It was not long ago that Parvati Shallow, a close friend to producer Marcelo Alvarez walked into the GreyTV office to audition for a position hosting our soon to launch Internet TV channel.  Her audition was average, but Marcelo insisted that she was definitely a bit nervous and when the time came for her to be in front of the camera, she would shine like the star she is.   Her easy going, laid back personality prompted Michael Yakovchik to give her an opportunity hosting her first segment.  In true survivor fashion she pulled it off and was given a second opportunity in hosting additional segments. 

 

In late April, we got a call from Hollywood Life Magazine, they wanted us to provide video coverage of the 10th Annual Young Hollywood Awards - red carpet interviews, awards ceremony and after party.  It was a no brainer when it came time to book talent for the event.  We submitted a bio along with photos of Parvati to Anne Volokh, chairman and C.E.O of H.L.  She was approved and it was show time.  It was clear that she was a natural and her presence commanded attention.   It seemed as if she had known the celebrities for years, she was able to create a sense of comfort with in her self and with each and every interviewee.  You can see these segments along wih highlights of the event at: http://www.hollywoodlife.net/younghollywoodawards2008/ 

 

 Parvati Shallow and Donald Sutherland - 10th Annual Young Hollywood Awards

 

 

Parvati was born in Vero Beach, Florida and at a young age moved to a small town in Georgia with her family.  After graduating from college with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in journalism and traveling abroad, she moved to Los Angeles.   She spent her early days in L.A. as waitress, bar tending and modeling trying to earn a living.  In her spare time she trained her little heart out boxing.  She became part of Perfect 10 Model Boxing and eventually co-created a reality show called the the Knockouts with Pattianne Harootian.  It’s a combination of America’s Next Top Model meets The Contender.    It was her experience as a contestant on Survivors: Cook Island, that spawned the idea.  Along with the two girls history as boxers and Pattiannes extremely hard work ethic, a pilot episode was shot and is currently on the drawing table.

 

Shortly after the pilot was made, a non-profit charity organization revolving around the premise of the show was created.  You can visit their website for further details at: www.KO4G.com  Parvati has worked with the organization raising awareness to their cause in hopes of being able to give back to the community.  

 

During this time, she was invited back to the Survivor camp for Season 16: Fans vs. Favorites.   After a long and equally grueling experience form the first time around, it came down to the end.   She made it to the final 4. In short, she was crowned the ultimate favorite, winning this years Survivor competition on Sunday May 11th on CBS.  It was of no surprise to her friends, family and colleagues. 

 

 

GreyTV was asked what they thought about her victory, “It’s no surprise to us, it’s evident that her energy lights up the room when ever she steps in it.  Parvati’s the type of person that makes you feel good about being yourself, it’s almost like you can’t help but feel amazing when you are around her.  We know that there are bigger things to come.  We feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with her and look forward to collaborating on future projects together”.