Priya Rao Email and Phone Number
Priya has over 20 years experience in various areas of the Canadian film & tv industry. She has since transitioned to working in the world of vegan food & wine.A foodie and wine lover, Priya switched to a vegetarian diet in 1995 and then to a vegan one in 2011. An entertainer since childhood, she’s had a lot of time to think about how to translate her love of hosting and cooking for people from meat and potatoes to vino and veggies.Priya had previously hosted vegan food and wine events in Toronto as part of the duo A Vine Romance, appearing on Breakfast Television, as guest wine experts on 640AM and Rogers Daytime, and writing articles for Prince Edward County’s Grapevine Magazine, Restaurants Canada and NatalieMaclean.com. She also created and co-hosted the tv show, THE DRINK, for Bell FIBE TV1. She is currently a contributor for Vineroutes.com on all things vegan food & wine.Priya has shared the joys of vegan food and wine at festivals such as Plant-Based Expo in NYC, Montreal Vegan Festival and the Puerto Rico Vegan Festival. She has hosted dinners at private clubs and golf clubs, and has been MC for vegan events around the city. These days Priya is most often found with a glass of wine in hand entertaining guests at her vegan vacation home, Terra, in Ontario.Specialties: Public speaking and hostingProgramming industry sessions and workshops on various topicsScript-editing for tv and feature projectsSpeaking on issues of diversity in the media
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Contributing WriterVineroutes Jan 2022 - PresentSpecializing in topics around earth-friendly wine and food.
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FounderThe Social Herbivore Oct 2019 - PresentToronto, Canada AreaElevating Plant-based Entertaining.As a 100% vegan foodie, Priya has been living the lifestyle and hosting Toronto’s first vegan food & wine events before ‘plant-based’ became a catchphrase.Let’s make your next company soiree or personal celebration a guilt and FOMO-free, wine-ing & dining experience for your guests. While it’s easy to look up plant-based recipes and cooking demos online, it’s not as easy to find out HOW TO PAIR WINE WITH THE VEGAN DISHES you’re preparing. The Social Herbivore takes the guesswork out of the equation and showcases the best in plant-based entertaining.
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HostWhat Priya Said Sep 2018 - PresentToronto, Canada AreaI’m committed to being your one-stop vegan lifestyle resource and my bold purpose will be to shine a spotlight on athletes, fashion designers, chefs, restauranteurs, artists, nutritionists and more people who are living plant-powered and loving it. Watch this space for interviews that will offer up a healthy serving of inspiration with a side of not-taking-it-all-so seriously. I invite you to join me at Terra, a large country home for plant-based getaways in Ontario wine country. Learn all about Terra at https://www.airbnb.ca/manage-your-space/37235992/details
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Director Of OperationsFirst Weekend Club 2011 - PresentCanadaFirst Weekend Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to building audiences for great Canadian films through grassroots initiatives such as special screenings, Q&As with talent, premiere parties, movie alerts and much more! We are a free cross Canada film club that encourages members to support Canadian films during their critical first weekend theatrical release. Hence the name, First Weekend Club.
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ProducerFemmina Films Inc 2002 - Sep 2018Producer of scripted and non-scripted tv projects and feature film.Current project: feature-length comedy "Kush Kush in the Bush" in development with Buffalo Gal Pictures/Telefilm
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Co Owner & HostA Vine Romance 2014 - Jan 2018Toronto, Canada AreaAt A Vine Romance we specialize in adding a unique element to your next event, we host and lead wine and scotch tasting sessions, and offer professional Sommelier services. Alex and Priya are not only wine lovers, but lovers in real life. No wine snobbery here — they’re all about bringing wine back to the masses. Together, they are the hosts of the upcoming television series, “The Drink” on Bell FIBE1.Visit www.avineromance.com for more info
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Conference ProducerBrunico Communications 2013 - 2014Toronto, Canada AreaDid you know that the Realscreen Summit is the place to get deals done if you are in the business of non-fiction entertainment? The event, now in its 16th year, has experienced significant growth in the past few years and is on track to surpass last year's record attendance.It's no secret that business is getting done! In consultation with our esteemed advisory board, realscreen promises to deliver "can't miss" content that will help you in your business endeavors. In addition to providing you with inspiring, relevant content, every effort is in place to allow for ample time to take meetings and take advantage of unprecedented networking opportunities.Well over 200 global commissioning editors running the gamut of non-fiction content will be in attendance and delegates are afforded unique opportunities to pitch their program ideas, industry services and negotiate coproductions.Over 600 are already registered to attend. What are you waiting for? Remember, the Washington Hilton has been secured exclusively for use by delegates of the Realscreen Summit. Anyone not registered to attend the conference will be not admitted to the venue. -
Director Of ProgrammingPrime Time In Ottawa 2011 - Apr 2013The CMPA’s Prime Time in Ottawa conference is a national networking event for some 700 of Canada’s most prominent business leaders from the feature film, television, interactive media, broadcasting and telecommunications industries.
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Special Projects DirectorJumpwire Media Apr 2010 - May 2011Jumpwire Media builds and executes revenue generating strategies leveraging expertise in emerging media.
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Special Events LiaisonStephen Lewis Foundation Oct 2009 - Mar 2010 -
Head Of ContentBanff World Television Festival 2006 - 2009Conceiving and executing a program consisting of international producers, distributors, agents, broadcasters, writers and directors speaking on panels and workshops covering a variety of topics and issues facing the television industry.Creating partnerships and collaboration with industry organizations and other similar events internationally.Overseeing various aspects of operations, signage, marketing and registration, VIP protocol, writing and reviewing email newsletters and panel synopses.
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Council MemberActra Toronto 2006 - 2007Elected member of ACTRA Toronto's Council. We worked to further performer rights and deal with a variety of issues facing Toronto actors. A founding member of the Creative Arts Saving and Credit Union.Chair, ACTRA Toronto and ACTRA National Diversity Committees
Priya Rao Education Details
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Fine Arts/East Asian Studies -
East Asian Studies
Frequently Asked Questions about Priya Rao
What company does Priya Rao work for?
Priya Rao works for Vineroutes
What is Priya Rao's role at the current company?
Priya Rao's current role is Curator of unique, plant-based food & wine events/Writer.
What schools did Priya Rao attend?
Priya Rao attended York University, York University.
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