Saddle UP LA Fundraiser & Maria Amor Search for Mr. and Ms. Perfect Creatures Pageant in Beverly Hills
July 5, 2011 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Charity, Events, Featured, FEATURES
First the casting call started at Britboy Fashions Boutique in downtown Los Angeles and then went to the famous city of Beverly Hills, but this time with a red carpet, DJ and the purpose of raising money for a worthy charity. Exotifit International by Maria Amor comes to the famous city of Beverly Hills to continue searching for Mr. and Ms. Perfect Creatures Pageant 2011 in Beverly Hills, CA.
“Attending the “Saddle Up LA” Event at Ingrid’s Cafe was a delightful experience. I met some really talented, fun, and energetic people. Ingrid went out of her way to be sure that everyone was taken care of, received good service, and made delicious food. It was worth attending.” said Stella Gomez.
The Saddle Up LA fundraiser and casting call was held on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Ingrid’s Cafe located at 9861 S. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
This is the first time for Diversity News team to be part of Saddle UP LA benefiting The Life Group LA, a non profit organization helping HIV and AIDS people with education, medical, awareness and research. Per event organizers they raised $100.00 at the event. The event featured live DJ, Prizes,
Auction, Food, Red Carpet & Photos. Recording artist and HIV/AIDS supporter Cynthia Manley was among the guests.
The Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures Pageant 2011 is set to benefit Exotifit For Humanity, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. The Grand Finals will take place on October 28, 2011 in celebration of DARE TO BARE™ IV, an annual Halloween presentation of Exotifit International.
Saddle Up LA Fundraiser & Final Casting Call for Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures Pageant 2011 was produced by Exotifit International in partnership with Diversity News Productions and sponsored by: Ingrid’s Cafe, Wild Beauty, Hayavi Live International, Diversity News Magazine and Diversity News TV.
Diversity News team for Saddle Up LA 2011 benefiting The Life Group LA raised a total of $175.00 for the 6th Annual Saddle Up LA 2011 Horseback ride and country BBQ event schedule for July 9, 2011 from 4:00 pm to 11:30 pm.
About Mr. and Ms. Perfect Creatures: Emphasizing beauty, physique, talent, leadership, and humanitarian attributes, the Mr. and Ms. Perfect Creature® (18 to 35 years old) is a personal and career development opportunity for men and women of all nations. The delegates who become part of the Mr. and Ms. Perfect Creature® gain confidence and more edge in an increasingly competitive world. The pageant gives each delegate the opportunity to grow and advance his/her personal and career growth while acting as a role model in his/her community. For more information visithttp://mrandmsperfectcreature.com/
About Exotifit for Humanity: Founded in 2011, Is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization to help promote health, fitness, wellness, beauty and arts to underprivileged women, children as well the disabled. For more information visit http://exotifitforhumanity.org/or exotifit.com
About Maria Amor: Maria Amor is an AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) Certified Aerobics Intructor, DVIDA (Dance Vision International Dance Association) Certified Ballroom Dance Instructor, a Paint Artist and Entrepreneur. Maria Amor is also the Founder and President of Exotifit for Humanity, Founder/CEO of Exotifit International and President of MLT Enterprises. For more information visithttp://www.exotifit.com/mariaamor.html
About Exotifit International: EXOTIFIT® is a Fitness, Wellness and Entertainment empire created by Maria Amor®. Started as a Fitness Format in August 2009, Exotifit® is quickly gaining recognition from corporate, charity and entertainment arena. Now, the corporation has branched- out into various forms of entertainment such production of international beauty pageants, cultural and arts expos and other big events. Exotifit International is responsible for the creation of DARE TO BARE®, an annual halloween event going on its 4th year this October, 2011 and the Exoti-Lady® World Pageant 2011. For more information visit http://www.exotifit.com
About Saddle Up LA.:
The purpose of Saddle Up L.A. an AIDS Benefit Horseback Trail Ride is two fold: First; to provide financial support to The Life Group L.A. so they may continue providing education, empowerment and support to persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and secondly; to raise awareness of the fact that the AIDS pandemic is not over. For more information visit http://saddleupla2011.kint
Photos courtesy of: Daniela Hubbard, Guillermo Proano and Stella Gomez
About Esteban Escobar
Executive Editor In Chief, Director of Public/Media Relations & Community Affairs, Sales, Reporter, Webmaster & Graphic Designer Specialist. About Esteban “Steven” Escobar: Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an Award Winning American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee. Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Also on June 2, 2012 Steven Escobar Received the Community and Humanitarian Services Award at Kayamanan ng Bayan for all his contributions to the Filipino American community in Southern California. On 12-12-12 Steven Escobar received Award for Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012. On 2-22-2013 Steven Escobar is nominated for a 2013 EOTM Award (Entrepreneurs on the Move) for Outstanding Journalist and on April 25, 2013 receives nomination for 2013 EOTM Award for Outstanding Internet Radio. On April 4, 2013 Steven Escobar receives award for Diversity News TV “Best B-Roll." Yahoo.com names Steven Escobar the Hot 500 contributors during the month of March 2012 of Yahoo! Contributor Network. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visithttp://www.stevenescobar.diversitynewspublications.com, http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/
Actress Halle Berry Attends AFI Fest 2010 & Event Recap Nov. 4 – 11, 2010 Hollywood, CA
November 14, 2010 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Entertainment, Featured
Winning actress Halle Berry returned this year to the AFI Fest 2010 presented by Audi on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 where she talked about her extraordinary career and her influences, with film clips from her work shown throughout the event.
AFI FEST 2010 presented by Audi will took place in Hollywood, California at the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Mann Chinese 6 theatres, the Egyptian Theatre and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel from November 4-11, 2010.
About the American Film Institute:
AFI is America’s promise to preserve the history of the motion picture, to honor the artists and their work, and to educate the next generation of storytellers. As a national, public-supported educational and cultural organization, AFI provides leadership in film, television and digital media and is dedicated to initiatives that engage the past, the present and the future of the moving image arts. AFI preserves the legacy of America’s film heritage through the AFI Catalog of Feature Films, an authoritative record of American films from 1893 to the present, and the AFI Archives, which contains rare footage from across the history of the moving image. AFI honors the artists and their work through a variety of annual programs and special events, including the AFI Life Achievement Award and AFI Awards. For 38 years, the AFI Life Achievement Award has remained the highest honor for a career in film while AFI Awards, the institute’s almanac for the 21st century, honors the most outstanding motion pictures and television programs of the year. AFI’s 100 Years…100 Movies television events and movie reference lists, as well as AFI Night at the Movies, have introduced and reintroduced classic American movies to millions of film lovers. And as the largest nonprofit exhibitor in the United States, AFI offers film enthusiasts a variety of events throughout the year, including AFI Fest presented by Audi, the longest running international film festival in Los Angeles; AFI-Discovery Channel Silverdocs, the largest documentary festival in the US; and year-round programming at the AFI Silver Theatre in the Washington, D.C. area. AFI educates the next generation of storytellers at its world-renowned AFI Conservatory, offering a two-year Master of Fine Arts degree in six filmmaking disciplines: Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design and Screenwriting. AFI also explores new digital technologies through special workshops. Additional information about AFI is available at AFI.com.
About AFI FEST presented by Audi:
Celebrating its 24th year as a program of the American Film Institute, AFI FEST 2010 presented by Audi will take place November 4 through 11 in the heart of Hollywood. Kicking off the awards season each year, AFI FEST offers a crucial avenue of exposure to the entertainment community, while providing appreciative audiences with a festive atmosphere and the very best of world film, right in the center of the film capital of the world. The American Film Market (AFM), November 3-10, 2010, is the market partner of AFI FEST. Together, AFI FEST and AFM provide the only concurrent festival/market event in North America. AFI FEST is the only FIAPF-accredited film festival in the United States. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for the Short Films category for the annual Academy Awards®. AFI FEST 2010 presented by Audi is sponsored in part by American Airlines the official airline of AFI American Film Market (AFM) and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. Additional sponsors include Baskin-Robbins, Clarisonic, Hollywood & Highland Center, Little Black Dress Wines and Stella Artois. AFI FEST is proud of its new relationship with the American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre and its continued collaboration with the Skirball Cultural Center. Additional information about AFI FEST presented by Audi is available at AFI.com/AFIFEST. Connect with AFI FEST presented by Audi at facebook.com/AFIFEST, twitter.com/AFIFEST and youtube.com/AFIFEST.
About Audi:
Audi of America, Inc. and its 272 U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. During 2009 Audi outsold all other luxury brands in Europe, while in the U.S. market Audi posted the largest market share gain of any luxury automotive 6 brand. Over the next few years, AUDI AG expects to spend nearly $2 billion annually on new products and technology. Visit audiusa.com or audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues.
About AFM:
The business of independent motion picture production and distribution — a truly collaborative process — reaches its peak every year at the American Film Market. More than 7,000 industry leaders converge in Santa Monica for eight days of deal making, screenings, seminars, premieres, networking and parties. Participants come from over 70 countries and include acquisition and development executives, agents, attorneys, directors, distributors, festival directors, financiers, film commissioners, producers, writers, the world’s press and all those who provide services to the motion picture industry. AFM is the premier global marketplace for Hollywood’s decision makers. In just eight days, more than $800 million in deals are sealed on both completed films and those that haven’t started shooting yet making AFM the must-attend industry event. The American Film Market is produced by the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA), the trade association representing the world’s producers and distributors of independent motion pictures and television programs. More information can be found at IFTA-online.org and AmericanFilmMarket.com.
Editor’s Note: The only problem with AFI Fest 2010 was that we needed to apply for multiple media/press or guest list to attend the gala or special events, that’s too much. Any how AFI Fest 2010 was held from November 4 – 11, 2010 and presented by Audi. We want to thanks the event publicist and staff for allowing us to be part of “A” class event and we hope to continue covering the best of AFI. Our representatives Daniela Hubbard, Mark Valinsky and Esteban Aka Steven Escobar were from the first day to the last day bringing to our readers the best of AFI. Please enjoy the photos and feel free to contact us.
Photos (C) by Daniela Hubbard, Mark Valinsky and Diversity News Publications. (C) 2010 By Diversity News Publications. All Rights Are Reserved.
About Esteban Escobar
Executive Editor In Chief, Director of Public/Media Relations & Community Affairs, Sales, Reporter, Webmaster & Graphic Designer Specialist. About Esteban “Steven” Escobar: Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an Award Winning American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee. Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Also on June 2, 2012 Steven Escobar Received the Community and Humanitarian Services Award at Kayamanan ng Bayan for all his contributions to the Filipino American community in Southern California. On 12-12-12 Steven Escobar received Award for Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012. On 2-22-2013 Steven Escobar is nominated for a 2013 EOTM Award (Entrepreneurs on the Move) for Outstanding Journalist and on April 25, 2013 receives nomination for 2013 EOTM Award for Outstanding Internet Radio. On April 4, 2013 Steven Escobar receives award for Diversity News TV “Best B-Roll." Yahoo.com names Steven Escobar the Hot 500 contributors during the month of March 2012 of Yahoo! Contributor Network. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visithttp://www.stevenescobar.diversitynewspublications.com, http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/
Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff and Maria Conchita Alonso Attend Brando Unauthorized World Movie Premiere
November 12, 2010 by Esteban "Steven" Escobar
Filed under Entertainment, Featured
On November 9th, 2010 Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff and Maria Conchita Alonso Attend Brando Unauthorized World Movie Premiere.
The event was held at The Majestic Crest Theatre 1262 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, Ca, 90024 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
“As the Publisher of this magazine I had the sincere honor of ‘Walking the Red Carpet’ at the World Premier of Damian Chapa’s film, “Brando- Unauthorized,” said Joseph J. O’Donnell, Publisher of The Eerie Digest.
He added “It was a superb job that Damian had done on researching the life of Brando and how he focused the movie not on Brando, but on Brando’s son, Christian.”
Other celebrities that attended the event were: Mark Valinsky, Emma Zerner, Alicia Miller, Cassandra Hepburn, Damian Chapa, Rico Chapa, Mia Hope, Vivica Mitra, Fivel Stewart, Maegan Stewart and Sage Stewart. As well Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff and Maria Conchita Alonso.
Mr. Continue “It was also a successful father/son collaboration as Damian’s own son, Ricco, portrayed the actor’s son in the film. A shaky start, caused by the loss of sound at the outset, was quickly overcome as the story unfolded. The audience became captivated as the true life of Brando revealed his troubled upbringing, flaws and triumphs, and his tragic end.”
“I was on the red carpet. It’s a great marketing tool at the right venue. This however this is the least of the reasons I was there. I produce and act in independent films and always like to learn from others. I’ve been watching Damian develop as a film maker and actor over the years. He’s out there following his dream and developing his styles.” Said Mark Valinsky, Producer, Actor and Photographer. He continue “A movie maker and actor always has something he wants to say to the audience to cause them to think, consider and feel.”
Mr. Valinsky concluded “Being Jewish I wasn’t insulted. And there’s plenty of very rich and influential people in of all religions. Only if you blame someone or something for your condition do you give it cause and power over you.”
Movie producers hope this movie get pick up by major studio for marketing and distribution but the story is very controversial.
Mr. Joseph J. O’Donnell, Publisher of The Eerie Digest Magazine Concluded ”Damian Chapa stuck to his course throughout, and I found myself mesmerized by Ricco Chapa’s superb acting as he portrayed Christian Brando’s addiction and demise as his health deteriorated. So much history of Brando’s private life was kept from the public’s eyes, yet Chapa held it out for the world to see, and understand.”
Editor’s Note: You can read more about the film coverage at our media partner http://www.eeriedigest.com/wordpress/2010/11/the-eerie-digest-goes-to-the-movies/
Special Thanks to Ruben Murillo for taking photos for Diversity News Publications and to Mr. O’Donnell for saving seats for myself and Ruben inside the Theatre.
About Esteban Escobar
Executive Editor In Chief, Director of Public/Media Relations & Community Affairs, Sales, Reporter, Webmaster & Graphic Designer Specialist. About Esteban “Steven” Escobar: Esteban A. Escobar (born in El Salvador, Central America on September 6th) is an Award Winning American (Journalist, reporter, editor, columnist, writer, producer, director, publicist, radio personality, accounts receivable specialist, humanitarian and philanthropist). Esteban is known as Steven Escobar. He is the Executive Editor-In-Chief of Diversity News Magazine, an online & special print consumer news magazine that is visited by close to two million visitors a month while growing each day. Esteban “Steven” Escobar is also Producer, Director of Diversity News TV, the host of Diversity News Radio, on Air with Steven Escobar and the President of Diversity News Publications, a news/entertainment multimedia firm in Hollywood, CA. Steven Escobar owns E.E.Enterprises and an affiliate of The Diversity News Publications Family of Companies. Steven Escobar is also the official Hollywood and Los Angeles County Events Examiner for Examiner.com and contributor for Yahoo.com distributed via Yahoo Voices. Steven Escobar also gives back to the community by helping charities, and since 2003 to the present, he has been raising money and awareness for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles. Also in 2011 Steven Escobar raised money and awareness for The Life Group LA and volunteered for Exotifit For Humanity and The Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee. Steven was nominated for The Shorty Awards 2011 and the People’s Choice Fan Award 2012. In 2012 Steven Escobar receives the Humanitarian Award at the 2012 International Noble Awards. Also on June 2, 2012 Steven Escobar Received the Community and Humanitarian Services Award at Kayamanan ng Bayan for all his contributions to the Filipino American community in Southern California. On 12-12-12 Steven Escobar received Award for Most Fascinating Person of the Year 2012. On 2-22-2013 Steven Escobar is nominated for a 2013 EOTM Award (Entrepreneurs on the Move) for Outstanding Journalist and on April 25, 2013 receives nomination for 2013 EOTM Award for Outstanding Internet Radio. On April 4, 2013 Steven Escobar receives award for Diversity News TV “Best B-Roll." Yahoo.com names Steven Escobar the Hot 500 contributors during the month of March 2012 of Yahoo! Contributor Network. Steven Escobar currently resides in Los Angeles County in the City of Hollywood, CA. For more information visithttp://www.stevenescobar.diversitynewspublications.com, http://www.stevenescobar.blogspot.com or his IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4164655/
