Luvvies A Life In Entertainment & Media With Paul Maleary

Grainne Humphreys had a granny who was an advocate of television and film and encouraged her granddaughter to watch classic films. She was obsessed with crime and courtroom dramas

Grainne wanted to be a film critic and got a scholarship to study in Manchester but went to UCD to study art. She joined a film society where she met her tribe. She has been working in film since 1994.

Working in a venue she loved the connection to an audience.

Irish cinema history was dominated by the UK and USA productions, but it...

Elly Griffiths is the pen name of Dominica De Rosa, an accomplished author whose literary journey is marked by passion, resilience, and an indomitable spirit. As a proud member of the Society of Authors, she has recently taken a stand against Meta/Facebook, rallying against significant breaches of copyright. Alarmingly, the platform has reportedly appropriated 93 of Elly's works, pilfering the text without her consent or any form of compensation. This ongoing battle for artistic integrity is encapsulated in her campaign, aptly titled “Do The Right Thing.” Elly's determination to protect her creations resonates deeply with fellow writers and readers alik...

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Simon began his life in blogging about 10 years ago when he launched a fake news website called Southend News Network. This unconventional venture was born out of a desire to entertain while simultaneously critiquing the absurdity of modern media. With a clever mix of satire and social commentary, Simon got people motivated, and to his astonishment, celebrities began mentioning the site. One standout moment was when Katie Hopkins, a prominent media figure known for her controversial views, announced that the M25 would be closed for...

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Ian Moore, a respected stand-up comedian and author, made a life-altering decision to relocate his entire family to the serene environs of rural France. His bustling schedule demanded frequent commutes to the UK, where he performed at prestigious comedy venues. A favourite destination for Ian was the iconic  ⁨@comedystorelondon⁩  and  ⁨@thegleeclub4149⁩ .

Ian's venture into writing was a natural progression from his comedic career. Frustrated by the crowded streets of his noisy town and lack of parking, he crafted a plan to move with his wif...

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Elliott Moore was born into the hospitality business, his dad supplied catering to Elliott's beloved Brighton & Hove Albion. He attended Brighton Catering College where he got his grounding. At the conclusion of college, he went to work at Thistle Hotels and he was the “New” boy. It was a learning curve that he enjoyed, and it gave him a good start. After 2 years Elliot took on his 1st managerial role and went to w...

Ryan Carter is from Adelaide South Australia and lived in a town called Cobdogla . His parents were missionaries and as a family they travelled overseas to work in communities, Aged 18 Ryan travelled to Russia to work as a missionary. His grandfather passed away whilst Ryan was travelling and when he returned home he found out that he had been bequeathed a canon film camera. This was the start of his love of photography.

His camera was ever present, but his life changed in 2014 when he visited the Democratic Republic Of The Congo. He was living in S...

Amy Trigg is an award-winning actress. She was born with spina bifida and ultimately, she became a wheelchair user, this resulted in her using her imagination as child as a form of escapism. School wasn’t an easy time for Amy she was subjected to bullying and was often questioned about her ability to take part in activities and her friends were formed from drama and theatre clubs.

Having concluded her secondary education at Rickstones School in Witham, Amy went to mount view academy of theatre arts and had the distinction of being the first wheelchair us...

Jason Lent was born into a family of performers. His dad was a musician who played with bands such as Dion and the Belmonts but joined the marines and served in the Vietnam war.

His first gig was Madonna, and they paid a princely sum of $20. Aged 4 he moved with his family to south Florida. He studied in Colorado and at the conclusion of his education he got a job at Bubba Gump Shrimp Factory in Hawaii. Whilst there he was offered a job with Jimmy Buffett at his

restaurant Margaritaville. During his time...

Joy was born in Washington DC in 1952 and raised by her aunt and uncle. The couple owned a restaurant in DC, where Joy had the chance to encounter distinguished individuals who left a lasting impression on her. This exposure to various personalities set the stage for her future adventures.

At 16, Joy opted to pursue her education in Germany. While out with her guardian and their two daughters, a man approached the family, inquiring if the girls were interested in modelling. The father declined, and his daughters agreed. Surprisingly, the man was referring to Joy Jewett, the...

Kelly was born into the world of entertainment. Her mother was a dancer who travelled the world to perform. Having moved to the DC area she took over a children’s company and Kelly became the stage child . she witnessed performances and would often be used as the subject during rehearsals.

The reality of being a performer was never hidden from Kelly, and whilst there are good times there are also a significant number of low times. Work is not guaranteed.

Kelly sings musical theatre and opera and recently concluded a 2 year stint pl...