Cris Abrego
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Cris Abrego is an American television producer, writer, and former CEO of Endemol Shine North America. Abrego is now the Chairman of Banijay America Group and president and CEO of Endemol Shine Holdings.
Early life
Abrego grew up in El Monte, California. He was a wrestler at California State University, Fullerton before graduating and moving to Los Angeles to work on reality television shows.[1]
Career
After graduation from Mountain View High School, Abrego attended California State University, Fullerton. After graduation, he joined Bunim-Murray, working on
In 2002, Abrego created Brass Ring; a production company responsible for Next Action Star, Surf Girls and The Hitchhiker Chronicles.[1] Soon after, he created 51 Pictures.[1]
In 2003, Abrego's 51 Pictures merged with
In 2014, Abrego became co-chairman and co-CEO of Endemol North America along with Charlie Corwin.[2] In January 2016, he was named Co-Chairman, Endemol Shine Americas. In November 2016, Abrego became CEO of Endemol Shine North America, and Chairman of Endemol Shine Americas.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Becker, Anne (July 22, 2007). "The Celebreality Duo: The creators of The Surreal Life franchise keep on rocking the reality-TV world". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved July 14, 2009.
- ^ "Cris Abrego, Charlie Corwin to Head Combined Shine-Endemol-Core Media in North America". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ^ Littleton, Cynthia (November 2, 2016). "Charlie Corwin Out at Endemol Shine North America, Cris Abrego Becomes Solo CEO (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
External links
- Cris Abrego at IMDb