Zarah (television personality)
Zarah | |
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Born | Manila, Philippines |
Other names | Z |
Citizenship | American |
Occupation | Television personality, writer, producer, recording artist |
Years active | 2002–present |
Known for | B InTune TV (2005–present) |
Website | thezarah |
Zarah (born in Manila, Philippines) is an American television personality, writer, producer and recording artist. Her earlier work as a musician includes performing with the rock band Goo Goo Dolls. She later hosted a music-based teen show B InTune TV[1] broadcasting in 120 million television homes in the United States[2] with broadcast affiliates of 54 countries worldwide including Canada, Europe and Asia.[3] Zarah is a mix of Filipino, Spaniard and Chinese.[4]
Television career[]
B InTune TV (TV series)[]
Zarah is best known for her role as the host[5] of B InTune TV, a nationally syndicated daytime television show that teaches and entertains kids between the ages of 13 to 18 years old, which premiered in September 10, 2005 on Viacom and CBS Television Group and UPN Network stations.[1]
Her involvement with non-profits like the Grammy Foundation that supports music and arts education for children was a perfect blend for her to use music as a tool to help educate while entertain teens simultaneously as a musician.[6] Zarah is the co-Executive producer of B InTune TV alongside creator and Executive Producer [7] and also the contributing writer of the show for eight seasons.
During her interview, she once told Charley Daniels of the Television Week Magazine, "I think music has healed a lot of my past."[1]
In 2007, Zarah covered an hour-long television special in B InTune TV introducing the classic rock band Led Zeppelin and their history and accomplishments [4] in light of their reunion at the O2 Arena in London.[8]
B InTune TV reached 120 million homes in the United States and had a growth of 54 other countries worldwide.[9] Zarah attended B InTune TV’s red carpet event at the Viper Room in Hollywood [10][11] commemorating its success.[5]
She featured guest appearances of Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, Jared Leto, Clint Eastwood and the Rolling Stones just to name a few.[12] The show was supported by B InTune TV's industry partners like Warner Bros. Records and Where Music Meets Film at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah[13] and other record labels like Universal Records and Capitol Records.
Other guest star appearances[]
Artists | Legends | Actors |
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Coldplay | Led Zeppelin | Cuba Gooding, Jr. |
Goo Goo Dolls | John Lennon | Hilary Duff |
Alicia Keys | The Beatles | Vanessa Hudgens |
Beyoncé Knowles | Chuck Berry | Jared Leto |
John Mayer | Little Richard | Daisy Fuentes |
Justin Timberlake | The Who | Tia Mowry |
Janet Jackson | Paul Simon | Amanda Michalka |
Bon Jovi | Meat Loaf | Alyson Michalka |
Joss Stone | Bill Haley and the Comets | Shirley Jones |
Dixie Chicks | Elvis Presley | Tamera Mowry |
Mariah Carey | Yoko Ono | Seth Riggs |
Alanis Morissette | Frankie Lymon | Paris Hilton |
Jesse McCartney | Styx | Cher |
Nickel Creek | Louis Armstrong | |
Relient K | Peter, Paul and Mary | |
JoJo | Brian Wilson | |
Kyle Eastwood | Carly Simon | |
Hope Partlow | Iron Butterfly | |
Chingy | Christopher Cross | |
Plain White T's | Dave Grusin | |
Korn | Lamont Dozier | |
OK Go | Moonglows | |
Ashlee Simpson | John Coltrane | |
Yellowcard | ||
Brooke Hogan | ||
Corrine Bailey Rae | ||
Gorillaz | ||
Snoop Dogg |
Other television shows[]
Zarah appeared as an actress in other popular television shows.[14]
Music career[]
Influences and style[]
Zarah was influenced by classic to modern rock bands and other popular music growing up.[6] She worked with vocal coach Seth Riggs in Hollywood and began to write her own songs.[15]
Since then, she collaborated with bassist Ricky Phillips of Bad English (now a Styx member), lead guitarist Howard Leese from Heart,[6] and on various music-related projects with the Goo Goo Dolls and others.
Performances[]
Goo Goo Dolls[]
Zarah's notable performances include concert shows with the Goo Goo Dolls across the country.[14] Her first show with the band took place at the 9:30 Club concert venue in Washington, D.C.[6] known for its gold standard for rock clubs.[16] Subsequently, Zarah met with members of the United States Congress which included former United States Senator John Breaux at the Capitol Hill with John Rzeznik lobbying on issues like music piracy[4] which was prevalent in the music industry. She later performed with the Goo Goo Dolls in other locations like Los Angeles, CA.
In 2006, Zarah featured the Goo Goo Dolls in B InTune TV as her guest stars following them behind the scenes on how to launch a major rock concert for a television segment. She conducted many interviews with the band and crew members during rehearsal for their upcoming tour.[9]
Fundraising events and projects[]
Zarah worked with Congressional leaders and former United States Senator like Tom Daschle, United States Senator Harry Reid and United States Congressman Steny Hoyer. She performed with her band during their fundraising events.[4]
Zarah also worked on a children’s project [4] with rock band U2 in association with the Grammy Foundation where selected local high schools were invited to join in during soundcheck and she spent time with Bono and bassist Adam Clayton[14] in one of their concert tours. In her interview, she expressed how "being able to help educate and entertain teens both at the same time is very powerful."[4]
Album soft-launch[]
In late 2008, Zarah recorded with diverse musicians like bassist Chris Chaney of the alternative band Jane’s Addiction and keyboardist Alex Alessandroni among others on tracks she wrote and produced at the Henson Recording Studios [formerly A & M Studios] in Hollywood, California.[6] The record was engineered by Julian Chan and Mix engineer by engineer Mark Needham.
By 2009, Zarah soft-launched her record [17] performing live with guitarist and producer Devin Bronson and invited a few aspiring young musicians to attend. Adam Gaynor, a former member of rock band Matchbox 20 hosted and introduced her at the show. Fender and Where Music Meets Film at the Sundance Film Festival were among those who sponsored the jam-packed event.[17][18]
Awards and recognition[]
Zarah is an advocate for music and arts education for youth and has inspired teens through edutainment. She has supported a variety of projects for children lending her skills and talents in all aspects of her music and television career [15] and continues to dedicate herself towards similar causes.
Entrepreneurship[]
In 2011, Zarah designed her first couture gown she wore at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.[4] Her evening ensemble was covered in many Grammy red carpet arrival articles that included Los Angeles Times,[19] Chicago Tribune[20] and many other celebrity-driven news such as Life[21] and MSN.[4][22]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Teach and Entertain". Television Week. Retrieved May 15, 2011.
- ^ "Warner Bros. Records with B InTune Media". Reuters on U.S. Edition. January 21, 2009. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
- ^ "B InTune Live with The School Tour News Feed". The School Tour. Archived from the original on February 15, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Archived copy". Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved June 15, 2011.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Zarah's Biography. - ^ a b "Getting in Tune with Zarah". Music Connection. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e http://www.zarahmusic.com/ Bio on Zarah's music.
- ^ "Leadership on Dremak". Retrieved June 3, 2011.
- ^ "Led Zeppelin Triumphs at London Reunion Show". Billboard. December 11, 2007. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ a b "B InTune TV (TV series)". Retrieved October 10, 2011.
- ^ Zarah Host of B InTune TV arrives.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "B InTune Media". The Free Library. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
- ^ "Warner Bros. Records in association with B InTune Media". PR Inside. Retrieved May 28, 2011.
- ^ "Warner Bros. Records with B InTune Media". Reuters on U.S. Edition. January 21, 2009. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
- ^ a b c Zarah
- ^ a b http://www.zarahmusic.com/ Zarah's Bio on Music.
- ^ "9:30 Club". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on May 24, 2010. Retrieved October 15, 2011.
- ^ a b "Zarah Showcase at SIR". Music Connection. Retrieved June 2, 2011.
- ^ "Warner Bros. Records in association with B InTune Media". PR Inside. Retrieved May 28, 2011.
- ^ "53rd GRAMMY Award Red Carpet Arrivals on Los Angeles Times". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "53rd GRAMMY Award Arrivals on Chicago Tribune". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards on Life". Life. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards Arrivals on MSN Entertainment". MSN. February 13, 2011. Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
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