Zarah (entertainer)
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 Author and TV personality Zarah in 2019 | |
| Born | Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | ZARAH, Z |
| Citizenship | American |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
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| Website | thezarah |
Zarah Maillard (born in Manila, Philippines) professionally known as Zarah (stylized as ZARAH) is an American writer, television personality, producer and recording artist. Zarah wrote her first murder mystery thriller novel Diamonds are For Cocktails (2022) based in the French Riviera.[1][2]
Her earlier work includes performing with the rock band Goo Goo Dolls as a musician. She later hosted a music-based teen show B InTune TV[3] broadcasting in 120 million television homes in the United States[4] with broadcast affiliates of 54 countries worldwide including Canada, Europe and Asia.[5] Zarah is a mix of Filipino, Spaniard and Chinese.[6]
Early life
Zarah was born in Manila and raised in Los Angeles.[citation needed] She grew up in a large household with her family and was sent to an all-girl private school early on. Her mother was a housewife and entrepreneur for most of her marriage and her father, a freelancer she occasionally saw as a child and was seldom around for the family.[citation needed]
Zarah spoke about her fascination with the wealthy people and their enticing lifestyle and the inescapable life lesson that accompanies it,[citation needed] which later became one of the dominating themes in her novel Diamonds Are for Cocktails (2022).[1][2]
Television career
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B InTune TV (TV series)
Zarah is best known for her role as the host[7] of B InTune TV, a nationally syndicated daytime television show that teaches and entertains kids between the ages of 13 and 18 years old, which premiered on September 10, 2005, on Viacom and CBS Television Group and UPN Network stations.[3]
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.[8] Zarah is the co-executive producer of B InTune TV alongside creator and executive producer Eugene Charles Maillard[9] 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."[3]
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 [6] in light of their reunion at the O2 Arena in London.[10]
B InTune TV reached 120 million homes in the United States and had a growth of 54 other countries worldwide.[11] Zarah attended B InTune TV’s red carpet event at the Viper Room in Hollywood[12] commemorating its success.[7]
She featured guest appearances of Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, Jared Leto, Clint Eastwood and the Rolling Stones just to name a few.[13] 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[14] and other record labels like Universal Records and Capitol Records.
Other guest appearances
Other television shows
Zarah appeared as an actress in other popular television shows.[15]
Music career
Influences and style
Zarah was influenced by classic to modern rock bands and other popular music growing up.[16] She worked with vocal coach Seth Riggs in Hollywood and began to write her own songs.[17]
Since then, she collaborated with bassist Ricky Phillips of Bad English (now a Styx member), lead guitarist Howard Leese from Heart,[8] 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.[15] Her first show with the band took place at the 9:30 Club concert venue in Washington, D.C.[8] known for its gold standard for rock clubs.[18] 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[6] 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.[11]
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.[6]
Zarah also worked on a children’s project [6] 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[15] 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."[6]
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.[8] The record was engineered by Julian Chan and Mix engineer by engineer Mark Needham.
By 2009, Zarah soft-launched her record [19] 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.[19][20]
Writing career
Prior to her novel, Zarah was credited as a contributing writer of B InTune TV for eight seasons. She wrote the mystery thriller Diamonds are For Cocktails (2022) that included true to life characters such as H.S.H. Prince Albert II, the reigning monarch of the Principality of Monaco where it mostly takes place and renowned French chef Paul Bocuse and memories of British actor Sir Roger Moore.[1][2][21]
Diamonds Are for Cocktails was inspired by the French Riviera's beauty and elegance but mainly the decadence of the 'rich and famous' lifestyle[1] while mysteries unravel along the way that reflected many of her influences from her upbringing to her travel experiences.[22] The story centers on the adopted French diamond heiress Camille Rogers in Monaco jet-setting around the globe yet struggles to make sense of her life. Her close friend and confidant she grew up with James Hughes becomes her lifelong companion offering support throughout her journey that details the themes of betrayal, love, physical and psychological abuse, violence and human interest.[23]
Awards and recognition
Zarah is an advocate for music and arts education for youth and has inspired teens through edutainment and was recognized for her work. She has supported a variety of projects for children lending her skills and talents in all aspects of her music and television career [16] and continues to dedicate herself towards similar causes.
Unternehmertum
In 2011, Zarah designed her first couture gown she wore at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.[6] Her evening ensemble was covered in many Grammy red carpet arrival articles that included Los Angeles Times,[24] Chicago Tribune[25] and many other celebrity-driven news such as Life[26] and MSN.[6][27]
References
- ^ a b c d "More of Moore". New York Post. 23 March 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Prince Albert of Monaco is a 'warm and welcoming' royal whose focus is on charity, not tabloid scrutiny: pal". Fox News. Retrieved Dec 28, 2021.
- ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: 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 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)". IMDb. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
- ^ "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.thezarah.com/ ZARAH's Biography.
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4333587/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm/ Zarah's Biography on IMDB. [user-generated source]
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Prince Albert Of Monaco Is A "Warm And Welcoming" Royal Whose Emphasis Is On Charity And Not Reviewing Tabloids: Buddy". AAI Monaco. Retrieved Jan 12, 2022.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Medium 2021was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "The Official ZARAH Website". thezarah.com. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "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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