Robin Antin
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Robin Antin is an American dancer and choreographer. In 1995, she founded the modern burlesque troupe the Pussycat Dolls. By 2005, she diversified into various media including a pop recording group with international hits, a Las Vegas nightclub venue and floor show, various merchandise, and a reality television series. Since then, she has gone on to create other girl groups, including G.R.L., Girlicious and Paradiso Girls.
Early life
Antin was born in Los Angeles, California. Her parents are British Jewish immigrants.[1][2]
She is the sister of celebrity hair stylist Jonathan Antin, director Steve Antin and actor Neil Antin. She appeared in an episode of her brother Jonathan's show Blow Out.
Music career
The Pussycat Dolls
Based in Las Vegas, it features a rotating cast of dancers around vocalist Jamie Preston.[3] Current members include Hayley Zelniker,[4] Amanda Nowak, Colby Lemmo and Alicia Blair.[5][6] Former "Dolls" include lead vocalist and pop star Nicole Scherzinger, Rachel Sterling,[7] who was also an original member of the burlesque troupe, Kelly Levesque, Christina Applegate, Carmen Electra, Laura Goulet, Michelle "Jersey" Maniscalco, Desiree Davis, Alicia Vela-Bailey, Mallory, Jen, Loreli, Victoria, Rosa, Marcea, Rita, Claude Racine, Natasha Vernase, Adriane Harper, Jessica Lea, Beverly Sizemore,[7] Laura Diane,[8] Ashley Gates,[9] Bridget Nicole,[10] Jennifer Affronti,[10] Sheila Joy,[10] Cindy Leos,[8] Laurel Anderson,[11] Angela Case, Meredith "Sevin" Kerr, Gina Katon and Jamie Lee Ruiz from Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious.[12]
The Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Revue, Vanessa Curry, guest dancer Chantal Hunt and Allarie Long . Alongside lead singer, Jaime Preston and dancers Tarin Pratt and Erica Kiehl Jenkins, and guest vocalist, former Paradiso Girls member, Lauren Bennett were later introduced.
The Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Saloon at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas features Sophia Monica as lead vocalist. Current members include Sheila Joy, Megan Bostwick, Daymara Sabat, Colby Lemmo, Lauren Venandos, Emily Istre, Noelle Naone Brechler, Jenny Driebe, and Kaelee Jones. [citation needed] In 2012, Antin launched The Pussycat Doll Dollhouse in the historic Keating Hotel in San Diego. [citation needed]In 2015, Robin launched the Australian Pussycat Doll Burlesque Revue in Melbourne, Australia at Crown Casino in The Therapy Nightclub.[citation needed]
Girlicious
Paradiso Girls
The
G.R.L.
Matt Goss and the Dirty Virgins
After becoming Goss's agent, Antin cast the Dirty Virgins, a Vegas-based girl former dance group consisting of Tala Marie, Emily Istre, Amber William, and Monteece Mask and new dancer include Veronica Collazo Marrero, Kaelee Jones, Teresa Antonette, Ashley Belle, Angela Acosta, Anna Sambeck to accompany Goss for his show. Along with them, she cast singers Mecca Madison and Angela Jude. From a style point of view they are very much like the original concept of the Pussycat Dolls.[25]
Other projects
Other choreography
As a choreographer, Antin worked with Paris Hilton, Anastacia, Pink, the Offspring and No Doubt. Additionally, she was responsible for the dance ensembles in various films.
On January 2, 2010, Antin, Tony Selznick, and Paula Abdul presented choreography agent Julie McDonald with an award for being a pioneer of dance representation and a friend, helper, and agent to many choreographers for over 25 years. The award was presented at The Carnival: Choreographer's Ball 11th Anniversary Show.[26]
She was a judge on the Lifetime reality television show
Clothing line
During 2008, It was reported that Antin and the La Senza Corporation of Canada were producing a line of Burlesque/Pussycat Dolls-styled lingerie called "Shhh...by Robin". The line ranges from "girly and flirtatious" to "sexy and glamorous" intimate apparel. Antin says, "the words for me on this collection are flirtatious, fashion and fun!"[28][29] Paradiso Girls, Lauren Bennett and Kelly Beckett as well as Pussycat Doll Revue dancer Jersey Maniscalco modeled for it.
In 2015, Antin partnered up with Australian fashion designer, Kylie Gulliver launching a lifestyle clothing line brand, Elliot Label.
Work-out DVD
On her Twitter account, Antin announced the release of a workout DVD featuring Jamie Ruiz from
Advertising
- Carl's Jr. ad "That's Hot" featuring Paris Hilton
Filmography
- The Terminator
- Jailbird Rock
- Matters of Consequence
- Friends
- MTV Bash
- MTV Movie Awards
- My VH1 Awards
- Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica (one episode, "The Dancers")
- Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
- Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll
- Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious
- Mel B: It's a Scary World (one episode)
- Keeping Up with the Kardashians
- Megan Wants a Millionaire (guest judge)
- Jailbird Rock (1988)
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
References
- ^ Yamato, Jen (2010-11-23). "Steven Antin On Burlesque, Wooing Cher, and Discovering Ian Somerhalder". MovieLine. Retrieved 2010-12-22.
- ^ "Muay Thai Online – Muay Thai News and Videos". 4 October 2023.
- ^ Preston Lead Pussycat Doll Jamie Preston[permanent dead link]
- ^ Zelniker Haley Zelniker[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Alicia Vela-Bailey (Alicia) op Myspace". Myspace.com. Retrieved 2011-11-24.
- ^ "MySpace.com". Viewmorepics.myspace.com. Retrieved 2011-11-24.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "MySpaceTV Videos: Las Vegas Pussycat Dolls Hosts E! Special by Ultimate Dolls-PCDWeb.net-Girlicious.nu". Vids.myspace.com. 2008-01-21. Archived from the original on 2011-07-02. Retrieved 2009-09-03.
- ^ a b Vegas Dolls [dead link]
- ^ "MySpace". Viewmorepics.myspace.com. Retrieved 2009-09-03.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c [1] Archived 2009-10-30 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Laurel Picture [dead link]
- ^ Ruiz as a Vegas PCD [dead link]
- ^ a b c d e Review Members Archived November 26, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Jersey Archived November 22, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "UltimateDolls.net formerly PCDweb.net op Myspace". Viewmorepics.myspace.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-23. Retrieved 2011-11-24.
- ^ a b c The Revue Girls
- ^ Molly's pictures [dead link]
- ^ Review Poster
- ^ a b Robin Antin [@robinantinpcd] (November 4, 2010). "RT @Official_Jersey: PCD Fans! get PCD Workout DVD feat. Robin Nicole @jerseyluv7 @jameslee4 @ChrystinaSayers & Jenny Robinson Its HOT!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Antin's Twitpics Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Official Site". Paradiso Girls. Archived from the original on 2015-10-05. Retrieved 2011-11-24.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Patron Tequila (feat. Lil Jon and Eve) - Single by Paradiso Girls". Itunes.apple.com. 2009-05-12. Retrieved 2011-11-24.
- SheKnows.com. 2011-11-17. Archived from the originalon 2014-03-01. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
- ^ "G.R.L.: New Girl Group's Formation Was 'Not Something That Happened Overnight'". 9 July 2013. Billboard. 9 July 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ^ ""Pussycat Dolls founder's Matt Goss, Dirty Virgins ready for Palms" by Robin Leach: Luxe Life". Vegas Deluxe. Retrieved 2011-11-24.
- ^ "Carnival Choreographer's Ball 11th Anniversary". DanceBloggers.com. February 1, 2010. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2012.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (February 7, 2024). "Todrick Hall and More Join Cast of World Premiere of "Burlesque" Musical". Playbill.
- ^ "'Pussycat Dolls Present' Creator Launches Lingerie Collection". Buddytv.com. 2008-09-06. Archived from the original on 2011-08-17. Retrieved 2011-11-24.
- ^ "La Senza Bras - Pussycat Dolls - Women's Bras - Pussycat Dolls at". Lasenza.co.uk. Retrieved 2011-11-24.
- ^ [2] Archived November 19, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Robin Antin at IMDb
- Paradiso Girls official website Archived 2015-10-05 at the Wayback Machine
- G.R.L. official website