DALLAS, July 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Gem
Trade Association (AGTA) is ecstatic to announce an additional
celebrity to the 2018 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ winning collection
photoshoot. The 2018 celebrities confirmed to headline are
Emeraude Toubia, Tichina Arnold, and Marisol Nichols. Taking place in Los Angeles, California in August, this
industry-unique event follows the AGTA Spectrum Awards™
competition, North America's
premier colored gemstone and cultured pearl jewelry design
competition. "The addition of another celebrity is huge news for us
at AGTA! We are thrilled three talented women will be representing
the beautiful colored gemstones and pearls from the upcoming AGTA
Spectrum Awards™ winning collection" stated AGTA CEO, Douglas K. Hucker. This year's photo shoot
will be shot by prominent photographer, Brian Bowen Smith, and will be produced and
styled by fashion expert, Tod
Hallman of THPFashion, Inc.
Emeraude Toubia
Mexican-Lebanese actress Emeraude
Toubia is one of the most-watched up and coming talents in
the industry today. Toubia is currently starring on the Freeform
series Shadowhunters and has been celebrated on the covers
of numerous publications such as Harper's Bazaar, Seventeen
Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine and Vanidades just to name a few.
Since her first season on the critically acclaimed show, Emeraude
has been nominated twice for a Teen Choice Award for "Choice Sci-Fi
TV Actress".
Prior to making the permanent move to Los Angeles, Toubia was raised in a diverse
household that immersed her in the best of both Mexican and
American cultures. At the age of five, she started to
professionally train in classical ballet, flamenco, lyrical, and
belly dance. At only fifteen years old, Toubia's love for the stage
led her to compete in a series of pageants in which her success
eventually led to a career starring in international commercials,
campaigns and hosting for national cable networks in the Latin
American market.
When she is not working, Emeraude has a huge place in her heart
for charity and regularly volunteers for a handful of non-profit
organizations including: Toys for Tots, Make-a-Wish Foundation, and
leads the "Queen for a Day" program at her hometown's children's
hospital.
Tichina Arnold
Tichina Arnold is an
internationally known Actress and Singer who began her career
studying at Performing Arts High School in her hometown of
New York City. Her career
has been non-stop since landing her first role in the famous film
version of Little Shop of Horrors with Rick Moranis and Steve
Martin and continuing in great classics such as Big
Mama's House, Wild Hogs
and a dramatic turn in the Lena Baker Story.
Tichina leapt from the big screen to the TV working on Soap
Operas All My Children and Ryan's Hope. It is
her Iconic role of Pam in the hit show Martin that cemented
her status with fans across the world as one of TV's sassiest
comedians and she has been creating memorable characters ever since
with Everybody Hates Chris, Raising Hope, Happily
Divorced and most recently Starz' Survivors Remorse and
VH1's Daytime Divas. Look for her this Fall Season on CBS's
The Neighborhood co-starring with Cedric The
Entertainer.
Between being a full-time mother, Actress, Singer, Producer and
Creator, Arnold lends her time and help to raise more awareness and
money for those who are sick and in need, having worked with
numerous organizations over the years. She and her sister Zenay
formed the We Win Foundation, which was formed to help the
individuals suffering with Lupus and other related autoimmune
diseases, as well as the families and caregivers who support
them. At any given time, Lupus and other autoimmune diseases
may put an individual under extreme pressure. However, the
organization is determined to restore Hope, Strength and Comfort so
those in need will be able to keep thriving and winning - L -
Life, U - Under, P - Pressure, U - Until WE, S- Succeed =
LUPUS!
Marisol Nichols
Three-time ALMA Award nominee and Latin beauty, Marisol Nichols is one of Hollywood's hottest commodities. According to
The Washington Post, she "brings spirit and even a [dash] of sizzle
and easily manages to be the most magnetic presence around." This
Chicago born beauty's career, like her
Mexican-Hungarian-Romanian roots, can be best described as
deliciously diverse.
Marisol Nichols can be seen
starring as 'Hermione Lodge' on The CW's Riverdale. Showcasing her versatile acting
skills, Marisol next played the Pakastani-American 'Nadia
Yassir,' who commands CTU in Season
Six of the hot series 24. Additionally, she
starred as 'Sarah Monahan' on ABC's The Gates and as
'Heather Cruz' in the Darren Star produced ABC
show GCB opposite Kristin
Chenoweth and Leslie
Bibb.
About the AGTA Spectrum Awards™ Competition
The AGTA
Spectrum Awards™ competition has, for over 30 years, recognized
distinctive jewelry design which incorporates colored gemstones and
pearls, along with the Cutting Edge™ competition, which highlights
extraordinary gemstone cutting and carving. Awards for jewelry
design are presented in five categories: Bridal, Classical,
Business/Day Wear, Evening Wear and Men's. Additional Spectrum
Awards are sponsored by Platinum
Guild International (Platinum Honors™) and the Women's
Jewelry Association (Gem DIVA™). Almost 500 entries, received from
across the U.S. and Canada, will
be judged during this year's competition. More information can be
found at http://www.agta.org/spectrum or contact the Marketing
Department, at 800-972-1162.
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