Cris Abrego
Cris Abrego is an American television producer, writer, and former CEO oEndemol Shine North America Abrego is now the Chairman of Banijay America Group and president and CEO of Endemol Shine Holdings. Early life Abrego grew up in El Monte, California. He was a wrestler at California State University, Fullerton before graduating and moving to Los Angeles to work on reality television shows. Career After graduation from Mountain View High School, Abrego attended California State University, Fullerton. After graduation, he joined Bunim-Murray, working on ''The Real World'' and ''Road Rules'' television shows. While working for Bunim-Murray, Abrego freelanced as a coordinating producer for ''Fear'' and ''Making the Band''. In addition, he was the co-creator and executive producer for a reality version of the movie The Cannonball Run. In 2002, Abrego created Brass Ring; a production company responsible for '' Next Action Star'', '' Surf Girls'' and '' The Hitchhiker Chronicles''. Soo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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El Monte, California
} El Monte (Spanish for "The Mountain") is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city lies in the San Gabriel Valley, east of the city of Los Angeles. El Monte's slogan is "Welcome to Friendly El Monte" and is historically known as "The End of the Santa Fe Trail". As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 109,450, down from 113,475 at the 2010 census. As of 2020, El Monte was the 64th-largest city in California. Origin of name El Monte is situated between the San Gabriel and Rio Hondo Rivers; a marshy area roughly where the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area is now located. Residents claimed that anything could be grown in the area. Between 1770 and 1830, Spanish soldiers and missionaries often stopped here for respite. They called the area 'El Monte,' which in Spanish means 'the mountain' or 'the mount'. Most people assume the name refers to a mountain, but there were no mountains in the valley. The word is an archaic Spanish translation of t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Celebrity Paranormal Project
''Celebrity Paranormal Project'' (sometimes abbreviated as ''CPP'') is a paranormal reality television series that originally aired from October 22 to December 17, 2006, on VH1. Except for a different title and use of celebrities, the VH1 show is similar to MTV's ''Fear''. The show has been made available on iTunes and Xbox Live.(Tubi App) Overview The show consists of four or five celebrity participants who are taken to an allegedly haunted location during the night and left until sunrise with the task of identifying paranormal activity. Upon arrival they are given a brief history of the location as well as other background information on past ghost sightings. The celebrities are left with specialist equipment such as infrared cameras and EMF meters. Surveillance cameras are set up all around to record what happens in the building that is to be investigated. To begin, two of the celebrities go on an exploration of a certain area of the location while the rest of the team rema ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Megan Wants A Millionaire
''Megan Wants a Millionaire'' is an American reality television show on VH1 in which former ''Rock of Love'' contestant Megan Hauserman has seventeen wealthy single men compete for her love. The show originated from a comment made by Hauserman during an episode of '' Rock of Love: Charm School'', in which she stated that she ideally would like to become a "trophy wife". During the casting process for the series, VH1 asked for single men with a net worth of over $1,000,000. In February 2009, Hauserman stated in an interview that taping of ''Megan Wants a Millionaire'' had begun. Hauserman also stated that she was looking for "a mature guy that can handle me and doesn't cry" and stated "He doesn't have to be rich; he has to be stable." Hauserman said she would take the show seriously, it would be "very real". Megan's best friends, Brandi Cunningham from VH1 shows and Cecille Gahr (from ''Beauty and the Geek'') were to appear on the show and try to help Megan with her decisions. Th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Daisy Of Love
Daisy de la Hoya attending the premiere of VH1's "Daisy of Love" at My House, Hollywood, CA on April 26, 2009 ''Daisy of Love'' is an American reality television dating show which stars Daisy de la Hoya, the runner-up of the VH1 reality dating show ''Rock of Love 2''. The show premiered on April 26, 2009, at 9:00 pm ET on VH1. Contestants :In Episode 7, "12 Pack" asked to be called by his real name, Dave. :In Episode 4, London withdrew from the competition, but in Episode 9, he was brought back into the competition. Elimination order * Contestants in bold indicates that they received V.I.P. Access/Passes. : The contestant won the competition. : The contestant went on a solo date with Daisy. : The contestant went on a group date with Daisy. : The contestant was eliminated. : The contestant went on a date with Daisy, but was eliminated. : The contestant went on a date with Daisy, but voluntarily withdrew from the competition. : The contestant was going to receive a chain, but ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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For The Love Of Ray J
''For the Love of Ray J'' is a dating show on VH1 featuring hip hop singer Ray J. The program has a format similar to ''Flavor of Love'', ''I Love New York'', and ''Rock of Love ''Rock of Love with Bret Michaels'' is an American reality television dating game show. It stars Bret Michaels, the lead singer from the band Poison. The show closely resembles the show ''Flavor of Love''. The first season featured 25 women comp ...''. In reference to the series, Ray J said: The show ended right before the spin-off ''Family Business'' which stars Ray and his sister Brandy. Ray J called the show "a learning experience." Season 1 The show, which premiered on February 2, 2009, follows Ray J and a group of 14 female contestants. The winner was Cocktail (Joanna Hernandez). Season 2 A second season premiered on November 2, 2009, with a group of 19 female contestants. The winner was 32 year-old Mz. Berry (Connie Deveaux). Airing of the show References {{DEFAULTSORT:For The Lo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Real Chance Of Love
''Real Chance of Love'' is an American reality television dating game show featuring two brothers, Ahmad "Real" Givens (born on January 8, 1982, died on February 21, 2015, aged 33) and Kamal "Chance" Givens, (born on March 25, 1981), of the rap group The Stallionares, former contestants on ''I Love New York'', who are looking for love. The show was first brought up in August 2007 when Mr. Boston of the first season of ''I Love New York'' was offered his own reality show. Boston declined and the plans eventually fell through, leaving the show to be picked up by Real and Chance. Season one The first season premiered October 20, 2008, and featured seventeen female contestants taking part in various challenges in a format similar to other VH1 and MTV dating contest programs. Each week, women were eliminated until the final episode where the brothers had to make their final selections. Ultimately, Ahmad (Real) selected ''Corn Fed'', while Kamal (Chance) selected nobody. The series co ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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La La's Full Court Life
''La La's Full Court Life'' is an American reality television series on VH1. The series debuted on August 22, 2011, and is the follow up series to ''La La's Full Court Wedding''. ''La La's Full Court Life'' chronicles the life of Alani Vasquez aka La La as she experiences married life with the professional basketball player Carmelo Anthony, evolving from being the fiancĂ©e of a basketball player to being a basketball wife and how she manages her life while keeping her career in check. Cast * La La Vasquez * Carmelo Anthony Carmelo Kyam Anthony (born May 29, 1984) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been named an NBA All-Star ten times and an All-NBA Team me ... * Candice "Dice" Dixon: La La's cousin and best friend * Po Johnson: La La's best friend Episodes Series overview Season 1 (2011) Season 2 (2012) Season 3 (2013) Season 4 (2013) Season 5 (2014) Re ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Charm School 2
''Rock of Love: Charm School'', known as ''Sharon Osbournes Charm School'' in the UK, and as ''Charm School: Rock of Love Girls'' in Germany, is the second season of the VH1 reality television series '' Charm School''. Fourteen contestants from both seasons of ''Rock of Love with Bret Michaels'' are competing to develop proper etiquette in order to win $100,000. Sharon Osbourne is the host. ''Rock of Love: Charm School'' first aired on VH1 on October 12, 2008. Brandi Mahon was ultimately named ''Charm School Queen'' and was awarded the $100,000. Ten Commandments # Thou Shalt Rock Together # Thou Shalt Rock It With Style # Thou Shalt Be Takin' Care of Business # Thou Shalt Not Rock Rude # Thou Shalt Rock Thy Body # Thou Shalt Rock At Love # Thou Shalt Express Thyself # Thou Shalt Know Who Thou Art # Thou Shalt Rock Unto Others # Thou Shalt Be Fully Rockin' Contestants Episode Progress : The contestant won the competition. : The contestant won the challenge and was safe from expu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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America's Most Smartest Model
''America's Most Smartest Model'' is an American reality television show that aired on VH1. The hosts were Ben Stein and Mary Alice Stephenson. The show attempted to find brains behind beauty in a series of challenges, and would grant the winner $100,000, a feature in an upcoming VO5 ad, and the title of ''America's Most Smartest Model''. The winner of the competition was 22 year-old VJ Logan from Grass Valley, California. Contestants (''ages stated are at start of filming'') Episodes Balls, Cherries, Balloons, Tires First aired October 7, 2007 (1.6M viewers) *Edge Challenge Winner: Daniel *Callback Challenge Winner: Brett *Eliminated: Victoria, Gaston, Slavco, Jamie Governor Of Presidents *Edge Challenge Winners: Rachael Murphy, Pickel *Callback Challenge Winners: Rachael Murphy, Pickel *Bottom Four: Daniel, Jesse, Mandy Lynn, Erika *Eliminated: Erika Balm and Gilad *Special Guest Star: Gilad Janklowicz *Edge Challenge Winners: VJ, Pickel, Brett *Callback Challenge W ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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I Love Money
''I Love Money'' is an American reality television series that aired on VH1 and was produced by 51 Minds Entertainment, a subsidiary of Endemol, and was a spin-off of ''Flavor of Love'', '' Charm School'', ''I Love New York'', ''Rock of Love'', ''Real Chance of Love'', ''For the Love of Ray J'', ''Daisy of Love'' and ''Megan Wants a Millionaire''. Contestants on these shows competed in physical and mental challenges, aiming for a $250,000 grand prize. Created by executive producers Cris Abrego and Mark Cronin. The contestants of the first two seasons were located in Huatulco, Mexico for the duration of their time on the show, while the third and fourth season contestants were located in Manzanillo, Mexico. Airing of the show Season one In the first season, the contestants were selected from the first two seasons of ''Flavor of Love'', ''Rock of Love'' and ''I Love New York'' and competed in physical and mental challenges in an attempt to win $250,000. Production started in ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rock Of Love With Bret Michaels
''Rock of Love with Bret Michaels'' is an American reality television dating game show. It stars Bret Michaels, the lead singer from the band Poison. The show closely resembles the show ''Flavor of Love''. The first season featured 25 women competing to be Michaels' girlfriend. Each week, the women face challenges, the winner of which gets to go on a date with Michaels. Some of the challenges were based on situations that they might encounter if chosen to be Michaels' girlfriend. The first season winner was 24-year-old Jes Rickleff from Naperville, Illinois. At the reunion, she revealed that she did not have romantic feelings for Michaels, and that she thought that he should have chosen the runner-up, Heather. The second season featured another set of 20 women. This time around, Michaels chose 37-year-old Ambre Lake from Los Angeles, California. After the show, the two maintained a relationship, but parted ways after just a few months. The third season premiered on January 4, 20 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Charm School 's shortly-lived talent school for its young contract players, popularly known as the Rank Charm School
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Charm School or charm school may refer to: *Charm school or finishing school, providing young women with training in the social graces * ''Charm School'' (Bishop Allen album), 2003 * ''Charm School'' (Roxette album), 2011 * ''Charm School'' (TV series), a reality television series airing on VH1 **''Charm School with Ricki Lake'' * ''The Charm School'' (novel), a 1988 spy thriller novel by Nelson DeMille * ''The Charm School'' (film), a lost 1921 American silent comedy film * The Company of Youth, The Rank Organisation The Rank Organisation was a British entertainment conglomerate founded by industrialist J. Arthur Rank in April 1937. It quickly became the largest and most vertically integrated film company in the United Kingdom, owning production, distribut ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |