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Extreme Makeover Home Edition
''Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'' (''EM:HE''; sometimes informally referred to as ''Extreme Home Makeover'') is an American reality television series that aired from February 15, 2004 to January 13, 2012 on ABC. The series is a spin-off of ''Extreme Makeover'' that features a family that has faced some sort of recent or ongoing hardship having their home completely remodeled to better suit their exact needs. The series was produced by Endemol USA in association with Disney-ABC Television Group's Greengrass Television. The original ABC run was hosted by Ty Pennington; the HGTV season was hosted by actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson. The executive producers were Brady Connell and George Verschoor. Team Reaction and criticism Despite the show's positive message, ''EM:HE'' has been a target of tabloid media and scrutinized for several issues, including the show's ethics, its authenticity, and leaving some families with an increase in mortgage payments and property taxes and worsening ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Endemol
Endemol B.V. was a Dutch-based media company that produced and distributed multiplatform entertainment content. The company annually produced more than 15,000 hours of programming across scripted and non-scripted genres, including drama, reality TV, comedy, game shows, entertainment, factual and children's programming. Endemol, a global network of operations in more than 30 countries, worked with over 300 broadcasters, digital platforms and licensees worldwide. The business covered development, production, marketing, distribution, franchise management and multi-platform initiatives including digital video, gaming and apps. Endemol was merged into Endemol Shine Group (a joint-venture between The Walt Disney Company and Apollo Global Management) and headquartered in the Netherlands in 2015. Since the merger, Endemol is an in-name-only unit of Endemol Shine Group, and in the next years, Endemol's iconic eye logo was replaced with Endemol Shine Group's wordmark-only logo in the clo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disney-ABC Television Group
This is a list of assets currently or formerly owned by the Walt Disney Company, unless otherwise indicated. Corporate Walt Disney Studios Live-action production Animated production Disney Studio Services Disney Theatrical Group Disney General Entertainment Content Disney General Entertainment Content, doing business as Walt Disney Television, is the main content-collection arm of Disney. List of Walt Disney Television units based on current organizational structure: A&E Networks 50% equity holding; joint venture with Hearst Corporation ESPN and sports content 80% equity holding; 20% owned by Hearst Corporation Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution Advertising and distribution Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Disney Music Group Direct to consumer Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Disney Consumer Products Disney Consumer Products, Inc. encompasses Disney Store, Disney Games, Disney Publishing, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xzibit
Alvin Nathaniel Joiner (born September 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Xzibit (pronounced "exhibit"), is an American rapper, actor, television presenter, and radio personality. Xzibit began his musical career after the release of his debut studio album, ''At the Speed of Life'', on October 15, 1996. The album was both critically and commercially successful, peaking at number 74 on the ''Billboard'' 200. It also contained the single "Paparazzi", which peaked at number 83 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. This success allowed Xzibit to secure a recording contract with Loud Records later that year. Xzibit released his second album, ''40 Dayz & 40 Nightz'', on August 25, 1998; it peaked at number 53 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album also contained the single "What U See Is What U Get", which peaked at #50 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The album's success caught attention from West Coast rapper Dr. Dre who acted as the executive producer on Xzibit's third album, '' Restles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jillian Harris
Jillian Harris (born December 30, 1979) is a Canadian television personality. She is best known for appearing on the television series '' The Bachelor'', ''The Bachelorette,'' and ''Love It or List It Vancouver''. She has also appeared on '' Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'',TV, eh"Jillian Harris to host Canada’s Handyman Challenge" Diane Wild, July 15, 2011 ''Canada's Handyman Challenge'', and ''The Bachelorette Canada''. Career Harris began her interior design career while working at Caban, an interior goods store, which inspired her to begin giving design consultations. She was then hired by Scott Morison, the co-founder of the Canadian restaurant chain Cactus Club Cafe, to design his restaurants. She formalized her interior credentials with a 2006 certificate in interior design from The British Columbia Institute of Technology.Vancouver Sun"Q&A: Former Bachelorette Jillian Harris on the risky business of success" Jenny Lee, July 9, 2013 She was then re-hired by Morison as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rib Hillis
Robert Duane Hillis (born November 21, 1970) is an American model and actor. He is best known for playing Hamilton ("Hamm") in the film '' Sharktopus vs. Pteraconda''. Early life and career Robert Duane Hillis was born in Suffern, New York, and grew up in Newton, Massachusetts with his parents, two sisters and brother. Hillis graduated from Newton South High School. He adopted his nickname "Rib" while in the third grade playing with frogs, and enjoyed the sounds that they make. Hillis married a woman four days after their first date but separated in 2008. They have twins. On August 17, 2012, he married ballroom dancer, world champion and former ''Dancing with the Stars'' pro, Elena Grinenko. Modeling During his junior year at the University of Colorado in Boulder, he was discovered by a modeling agent. Since college, he has worked in Milan, Paris, Barcelona, London, Sydney, New York, Miami, and Los Angeles for such publications as ''Uomo Vogue'', '' GQ'', ''Esquire'', and '' M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanya McQueen
Tanya McQueen (born February 18, 1972) is an American reality television personality and interior designer on the reality television series '' Extreme Makeover: Home Edition''. She made her debut on ''Extreme Makeover'' in an October 2005 episode titled, "The Teas Family". McQueen graduated from Texas A&M. She owns a home in Nantucket, Massachusetts that's a converted 1800s dairy barn. Prior to her ''Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'' career, she lived in Columbus, Texas. In addition to acting, she and her cousin were flipping real estate (persons who purchase rundown houses at deep discounts, repair them, and resell them for profit) operating under the name "Tattered Hydrangea". She was featured on TLC Network's show "Property Ladder", where an ABC producer noticed McQueen and offered her the chance to join the Extreme Makeover Home Edition team. In 2009, McQueen hosted the series ''Hitched or Ditched'' on the CW Network. On August 2, 2011, McQueen and fellow ''Extreme Makeover'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Kucan
Daniel Charles Kucan (born October 16, 1970) is an American carpenter, artist, interior designer, actor, writer, and television personality on the Emmy Award-winning TV series '' Extreme Makeover: Home Edition''. Early life Kucan was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, and then attended New York University. He has two older brothers, Michael and Joseph. His parents, Ken and Genevieve, worked as public school teachers. He began acting in community and semi-professional theater at the age of 7 and was a member of a theater training conservatory from then until he graduated at the age of 18. After NYU, he toured Japan with a circus type show based on the movies of George Lucas. After which, he returned to New York and worked as a performer until 1999, when he moved to Los Angeles. Career Design After graduating, Kucan moved back to California and became the lead designer for Hollywood's Mortise and Tenon and founded the Raw City Home Lounge design team. From 2005-2006, Dani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eduardo Xol
Eduardo Torres Xol (born February 19, 1966) is an American actor, singer, television personality, designer, entertainer, social activist and businessman. He is most known to U.S. television audiences for his work as a designer on '' Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'' which formerly aired on ABC. Childhood and education Xol was born on February 19, 1966. He is the oldest son of Eduardo and Mirna Torres. He grew up in East Los Angeles, California. His younger siblings are Mónica Cajayon and Ernesto Torres. Xol was one of the youngest musicians to be scouted and selected to perform with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of ten. By age 13, at the request of the National Conservatory of Music of Mexico, he also traveled on an exchange program to give a series of piano recitals. During his teens, Xol joined the Braand Theatre Company to perform at The Palm Beach Club in Cannes, France. It was during this time that Xol made his feature film debut in ''Zoot Suit'' with Ed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Sanders (television Carpenter)
Ed Sanders (born 10 May 1975) is an English carpenter, actor, and television host. Sanders was born in Wimbledon, London. He learned carpentry at his father's behest to help keep himself employed between acting jobs. In 1999, he landed the role of Eddie Moliano in the Sky1 series ''Dream Team''. He was a reporter for the morning show '' RI:SE'', and eventually became host of the UK version of ''Fear Factor''. Move to the United States In 2004, Sanders moved to the U.S. with his wife and son. He was hired to work as a carpenter and designer on '' Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,'' where he was severely injured, slicing through his hand, nearly severing his thumb, back in the Thomas family episode in Ohio from season 4. After months of surgery and therapy, he returned to the show in the Westbrook family episode in Oklahoma from season 4. During the summer of 2007, Sanders hosted the six-episode run of '' National Bingo Night'' on ABC. On 15 August 2013, AMC debuted the new realit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tracy Hutson
Tracy Hutson is an American reality television personality and one of the original style consultants on ABC TV's television series '' Extreme Makeover: Home Edition''. Hutson grew up in Dallas, Texas. Acting career Hutson has appeared in a number of national television commercials, as well as sitcoms including ''Damaged Goods'' and ''Less Than Perfect''. Her film roles include the 1997 independent film ''Mixed Signals'', the 2000 independent film '' Endsville'', and the May 2000 TV movie '' Rated X'', starring Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez, in which she portrayed adult film star Marilyn Chambers. Design career Hutson began a career as a stylist and designer in 1999, when she started her own design business in Los Angeles. In 2003, Hutson joined ABC TV's '' Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'' as a style consultant. She remained a crewmember until the show ended in 2012. In 2011, Hutson and fellow ''Extreme Makeover'' personality Tanya McQueen debuted the show ''Picker Sisters ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul DiMeo
Paul DiMeo (born February 12, 1958) is an American television personality, philanthropist, building designer, and carpenter who was a regular cast member of the reality television series '' Extreme Makeover: Home Edition''. Early life and education Paul DiMeo was born and raised in Media, Pennsylvania. He is the youngest of five children, and at 5 years old his house burned down. His father Jack worked to reconstruct it, sparking his love of home renovations. DiMeo graduated from Penncrest High School, class of 1976, where he was quite active in student activities such as play production and the student council. Career New York City DiMeo was the organizer of a renovating project entitled "Loft Living." The organization renovated lofts and brownstones in and around New York City. DiMeo later moved to Los Angeles, California where he continued the "Loft Living" project. Los Angeles, California In 2003, DiMeo was cast in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (138 episodes/2003–2012). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paige Hemmis
Paige Kristina Huff-Hemmis (born March 17, 1972) is an American television host and entrepreneur most famous for her time on '' Extreme Makeover: Home Edition''. Early life and education Hemmis, born as Paige Huff in Wisconsin, moved to California as a child. She attended St. John Eudes School and Chaminade College Preparatory in Southern California and is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara where she received a B.A. in 1994 in Psychology and Theology. Television career Hemmis appeared on an episode of '' Monster House'' prior to appearing on '' Extreme Makeover: Home Edition''. She was a part of the show's crew for its entire run from 2003-2012. In 2009, Hemmis appeared on the competition reality show '' The Superstars'' in which she and partner Bode Miller took second place. Other ventures Prior to her television career, Hemmis was known for her interview after the Tupac shooting in Vegas in September 1996. She was never interviewed again nor as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
