ABC has a new casting exec.
Felicia Joseph has joined the company as SVP, Casting, ABC Entertainment. She replaces John Villacorta, who has been in this job since 2020 and departs for a new opportunity.
She will oversee the casting strategy, development and execution for all network pilots and current series, as well as unscripted casting for Hulu and other Walt Disney Television brands and reports to EVP, Casting Sharon Klein.
Joseph CSA was most recently SVP, Casting at MRC, where she was responsible for casting, packaging and artist relations for the television studio’s originals including The Great, Ozark, Shining Girls, Poker Face and The Terminal List.
Before MRC, she was VP, Casting at NBCUniversal, where she managed studio and network casting processes for scripted pilots and current series within NBCUniversal’s broad television portfolio.
She has also worked at MGM and Paramount Pictures and began her career at ABC Entertainment.
Felicia Joseph has joined the company as SVP, Casting, ABC Entertainment. She replaces John Villacorta, who has been in this job since 2020 and departs for a new opportunity.
She will oversee the casting strategy, development and execution for all network pilots and current series, as well as unscripted casting for Hulu and other Walt Disney Television brands and reports to EVP, Casting Sharon Klein.
Joseph CSA was most recently SVP, Casting at MRC, where she was responsible for casting, packaging and artist relations for the television studio’s originals including The Great, Ozark, Shining Girls, Poker Face and The Terminal List.
Before MRC, she was VP, Casting at NBCUniversal, where she managed studio and network casting processes for scripted pilots and current series within NBCUniversal’s broad television portfolio.
She has also worked at MGM and Paramount Pictures and began her career at ABC Entertainment.
- 10/12/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: ABC Entertainment Talent and Casting will mark the 20th year of its annual New York and Los Angeles Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcases with a virtual event combining the two.
In the upcoming Talent Showcase event, which will take place Wednesday, Dec. 8, select artists from coast to coast will perform for notable casting directors, talent agents, managers and exclusive industry professionals through 10 short films. Additionally, Showcase artists will be paired with executives from ABC Entertainment Casting and other creative departments for the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships and receive continued support throughout their experience through on-camera workshops and other program resources.
“As we celebrate 20 years of Disney Television Discovers, we could not be more proud to be supporting such a talented group of actors with our reenergized showcase presentation,” said John Villacorta, senior vice president, Talent and Casting, ABC Entertainment. “With an expanded focus on reaching underrepresented groups, this...
In the upcoming Talent Showcase event, which will take place Wednesday, Dec. 8, select artists from coast to coast will perform for notable casting directors, talent agents, managers and exclusive industry professionals through 10 short films. Additionally, Showcase artists will be paired with executives from ABC Entertainment Casting and other creative departments for the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships and receive continued support throughout their experience through on-camera workshops and other program resources.
“As we celebrate 20 years of Disney Television Discovers, we could not be more proud to be supporting such a talented group of actors with our reenergized showcase presentation,” said John Villacorta, senior vice president, Talent and Casting, ABC Entertainment. “With an expanded focus on reaching underrepresented groups, this...
- 12/6/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Company veteran John Villacorta has been upped to Svp Talent & Casting at ABC Entertainment. In the new gig, he will manage the casting process for ABC and provide casting strategy and services to the Direct-to-Consumer and International segment, working with the Disney+ team across all scripted and unscripted content.
Villacorta has overseen numerous shows including American Crime from John Ridley; miniseries When We Rise from Dustin Lance Black and Gus Van Sant; along with series Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Once Upon a Time, Pushing Daisies and How to Get Away with Murder.
“For 15 years, John has been an integral part of our casting team, investing in the process and the people in order to attract and maintain strong relationships with key talent throughout the industry,” said Ayo Davis, Evp Talent & Casting at ABC Entertainment and Disney+, to whom he will report. “I’m proud to promote...
Villacorta has overseen numerous shows including American Crime from John Ridley; miniseries When We Rise from Dustin Lance Black and Gus Van Sant; along with series Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Once Upon a Time, Pushing Daisies and How to Get Away with Murder.
“For 15 years, John has been an integral part of our casting team, investing in the process and the people in order to attract and maintain strong relationships with key talent throughout the industry,” said Ayo Davis, Evp Talent & Casting at ABC Entertainment and Disney+, to whom he will report. “I’m proud to promote...
- 1/16/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC has promoted casting executive John Villacorta to senior vice president of talent and casting, the network announced Thursday.
He steps in for Ayo Davis, who was promoted to executive vice president last year, adding Disney+ to her area of oversight. In the role, Villacorta will manage the casting process for ABC and provide casting strategy and services to the Direct-to-Consumer and International (Dtci) segment, working closely with the Disney+ team across all scripted and unscripted content. He will report to Davis.
“For 15 years, John has been an integral part of our casting team, investing in the process and the people in order to attract and maintain strong relationships with key talent throughout the industry,” Davis said in a statement. “I’m proud to promote John to a position for which he has worked tirelessly and so richly deserves. His professionalism and dedication will continue to attract exemplary talent as...
He steps in for Ayo Davis, who was promoted to executive vice president last year, adding Disney+ to her area of oversight. In the role, Villacorta will manage the casting process for ABC and provide casting strategy and services to the Direct-to-Consumer and International (Dtci) segment, working closely with the Disney+ team across all scripted and unscripted content. He will report to Davis.
“For 15 years, John has been an integral part of our casting team, investing in the process and the people in order to attract and maintain strong relationships with key talent throughout the industry,” Davis said in a statement. “I’m proud to promote John to a position for which he has worked tirelessly and so richly deserves. His professionalism and dedication will continue to attract exemplary talent as...
- 1/16/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
ABC has promoted John Villacorta to senior vp talent and casting for the network.
The 15-year ABC veteran will manage the casting process for the broadcast network and also provide casting strategy and services to Disney's direct-to-consumer and international segment. In that capacity, he will work closely with the team for streaming platform Disney+ across all scripted and unscripted content.
Villacorta will report to Ayo Davis, executive vp talent and casting for ABC Entertainment and Disney+.
"For 15 years, John has been an integral part of our casting team, investing in the process and the people in order ...
The 15-year ABC veteran will manage the casting process for the broadcast network and also provide casting strategy and services to Disney's direct-to-consumer and international segment. In that capacity, he will work closely with the team for streaming platform Disney+ across all scripted and unscripted content.
Villacorta will report to Ayo Davis, executive vp talent and casting for ABC Entertainment and Disney+.
"For 15 years, John has been an integral part of our casting team, investing in the process and the people in order ...
- 1/16/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The ABC Entertainment Group casting department, which casts projects for both the ABC television network and ABC Studios, has now been split into two separate teams, Deadline.com reported on Thursday. Keli Lee, executive vice president of casting for ABC Entertainment Television Group, will oversee both departments in the Burbank office.Vice President Ayo Davis, Executive Director Randi Chugerman, and Vice President Sandi Logan will continue to handle casting for the network. Vice President Claudia Ramsumair will be in charge of casting for ABC Studios. The rest of the staff includes casting director John Villacorta, manager Marcello Bellisario, and casting coordinator Peachy Pascual.The reorganization is expected to help casting directors conduct their business with ABC television network and ABC Studios with more clarity and a streamlined process. Casting was one of several departments, including business development, programming, scheduling, and distribution, that was consolidated in 2009 when ABC Entertainment and ABC Studios first.
- 1/13/2012
- by help@backstage.com (Daniel Lehman)
- backstage.com
Exclusive: ABC Entertainment Group’s consolidated casting department, which handled casting for the network and ABC Studios, has been split into two teams under Keli Lee, Evp casting, ABC Entertainment Television Group. She will oversee both with emphasis on ABC. VP Ayo Davis, executive director Randi Chugerman and VP Sandi Logan will handle casting on the network side, while VP Claudia Ramsumair will spearhead casting for ABC Studios, working with director John Villacorta, manager Marcello Bellisario and Peachy Pascual. The move is aimed at having the two departments focus on the specific needs of the network and the studio. After supplying almost exclusively ABC for the past few years, ABC Studios ramped up sales to outside networks this season with big commitments at NBC, Fox and CBS, including a pilot order for drama Beautiful People at NBC. People in the casting community welcomed the news of the reorganization, noting that...
- 1/12/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Listed below are the studios and offices for network and cable television.ABCLos Angeles Offices: 500 South Buena Vista StreetBurbank, CA 91521-4651(818) 460-7777Los Angeles Casting: Keli Lee (Executive VP, Casting); Ayo Davis (VP, Casting), Claudia Ramsumair (VP of Casting), Sandi Logan (Executive Director, Casting), Randi Chugerman (Executive Director, Casting); Gene Blythe (Casting Consultant), Billy Murphy, John Villacorta (Managers of Casting), Karen Noble (Casting Coordinator).New York Offices: 77 West 66th StreetNew York 10023(212) 456-7777New York Casting: ABC157 Columbus Avenue, 2nd FloorNew York 10023.Rosalie Joseph, C.S.A. (VP, Casting), Marci Phillips, C.S.A. (Executive Director of Casting), Janet Murphy Butler (Executive Director of Casting & Talent Relations), and Justin Borgstahl (Coordinator).CBSLos Angeles Offices: CBS Television City7800 Beverly Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90036(323) 575-2345Cbs Studios4024 Radford Ave.Studio City, CA 91604(818) 655-5000Los Angeles Casting: Peter Golden (Executive VP, Talent & Casting), Lucy Cavallo (VP, Casting), Fern Orenstein (VP, Casting), Karen Church (VP,...
- 9/14/2010
- backstage.com
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