The Gallery LA Fashion Night Out at the Beverly Hills Porsche Presents Designs by Dina Bar-El and Anthony Franco
September 7, 2012 by Stella Gomez
Filed under Entertainment, Events, Fashion Shows, Featured

On September 6, 2012 Wella Professionals presents The Gallery Los Angeles Fashion’s Night Out at the Beverly Hills Porsche located at 8425 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California 90211 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm..
Mickey Koffman the Producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend from The Gallery Los Angeles produced and hosted the traditional event where over 300 people attended.
Guests had the pleasure to enjoy complimentary drinks, appetizers, beauty treatments by Nine Zero One and Napoleon Perdis. California Apparel News, The LA Fashion Magazine and American Gentlemen are some of the print magazines that provided a copy of their magazine for review. The red carpet arrivals was located outside facing the line of lovely Porsches. The location was perfect for people to mingle and enjoy the cooler weather during the summer season. (Please click on the photos to view them regular size).
The main attraction was the fashion show to showcase two designer’s collections. Dina Bar-El who presented her designs with flare. Her collection consists of Satin Slip dresses, sparkle, and lovely layers of sheer beauty. The dresses were gorgeous, and made the models look stunning.
The talented Anthony Franco presented his style for men that you do not see often on the runway. A video was shown before his work was viewed. His collection looks very sexy and mysteries. Suits galore for the men were presented. The fabric textures, colors and fit were great for fall. The women’s collection added sparkle to pants suits, and shine to dresses.
Some of the following sponsors contribute to this successful fashion event. L.A. Fashion Weekend, Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace, Bibby Financial Services, Napoleon Perdis, California ApparelNews, Little Black Dress Vodka, The LA Fashion Magazine, Diabolo, American Gentleman Magazine, Runway Magazine and many more.
A special thank you to Beverly Hills Porsche for allowing this special event to be presented at their location.
About The Gallery L.A./Mikey Koffman:
Mikey Koffman, an original member of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, has been producing L.A. Fashion Weekend, through her fashion marketing firm, The Gallery L.A. for seven seasons now. Koffman also produces runway shows in conjunction with the Magic International tradeshow.
L.A. Fashion Weekend features unbelievable branding opportunities for the most elite products and services as well as extensive exposure from the local, national and international press. L.A. Fashion Weekend attracts media (Elle, Women’s Wear Daily, Huffington Post, Access Hollywood, MTV, Diversity News Magazine, Examiner.com), stylists, buyers (Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Fred Segal, Maxfield) and celebrities/notables (Jack Black, Jeremy Piven, Heather Locklear, Mena Suvari, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa).
Koffman, featured on the first season of the hit Showtime series, “The Real L Word,” and KTLA morning news segment “Thank God It’s Fashion”, has unmatched experience growing emerging lines into full-fledged brands, and has garnered her place among the fashion elite. For more information visit www.thegalleryla.com or www.losangelesfw.com
To see more videos visit Diversity News TV on Blip TV at http://blip.tv/diversity-news-tv or Diversity News TV on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/diversitynews
Photos credit to: (C) Bob Delgadillo from Bob Delgadillo Events Photographer, Nelson Shen from Nelson Photo Images, and Stella Gomez from Disco Stella’s Pics for Diversity News Magazine of Diversity News Publications.
About Stella Gomez
STELLA GOMEZ, Contributor writer/photographer. About Stella Gomez: Is the owner/Photographer at Disco Stella's Pics. Also she is a Contributor writer and photographer at Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications. Stella Gomez is also community volunteer. She likes to help Diverse organizations and meet new people. Stella Gomez loves to takes photos and even write about some events. She also helps with the red carpet set up, events check in, tickets, auction handling and assist where needed by any organization. Stella Gomez became part of The Diversity News Publications Family since July 15, 2010 to present. Currently Stella Gomez is branding her photography images as "Disco Stella’s Pics". You can contact Stella Gomez directly for Freelance paid/volunteeer work to: discostella@verizon.net
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American Idol’s Kimberly Caldwell Attends L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall/Winter 2012 at Sunset Gower Studios Day 3
March 19, 2012 by Esteban Escobar
Filed under Celebrities, FEATURES

LA Fashion Weekend is well known as the place where celebrities come for interviews, walk the red carpet and watch the hottest trends and new designs at the run way. In prior seasons of LA Fashion Weekend the following celebrities have attended the event and some of them are: recording and performer Christina Milian, Actor Erik Estrada, and recently designer Phoebe Price, model Janice Dickinson, recording and performer former American Idol’s Kimberly Caldwell.
There was so many fashion shows, but the place where every one want to attend was Hollywood’s hottest and biggest event produced by the one and only Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend presenting L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 @ Sunset Gower Studios, a 3 day weekend starting from March 16th-March 18th.
This three-day fashion extravaganza was an opulent exhibit of the finest in couture and daring style. Fashionistas, media representatives, celebrities and fashion buyers alike, came to have the exclusive opportunity to view the forthcoming trends for the Fall/Winter 2012 season.
Only Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend with her team, including designers and brand sponsors can make the unforgettable experience possible for every one the attended the event in the the heart center of Hollywood.
On Sunday, March 18th’s L.A. Fashion Weekend finale show was air live on KTLA 5, and hosted by the station’s David Begnaud and Gallery L.A. producer, Mikey Koffman.
The night started with live performance from the eclectic musical duo Hi Fashion band. With a special dedication to Hollywood and its television studio history, the night’s line-up featured NBC’s Fashion Star designer Lizzie Parker, Alexis by Tal Sheyn, a line co-designed with Alexis Bellino of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County and the much anticipated new season of Gossip Girl by Romeo & Juliet Couture, an apparel collection inspired by the CW hit television series and its beloved characters.
“L.A. Fashion Weekend and KTLA 5 serve as a platform for serious designers to catapult their collections into a larger fashion marketplace and imprint their designs upon an international audience.” said Mikey Koffman, founder of The Gallery L.A., and producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend.
About The Gallery L.A./Mikey Koffman:
Mikey Koffman, an original member of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, has been producing L.A. Fashion Weekend, through her fashion marketing firm, The Gallery L.A. for seven seasons now. Koffman also produces runway shows in conjunction with the Magic International tradeshow.
L.A. Fashion Weekend features unbelievable branding opportunities for the most elite products and services as well as extensive exposure from the local, national and international press. L.A. Fashion Weekend attracts media (Elle, Women’s Wear Daily, Huffington Post, Access Hollywood, MTV, Diversity News Magazine, Examiner.com), stylists, buyers (Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Fred Segal, Maxfield) and celebrities/notables (Jack Black, Jeremy Piven, Heather Locklear, Mena Suvari, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa).
Koffman, featured on the first season of the hit Showtime series, “The Real L Word,” and KTLA morning news segment “Thank God It’s Fashion”, has unmatched experience growing emerging lines into full-fledged brands, and has garnered her place among the fashion elite. For more information visit www.thegalleryla.com or www.losangelesfw.com
Sources: Diversity News Magazine, Examiner.com, Diversity News Publications, LA Fashion Weekend, The Gallery L.A. and Quintessential PR.
Photos credit & courtesy to: Nelson Shen from Nelson Shen Photos.
Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Mikey Koffman and her team for working hard to make L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios the best and for people to talk about it for many years to come. Please come back for more exclusive coverage of L.A. Fashion Weekend Fall and Winter 2012 @ Sunset Gower Studios.

About Esteban "Steven" 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/
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Get To Know Your Perfect Creature Pageant Mr. Rasheed Rashad Smith
November 3, 2011 by Esteban Escobar
Filed under Beauty Pageants, Charity, Community News, Competitions, FEATURES
Since Tuesday, June 21, 2011 the casting call for Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures Pageant 2011 benefiting Exotifit For Humanity, it is close to an end.
This Tuesday, November 15, 2011 we will find out the top four contestants and see who wins the 1st place prize and be crown The Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures Pageant to be held at The Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City, CA from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Also on the day we will find out the the first runner up and 2nd place. On this article before the Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures are officially crown we want to introduce to you in a question and answer format and Get To Know Your Perfect Creature Pageant Mr. Rasheed Rashad Smith.

Rasheed Rashad Smith is currently 34 years and was born in Los Angeles South Central are in Inglewood, CA. He is know as an actor, rapper, model, song writer and also owns a marketing company where he manages model plus, rap or r&b artist.
He started modeling since he was ten years old. His father shoots all his photo shoots and him art direct all his photo shoots. Rasheed Rashad Smith also sings and rap.
His mother Charlene Anne Smith (see black and white photo), a former model was real sick in the hospital and her mother and dad met. His was kidnapped by a crazy man, since them she have been in the hospital ever since.
He work out hard every day, play basketball and have a photo shoot every 3 weeks. He also is an actor and an entrepreneur, he owns his own marketing company called Tranzit Promotions working on music records. He is currently working with Doll Phace, a new artist with a song called Lets Go Ta Vegs feat Snoop Dog.
Note: SE = Steven Escobar and RRS = Rasheed Rashad Smith
SE: Why you decided to be part of Mr and Ms Perfect Creatures by Maria Amor? What do you hope to accomplish and what will you give back to the community?
RRS: Well this competition give’s back to kids, they are the future. I love to give back someone gave back too me. So it is only right I do the same.
I hope too accomplish what I always accomplish to make people smile and be happy and never forget my face and what ever I can do in the community to help I will do talk to kids, give advice and be there.
SE: If you win or did not win the competition how would you read act? Why place you want to win and why?
RRS: Also I feel I will win and if I don’t Im always a winner. I’m never late too any of Mr and Ms Perfect Creatures by Maria Amor events. I’m the most prepared model, at the last event I was the only male model that sang real good for the people that were there.
I feel I got this contest won already I’m a winner my name mean leader Rasheed and I enter this contest because I love to give back. When I did enter this pageant competition I felt like I will win this contest.
I have a great inside and outside and I’ve done alot already in my life and just wanna keep doing more.
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.About Esteban "Steven" 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/
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Get To Know Your Perfect Creature Pageant Ms. Elinor Cohen
November 3, 2011 by Esteban Escobar
Filed under Beauty Pageants, Charity, Competitions, FEATURES


Since Tuesday, June 21, 2011 the casting call for Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures Pageant 2011 benefiting Exotifit For Humanity, it is close to an end.
This Tuesday, November 15, 2011 we will find out the top four contestants and see who wins the 1st place prize and be crown The Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures Pageant to be held at The Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City, CA from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Also on the day we will find out the the first runner up and 2nd place.
On this article before the Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures are officially crown we want to introduce to you in a question and answer format and Get To Know Your Perfect Creature Pageant Ms. Elinor Cohen.
Elinor Cohen was born in Netanyahu, Israel. She is know as a Fashion, Print and Runway Model. She currently resides in Westlake Village, California and works for the family’s business called Puzzled, Inc.
Note: SE = Steven Escobar and EC =Elinor Cohen
SE: Why you decided to be part of Mr and Ms Perfect Creatures by Maria Amor? What do you hope to accomplish and what will you give back to the community?
EC: I want to be Ms Perfect Creature because of my passion for modeling my drive to be the best I can be and my caring nature to help others less fortunate than me.
· I feel in my heart that I can represent the status as Ms Perfect Creature because I believe in myself and I feel I have the values and goals that ms perfect creature should be.
· I believe hard work and never giving up has giving me the strength and confidence that ms perfect creature should have.
Being ms perfect creature means a lot and is a dream come true…
I hoped to accomplish sense of wealth of strengths, skills, have a better gratitude, also learning about myself and about others also gaining valuable experiences. I want to give back to the community doing volunteer and charitable work helping the homeless shelter or local hospital with the children who have disabilities. Doing a charity event for children like donating toys so the children have gifts for Christmas.
SE: If you win or did not win the competition how would you read act? Why place you want to win and why?
Regardless if I did win or did not win my reaction would be still happy either both ways.
I would be very glad if I did win just like everyone else would be but if I didn’t win I would still be happy for the fact that I have learned so much doing this event I learn how there’s always something you can do to help those that are unfortunate.
Helping and giving back to those in need of help made me felt so accomplished. I would like to place in 1st but any place is good for me even after all it gives me great satisfaction and pride I did something for the community and for myself.
I felt a great sense of accomplishment by putting my effort and soul giving back to the community and it made me a better person.
For more information about Elinor Cohen visit http://www.modelmayhem.com/806685 or visit her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ECElite
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.
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 visithttp://exotifitforhumanity.org/ or exotifit.com
This article post is partial sponsored and brought to you by: Diversity News TV
About Esteban "Steven" 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/
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Get To Know Your Perfect Creature Pageant Ms. Jade Rawlins
November 3, 2011 by Esteban Escobar
Filed under Beauty Pageants, Charity, Community News, Entertainment News, Events, FEATURES

Since Tuesday, June 21, 2011 the casting call for Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures Pageant 2011 benefiting Exotifit For Humanity, it is close to an end.
This Tuesday, November 15, 2011 we will find out the top four contestants and see who wins the 1st place prize and be crown The Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures Pageant to be held at The Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City, CA from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Also on the day we will find out the the first runner up and 2nd place. On this article before the Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures are officially crown we want to introduce to you in a question and answer format and Get To Know Your Perfect Creature Pageant Ms. Jade Rawlins.
Born in Taos, New Mexico Jade Rawlins is a multi-cultured young woman in blood ranging from Native American and Irish on her mothers side, to Colombian, Spanish, Ostpreussen German, Bodentahl Jewish, and a small percentage of Asian on her father’s side.
Some of her Hobbies/activities are: Singing, Dancing, Acting, Performing, Exercising in nature, Sauna detox, Meditation, Reading, Song-Writing, and keeping in touch with her closest friends/family.
Note: SE = Steven Escobar and JR = Jade Rawlins
SE: Why you decided to be part of Mr and Ms Perfect Creatures by Maria Amor? What do you hope to accomplish and what will you give back to the community?
JR: “I decided to be a part of Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures because: Mother Earth is calling and we as human beings are at the top of the food chain and have the ability to make a difference in the future, health of the environment, and the creatures within it.
Unfortunately, we also have the ability to create turmoil, war and disaster among our planet. I want to be a human being that puts my efforts towards the positive, good and well being among this planet I live on. I believe that I was sent here with the purpose of being a powerful leader, a role model for younger generations and that it wasn’t coincidence that I was born with multiple innate talents. With my talents I want to learn how with my survival and income to help and give back to both the environment and Humans/Creatures in need by raising funds for purposes such as donating to charities and humanitarian funds- which Exotifit for Humanity- the Non Profit Organization that funds Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creature- aims to accomplish!I am proud to be a Perfect Creature candidate, and even though I did not move to Hollywood with a lot of money I still came to Hollywood with a big dream after growing up in a small town. This pageant is allowing me to have a shot at exposing myself, learn what it is to be in the spotlight, learn to get over my fears of not being able to make my dream come true, learning the power of reaching out and building a network and a team and not being afraid to ask people who care about me to help me build my dreams esp when I am proud of what my dream is—ultimately to be a professional entertainer/leader and healer in this world and be proud of the impact I left to others before I pass on.”
SE: If you win or did not win the competition how would you read act? Why place you want to win and why?
JR: “If I were to win this Pageant I would react with Happiness, Gratitude, and Excitement! I would love to win First Place as I do in all competitions I partake in. I would be proud to continue with Maria Amor and her Perfect Team- to continue accomplishing more Humanitarian outreach projects in both the Phillipines and locally! I have been hired amongst LAYN- The Los Angeles Youth Network- as a field manager- to help raise funds for the Los Angeles Homeless.
The most important thing to me is to enjoy my journey as I climb farther and farther towards my accomplished dream of surviving successfully as a professional Performer, Healer, and Leader that helps those in need! I am proud to have experienced the opportunity to be in this first season of the Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures Candidacy! My humanitarian goals, are to expand my confidence in order to become a professional, successful, healthy woman and with my wisdom be able to help save lives, improve welfare, and alleviate suffering among other humans in need.
I want to help promote happiness and to provide a healthy future to those in need. I am proud to have experienced the opportunity to be in this first season of the Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures Candidacy!”
About Esteban "Steven" 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/
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Get To Know Your Perfect Creature Pageant Ms. Saffron Rayn
November 3, 2011 by Esteban Escobar
Filed under Beauty Pageants, Charity, Competitions, Featured, FEATURES, Pageant News

Since Tuesday, June 21, 2011 the casting call for Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures Pageant 2011 benefiting Exotifit For Humanity, it is close to an end.
This Tuesday, November 15, 2011 we will find out the top four contestants and see who wins the 1st place prize and be crown The Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures Pageant to be held at The Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City, CA from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Also on the day we will find out the the first runner up and 2nd place. On this article before the Mr. & Ms. Perfect Creatures are officially crown we want to introduce to you in a question and answer format and Get To Know Your Perfect Creature Pageant Ms. Saffron Rayn.

She is a model, actress and host, born in Pasadena, CA and resident of West Hollywood, CA. Her hobbies include reading, cooking, shooting guns, martial arts, go-kart racing, and of course outreach. Her spirituality drives her, her family grounds her her. and children in general inspire her. Coming from East Indian background and speak Punjabi, Hindi, and English.
She is a winner of numerous showcase awards in modeling for Fashion, Editorial, and Glamour; Saffron has walked the runway for Loreal Redken, interviewed for features in spreads for magazines and countless web advertisements, spokes-modeled for name brands and endorsements for Charity organizations. Filming as TV Host and interviewer for major stations and radios; she can also be seen in music videos, commercials, and film. Columnist and also author of her own written and published column “Living Kai-zen.
Note: SE = Steven Escobar and SR = Saffron Rayn
SE: Why you decided to be part of Mr and Ms Perfect Creatures by Maria Amor?
SR: I was intrigued by the design of this project and how different it was having models compete by showcasing their leadership and humanitarian passions through given challenges.
Initially though, I struggled with the concept of campaigning myself as Ms ”Perfect” because I know I have many flaws as most people do; but like the saying goes ‘..perfection is impossible but the pursuit of perfection can lead to excellence’. Therefore, I decided to dive in and use this as an opportunity to polish my craft as well.
SE: What do you hope to accomplish and what will you give back to the community?
SR: Being just a simple girl trying to make a difference, I just want to inspire others to want to do the same.
I’m so inspired by the spirit and fearlessness in children that my time and efforts in the community will go towards local projects that are focusing on preserving that.
SE: If you win or did not win the competition how would you read act? Why place you want to win and why?
SR: My passion for helping others will indeed continue with or without the crown, winning first place would be the icing on the cake as well as an honor.
It would reap greater opportunities for me to do my work as well as win me a much needed vacation that I look forward to. Nevertheless this project has been about the journey as much as the destination and therefore I have already won.
For more information about Saffron Rayn visit her IMDB at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3964176/ or her official website at http://www.saffronrayn.com/
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About Esteban "Steven" 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/
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Samira Chatila Wins Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011 & Maria Amor Birthday Gala Benefiting Exotifit for Humanity
May 23, 2011 by News Staff
Filed under Celebrities, Community News, Competitions, Entertainment News, Events, FEATURES, Pageant News
It took about 3 months for Exotifit International Inc to put together a beauty pageant competition for the first time ever. The event was held on Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Universal Hilton in Universal City, CA from 6 pm to 2am. The set up crew were the first to arrive at the Ballroom C&D at Universal Hilton located next to the famous Universal Studios.
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 and President of MLT Enterprises. For more information visit http://www.exotifit.com/mariaamor.html
About Exotifit:
“It’s the sexiest workout ever”, says Maria Amor, founder of Exotifit, which blends diverse styles of musical dance with an invigorating soundtrack that gets you dancing to the rhythm. It’s far from a boring and unmotivating workout; it’s sexy. Exotifil is taught by Maria and some of her ExotiAngels, a
sister group comprised of some students and teachers who also perform at large functions and conventions such as the California Gift show and LA Fitness Expo.
Exotifit offers classes in groups or via private tutelage and also offers teacher certification for those interested in teaching Exotifit classes. Maria Amors’ Exotifit isn’t just a sexy and affordable workout for adults, but it’s a fun and energetic routine for children as well. Dances featured are African, salsa, chacha, tango, belly-dancing and many more. If you are looking for a fun, motivating workout, rush to your local fitness center for an Exotifit. For more information visit http://www.exotifit.com
Photos credit to: Travis Jourdain from 5 Minutes Photos, Nelson Shen & Stella Gomez
Source: Examiner.com
Congratulations to Samira Chatila for winning the crown and title of Ms. Exoti-Lady World Pageant 2011. We want to wish her the best luck as the pageant carrier.
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Maria Amor’s Media/Press Appreciation and Launching of Exotifit TV, Jan. 29, 2011
February 1, 2011 by Esteban Escobar
Filed under Breaking News, Events, Featured, News, Uncategorized
It is rare for an organization to appreciate or thank the press/media outlets who help them promote a figure, service or product.
However, this past Saturday, January 29, 2011, entrepreneur Maria Amor took the initiative by celebrating “Media Appreciation and Launching of Exotifit TV” at her estate in Tarzana, CA.
“I wanted to thank the media for the support and love they have shown throughout the year. we couldn’t do without them.” Said Maria Amor, Founder & owner of Exotifit.
At this event, all media/press representatives were told to just enjoy themselves and relax because they work so hard all the time. Maria Amor and her Exoti-Angels cooked healthy food for everyone, and there was lots of fun, socializing, networking opportunities, music, drinks and even karaoke opportunities for the guests. The event was held from 5:00 till 12 am.
Maria and her Exoti-Angels awarded the following certificates of appreciation: Exoti-Humanitarian award to David Harrison Levi, Exoti-Photographer to Diana Ligon, Exoti-Media to Buddy Sampson, Exoti-Friend to Travis Jourdain, and Exoti-Family to Hayavi Moradi II.
At this event there was also an official launching celebration for Exotifit TV where the Exoti-Angels shared with their fans, clients and friends how to be exotic and stay fit at the same time. Per Ms. Amor more than 100 people/press/media came to the event. Ms. Amor told the crew of media/press that this was just one of many events planned to thank them for all their support.
About Exotifit:
“It’s the sexiest workout ever”, says Maria Amor, founder of Exotifit, which blends diverse styles of musical dance with an invigorating soundtrack that gets you dancing to the rhythm. It’s far from a boring and unmotivating workout; it’s sexy. Exotifil is taught by Maria and some of her ExotiAngels, a sister group comprised of some students and teachers who also perform at large functions and conventions such as the California Gift show and LA Fitness Expo. Exotifit offers classes in groups or via private tutelage and also offers teacher certification for those interested in teaching Exotifit classes. Maria Amors’ Exotifit isn’t just a sexy and affordable workout for adults, but it’s a fun and energetic routine for children as well. Dances featured are African, salsa, cha-cha, tango, belly-dancing and many more. If you are looking for a fun, motivating workout, rush to your local fitness center for an Exotifit. For more information visit http://www.exotifit.com

Photos Courtesy and (C) 2011 by Celebrity and Events photographer Francois Palais for Los Angeles County Events Examiner and Diversity News Magazine.
Editor’s Note: We want to congratulate all media/press who received an award at the event. We wish them the best of luck. Story was proofread by Linda Krongold, our New York, NY Special Correspondent For Diversity News. For more information you can contact her at andmeljar@aol.com


About Esteban "Steven" 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/
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The Jennifer Day Indoor Beach Party and Live Concert A Huge Success
June 23, 2010 by Esteban Escobar
Filed under Entertainment, Events, Featured
The photographers and media/press outlets were ready and waiting for Jennifer Day at the red carpet, set up to welcome her at her own day’s event titled “The Jennifer Day Indoor Beach Party and Live Concert.”
Photographers took photos at the red carpet of other actors and actress, including personalities. The TV outlets interviewed some of the actors/actress that attended the event.
Singer, actress and performer Jennifer Day arrived in a red Mercedez-Benz car and very happily got out of the car and said hello to the photographers and camera crew waiting for her. She took photos on the red carpet by herself, was interviewed by TV crews, and then took pictures with some of her fellow actors/actress and fans.
“Jennifer Day’s Indoor Beach Party Live Concert Event was a lot of fun. Jennifer really knows how to command an audience with her musical talent and charm. Thank you to Mr. Buddy Sampson for organizing such a successful event. It was a pleasure to attend.” said Tisha Rivera, Actress (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3491252/).
Jennifer came out on the stage which was decorated with lots of colorful balloons and roses, and she performed a couple of songs.
At the end of the event Jennifer took photos with her fans and performed her last songs. Jennifer Day feature Heather, Ysobelle and Rushaun at her show.
Guests and fans including media outlets were treated to some wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and cookies.
The event was held on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 and took place at Complete Actors Place 13752 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
Jennifer Day recently completed a movie with actor Steven Bauer, tittle ”Showstopper,” which is scheduled for theatrical release in late 2010.
For more information about Jennifer Day visit her IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2414230/ or http://www.JenniferDay.tv
Editor’s Note: The only bad thing at the event was parking. Now that the City of Los Angeles is desperate for revenue, they are charging to park at the 2 hour meters from 6pm to 8pm. To make it worse, you need a parking permit to park or you get a ticket in the City of Sherman Oaks by the hill side .
Story was proof read by Linda Krongold, our New York, NY Special Correspondent For Diversity News. For more information you can contact her at andmeljar@aol.com
Photos courtesy of Jeff Knight from http://www.Jeffknightphotography.com & Daniela Hubbard from http://www.Danielahubbard.com for Diversity News Publications Special Thank You to Andre Cohen & Tisha Rivera for the photos and video introduction.
For photos licensing please contact diversitynews@hotmail.com (C) 2010 Diversity News Publications. All Rights Are Reserved.
About Esteban "Steven" 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/
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