Exclusive: Veteran rep Pietra Ingenito has joined Prototype Talent Agency as a senior talent agent. Ingenito comes to Prototype following a 5-year stint with A3 Artists Agency, which recently ceased operations.
Ingenito began her career as an assistant at Greene and Associates, before spending several years at TalentWorks as an agent, working with numerous actors in film and television.
Clients joining Ingenito at Prototype include Olivia Liang (Kung Fu), Chelsea Harris, Damien Diaz (Hard Miles), Jeremy Shada (Julie & The Phantoms), Kayla Smith, and Nicole Zyana. Others are expected to follow shortly.
Ingenito follows other recent hires at Prototype including Talent Agents Julian Cohen and Alex Rand-Lewis, a former A3 colleague of Ingenito’s.
“Pietra is someone whose career I have followed for many years,” Wittenstein said. “She has incredible taste and passion for what we do and we’re so grateful...
Ingenito began her career as an assistant at Greene and Associates, before spending several years at TalentWorks as an agent, working with numerous actors in film and television.
Clients joining Ingenito at Prototype include Olivia Liang (Kung Fu), Chelsea Harris, Damien Diaz (Hard Miles), Jeremy Shada (Julie & The Phantoms), Kayla Smith, and Nicole Zyana. Others are expected to follow shortly.
Ingenito follows other recent hires at Prototype including Talent Agents Julian Cohen and Alex Rand-Lewis, a former A3 colleague of Ingenito’s.
“Pietra is someone whose career I have followed for many years,” Wittenstein said. “She has incredible taste and passion for what we do and we’re so grateful...
- 3/1/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
This Sunday on NCIS: Los Angeles, Kensi and Deeks tried to be in the holiday spirit — even though one of them has a murderous sociopath on the loose and vowing vengeance, and the other is fresh out of a job.
Kensi actually kept the Kessler threat in perspective, while Deeks worried about it enough for the both of them. And that’s on top of his concerns about their financial situation, now that the LAPD has permanently terminated his position as an NCIS liaison. In fact, so downtrodden is Deeks that, despite Kensi’s best arguments to the contrary, he...
Kensi actually kept the Kessler threat in perspective, while Deeks worried about it enough for the both of them. And that’s on top of his concerns about their financial situation, now that the LAPD has permanently terminated his position as an NCIS liaison. In fact, so downtrodden is Deeks that, despite Kensi’s best arguments to the contrary, he...
- 12/14/2020
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Kayla Smith is no stranger to hard work, and all of the effort she’s put in over the years has started paying off in major ways. Kayla made her first on screen appearance in 2015, and she has steadily been working her way up to bigger roles over the years. She got a big break when she was cast with a recurring role in the TV series All American, but now she has an even bigger opportunity. TV Line recently reported that Kayla will be joining the cast of NCIS Los Angeles with a recurring role as Sam’s (LL Cool
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- 11/10/2020
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
Special Agent Sam Hannah’s “little girl” is all growed up.
TVLine has learned exclusively that actress/singer Kayla Smith, whose previous TV credits include All American, Ambitions and Star, is set to recur during Season 12 of CBS’ NCIS: Los Angeles as Sam’s daughter, Kamran.
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The role had previously been played, at a much younger age, by The First Family‘s Layla Crawford.
TVLine has learned exclusively that actress/singer Kayla Smith, whose previous TV credits include All American, Ambitions and Star, is set to recur during Season 12 of CBS’ NCIS: Los Angeles as Sam’s daughter, Kamran.
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The role had previously been played, at a much younger age, by The First Family‘s Layla Crawford.
- 11/2/2020
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Network: Own.
Episodes: 18 (hour).
Seasons: Ongoing.
TV show dates: June 18, 2019 — December 17, 2019.
Series status: Cancelled.
Performers include: Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kayla Smith, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Brian White, Matt Cedeño, and Erica Page.
TV show description:
From Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, the Ambitions TV show is a primetime soap opera. Unfolding in Atlanta, Georgia, the family drama delves into the the ways sex, love, power, and politics play out in The Atl.
The series centers on former college best friends Stephanie Lancaster (Givens) and Amara Hughes (Atkins), who are now high-powered attorneys at odds in both the personal and professional arenas of their lives. Read...
Episodes: 18 (hour).
Seasons: Ongoing.
TV show dates: June 18, 2019 — December 17, 2019.
Series status: Cancelled.
Performers include: Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kayla Smith, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Brian White, Matt Cedeño, and Erica Page.
TV show description:
From Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, the Ambitions TV show is a primetime soap opera. Unfolding in Atlanta, Georgia, the family drama delves into the the ways sex, love, power, and politics play out in The Atl.
The series centers on former college best friends Stephanie Lancaster (Givens) and Amara Hughes (Atkins), who are now high-powered attorneys at odds in both the personal and professional arenas of their lives. Read...
- 1/26/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Now that Spencer James has a state championship win under his belt, you’d probably expect him to ride the high of that football game for weeks, right?
Well, All American‘s Season 2 premiere had other plans for Spencer, quickly killing the buzz of Beverly High’s latest victory. Let’s recap the events of Monday’s sophomore debut:
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* The CW...
Well, All American‘s Season 2 premiere had other plans for Spencer, quickly killing the buzz of Beverly High’s latest victory. Let’s recap the events of Monday’s sophomore debut:
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- 10/8/2019
- TVLine.com
Vulture Watch
Have Stephanie and Amara's ambitions served them well thus far? Is the Ambitions TV show cancelled or renewed for a second season on Own? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Ambitions, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
An Own primetime soap opera from Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, Ambitions stars Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kayla Smith, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Brian White, Matt Cedeño, and Erica Page. Unfolding in Atlanta, Georgia, the family drama delves into the ways sex, love, power, and politics play out in The Atl. The series centers on former college best friends Stephanie Lancaster (Givens) and Amara Hughes...
Have Stephanie and Amara's ambitions served them well thus far? Is the Ambitions TV show cancelled or renewed for a second season on Own? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Ambitions, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
An Own primetime soap opera from Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, Ambitions stars Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kayla Smith, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Brian White, Matt Cedeño, and Erica Page. Unfolding in Atlanta, Georgia, the family drama delves into the ways sex, love, power, and politics play out in The Atl. The series centers on former college best friends Stephanie Lancaster (Givens) and Amara Hughes...
- 6/20/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Oprah Winfrey Network: Own has several original scripted series and, while they don't attract as many viewers as broadcast shows, they can develop quite a loyal fanbase. Own's newest entry into the Nielsen ratings race is the Ambitions TV show. Has it been ambitious enough in its casting and production values to score a return? Will Ambitions be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.
An Own primetime soap opera from Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, Ambitions stars Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kayla Smith, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Brian White, Matt Cedeño, and Erica Page. Unfolding in Atlanta, Georgia, the family drama delves into the ways sex, love, power, and politics play out in The Atl. The series centers on former college best friends Stephanie Lancaster (Givens) and Amara Hughes (Atkins), who are now high-powered...
An Own primetime soap opera from Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, Ambitions stars Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kayla Smith, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Brian White, Matt Cedeño, and Erica Page. Unfolding in Atlanta, Georgia, the family drama delves into the ways sex, love, power, and politics play out in The Atl. The series centers on former college best friends Stephanie Lancaster (Givens) and Amara Hughes (Atkins), who are now high-powered...
- 6/20/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
What's your verdict on the first season of the Ambitions TV show on Own? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Ambitions is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of the Ambitions season one episodes here.
An Own primetime soap opera from Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, Ambitions stars Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kayla Smith, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Brian White, Matt Cedeño, and Erica Page. Unfolding in Atlanta, Georgia, the family drama delves into the ways sex, love, power, and politics play out in The Atl. The series centers on former...
An Own primetime soap opera from Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, Ambitions stars Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi, Kayla Smith, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Brian White, Matt Cedeño, and Erica Page. Unfolding in Atlanta, Georgia, the family drama delves into the ways sex, love, power, and politics play out in The Atl. The series centers on former...
- 6/19/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
New steamy family saga Ambitions is set to premiere on Tuesday, June 18 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on Own, following Tyler Perry's hit drama The Haves and Have Nots (9-10 p.m. Et/Pt). The network also released a trailer for the series today.
Created by executive producer/writer Jamey Giddens and produced by Will Packer Media in association with Lionsgate and Lionsgate-owned distributor Debmar-Mercury, Ambitions stars a dynamic ensemble cast including Robin Givens (Riverdale), Brian White (Scandal), Kendrick Cross (Acrimony), Brely Evans (Being Mary Jane), Erica Page (Ozark) and Essence Atkins (Marlon).
Ambitions explores the sexy, deceitful machinations of love, power and politics in America’s hottest urban mecca, Atlanta, Georgia. The series centers around the intense rivalry between formidable legal eagles Stephanie Lancaster (Robin Givens) and Amara Hughes (Essence Atkins), former best friends from college who find themselves adversaries in both their personal and professional lives. Full...
Created by executive producer/writer Jamey Giddens and produced by Will Packer Media in association with Lionsgate and Lionsgate-owned distributor Debmar-Mercury, Ambitions stars a dynamic ensemble cast including Robin Givens (Riverdale), Brian White (Scandal), Kendrick Cross (Acrimony), Brely Evans (Being Mary Jane), Erica Page (Ozark) and Essence Atkins (Marlon).
Ambitions explores the sexy, deceitful machinations of love, power and politics in America’s hottest urban mecca, Atlanta, Georgia. The series centers around the intense rivalry between formidable legal eagles Stephanie Lancaster (Robin Givens) and Amara Hughes (Essence Atkins), former best friends from college who find themselves adversaries in both their personal and professional lives. Full...
- 5/7/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Hey,fellow "Star" fans. We hope you guys thoroughly enjoyed the 17th episode of this current season 3 tonight. Now that it's officially wrapped up and in the history books, it's time to take a brief look at what's in store for you guys in the next, new episode 18. Episode 18 is indeed the season finale episode for this season. The people over at Fox did put out a press release for it. So, that's what we'll be referencing in this spoiler session. To get things started, Fox's press release revealed that episode 18 is labeled/titled, "When the Levee Breaks." Ouch, that already sounds intense. Episode 18 sounds like it will certainly feature some very lively, drama-filled and shocking moments as Take 3 faces off with Amber Drake! Alex's wedding gets ruined! Star makes a big decision. Carlotta makes up with Rashad. A big shocker happens and more! We'll go ahead and start off...
- 5/2/2019
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Hey, fellow "Star" fans. We hope you guys enjoyed tonight's episode 16 of this 3rd season. Now that it's officially wrapped up, it's that time again to take a look at what is about to happen in the next, new episode 17 that's due to air next Wednesday night, May 1, 2019. The people over at Fox were kind enough to offer up a press release for episode 17. So, that's what we'll be using for this spoiler teaser session. As usual, we will start things off by revealing that the title for episode 17 is, "Proud Mary Keep On." So, they went with a song title for this one. It sounds like episode 17 will feature more dramatic and very interesting scenes as Carlotta makes a startling discovery! Cassie manages an artist. Alex's father retaliates. Star and Noah continue to struggle. The girls focus on the ASAs and more. We'll go ahead and start off this...
- 4/25/2019
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
In today’s TV News Roundup, Amazon sets the release date for upcoming docuseries “Lorena.”
First Looks
Netflix has released the trailer for the fifth of “Grace and Frankie,” which stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as women who became unlikely friends after their husbands left them for each other. In the new season they are dealing with new relationships and trying to get their house back while still navigating their complicated family dynamics. The new season launches Jan. 18.
Variety has obtained an exclusive clip for tonight’s episode of ABC’s “The Kids Are Alright,” featuring guest star Ken Jeong. The show airs Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. on ABC. Watch the full clip below.
Dates
Amazon has announced the premiere of “Lorena,” coming to Amazon Prime Video Feb. 15. The four-part Prime Original documentary series will first debut at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 29. The series is executive produced by Jordan Peele,...
First Looks
Netflix has released the trailer for the fifth of “Grace and Frankie,” which stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as women who became unlikely friends after their husbands left them for each other. In the new season they are dealing with new relationships and trying to get their house back while still navigating their complicated family dynamics. The new season launches Jan. 18.
Variety has obtained an exclusive clip for tonight’s episode of ABC’s “The Kids Are Alright,” featuring guest star Ken Jeong. The show airs Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. on ABC. Watch the full clip below.
Dates
Amazon has announced the premiere of “Lorena,” coming to Amazon Prime Video Feb. 15. The four-part Prime Original documentary series will first debut at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 29. The series is executive produced by Jordan Peele,...
- 1/8/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- Variety Film + TV
Brian Bosworth (What Men Want), Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi and Kayla Smith are set for recurring roles on Own’s Ambitions, a soapy family drama from producer Will Packer, Lionsgate and Debmar-Mercury. The series starring Robin Givens and Essence Atkins is set to premiere in 2019 on Own.
Created by executive producer/writer Jamey Giddens (The Rich and The Ruthless) from an original idea by Packer, Ambitions is a multigenerational family saga centered around one woman (Atkins) who, having recently relocated and intent on revitalizing her marriage, finds herself going head to head with some of the most powerful and deceitful players in the city.
Bosworth plays Hunter Purifoy, a savvy, pharmaceutical scion and the leader of Purifoy Pharmaceuticals, who is in the throes of combating a class action suit brought by the powerful Carlisle law firm family. Hunter is...
Created by executive producer/writer Jamey Giddens (The Rich and The Ruthless) from an original idea by Packer, Ambitions is a multigenerational family saga centered around one woman (Atkins) who, having recently relocated and intent on revitalizing her marriage, finds herself going head to head with some of the most powerful and deceitful players in the city.
Bosworth plays Hunter Purifoy, a savvy, pharmaceutical scion and the leader of Purifoy Pharmaceuticals, who is in the throes of combating a class action suit brought by the powerful Carlisle law firm family. Hunter is...
- 1/8/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
In Today’s TV News Roundup, “Dirty John” has an official premiere date and Variety has obtained an exclusive clip from the upcoming season finale of “Carter.”
Dates
Bravo’s new limited series “Dirty John” is set to premiere Nov. 25 at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt. The show, which stars Connie Britton and Eric Bana, is based off of a popular true-crime podcast of the same name hosted by Los Angeles Times reporter Christopher Goffard. In the podcast, Goffard narrated the cautionary romance between Debra Newell (Britton) and the charismatic conman John Meehan (Bana), which spiraled into a web of deception and terror that almost tore the family apart. Universal Cable Productions, in association with Los Angeles Times Studios and Atlas Entertainment will produce the show, alongside show creator Alexandra Cunningham and director Jeffrey Reiner. Bravo also released a trailer for the series, which can be seen below.
Showtime has...
Dates
Bravo’s new limited series “Dirty John” is set to premiere Nov. 25 at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt. The show, which stars Connie Britton and Eric Bana, is based off of a popular true-crime podcast of the same name hosted by Los Angeles Times reporter Christopher Goffard. In the podcast, Goffard narrated the cautionary romance between Debra Newell (Britton) and the charismatic conman John Meehan (Bana), which spiraled into a web of deception and terror that almost tore the family apart. Universal Cable Productions, in association with Los Angeles Times Studios and Atlas Entertainment will produce the show, alongside show creator Alexandra Cunningham and director Jeffrey Reiner. Bravo also released a trailer for the series, which can be seen below.
Showtime has...
- 10/8/2018
- by Nate Nickolai
- Variety Film + TV
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