2011, she has carried storylines, held her own with the adult actors and given Emmy worthy performances again and again, Host James Lott Jr talks with this young actress about the craft of acting, her GH co-stars and her family.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tami Goveia and Mike Mattes sit down with Kevin Spirtas & Michael SladeKevin Spirtas:Spirtas is perhaps best known for his roles as Dr. Craig Wesley on the soap opera Days of Our Lives, Jonas Chamberlain on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live, and as Nick in the slasher film Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988). Spirtas has worked on Broadway, with roles including Hugh Jackman's understudy in The Boy from Oz, and has also worked as a stunt performer. He began using the name "Kevin Spirtas" professionally in 1995, having been previously credited as "Kevin Blair".In 2015, Spirtas portrayed Dominic Delacort on the soap opera web series Winterthorne. In 2016, he was nominated for an Indie Series Award for Best Guest Actor in a Drama, and a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series for the role.Michael Slade:Writing as a team with a handful of other authors, Clarke has published a series of police procedurals about the fictional Special External Section (Special X) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. His novels describe Special X protagonists as they track down fugitives, typically deranged murderers. Four other authors have contributed under the name Michael Slade: John Banks, Jay Clarke, Rebecca Clarke, and Richard Covell. Despite the collaborative nature of the books, Jay Clarke is the predominant voice in their writing[citation needed]. Currently, Jay and his daughter Rebecca write under the Slade name.Slade's novel Ghoul is on the Horror Writers Association's recommended reading list.[3] His work is published by Penguin.Fans of the series are referred[citation needed] to as Sladists, a play on the word sadist. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Louiza Shar interviews Sal Masekela. Selema “Sal” Masekela is a beloved host, commentator, journalist, musician, and producer best known for his work presenting ESPN’s Summer and Winter X Games; NBC’s Red Bull Signature Series; his cultural reporting in South Africa during the 2010 FIFA World Cup; hosting E!’s DAILY 10; and hosting and executive producing the award-winning TV show VICE WORLD OF SPORTS (2017 Producers Guild of America award winner for “Outstanding Sports Program”). Currently, Sal is the host of “Audi Think Faster,” an AMA series from Audi Sport and Reddit where pop culture icons answer audience submitted questions while going as fast as possible in an Audi R8. Additionally, he is an on-air correspondent for National Geographic Explorer. Sal’s flair for entertainment emerged at an early age as he toured the world with his father, South African jazz icon Hugh Masekela. Sal’s first film ALEKESAM, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2012, chronicles his relationship with his father and their connection through music. Sal’s band, also named ALEKESAM, has been featured on ENTOURAGE as well as the season four premiere of the Showtime hit HOUSE OF LIES. They recently dropped their new single, “Oh Shante (feat. Too $hort)” which debuted with a personalized RVCA video. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices