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 From: Los Angeles
VJIAM Member Since: Jan 27, 2009
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I live & love TV! I can't imagine doing anything else! I'm an experienced and energetic TV Host and Producer specializing in on-the-spot or formal interviews and lifestyle / newsmagazine programming.
Everyone in LA is an actor, except me - I'm a Journalist and TV Host - that's all I do! My experience and skills include not only hosting and writing, but also shooting (various formats) and non-linear editing (Avid, Final Cut, Media 100).
Although I've interviewed a ton of a-list celebrities, I truly enjoy talking to "real" people and helping to tell their story.
Education:
BA in Broadcast Journalism from Michigan State
Awards:
2005 Gold ADDY (Multi-Media DVD, Producer) & Gold Aurora (Specialty Newscast, Reporter)
Current Projects:
Freelance Field Producer / Interviewer for E! News & other freelance journalism projects
Job:
TV Host / Segment Producer / Journalist
What I've done:
Everything from live hard news at a CBS affiliate to aerial-acrobatics in Vegas & Tokyo!! (I've hosted and produced several entertainment-style newsmagazines in Las Vegas, too)
My Gear:
Things I like to do:
traveling the world (I wish I could do it more often), shoe-shopping, dancing and playing with my 3 crazy chihuahuas
Political leaning:
Organizations:
Things I like:
Diet Coke (I'm trying to quit!), Yoga
Things that bug me:
People I like:
Lucille Ball, Obama
People that bug me:
Inspirations:
real people and real stories
Favorite movie:
South Pacific
Favorite bands:
So many... from Boys Like Girls & All American Rejects to REO Speedwagon & John Cougar Melancamp, From 50 Cent to Garth Brooks....
Favorite websites:
Favorite directors:
Favorite actors:
Favorite TV shows:
What Not to Wear, any travel-based or home decorating show, Grey's Anatomy, Ugly Betty and reruns of Will & Grace
Lighting:
As a news reporter, you have to do it all. Shoot, edit, light, write, etc.
Camera:
As a news reporter, you have to do it all. Shoot, edit, light, write, etc.
Editing:
non-linear (Avid Symphony, Final Cut Pro, Media 100, etc) & linear (yes some news stations still use it!)
Directing:
I directed (live-to-tape) an entertainment newsmagazine in Las Vegas called "It's Vegas Baby!" on the Las Vegas Television Network)
Producing:
I've produced several newsmagazine shows; "Strip Tease" (a Vegas travel show), "It's Vegas Baby!", "Millionaire Television" & I've been a field producer on several national shows including "E! News Live," The Fabulous Life of Celebrity Kids"
Acting:
non-linear (Avid Symphony, Final Cut Pro, Media 100, etc) & linear (yes some news stations still use it!)
Promoting:
nope
Sound:
As a news reporter, you have to do it all. Shoot, edit, light, write, etc.
Music:
I like to sing, but no one else likes it when I do!
Writing:
Broadcast and Print style journalism including: live, breaking & hard news, VO/SOT, VO/BItes, host scripts (intros, outros and teases) complete entertainment reporter and travel show packages.
Blogging:
not yet
Journalism:
Broadcast and Print style journalism including: live, breaking & hard news, VO/SOT, VO/BItes, host scripts (intros, outros and teases) complete entertainment reporter and travel show packages.
Photography:
Not professionally, but I enjoy taking "artistic" shots while I'm traveling!
Graphicdesign:
nope
Animation:
nope
Web:
I had to design a website, once, for a class in college. Other than that, no.
Other:
Gymnastics, Dance & Jazz or Musical Theatre Choreography
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  My job is so hard sometimes... This time, I sampled sinful Parisian delights from world-renowned pastry chef Jean Philippe Maury. (Produced and Written by Courtney Perna for "Hospitality Guide" and Chandran Media)
  I am the MC for a bi-yearly talent search called "Fusion". This is a promotional interview I did on Fox 5 News in Vegas. (You may need to forward through the tease...)
 Courtney Perna's host and entertainment reporter demo reel. (I'll have a more updated version soon!)
 I'm a TV host and entertainment new reporter/producer. My agent just put this quick little demo together...
 As I child, I wanted to become a dolphin trainer! Thanks to the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, I was able to live my childhood dream! (Produced and Written by Courtney Perna for "Hospitality Guide" and Chandran Media)
 This is a quick demo my agent put together for me.
 I'm an entertainment / likfestyle reporter and I finally updated my host / reporter demo reel!! This is the first draft...
 Stephanie Costello's company, Ultraviolet Extreme Performance Artists, combines circus athleticism and Vegas sex appeal and business is flying high! (Produced and Written by Courtney Perna for "CEO TV" and Chandran Media)
 Mandalay Bay welcome the deadliest of all lizards, the Komodo Dragon, and a new baby octopus! (Produced and Written by Courtney Perna for "Hospitality Guide" and Chandran Media)
 Showcasing all the planning and hard work that goes into changing the Bellagio's botanical gardens five times a year. (Produced and Written by Courtney Perna for "Hospitality Guide" and Chandran Media.)
 Celebrating Sgt. Pepper's 1st birthday and the arrival of 6 new tiger cubs! (Produced and Written by Courtney Perna for "Hospitality Guide" and Chandran Media)
 Will this champagne girl leave the bubbly for an old man's drink? I sampled the new cool spirit of choice - Bourbon. (Produced and Written by Courtney Perna for "Hospitality Guide" and Chandran Media)
 I took the Stripper 101 class in Las Vegas and it looks like I need a lot more practice not to mention strength! (Produced and Written By Courtney Perna for "Hospitality Guide" and Chandran Media)
 Sampling the cuisine and learning to Belly Dance at Marrakech Moroccan Restaurant in Las Vegas. (Produced and Written by Courtney Perna for "Hospitality Guide" and Chandran Media)
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