Anthony Angelini

Anthony Alexander Angelini (born October 24, 1994), is an American entrepreneur, event producer, and humanitarian. He gained distinction for his involvement in charitable events in the Southern California area, and through his family business Angelini Trading Company.[1][2]

Life and career

Early life

Anthony Angelini was born and raised in Westlake Village and attended Westlake High School [3] where he was a singer in the choir and a member of the theater department.[4] His mother, Stephanie Wilson, is a long-standing member of the Thousand Oaks Cultural Affairs Commission and often encouraged him to make public speeches to City Council.[5] His father, Richard Angelini, is an entrepreneur and lawyer, and the founder of Angelini Trading Company.[6]

Early career

In high school, along with his best friend,[7] he founded the event production company, A&A Productions,[8] which would later become Angelini Entertainment, his current company.

Angelini would use A&A Productions as the production company for several charity events in the Thousand Oaks area during his high school career, including a moustache completion hosted by Ventura County local Mickey Jones,[9] and a rock concert in a church to raise money for animal rescue.[10]

Angelini claims that he has been producing rock concerts in his backyard since the age of 12.[11]

Casting Director

Out of high school at 17 years old, Angelini became an intern at Uncut Casting, a company which books extras on popular TV shows, and within the first year was promoted three times, eventually becoming "head of 'new talent' division."[12] Concurrently, Angelini worked for BGA Casting, and was dubbed the youngest casting director in Los Angeles by LA Splash Magazine in March 2013.[13] Angelini left Uncut and BGA in summer of 2014 to start his own business.

Events

In 2014, Angelini's company Angelini Entertainment partnered with the popular event production company Fame and Philanthropy, notable for their gala on the night of the 86th Academy Awards which featured a keynote speech from James Cameron and was attended by Charlize Theron, Halle Berry, Sean Penn and Paris Hilton.[14]

Under the umbrella of Fame and Philanthropy, Angelini executive produced his first major event, which took place September 19, 2014, at the W Hotel. Dubbed The Key Cause, the event featured a keynote speech from Roya Mahboob, one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People, a performance by Yulianna, and a panel on the film industry featuring Angelini's grandfather Peter Wooley, Dale Godboldo, Dan Fleyshman, and others.[15] Angelini would continue to produce several charity events in the Los Angeles area along with co-producer Ryan Long.

After cutting ties with Long and Fame and Philanthropy, Angelini would go on to throw numerous red carpet events in the Los Angeles area, including a breakthrough Grammy Night Party on the evening of the 57th Grammy Awards.[16] The party, which took place at a Calabasas, California mansion and was attended by over 500 people including Sophia Loren, playboy playmateDevin DeVasquez, fashion designer Sue Wong, YouTube star Kahlil Underwood, rapper Scrilla King, Tony Asher, Tia Carrere, Matthew Ashford of Days of Our Lives, Kate Linder of The Young and the Restless, E. G. Daily, Patrika Darbo, Terri Ivens, the Steel Twins, and The Bold and the Beautiful star Ronn Moss.[17] Moss's band Player performed their hit song "Baby Come Back", for the children of benefit charity, Songs of Love.[18]

In June 2015, Angelini curated the inaugural art show for Edgar Allan Poe Award winning novelist Sonia Levitin who had never before premiered her artwork in public.[19] The 3-hour art show was held at Christofle on Melrose Place and marked the first celebrity art show ever produced by Angelini, and the first art show ever produced at any Christofle location.[20] Attendees of the event ranged from German royalty[21] to Los Angeles street magicians.[22] The event marked Levitin's debut in to the art world.[23]

Causes

In July 2015, Angelini traveled to West Africa to the opening of a school as part of the non-profit organization A New Dimension of Hope.[24] The organization, based out of Denver, Colorado,[25] builds schools and educational institutions for children of impoverished countries, opening their first school in Liberia.[26] This first school, which was officially opened on the trip, was dedicated by Nobel Peace Prize winner, Leymah Gbowee at a ceremony which Angelini helped organize. At the ceremony, Angelini christened the school with the first book, Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss,[27] and gave a short speech to the future students and invited guests.

Angelini also sits on the board for his mother's non-profit theater conservatory, Gold Coast Theater Conservatory, of which he has also performed in several of their plays.[28] The organization produces equity theater productions and teaches acting classes to youth and to children with autism.

Angelini is also a frequent supporter of his step-mother's organization, Animal Foundation of America.[29][30][31]

References
  1. Angelini, Anthony. "EZ TALK LIVE with Actor/Producer Alfred N. Thomas II & Guest Anthony A. Angelini." Interview by Eric Zuley. EZ Way Broadcasting. BlogTalkRadio. Orange County, California, 11 June 2015. Radio.
  2. "Young Man Gives Back -- A Gallon of Blood". Beverly Hills, CA Patch. 2014-10-29. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  3. "Westlake High School Scholarship Foundation - Student of the Month". 2016-03-04. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  4. Brewer, Katrina. "Performing Arts Groups Unite to Stage Oklahoma!" The Westlake Arrow 14 Feb. 2012: 14. Print.
  5. "Public Comments: Katie and Anthony Angelini." Proc. of MeetingSummary For the Performing Arts Center Board of Governors, Founders Room, City of Thousand Oaks. N.p., 24 Mar. 2004. Web. 9 June 2015. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2015-06-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "History." Angelini Trading Company. Benevento Wines, n.d. Web. 9 June 2015. <http://angelinitrading.com/about-us/>.
  7. "12.15.10". Issuu. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  8. Storer, Mark. "Westlake High Students Organize Show for Charity." VCS. Ventura County Star, 3 Mar. 2011. Web. 9 June 2015. <http://www.vcstar.com/news/westlake-high-students-organize-show-for-charity>.
  9. Storer, Mark. "Westlake High Students Organize Show for Charity." VCS. Ventura County Star, 3 Mar. 2011. Web. 9 June 2015. <http://www.vcstar.com/news/westlake-high-students-organize-show-for-charity>.
  10. "Concert to rock for pets | www.toacorn.com | Thousand Oaks Acorn". 2015-06-10. Archived from the original on 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  11. Harris, Mike. "Rock Concerts Will Benefit Pet Rescue." VCS. Ventura County Star, 29 June 2010. Web. 9 June 2015. <http://www.vcstar.com/news/rock-concerts-will-benefit-pet-rescue>.
  12. Reporter, Citizen. "YOUNG ARTISTS ENSEMBLE HOLDS AUDITIONS FOR HILLCREST PLAYERS PRODUCTION OF LOOKING GLASS LAND". Citizens Journal. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  13. Munoz, Yenitza. "Meet Anthony Angelini, LA's Youngest Casting Director." Splash Magazines. N.p., Mar. 2013. Web. 9 June 2015. <http://www.lasplash.com/publish/Film_106/meet-anthony-angelini-las-youngest-casting-director>.
  14. Seikaly, Tim Gray,Shalini Dore,Andrea; Gray, Tim; Dore, Shalini; Seikaly, Andrea (2014-03-03). "Oscars Parties: Governors Ball, Elton John and the Inaugural Fame & Philanthropy Party". Variety. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  15. "Helping Others Understand Film Financing and Entrepreneurship with TIME's 100 Most Influential, Roya Mahboob". Dale Godboldo. 2014-09-20. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  16. "Newssey: Hollywood Artists Host Red Carpet "Grammy Awards" After Party to Benefit Children's Charity". 2015-06-10. Archived from the original on 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  17. "Hollywood Artists Host Red Carpet "Grammy Awards" After Party to Benefit Children's Charity ~ Red Birdo". 2015-06-10. Archived from the original on 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  18. Jorrey, Kyle. "Benefit Gala Supports Songs of Love." Thousand Oaks Acorn. N.p., 12 Mar. 2015. Web. 9 June 2015. <"Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-09-07. Retrieved 2015-07-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)>
  19. "Sonia Levitin Exhibits Art | Community Calendar | Jewish Journal". 2015-10-16. Archived from the original on 2015-10-16. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  20. "Award Winning Author Shows New Talent in Painting". Beverly Hills, CA Patch. 2015-06-08. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  21. Prince Mario Max of Schaumburg Lippe
  22. The Fantastic Fig, notable for making it to the finals on season 5 of America's Got Talent
  23. Tash, Debra. "Sonia Levitin Shows Talent." Citizens Journal. N.p., 30 June 2015. Web. 19 July 2015. <http%3A%2F%2Fcitizensjournal.us%2Faward-winning-author-shows-new-talent-in-painting%2F>
  24. Nah, Vivian M. "Visiting American Entrepreneur on Poverty Alleviation Campaign." Heritage Newspaper. N.p., 24 July 2015. Web. 06 Aug. 2015. <"Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-08-11. Retrieved 2015-08-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)>.
  25. Rodriguez, Maya. "Colorado Man Opens School in Rural Liberia." 9News. NBC. N.d. Web. 27 July 2015. <http://www.9news.com/story/news/2015/07/27/colorado-man-opens-school--rural-liberia/30749713/%5B%5D.
  26. Entertainment, Angelini. "African Charity Launches Crowd-funding Campaign to Build School in Liberia". PRLog. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  27. "Humanitarian Radio Interview Anthony Angelini and Suzy Prudden". BlogTalkRadio. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  28. "Science Schmience Looks at Science in a Fun Way." Ventura County Star. N.p., 10 Dec. 2011. Web. 10 June 2015. <http://www.vcstar.com/news/science-schmience-looks-science-fun-way>.
  29. "Anthony Angelini, Winner of Poetry Contest." Petz Gazette (2013): 2. July 2013. Web. 9 June 2015. <http://petzgazette.com/default/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/JULY-2013-CV-Outside-Petz-Gazette.pdf>.
  30. "Malibu Rotary Club Surfwriter" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  31. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-06-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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