April Shih, who has written on FX series including Dave, Mrs. America and You’re The Worst, is staying in business with the Disney-owned cabler.
Shih has struck an overall deal with FX Productions and is launching her own production company Diversity Hire Ltd.
She will develop content for FX through the company, which Shih will run with Jen Goyne Blake, who was a founding director of the Episodic Lab at the Sundance Institute, where she met Shih through her project Tilting.
Her first project for FX is a half-hour series, Love Rules, produced by Larry Wilmore, The District, Joanna Coles, and ABC Studios.
Shih is a Los Angeles-based television writer and producer, who spent two years playing poker in Las Vegas before pursuing a degree in playwriting at Cal State Northridge. She has also written on Amazon’s Undone and was involved in USA Network’s aborted Evel Knieval drama starring Milo Ventimiglia.
Shih has struck an overall deal with FX Productions and is launching her own production company Diversity Hire Ltd.
She will develop content for FX through the company, which Shih will run with Jen Goyne Blake, who was a founding director of the Episodic Lab at the Sundance Institute, where she met Shih through her project Tilting.
Her first project for FX is a half-hour series, Love Rules, produced by Larry Wilmore, The District, Joanna Coles, and ABC Studios.
Shih is a Los Angeles-based television writer and producer, who spent two years playing poker in Las Vegas before pursuing a degree in playwriting at Cal State Northridge. She has also written on Amazon’s Undone and was involved in USA Network’s aborted Evel Knieval drama starring Milo Ventimiglia.
- 6/16/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Five influential women leaders across the retail, beauty, political and entertainment industries will be honored at the 41st Annual Outstanding Mother Awards, which will be held Thursday, May 9, 2019 at The Pierre Hotel in New York.
The National Mother’s Day Committee will celebrate these women for their unwavering passion and commitment to their families and dedication to their careers and philanthropy. Proceeds from the annual luncheon will benefit Save the Children’s U.S. Programs, a non-profit organization that works to break the cycle of poverty and improve the lives of children in this country.
“This year, we are honored to bring together five women who have used their platforms to empower others and serve as a real inspiration for working women everywhere,” said Laurie Dowley, Chairman of the National Mother’s Day Committee. “Recognizing and supporting women with children has been our organization’s mission since 1979, and we are...
The National Mother’s Day Committee will celebrate these women for their unwavering passion and commitment to their families and dedication to their careers and philanthropy. Proceeds from the annual luncheon will benefit Save the Children’s U.S. Programs, a non-profit organization that works to break the cycle of poverty and improve the lives of children in this country.
“This year, we are honored to bring together five women who have used their platforms to empower others and serve as a real inspiration for working women everywhere,” said Laurie Dowley, Chairman of the National Mother’s Day Committee. “Recognizing and supporting women with children has been our organization’s mission since 1979, and we are...
- 3/19/2019
- Look to the Stars
Telemundo has signed an exclusive multi-project deal with Mexican actress Blanca Soto, the star of competitor Univision's hit telenovela “Eva Luna.” The television, film and stage actress (and former Miss Mexico) has starred in other Spanish-language soaps, including ”Porque el Amor Manda,” and “El Talisman,” as well as the English-language comedy “Dinner for Schmucks.” She's also appeared in several music videos, including Billy Currington's ”Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right,” winner of the sexiest video of the year award at the Country Music Association in 2006. Soto is the current spokesperson for Garnier Nutrisse. Also read: Telemundo Partners With ‘Access Hollywood...
- 5/5/2014
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
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