What is your name and where are you from?
My name is Antoinette Ortega aka AO and I am from Stockton,CA and also raised in the Bay Area of Pittsburg, CA.
What made you become a writer?
Believe it or not i started out writing short stories in middle school. My nana still has my very first story that I wrote called "The Invisible". I loved writing suspenseful stories. My dream was to always write tv & film just like Tyler Perry. I used to write a lot in school and became known as "The Smart One" in college helping college athletes with their papers and such. My passion for writing took me to the entertainment industry writing for various magazines now. Writing for me was a way to express my feelings, because talking about them were harder for me to do. Writing let me escape reality.
Who have you worked with?
I am currently writing and working for several celebrities and magazine and online radio. I am a personal writer for Super producer James Worthy and Singer-Songwriter and Producer B. Howard. I also write for OneWest Magazine, OneWest Radio, Grindaholik Radio in OKC, What's Good Magazine based in New York, London Leblanc Magazine which features my Advice Column. I also write for The Leak(Online Music Blog Site) and I am working on other publications to write for as well. I wrote stories and interviewed some prominent people in the entertainment industry such as James A Worthy, B. Howard, Sara Stokes of B.E.T Centric "from the Bottom Up" and I am working with a few film directors and other reality tv stars.
How long have you been in entertainment journalism?
Honestly, It's been just under two year since I have been writing. My inspiration to start writing again was from watching Tamar Braxton on her tv reality show "Vince and Tamar". She was recording her Hit " Love and War" and it inspired me to write music again. I am still in the beginning stages, but I am very determined and have the tenacity to never give up. I have made some what of a presence in this industry, because I am relentless and I understand that Actions speaks louder than words. I am very humble, but i will not make the same mistake and wait for opportunities to come to me. I am smart enough that I have to create those opportunities and make it work.
Whats next for Antoinette?
Interesting question. I am currently networking with more companies in the entertainment industry at this time to seek out other writing opportunities. I am going to continue to interview top celebrities and reality stars in the game as well to continue to build my career as an entertainment writer. Who knows whats going to happen next. I didn't expect an interview with Thisis50 and now here we are! I will be attendance at a red carpet networking event this Saturday on 30th talking with some top film/tv directors and see what kind of opportunities awaits me there.
What are your social media handles?
Everyone can follow me and keep up with updates on Twitter and IG @AO_Enterprises1 Facebook @Antoinette Ortega You can also contact me through email at Antoinette.Ortega90@gmail.com
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