Diversity News Magazine Official Sponsor of FACC-LA Halo-Halo Holiday Special

On October 25, 2011 our own Diversity News Magazine announced that they are the official sponsors of The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles (FACC-LA) Halo-Halo Holiday Special (“An Evening of Music and Dance to Benefit Entrepreneurship and Education”) to be held on November 18, 2011 starting at 8:00 pm at Envision Center, located at 15055 W Oxnard St. Van Nuys, CA 91403. Donation requested is $25.00.

This FACC-LA Benefit Concert will raise funds for their Entrepreneurial Training Program and BUY PINOY, It is a joint project with FilAmARTS! Proceeds will also go their our Community Partner, the ABS- CBN Foundation Bantay Bata program. To get tickets or more information you can contact chair person Vangie Crowther at (818) 558-7912.

About Filipino American Chamber of Commerce LA: Founded during the mid-1990’s as the Greater SFV. Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce purpose is to facilitate, educate, advocate, and invigorate to improve “commerce” in San Fernando Valley and the surrounding areas. Re-established in 2001 as SFVFACC and then Incorporated in 2005 as SFVFACC, Inc. They are affiliated with United Chambers of Commerce, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County Business Federation and Asian American Chamber Association. The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce – LA Advocates of Free Enterprise. Business Owners / Investors, Industry Stakeholders / Leaders and Entrepreneurs / Students of the art are part of the Chamber.  The FACC- LA/SFV: 10 Years of Building Trust, Success, Growth, Service and Experience. To get involved, join the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce or learn more visit them at http://www.facc-sfv.org/

About Diversity News Magazine:
Published by Diversity News Publications, is a consumer news magazine covering news, entertainment, features, awards, sports, events and much more. It is another venue for advertisers to advertise their products or services on the classified and display pages. The purpose of the magazine is to educate and inform the diverse community worldwide. It focuses on local, national and international news, entertainment, features, sports and more importantly newsworthy items that would be of interest to our diverse cultures. For more information visit http://www.diversitynewsmagazine.com/

Diversity News Magazine, published by Diversity News Publications is a proud media partner and member of The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce.

Diversity News Magazine Media Partner for The 5th Annual HERO Awards Hosted by Debra Wilson

Our magazine Diversity News is an official and proud media sponsor of the Stonewall Young Democrats 5th Annual HERO Awards. Please read story published on Diversity  News Magazine and Examiner.com

On May 17, 2011 The Stonewall Young Democrats (SYD), announced that the Honorable Betty Yee as the Honorary Awards Chairwoman and MadTV’s Debra Wilson as the Mistress of Ceremonies of  the 5^th Annual HERO Awards to be held on August 20, 2011 at the Sheraton Gateway LAX located at 6101 West Century Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA 90045 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

The Honorable Betty Yee has served as a Member and Chairwoman of the Board of Equalization, the only elected tax commission in the nation. She is the former Chief Deputy Director for Budget with the California Department of Finance where she led the development of the Governor’s Budget, negotiations with the Legislature and key budget stakeholders, and fiscal analyses of legislation on behalf of the Administration. Betty Yee is a native of San Francisco.


Comedienne and actress Debra Wilson was the third longest-serving original cast member on the sketch comedy series MADtv, having appeared for the show’s first eight seasons. She has also done voice work for the animated series American Dad!, Family Guy, The Proud Family, and many others. Debra Wilson has also made many independent films, including Jane White is Sick and Twisted, Sink Deep and Soul Mates. Debra Wilson is a strong ally of the LGBT Community and supports Marriage Equality.

The following individuals will be honored at the event: American Actress Candis Cayne (ABC’s Dirty Sexy Money), Hon. Mark Leno, California State Senator, Hon. Donna Groman, LA Superior Court Judge and Hon. Anthony Portantino, California State Assembly-member.

Read about Honorees for the 5th Annual HERO Awards:

• Visionary Award: Candis Cayne. Candis Cayne is an American Actress & Performance Artist. Cayne came to national attention in 2007 for portraying transgender mistress Carmelita on ABC’s prime time drama Dirty Sexy Money. The role makes Candis Cayne the first transgender actress to play a recurring transgender character in prime time.
• Trailblazer Award: Senator Mark Leno. Senator Leno serves as the California State Senator representing the 3rd District including San Francisco. He was elected in 2008 and is the first openly gay man to serve in the Senate. Leno was previously one of the first two openly gay men to serve in the Assembly. Most recently, he was successful in passing legislation known as SB 48 FAIR Education Act to add Gay History to the school curriculum and was signed by Governor Jerry Brown on July 14, 2011.
• Youth Advocacy Award: Judge Donna Groman. Judge Groman has served as an openly lesbian judicial officer since 1997. She is presently the Supervising Judge of Kenyon Juvenile Justice Center, a juvenile delinquency court in South Los Angeles. Prior assignments include criminal and juvenile dependency.
• Mentorship Award: Assemblyman: Anthony Portantino. Assemblyman Portantino has represented the 44th Assembly District since his election to the Assembly in November 2006. Assemblyman Portantino has worked with the HIV/AIDS community on bills that help make it easier to diagnose and support HIV positive patients.

Some of the celebrity guests expected to attend are: Carolyn Hennesy (Actress), Sara Rue (Actress), Syesha Mercado (Singer, American Idol), Yvette Yates (Actress), Phoebe Price (Actress), Louis Van Amstel (ABC’s Dancing w/the Stars), Jesse Garcia (Actor) and Gloria Bigelow (Comedian & LOGO TV).

TO ATTEND THE EVENT, YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS FOR UNDER 36 YRS: $25.00 AND 36 YRS AND OVER: $40.00 AT HTTP://STONEWALLYOUNGDEMS.ORG/HEROES/SPONSOR-US

About The HERO Awards:
The Annual HERO Awards, now in its fifth year, recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of the rights of the LGBT Community. Past recipients include: Congresswoman Judy Chu, Maria Elena Durazo, Karina Samala, Fmr. Congresswoman/US Ambassador Diane E. Watson, West Hollywood City Council Member Jeffrey Prang and Jorge Valencia. For more information visit http://stonewallyoungdems.org/heroes

About SYD: Founded in 2004, Stonewall Young Democrats is a community of dedicated youth passionate about political and societal issues. They strive to give voice to LGBTQ youth and take action in a grassroots manner on matters of both local and national significance. For more information visit www.stonewallyoungdems.org

Photos credit to:  The Stonewall Young Democrats
Source:  The Stonewall Young Democrats, Examiner.com 

Editor’s Note: Our publication Diversity News Magazine, published by Diversity News Publications is a proud sponsor of the 2011 5th Annual HERO Awards. We want to congratulate all the Honorees.

Diversity News Publications Advertising, Sponsorship & Media Coverage Services

Hollywood, CA — On Thursday, July 14, 2011 Diversity News Publications, a public relations and news entertainment media company announced their marketing, public relations and new media services that are available for business owners, corporations and individuals for them to brand a name, product or image, including advertising, sponsorship opportunities, assignment and media coverage of your events, products, services and much more. All services will be provided in partnership with World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations Inc. and assigned photographers.

Diversity News Publications have the following media vehicles to market you brand, image, products and services:

• Diversity News Magazine

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We have also have available for you professional photographers to shoot your events or special occasions. Some of your content can also be submitted to Examiner.com, Yahoo.com and other major sites the pick up our content.

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Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 Official Contestants Name Announced

On Sunday, April 17, 2011 Maria Amor, President and CEO of Exotifit International Inc., benefiting Exotifit for Humanity announced the name of the Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 contestants and event hosts.

The event is around the corner, be the first one to know the contestants, hosts and sponsors.

Candidate Names and country representing:

Christine Ames, Ms. Exoti-lady USA

Maricris Bautista, Ms. Exoti-lady Philippines

Lucie Volotzky, Ms. Exoti-lady Canada

Marie Bogacz, Ms. Exoti-lady El Salvador

Monica Farah, Ms. Exoti-lady Hungary

Elena Berman, Ms. Exoti-lady Ukraine

Samira Chatila, Ms. Exoti-lady Iran

Sohelia Mozzafar, Ms. Exoti-lady France

Nikki Storm, Ms. Exoti-lady Washington USA

Mercy Alpert, Ms. Exoti-lady Malasia

Laura Villescaz, Ms. Exoti-Lady Mexico

Soraya Fallah, Ms. Exoti-Lady Kurdistan

The above beauty contestants will be judged on the following categories: 20% on Beauty and Style, 20% on Interview, 20% on Swimsuit and 40% on Popularity.

The pageant event is schedule for Friday, May 20, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am at The Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City, CA located at 555 Universal Terrace Parkway in Universal City, CA 91608-1001. Per event organizers their goal is to celebrate a night of beauty, style, and cultural appreciation for women of least 35 years of age and of all nationalities.

Ticket are still available $80 for VIP with dinner and $30 for regular tickets with no dinner. Parking cost is $14 for valet and $9 for self-parking, both with the appropriate validation. For more information please RSVP with Maria Amor at maria@exotifit.com or (818) 983-3602. To purchase tickets online visit http://msexoti-ladypageant.eventbrite.com/

Major sponsors who make this event possible are: Dr. Kamran Safvati of Tarzana Cosmetic & Wellness Center, Crystal Heelz, D’ Moiselle Couture, G & B Fashion, Sumtin’ Sweet Creations, Official Photos by Cesar’s Photography, Elite Team Services, Inc., Ingrid’s Café, Earl’s World, Casablanca Pro-sound & Lighting, Fashion Rock Show as Official Hair & Make-up. The event guests speakers are: Marina Berberyan, Parris Harris, Wanda Patterson and more!

Media Partners are: Diversity News Magazine, Tehran International Weekly Magazine, ModelVanity.com, Model4.us, FilAmNation.com, Manila-US Times and more!

About Exotifit for Humanity: Founded in 2011, Is a 501(c) non organization to help promote health, fitness, wellness, beauty and arts to underprivileged women, children as well the disabled. For more information visit exotifit.com


Cover photo credit to: Daniela Hubbard from PRPhotos.com

Breaking News: Match.com Statement on Entertainment Executive Woman Suing Site

On Friday, April 15, 2011 Match.com we received via email response from Match.com public relations corporate office regarding our news inquiry on Entertainment Executive Woman Suing dating site Match.com for Male Sexual Assault. Here is what the response reads: “We are very disturbed to hear about this incident. While incidents like this one between individuals who meet on Match.com are extremely rare, it doesn’t make them any less horrifying. We ask all of our members to pay close attention to the safety tips for meeting offline that are on our website, so we can do everything possible to prevent this type of thing from happening again. There are steps you can take to protect yourself online and offline, whether you met someone on an online dating service, through an acquaintance, or at a bar.”

You can read about our prior posting story at http://diversitynewspublications.com/2011/04/entertainment-executive-woman-suing-dating-site-match-com-for-male-sexual-assault/

Photo credit to: Match.com Facebook Fan Page

Editor’s Note: The above male photo is of alleged sexual attacker Alan Paul Wurtzel

Glee Wins Award at the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards 2011 in Los Angeles

On Sunday, April 10, 2011 The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) held their 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards which it was presented by Rokk Vodka & Wells Fargo.

The event honored Kristin Chenoweth, NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt, and the best in television and journalism. The 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards was hosted by Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles, CA.

AOL/Huffington Post Fires Moviefone Editor Who Asked Freelancers to Work for Free

On Thursday, April 7, 2011 FoxNews.com reported that a top editor at AOL’s Huffington Post Media Group’s Moviefone was fired Wednesday after suggesting in an email that terminated freelancers should consider contributing to the website for free, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Some critics say the decision to fire Moviefone Editor-in-Chief Patricia Chiu is hypocritical considering Huffington Post’s controversial longtime practice of not paying contributors to the site.


Chiu reportedly circulated a memo to freelancers and bloggers who had just received notice that they were fired as part of a company restructuring that would include a move back to using mostly paid staff journalists. But it was her suggestion that the freelancers should continue to work for free that reportedly landed Chiu in hot water.
“We will, indeed, be moving away from a freelancer model and toward one relying on full-time staffers,” the e-mail read. “Sometime soon – this week, I believe – many of you will be receiving an [email] informing you that your services as a freelancer will no longer be required. You will be invited to contribute as part of our non-paid blogger system; and though I know that for many of you this will not be an option financially, I strongly encourage you to consider it if you/d like to keep writing for us, because we value all of your voices and input.”
Last month, the national Newspaper Guild called for a boycott of Huffington Post after a “refusal to compensate its thousands of writers in the wake of its $315 million merger with AOL.”

But AOL/Huffington Post rep Mario Ruiz defended the website’s practices, saying most of their free bloggers are “not professional writers.”
“People blog on HuffPost for free for the same reason they go on cable TV shows every night for free: because they are passionate about their ideas, want them to be heard by the largest possible audience, and understand the value that that kind of visibility can bring,” Ruiz told FoxNews.com in a March email.
“There’s no commitment; they can post as frequently or infrequently as they would like to. The Huffington Post makes no claim of ownership over their posts, and they can cross-post on other sites, including their own,” he said.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the email wasn’t Chiu’s first misstep.
Several weeks ago, she reportedly urged staffers to take into consideration the need to maintain positive relationships with movie studios when making editorial decisions.
“The reality of our situation is that, as a movies site, we work with movie studios every day, and it is in our best interests to stay on good terms with them,” she is quoted as writing. “Staying on good terms with studios means that we will relay information if asked. It does not mean that we would ever force a writer or an editor to edit their work for the sake of a studio – or anyone else.”


AOL’s $315 million purchase of HuffingtonPost has resulted in AOL laying off roughly 20 percent of its workforce, or about 900 employees. According to the New York Post, none of Huffington Post’s staff was affected.
On Wednesday, AOL also fired the last of its freelancers at its business and finance sites, AOL Daily Finance and Walletpop. According to Business Insider, the full-time staff at those sites is down to 1-2 employees.
FoxNews.com’s Diane Macedo contributed to this report.

Source: FoxNews.com

Editor’s Note: It is sad the big online media sites want writer to work for free and yes some are bloggers but the same expectations are demanded from them. Many bloggers did not went to school for journalism but still they are doing a great job in telling us the news.

American Airlines Launch Daily Nonstop Service From Los Angeles to Shanghai

On Tuesday, April 5, 2011 American Airlines and American Eagle announced their official launch of daily nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport (PVG) in China. American Airlines becomes the first U.S. airline company to offer daily non stop service to Los Angeles and China visitors and businesses.

The service is an approvement on schedule, choices, routes for their customers and part of oneworld alliance partnership with British Airways and Iberia Airlines. Travelers who purchase first class cabin will receive the following features: Premium food and beverage service, selection of new nine ergonomic seats with adjustable headrest on the CRJ-700 aircraft. American Eagle started with Los Angeles daily nonstop service on April 5, Also Iberian Airlines started the same service from Los Angeles to Madrid. British Airways is set to offer the same nonstop fly service from San Diego, CA to London on June 1st.

“Los Angeles is a key international gateway for American, as well as our oneworld partners,” said Derek DeCross, American’s Vice President – Sales. He concluded “Our focus is on providing customers with as many travel options as possible at LAX, and that’s what our moves today are all about. These new routes, along with our joint businesses with British Airways, Iberia and Japan Airlines, give customers more choices for flights, connections and ways to earn AAdvantage miles.”

American Airlines want to celebrate with their customers, so they are offering the following incentive for travelers: Earn triple AAdvantage miles by purcharsing First Class or Business Class fare on LAX to Shanghai and for Economy Class fare they earn double AAdvantage miles. This offer is valid immediately to June 30.


“Los Angeles is proud to partner with American Airlines, a world-class carrier, to bring more flights, tourists and economic opportunity into our great city,” Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said. “American Airlines’ daily nonstop flight to Shanghai will further strengthen LA’s cultural and economic relationship with China.”

Consul General Ambassador Qiu Shaofang of the People’s Republic of China to Los Angeles said “American’s flight from Los Angeles-Shanghai will not only benefit the people of our two countries, but also play a positive role in enhancing the friendship of our two peoples and promoting the  economic  and tourism cooperation between our two nations.”

Ingrid’s Cafe Moroccan Dinner Night with Celebrities Hosted by Recording Artist FAWN‏

On Tuesday, April 5, 2011 Ingrid’s Cafe in Beverly Hills announced their special event Ingrid’s Cafe Moroccan Dinner Night, a special traditional Moroccan Dinner Nite with celebrities and entertainment industry professionals.

The special event is to be hosted by Actress, Songwriter, Philanthropist, Private Music Coach and Recording Artist FAWN.

Attending to the event are: Maria Amor (Founder and President of Exotifit for Humanity and Exotifit International/Beauty Pageant Mogul), Arnold G (Recording Artist & Producer, Director of A&G Entertainment Productions), Asha Puthli ( Recording Artist & Legendary jazz, funk, soul and electronic dance), Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 Candidates, Ingrid Bedrosian (Chef & Owner of Ingrid’s Café), Mark Valinsky ( Actor, Producer, Photographer & Physician).
Per event organizers they will feature a red carpet starting at 6:15 pm and dinner to begin at 8:00 pm.


Ingrid’s Café is located at 9861 S. Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Reservation are encourage for Ingrid’s Moroccan Dinner Nite at $39.00 per person which includes VIP Red Carpet, photos and interview. To make your reservation you can call (310) 277-9377, you can mention VIP Moroccan Dinner Night.

The following media outlets have confirmed coverage Daniela Hubbard from PRPhotos.com & Daniela Hubbard Photography, Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV.


About Ingrid’s Café:
Ingrid’s Bistro has been in business since 2006. It is truly dream the come true for Ingrid Bedrosian to have a petit Chateau where she can share her passion with her guests. Ingrid started with catering part-time while working in the Corporate World and Entertainment Studios full-time. She always dreamed and planned to one day have her own business and it happened in August of 2006. Her joy of cooking and baking for others is unlimited and you can taste the labor of love in every bite. All products are fresh and organic and arranged very elegantly.
The restaurant owner has catered to well known celebrities who have dined at her bistro. She has made her place into a very European comfort for everyone. It has truly become a hidden but known place in Beverly Hills in such short time. Ingrid’s Café is the official proud sponsor of Diversity News Magazine for the term year 2011 to 2012. For more information visit http://www.ingridscafe.com/

About Ingrid Bedrosian:
Her passion in cooking and baking started at the age of 8 and since then it was her dream to have a small place where she can share her love of cooking for others. It gives her a great pleasure to see people keep coming back and enjoying the fresh, organic food she serves and It is for her truly labor of love. For more information visit http://www.ingridsbistro.com

About Fawn:
Fawn is an award winning recording artists and songwriter. Her song “Wish U Love” made it to #6 on the Billboard dance charts and was nominated for the Hollywood Music In Media Awards. Fawn’s songs have been heard in The Natalee Holloway Story, Ugly Betty, Young and The Restless and many more. She won 2 coveted JPF Music Award For best Dance album and best dance single, and her song Wish U Love made it into the top 150 hit dance songs for 2009.  He music video of the same song remained in the top music videos for 5 months on MTV’s Logo Channel. For more information about Fawn visit her official website at  http://www.fawnmusic.com

Honoring & Remembering Former Rogers & Cowan Celebrity Publicist Eugenia Wright

On Thursday, March 31, 2011 we were notify that Hollywood’s Celebrity Publicist Eugenia Wright have passed away.


We immediately checked her Facebook page and many artists and including her client were leaving messages and sharing photos of her in her memory. We contacted one of her clients Donna Rowe and she confirmed that Ms. Eugenia Wright passed away on 3-31-2011 at 8:40 pm from pneumonia & acute respiratory distress syndrome at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Eugenia Wright was known as Eugenia “Kleopatra Girl” Wright. She was entertainment contributor for Eurweb and writer for The Scoop LA, Celebrity Extra TV as well other online sites. She was also an actress/publicist and the owner of her firm ISA Public Relations.


Actress, Model and Publicist Eugenia Wright legal name Eugenia J. Wright was born on January 17, 1952 in Guatemala City, Guatemala in Central America. She marry J.D. Hall. She passed away on March 31, 2011, she leaves behind her son Isa Hall.

In honor and memory to Eugenia Wright we will publish some of pictures, videos and quotes from some of her clients & friends to celebrate her life and her accomplishments.

“Well the worst case scenario has happened. My dear, dear friend & publicist Eugenia Wright has passed away & surely gone to Heaven. My heart is broken but also relieved. No more suffering, and she was…..There is no choice now, I must get this movie role & continue on to be what she always told me I could be. Eugenia, you will be greatly missed for ever. I love you.” said Actress & Comedian Luenell Campbell.

Publisher Lee Bailey from Eurweb reported on April 1st that services are schedule for this Monday, April 4th at 2:00 pm at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills located 6300 Forest Lawn Drive in Los Angeles, CA 90068.

Also legendary, singer & songwriter Brenda Lee Eager said “I am so sad. Thank yo u dear heart for being who you are and supporting me always, I love you and I am so glad to have known you .I cant believe it.”

Some of the articles the Eugenia Wright wrote and mention Diversity News:

Jennifer Day gives a “ Put the Blame on Mame” performance @ The CAP Theatre on Ventura

Some of the Awards & nominations she received for her work accomplishments:

August 26, 2010 Eugenia Wright aka Kleopatra Girl Received (Best PR of the Year and Best Journalist Award).

Nominated “Most Outstanding Agency” by EURweb.com 2008

“In this… “bizness”, one needs to know how to promote their career and more importantly their image. It is mandatory for artists to grasp their own reigns via credible public relations architects who will construct a positive picture thereby becoming responsible for their own destiny and legacy.This is truly important”. said Eugenia Wright, Publicity Architect.

About Eugenia J. Wright:
Eugenia Wright, was a former television/film and theatre actress naturally progressed into the public relations field during the late eighties. She recognized early on that public relations was an essential tool to promote one’s career while working as a teen actress guest-starring on such television shows as The Love Boat, Chips, Magnum PI, Quincy, White Shadow, Hill Street Blues, Blue Thunder  and others. Her proficiency with the English language and capable writing skills set her apart from her fellow actors and soon they too were asking her to represent them.
By the early nineties, Eugenia realized that public relations was equally as important as acting and was hired by one of the most prestigious public relations houses in the world Rogers & Cowan. Working directly under the guidance of co-founder legendary publicist Warren Cowan and public relations expert Alan Nierob, responsible for the careers of Jennifer Lopez, Denzel Washington, Oscar De La Hoya and Mel Gibson, to name a few.
While at Rogers & Cowan, Eugenia was directly responsible for assisting in the image development of such stars as Robin Givens, Joan Collins, Diahann Carroll, Richard Lawson, Ali McGraw, Heather Locklear, Victoria Principal and many more. Eugenia was finally in her realm. However, the film industry continued to beckon and she returned to film and starred in “Perfume” “The Further Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and a comedy entitled “Off Sides” with Tony Randall and Patrick Swayze and Penitentiary II with Leon Isaac-Kennedy. She also starred in many Shakespearean pieces for KCET including MacBeth and Othello. On stage she assayed such roles as Juliet in an interracial version of Romeo & Juliet and received an LA Drama Critics Circle Nomination, Drama Logue Awards and great citywide recognition. Other lead roles that are memorable include Cleopatra in Caesar & Cleopatra, Cleopatra in Antony & Cleopatra at the Globe Playhouse and she was awarded an NAACP nomination and garnered rave reviews from LA’s toughest critics. Famed artist Avery Clayton known for his beautiful black and white renderings was inspired to sketch Eugenia as Cleopatra set to a backdrop of the Sphinx which hung in L A’s Black History Museum and is now part of his treasured art portfolio. Henceforth, Eugenia Wright has and is referred to by many as “Kleopatra Girl.”

In spite of her success on the big and little screen, Eugenia Wright always managed to keep her public relations skills polished and would act as star and publicist for many of the shows she both starred and produced. Five years ago, after rearing her one and only child Isa into his teens, Eugenia reflected on which career would she continue to pursue, acting or public relations? Her love for image building (PR) outweighed her love for acting. She devoted herself to promoting the careers of many industry stars including her husband, veteran of stage and screen and highly sought after voice over talent J.D. Hall. She has promoted and marketed his image to a veneer finish which has lead him to become a highly acclaimed narrator of such blockbuster productions as “The Scorpion King,” “Under Cover Brother,” “The E! True Hollywood Story of Richard Pryor,” “The E! True Story of Good Times” and hundreds of other credits including radio and television commercials, too numerous to mention. Eugenia has also been extremely successful in promoting the image of several corporate accounts such as Revivogen Hair Care Products, Senor Fresh Restaurants and others. While on staff as Sr. Account Executive at Bordeaux PR for  four consecutive years she strategized the impeccable image of several Gold’s Gym accounts in the Los Angeles area. These gyms were always featured in the news largely due to Eugenia’s PR expertise and exquisitely written press releases. The owners recently graced the cover of the most prestigious fitness magazine in the country-CBI due to Eugenia’s abilities to pitch a story. All press releases emanating from Bordeaux at the time of her employ were  creatively penned by Eugenia. She was also the alias scribe of many aritcles on the premiere fitness facility.
Eugenia’s solid relationship with the media, developed over the years, is a publicist dream. Her ability to befriend and interact with the media due to her exuberant outgoing personality and lyrical voice quality is an asset. And her credibility is unsurpassed passing all checkpoints with flying colors.
Other accounts that have increased notoriety, exposure and/or sales directly from Eugenia’s PR efforts include: The Isuzu Long Beach Marathon, Comedian Celia Fox who is currently producer for Wasabi Tuna and developing a new film starring Anna Nicole, The Art of Exotic Dance which became the most popular strip tease aerobics workout in the nation due to Eugenia’s efforts, Robert Kennedy, Publisher of MuscleMag, American Curves, American Health & Fitness and Oxygen magazines, Built to Survive (manual for AIDS victims), The Body Spa @ Gold’s Gym Downtown.
Under her company ISA PR’s banner: Dancer/Choreographer Barry YoungBlood, Joey Dowdy, original choreographer for the Back Street Boys (prior to Fatima Robinson), Bianca’s Botanicals, a cosmetic company specializing in all natural hair and body products, The Athletic Garage, owned and operated by Hip Hop Diva Madonna Grimes, Music Mogul Chris Stokes, Hip Hop and R&B Artist, Marques Houston, Fashion Photographer and Image Maker to The Stars Tim Alexander, Photojournalist Vinni Ratcliff, Comedienne Irene “Mama” Stokes, Barker’s Beauty Kathleen Bradley, Urban Film Premiere Web Magazine and others including a high profile attorney handling a sensitive front page news court case. In addition ISA PR has handled many special events and CD Release Party and Promotions. Recently, CRUNK MAGAZINE, one of the hottest publications for hip hop news and entertainment sought out the PR maven to represent them as West Coast Contributor. “This is a new challenge.I love the energy and flow of hip hop. I plan on giving this genre of music its due respect in Crunk” stated the kleopatra girl of PR in a featured article in Lee Bailey’s Electronic Urban Report.
All accounts handled by Eugenia are based on her passion for the subject matter. It is easy to generate interest from the media when “the source” is 100% convinced that what they are promoting is genuine. Her efforts for these accounts are outstanding and she takes on the challenges in reaching their targeted media markets with zeal, whether it is mainstream or ethnic media. Her contacts with all media outlets, television, newspapers, magazines, radio and the Internet are solid. She is highly creative and every PR campaign is tailor made to suit the client’s needs. She is skilled at creating the right angle or hook at just the right time that catches the media’s attention.
Her commitment and mission statement is “To put forth my best effort by providing excellent customer service using the latest technology and targeting all media contacts with a professional platinum presentation and professional aggressive approach.” She further states, “Publicity is the key that unlocks one’s image and or business to local, national and the global market.”
Eugenia Wright is a native of Guatemala, Central America. She was raised in Boston Massachusetts and grew up as a ward in the household of Carl McCall, 2002 Democratic candidate for Governor of the State of New York.
She has made the most of her life by thinking positive and turned her dreams into realities. She is happily married to highly sought after voice over actor, writer, producer, J.D. Hall, afore-mentioned who in addition to acting, etched his name in the annals of history, as the first African American ever to run for the President of The Screen Actors Guild. Ms. Wright is a natural communicator and proficient in several languages giving her the added flexibility to interact with others. Eugenia has one child, Isa Hall. Her company bears his name. For more information visit her IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0942386/

Source: ISA Public Relations, Wikipedia

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Video: The Jeffrey Henderson Show

Editor’s Note: Our prayers and sincere condolences goes to the Wright family. Dear Eugenia Wright, I (We) can still not believe this happen to you. I (We) (are) am SHOCKED and very SAD. You were so Real and very nice publicist. You worked so hard for your clients and now the I see them leaving messages I think you left us here and now you are with GOD and do not need to worry about anything anymore. R.I.P and see you soon in Heaven.

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