PAST HOSTS

Quarterly Wrap Festival's Host of Fame 

Vida Ghaffari, host of the Variety 
Showcase Part 23  September 2016

Vida Ghaffari, has been active on the Tinsel town scene as an award-winning actress, voice over artist and fashion blogger. This comedic powerhouse landed a great co-starring role in Mindy Kaling’s humorous and much buzzed about show The Mindy Project. She has also starred in Comedy Central’s Mind of Mencia.

More info about Vida at http://www.imdb.me/vidaghaffari 

 


    

Liliana Montenegro, host of the Variety 
Showcase Part 23  September 2016.

Liliana, is from Lima Peru. She has a love and passion  for the stage. It's been a happy place since she was a little girl. She's Latina, smart and sassy.   

 CoCo Wade, host of the Variety 
Showcase Part 2,  June 2016.

Infused with hyper-eclectic energy, Magazine Publisher and Singer/Songwriter CoCo Wade evokes her multi-talented platform while embellishing in her craft, gift of entertainment industry and community outreach as well as an undeniable love for music. A renowned journalist and media expert, CoCo Wade embraces the world at her fingertips. Sure to capture the attention and admiration of everyone she comes in contact with--this industry mogul adds upscale entertainment to lifestyle to any event. CoCo is nothing short of a class act. Her personality is viral amongst every atmosphere as she makes the essence of every celebration her intriguing habitat. Debuting popular tunes for her album '"Handle This," she performs a collective ensemble of R&B and Soul originals as well as covers that will exude, captivate and command attention. Visit: http://www.cocowade.com/ and www. exxposemagazine.com

Kristel Elling, host of the Variety
Showcase Part 1, March 2016.

Kristel Elling is a Los Angeles based fluent English speaking actress from Estonia, with Television and Film credits spanning across the UK and European markets. Trained at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, Kristel is also an experienced voice over, model and commercial actress who has worked for Honda, Dos Equis, Fisher Price, Microsoft and Vicks.

http://www.kristelelling.com/

Motown Maurice returned as the host in 2015.

Nichola Fynn
3rd Quarter Wrap Fest
2014 Host.

During Nichola’s career to date she has been involved in a number of highly successful feature films including blockbusters Skyfall and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Nichola now wants to continue her life journey by living her American dream, having always had a strong affinity and love for America. Since arriving in Los Angeles, she has starred in films such as The Girl and The Night Visitor (website http://thenightvisitormovie.com) and has recently filmed the principal role of Beth in the feature film 'Altered Perception' all three films are by BlancBiehn Productions.  She has produced and starred in her first Hollywood short film, the thought provoking and serious ‘Broken’ (website http://www.brokenthemovie2013.com).Nichola always relishes a new challenge, and feels blessed to have amassed many unforgettable life experiences and opportunities since entering this amazing business. You can find out more information about her and view her showreel on her website: www.nichola-fynn.com and also find her on IMDB.

KristieSurendra, 

Q2 & Q4 Wrap Fest Host

2014 Host. 

Kristie Surendra is a California native, and has been involved with the world of hosting for the last four years.  She received her degree in Broadcast Journalism from Cal State Fullerton, and collaborated to anchor, write, and produce the university’s first daily online news program entitled, “Daily Titan News in 3”.  She has also written freelance articles for the university’s newspaper, The Daily Titan.  After college, Kristie briefly worked at KTLA News and learned that “hard news” really wasn’t her forte, but she still had a strong desire to be in front of the camera.  Hosting was a natural transition.  She has hosted various online segments including “Destination California” and “Healthy Eats” and has trained with hosting coaches, Marki Costello and Maureen Browne.  Kristie has also worked on various commercials and short films. When she’s not in front of the camera, you can find her teaching spin classes at 24 Hour Fitness and the Boeing Fitness Center.

Jaseena Ali, host of the
2nd Annual 1st Quarter
Wrap Fest.  

Jaseena Ali grew up in Diamond Bar, CA and moved to the big city of Los Angeles to pursue a career in hosting. She attended California State University, Northridge and has a degree in Apparel Merchandising and Marketing. From participating in different web-series to hosting red carpet events being in front of a camera is what she was born to do. All business aside Jaseena loves life and her family means the world to her. She feels it is extremely important to set a great example for her younger siblings to follow and so far so good. Within the next few years she plans to takeover television screens all over the world and hopefully you will be alongside with her on this crazy journey. Jaseena is the first host to be cast for the Quarterly Wrap Festival. 

Motown Maurice, hosting the
Quarterly Wrap Festival's 2nd
Quarter Wrap Fest.

Motown Maurice, founder of the Quarterly Wrap Festival hosted all four Wrap Fests in 2013. Since then, a casting process has been created to give individuals passionate about hosting an opportunity to expand their careers.