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The cast of “Cast Me” of Myx TV. From left: Actress Ajay Rochester, German Legarreta, Becky Wu and David Kang at MYX TV presents “Cast Me!” on September 22, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Bezjian/WireImage)
MYX TV DEBUTS NEW ORIGINAL REALITY SERIES “CAST ME!”
Series Highlights Aspiring Actors and Actresses Competing for Their Big Break
(LOS ANGELES – September 28, 2016) Asian American entertainment network Myx TV’s newest series “Cast Me!” premiered last night at 8/7c. “Cast Me!” gives viewers an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes of the casting world.
“Cast Me!” is set in Los Angeles at David Kang Casting (DK Casting), a Hollywood agency known for casting talent for clients ranging from major brands to top celebrities.
From left: Myx TV General Manager and Executive Producer Miguel Santos, “Cast Me!” Executive Producer Harlan Freedman, David Kang, Becky Wu, German Legarreta,
Executive Producer Charles Kim, Executive Producer Raymond Watt, and Ajay Rochester (Photo by Michael Bezjian/WireImage)
On the show, aspiring actors and actresses compete for their big break through eccentric and unusual auditions with esteemed casting directors as they vie for roles in upcoming commercials, music videos and more.
FilAms from Hollywood who attended the red carpet event at Bardot are, from left, actor Dante Basco, musician AJ Rafael
and singer-songwriter Tim Atlas. (Photo by Michael Bezjian/WireImage)
“This is a competition series that hasn’t been done yet,” said Miguel Santos, general manager of Myx TV. “We’ve seen the singers, chefs, entrepreneurs and models all get their shot at achieving their dream. ‘Cast Me!’ gives the audience a chance to see actors strive for their big break.”
From left, Taiwanese American actor Vanness Wu, Indonesian American actor and current Blue Power Ranger Yoshi Sudarso
and Asian Scottish actor-magician known as “Magic Asian Man” -- Nathaan Phan (Photo by Michael Bezjian/WireImage)
The panel of casting director judges includes DK Casting co-owners David Kang and Becky Wu, former “The Biggest Loser Australia” host Ajay Rochester and former Latino child star Germán Legarreta.
Fil-Am Actor, rapper, singer-songwriter and dancer Roshon of Disney Channel’s “Shake It Up” and “Camp Rock”
and former competitor in “Dancing With The Stars” (Myx TV YouTube)
“Cast Me!” is executive produced by Harlan Freedman, David Kang, Charles Kim and Raymond Watt. Miguel Santos serves as executive producer for Myx TV.
FilAm singer-songwriter Jessica Sanchez and actress-singer Anna Mari Perez De Tagle
(Photo by Michael Bezjian/WireImage)
In honor of the premiere, Myx TV held a red carpet event celebrating diversity in entertainment on Thursday, Sept. 22 in Hollywood, Calif. Celebrity attendees included Naathan Phan (“Magic Asian Man”), Jessica Sanchez (“American Idol”), Yoshi Sudarso (“Power Rangers Dino Charge”), Anna Maria Perez de Tagle (“Hannah Montana”) and many more.
The scene at the launch party for Myx TV’s newest reality show, “Cast Me!” at Bardot Hollywood
(Photo by Michael Bezjian/WireImage)
ABOUT Myx TV®:
Launched in 2007, Myx TV is a 24/7 Asian American entertainment network in the United States available on cable and satellite, online and connected devices. The network is broadcast in more than 15 million households on cable providers such as Comcast, Time Warner, Cox and DIRECTV. Myx TV’s programming is a unique combination of original and syndicated shows, including reality, music, movies, and digital programming. To find Myx TV in your area and for exclusive content online, visit http://myxtv.com/.
Asian Americans: What are We Doing to Break TV’s Bamboo Ceiling?
Daniel Wu of AMC’s “Into the Badlands”. (Photo Credit: AMC)
Guest Contributor: Miguel Santos, General Manager of Myx TV
It’s on Asian Americans to break the so-called bamboo ceiling.
George Takei and Margaret Cho have been making headlines recently for taking on issues like whitewashing in Hollywood.
Prior to shows like Fresh Off the Boat and The Mindy Project, Asian Americans in entertainment were virtually nonexistent with the exception of a handful of Lucy Lius. The landscape has improved, but if we want to truly elevate and celebrate Asian American stories, we have to start from the ground up. We must change the Asian mindset that a job in entertainment isn’t a viable career path, we must speak up to create a space for our people in the industry and we must lend a hand to pull other Asian Americans up.
There’s a stereotype that first generation Asian American kids are expected by parents to pursue a career in math or science. Creative fields are discouraged and shamed. We need to let go of the idea that creative careers like those in entertainment are inadequate. We must instead give our kids the blessing to pursue their passions, whether that’s performing arts, writing or directing. Diversity in entertainment must include people both on and off camera in order to tell stories that are truly inclusive. When we begin encouraging entertainment careers, we’ll have more Asian Americans involved in every layer of the stories we see on screen.
Last year, Fusion reported that of 800 main cast members on 100 network TV shows, just 6.6 percent were of Asian descent. Clearly, Asian Americans are underrepresented in entertainment. Other minorities have made themselves a part of the conversation by speaking up and creating spaces for themselves. Asian Americans need to step up and do the same. Part of the model minority stereotype is that Asian Americans don’t make a fuss. That has to change. When 25 Asian American members of the Academy, including George Takei, Ang Lee and Sandra Oh, stood up and wrote a critical open letter about racist tropes at the Oscars, they sent a clear message that we won’t stand for it and we demand to be heard. These declarations have to happen more often for meaningful progress to be made.
At Myx TV, diversity is in our DNA. We don’t just have it to check off boxes, it’s who we are. We hire diverse producers and some of the most inclusive casts on television because we know other networks won’t. We go to bat for our Asian American brothers and sisters with the hopes of helping them have a successful career in entertainment. We don’t have preconceived notions about what diversity looks like or what Asian American roles are, and other networks shouldn’t either. Our shows have broad appeal because people from a variety of backgrounds can watch and see themselves represented. We all have to work together to make this the case across the board.
So I urge you in the community to open your mind, stand up like George Takei and make your voice heard, and work together so that, united, we can break the bamboo ceiling.
Miguel Santos
Miguel Santos is the general manager of Myx TV, the only English language Asian American entertainment network in the U.S. Santos sets the overall strategy and direction of the network. He works to elevate and celebrate the unique stories of Asian Americans with diverse linear and digital programming that employs some of the most inclusive production teams and casts in television
The Hollywood Reporter Features An Exclusive
On Myx TV's New Reality Dating Show, "Mom vs Matchmaker"
Los Angeles, CA, April 19, 2016 – The Hollywood Reporter, a 2015 National Magazine Awardee for General Excellence, Special Interest, came out today with an exclusive feature onMyx TV’s newest original series, Mom vs Matchmaker. The series stars Carmelia Ray, a leading authority in the online dating and matchmaking industry, who was nominated as Best Dating Coach at iDate Awards 2015. She collaborates with the top online dating sites, world’s best coaches and celebrity matchmakers. She authored the book, Finding The One – A-Z Guide to Attracting and Keeping Your Soulmate.
Below is the article in full on The Hollywood Reporter:
Myx TV Pits Moms vs. Professional Matchmakers
in New Series (Exclusive)
Does matchmaker or mother know best?
Myx TV, a 24/7 network targeting Asian Americans, has ordered a new reality dating show titled Mom vs. Matchmaker featuring matchmaking veteran Carmelia Ray.
The series will test the adage "mother knows best" as it pits Ray's matchmaking know-how against that of mothers' personal knowledge of their children. Part of each episode will be devoted to Ray and the respective mothers preparing their picks for the date, in the hope that their chosen suitor will best click with the contestant. The singles will have no idea who prepared each date. Only when they decide on their match at the end of the episode will they find out who arranged it.
“It’s my passion to help hopeful singles find their perfect match. Getting a chance to put my skills to the test against moms has been a fun, intense and eye-opening challenge,” says Ray, who has 20 years' experience playing cupid.
Miguel Santos, general manager of Myx TV, believes that the show will connect with audiences who can relate to mothers getting involved in their romantic lives. “Viewers are going have fun watching the drama and the romance unfold,” Santos said.
Mom vs. Matchmaker is produced by Go Button Media forMyx TV. The executive producers are Santos for Myx TVand Daniel Oron and Natasha Ryan for Go Button Media.
The series premieres Tuesday, May 3 — just before Mother's Day — at 8 p.m. on Myx TV and will stream on the network’s website the following day. (For more information, visit http://www.myxtv.com ).
MYX TV’S “CALL TO COSPLAY” BACK IN ACTION FOR SEASON THREE
Returning Fan-Favorite Will Also Air on Digital Streaming Network CONtv
and Welcomes New Judge, Social Media Star and Celebrity Tattoo Artist Romeo Lacoste
LOS ANGELES, CA, March 16, 2016 – The Myx TV original design competition show “Call to Cosplay” is back and bigger than ever for season three. “Call to Cosplay” challenges contestants to put together the best looking “cosplay” (costume play) falling under unique themes. Season three of “Call to Cosplay” will premiere on Myx TV on Tuesday, March 22 at 8:00PM/7:00PM, Central and on MyxTV.com and CONtv, the digital streaming network, on Wednesday, March 23.
Building on its past success, this season producers are boosting the cosplay formula with a few new elements that will heighten the stakes and keep fans guessing until the final moments of every competition.
“The fan reaction to ‘Call to Cosplay’ has been overwhelming,” said Miguel Santos, general manager of Myx TV. “This season we’re going bigger in every way to amp up the energy and create even more creative and unexpected challenges that will delight cosplay fans.”
In past seasons, “Call to Cosplay” solely featured cosplayer and con-goer contestants, which resulted in cosplays featuring a “who’s who” of top manga, anime and superhero characters in every episode. This season, producers are opening up the competition to all costume designers including professional costumers, models, actors and character impersonators who are passionate about creating costumes inspired by the entirety of pop culture; nothing is off limits!
For the first time ever, this season, producers are escaping the confines of a soundstage and taking viewers on a trip along the West Coast of the United States. Each episode’s competition has been inspired by the city where it was shot. Themes include “Supervillains,” filmed at the Gothic Revival-styled Park Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles and “Rock ‘n’ Roll Apocalypse,” filmed at the famed Arctic Club in Seattle, originally a decadent social institution for those who struck it rich in the Yukon gold rush.
Also new this season is the addition of Romeo Lacoste to the roster of judges. Romeo is a social media star as well as a celebrity tattoo artist, with clients like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande. He’ll be joined by returning judges former Miss Universe, Brook Lee; author and“New Dress a Day” fashion blogger Marisa Lynch; and beloved cosplayer and “Call to Cosplay” season one grand prize champion Johnny Junkers.
Myx TV has also partnered with Wizard World, which produces pop culture conventions across North America. As part of the partnership,“Call to Cosplay” will put on live events at Wizard World Comic Cons in Austin, Chicago, Orlando and Sacramento. Myx TV will also have interactive fan activations in CONtv’s booths at all Wizard World Comic Cons around the country.
Executive producers of “Call to Cosplay” are George Chung and Miguel Santos for Myx TV.
ABOUT MYX TV:
Launched in 2007, Myx TV is a 24/7 Asian American entertainment network in the United States available on cable and satellite, online, and connected devices. The network is broadcast in more than 15 million households on cable providers such as Comcast, Time Warner, Cox and DIRECTV. Myx TV’s programming is a unique combination of original and syndicated shows, including reality, music, movies, and digital programming. To find Myx TV in your area and for exclusive content online, visit www.myxtv.com.
ABOUT CONTV:
CONtv is a new digital entertainment network devoted exclusively to the fanspace that provides audiences access to thousands of hours of content showcasing an original slate of programming, as well as an eclectic catalog of over 1,200 must-watch titles. Everything from quirky original series, elusive cult films & television shows, celebrated genre movies encompassing sci-fi, horror, fantasy, anime, grindhouse, martial arts action, to exclusive live coverage of Comic Con events nationwide, all available on-demand either in a free, ad-supported format or a subscription-based model for premium content. Together, CONtv provides an unrivalled hub of content, community and conventions across the broad spectrum of devices including Android and Mac iOS, Samsung Smart TV, the web, and mobile and tablet devices. For more information, visit www.CONtv.com.
Myx TV nominated for Best Diversity Campaign
or Initiative at Cynopsis Social Good Awards
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 23, 2016 – After being named as finalist in last year’s Diversity Campaign or Initiative categoryat the Cynopsis Social Good Awards for the highly acclaimed, provocative and original docu-series, “I’m Asian American And…”, Myx TVis nominated anew in the same category in this year’s awards, this time for the show, “The Doll Life”.
Cynopsis recognizes contributions ranging from sustainability partnerships and PSA’s to diversity campaigns, environmental initiatives, and more. Myx TV, the only English-language multicultural Asian American entertainment network in the U.S., faces strong competition in the category of this year’s Best Diversity Campaign or Initiative:
Diversity Campaign or Initiative
· JetBlue Airways – KaBOOM! Playground with The Pride Center
· MTV Decoded
· Myx TV – The Doll Life
· Nielsen and Special Olympics: International Strategic Alliance
“Giving back to the community is more important than ever, so it is the perfect moment to commemorate all the good works from brands, networks and digital entities,” said Cynopsis Associate Publisher Roberta Caploe in a press release.
Premiering last October 21, “The Doll Life” is a reality series that follows the activities of dolly fashion house, Dolldelight, run by designer Cyril Lumboy. She and her team go through the chaos and drama of putting on fashion shows at Japanese pop culture conventions while keeping up with the challenges of their personal lives.
Some of the finalists include A+E Networks, Arby’s, Cartoon Network, CNN, The Dannon Company, Deutsch Inc, Discovery Communications, ESPN, FedEx, FOX Sports, JetBlue Airways, Litton Entertainment, MLB, NBCUniversal, Netflix, Sony Pictures, Time Warner Cable, Univision Communications Inc., Viacom and more.
“We endeavor to be consistently socially conscious as far as our content is concerned and we are thankful that Cynopsis has recognized that with our nominations in the last two years,” said Myx TV General Manager Miguel Santos.
The Cynopsis Social Good Awards Breakfast takes place on Thursday, April 7 from 8:15-10:30 a.m., at The Yale Club in New York City. Find out more at http://www.cynopsis.com/event/2016-sga-event/ . For more on Myx TV, visit http://www.myxtv.com
Myx TV GM Miguel Santos to speak
at 2016 Digital Entertainment World Conference
Santos follows up iDate 2016 panelist appearance with DEW 2016 talk on the Future of Next Gen OTT & Monetization
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 8, 2016 – Myx TV General Manager Miguel Santos has been invited to speak at the annual Digital Entertainment World (DEW) Conferencescheduled for February 9-11, 2016 at the Hyatt Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Myx TV is only English-language multicultural Asian American entertainment network in the U.S. Santos will speak on February 10 on “The Future of Next Gen OTT and Monetization”.
The event is organized by IDG World Expo and Digital Media Wire. The theme for this year is “Visions of the Future of Entertainment and Technology.”
Dubbed on its website as “the only conference about the complete digital content ecosystem… DEW 2016 celebrates the visionary content creators and technology innovators who are creating the engaging products and experiences driving the future of connected entertainment.”
The DEW 2016 track descriptions include:
Video/TV/Movies – From Creation to Monetization in the Digital Video Market
Brands/Advertising – Brands and Technology Shaping the Future of Digital Content and Advertising
Games/Interactive – How Games and Interactive Entertainment are Driving Digital Revenue
Music/Rights – The Value of Music and Rights in the Evolving Digital Content Market
“DEW 2016 is about big ideas driving the intersection of entertainment and technology – from eSports to OTT to VR to Gen Z. We provide attendees with a single event that brings together cross-industry leaders in entertainment, media, technology and marketing,” said Ned Sherman, Digital Media Wire CEO and DEW Advisory Board Chair in an official DEW release.
Prior to this conference, Santos was also a panelist at iDate 2016, the largest dating industry summit in the world. Held last month in Miami, Santos spoke on “TV Producer’s Panel: Produce and Develop Matchmaking Content for Television”. According to Santos, the catalyst for his invitation as panelist was Myx TV’s upcoming dating show “Mom vs. Matchmaker”.
For more on Myx TV, visit http://myxtv.com. For more on DEW 2016, visit http://www.dewexpo.com
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McDONALD’S ORDERS SOME MYX TV WITH B-BOY ROYALE 2
Asian-American Entertainment Network Engaged to Produce and Promote
New York City’s Largest Annual Breakdance Competition
LOS ANGELES (January 15, 2015) – Myx TV, the fastest growing English-language, multicultural Asian-American entertainment network in the United States, will produce and promote a two-hour long television special based on “McDonald’s B-Boy Royale 2”, the largest annual breakdance competition in New York City. The special will feature behind-the-scenes drama and groundbreaking dance styles of some of the most talented dance crews from the East Coast who battled for the grand prize of $5,000 and the coveted McDonald’s B-Boy Royale championship title this past August.
“McDonald’s B-Boy Royale is a spectacular event that we know will entertain the Myx TV audience of diverse and energetic millennials,” said Miguel Santos, GM of Myx TV. “We’re eager to produce a special that shows the active lifestyles of these athletes and that illustrates the artistry that was on full display at McDonald’s signature program.“
Myx TV will also contribute a variety of marketing and social media support to promote the special, which will air exclusively on Myx TV on January 17, 2016 at 8/7c. Viewers will be able to join the conversation by tweeting with the official hashtag #BBoyRoyale2.
McDonald's B-Boy Royale 2 was hosted by critically acclaimed rapper MC Jin, the first solo rapper of Asian descent to be signed to a major record label. The event took place at the NYU Skirball Center and featured eight leading dance crews from the East Coast as well as special performances and the presentation of the first-ever Ronald McDonald House Charities / McDonald’s B-Boy Royale Lifetime Achievement Award to legendary b-boy Richard “Crazy Legs” Colón, an original member of the historic Rock Steady Crew and its current president.
The competition also served as a charity fundraiser. All ticket proceeds benefited the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the New York Tri-State Area, which helps children achieve their fullest potential by supporting programs that improve their wellbeing.
For the latest McDonald’s B-Boy Royale 2 news, be sure to follow @MyxTV on social media and tweet using the official hashtag, #BBoyRoyale2.
Facebook: Facebook.com/MyxTV
Twitter: @MyxTV
Instagram: @MyxTV
ABOUT MYX TV®:
Launched in 2007, Myx TV is the only English-language multicultural Asian-American entertainment network in the United States. It is broadcast in more than 15 million households on cable providers such as Comcast, Time Warner, Cox and DIRECTV. The network is also available on digital platforms, offering on demand content onwww.myxtv.com and on OTT platforms such as Roku, Samsung Smart TV and Blu-Ray, and Sony Bravia and Blu-Ray. Myx TV's award-winning programming includes reality shows, live music performances and movies. To find out more, visit www.myxtv.com.
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