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They're So New York
New York City is the capital of the world, and "That's So New York" host, Kela Walker, captures the unique events happening around town while highlighting the City’s distinct character. Now NYC TV wants to give YOU the chance to showcase the Big Apple and all of its flavor. Each week, Kela will hand over the mic to a new talent, giving them their chance to shine - turning “That’s So New York” into “They’re So New York.”

If you think you have what it takes to be a host in the greatest city in the world, send an email to: casting@tv.nyc.gov

Tell us a little bit about yourself - submit an electronic copy of your reel (QuickTime or .wmv file or a link i.e. YouTube, MySpace or the like) and your headshot (a jpg under 4mb). Please note that entries WILL NOT be accepted any other way!

Tune into NYC TV channel 25 on Tuesdays at 8:00 pm, to see who is so New York.

Host: Shamikah Martinez
		Shamikah C. Martinez is a writer and performer living in Brooklyn, New York. She works with Atlantic Records, where she helps to write and produce original content for multiple platforms. Shamikah studies improvisation and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and has performed in various sketch shows and comedy videos. She is currently in the writing process for a sketch show to be performed with her troupe, "Candy Slice", this fall. A native of York County, Virginia, Shamikah came to New York after graduating from George Mason University with a B.A. in Communication (Film and Media). While at GMU Shamikah worked for the university television station and co-hosted and produced "Local Lix Live," a music show partnered with local rock station, DC101. Shamikah also loves bikram yoga, pho soup, laughing so hard that the sound goes away, and her Mom, Janet.
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		Shamikah is so New York! She should have her own reality show. -Marat Korenkov Shamikah was really good, GREAT personality. -Tashana Ventura Wow! I loved her energy and her delivery was PERFECT! Great presence and really cute too! -Dylan Steinberg Shamikah looks like she’s been doing this for years! She’s great! -Amy Fleck I just wanted to say that Shamikah Martinez's interview was amazing. She was a great host, she was fun and laid back but full of personality and very expressive. Her look and attitude is perfect for a New York show and I would love to see more of her! -Lauren Fakete Shamikah was so polished and professional! Her poise and beauty blew me away! Great find NYC TV! -Stephen McNamee Shamikah Martinez makes hosting look natural, easy and fun. Great personality! -April Fulton She was awesome!!! Great onscreen personality and her nail polish was yellow…What more do you want from a host? -Debi Shamikah is a FRESH face and knows how to work the camera! -Amit Hingorani Great job Shamikah, keep it up! -Marisa Bianco I Watched Shamikah Martinez along with several other host. Shamikah is a natural. She is entertaining, she appeared confident. Love her, encore! -Gilbert Martinez