About

Meet Michelle

Michelle Marie is a versatile television host, correspondent and producer covering entertainment and sports. With wide-ranging experience spanning 15 years, she has held on-air talent roles for ESPN, Associated Press, E! News, Y! Sports, Billboard and Rolling Stone. Her duties have included moderating and hosting studio talk shows before a live audience; anchoring live, red carpet pre-shows during award season; presenting daily entertainment news and conducting sit down interviews with countless entertainers and athletes.

Michelle’s background is a mix of Filipino, Spanish, Mexican and Italian heritage. Her genuine ability to relate with people from all walks of life allows her to connect with diverse audience across traditional broadcast and new media platforms. 

Currently, Michelle is freelancing as an entertainment reporter/producer for Getty Entertainment Video, where her work is distributed to over 1500 global media outlets. In recent years, Michelle expanded her skillset by crossing over into news and long-form storytelling. In 2019, she was a host and investigative journalist of a one hour, verité docu-series episode of MTV True Life: Crime. Over the course of several months, Michelle worked with Left/Right Productions, taking a deep-dive to uncover a notorious white-collar grift that rocked the world of pop culture and social media. 

A staple on the red carpet throughout the years, Michelle has been tapped as an official, live pre-show host for the biggest awards shows in entertainment including: The ESPYs Countdown Show, American Music Awards, and Billboard Music Awards, and anchored The Associated Press’ Global Live Red Carpet Show for The Oscars and Grammy Awards for multiple award seasons.

Excelling on the music beat, Michelle was also ABC’s backstage digital host for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, where she interviewed performers from the Los Angeles stage. She also co-hosted the BBMAs Backstage Live Stream – a second-screen experience with live interviews, commentary and social media interaction during the three-hour ABC broadcast.

Michelle has interviewed some of the biggest entertainers and athletes in the world, including George Clooney, Lady Gaga, LeBron James, Justin Bieber, Ben Affleck, Rihanna, Bradley Cooper, Aaron Rogers, Taylor Swift, Jon Hamm, Miley Cyrus, Celine Dion, and more. 

With a knack for drawing out candid conversations that allow her subjects to authentically engage and share from their hearts, Michelle has cultivated a foundation of trust with a variety of talent and their publicity teams. Making the most of her skills in front and behind the camera, Michelle has landed exclusive interviews for various outlets throughout her career.

Career History

ESPN

Michelle was tapped by ESPN as the host of the “Guinness Suite,”  a studio interview talk series featuring athletes and celebrities.  Guests sat down with Michelle for wide-ranging conversations that focused on personal stories of overcoming adversity, sports and pop culture news, as well as fun and irreverent game segments. Her interviews aired weekly on SportsCenter, ABC, and ESPN.com.  

During her time at ESPN, she was also a regular guest host on sports and pop culture talk show, SportsNation. Her duties included moderating panel discussions between Max Kellerman and Marcellus Wiley, leading segments and conducting guest interviews before a live, studio audience. 

She also served as a co-host with fellow ESPN broadcasters for “ESPYs Countdown”, the official, live red carpet pre-show on ESPN. Stationed at the “360 Fashion Stage” alongside NBA Star and style king, Nick “Swaggy P” Young, together they provided fashion commentary, handed out ESPYs hardware, and interviewed athlete and celebrity guests.

While at ESPN, Michelle made a cameo appearance on the viral sketch, Key and Peele’s East/West Bowl – Pro Edition , co-anchoring alongside NFL Network’s Eric Davis. Airing on Comedy Central’s Key and Peele Super Bowl Special, their sketch generated 10-million digital views within two days, prior to it’s TV debut.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS & TALK SHOWS

As an entertainment news anchor and correspondent, Michelle has covered every angle — from awards season red carpet pre-shows to major tv/film premieres, exclusive sit-downs, set visits, junkets, film festivals, and more.  She is currently a freelance entertainment reporter for Getty Images Entertainment, where her coverage can be seen on broadcast and digital media across the world. She is also known for hosting the Rolling Stone Live’s pop-up interview studio during Sundance Film Festival.

Previously, Michelle was announced by The Associated Press as the solo anchor of “AP Live” – a global live red carpet pre-show, where she covered multiple award seasons.  From AP’s prime platform at The Oscars and Grammy Awards, Michelle led coverage of their two-and-a-half hour show watched by millions across the world. Her duties included conducting live interviews, moderating commentary with AP’s global entertainment editors, fashion experts and real-time fan interaction through social media. 

Prior to AP, Michelle was a recurring E! News Now anchor for three years, where she presented daily entertainment news stories across all of E!’s digital platforms and syndicated partners. 

She also was an anchor for “The Daily Buzz” – a live, entertainment news and talk show from Buzzmedia. From their Hollywood studio, Michelle moderated live commentary remotely between editorial panelists, experts and in-studio daily guests.  She was also their red carpet correspondent at the VMAs, Golden Globes, People’s Choice Awards, and the official livestream host at various film premieres for the “Twilight” franchise.

MUSIC HOST & CORRESPONDENT

As one of the first correspondents to interview Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber, Michelle has cultivated a strong foundation of trust among artists and music label executives throughout the course of her career. She’s interviewed hundreds of musicians across multiple genres, holding on air talent roles for Billboard and Rolling Stone.

As a host/producer for Rolling Stone, Michelle conducted one-on-one interviews with musicians and entertainers. She was the host and producer of “Rolling Stone Live,”  during Bonnaroo Music Festival and the Sundance Film Festival.  While at Sundance, she booked and conduced one of the final on-camera interviews with rock legend, Scott Weiland just months before his tragic passing.  Michelle also sat down with The Weeknd for an exclusive one-on-one at Rolling Stone Live’s Grammys event.

Michelle was tapped by Billboard as the official, pre-show and backstage host for The Billboard Music Awards.  As their solo anchor staged at the top of the carpet, Michelle interviewed the year’s biggest chart-toppers during the two-hour live stream. Following the carpet, she reported to her backstage duties joining Billboard’s editorial director, Bill Werde to co-host The Billboard Music Awards Backstage Live Stream,  She also worked as a Billboard’s correspondent for their annual Grammy after-party and hosted “Billboard Park City Live,” interviewing talent in their ‘Sonos’ pop-up interview lounge during Sundance.

Michelle is also no stranger to the music festival circuit.  Most recently, she was a host/producer for Rock the Vote at Coachella, discussing the upcoming election and importance of youth voting with artists and attendees.  Michelle was the documentary host for the Life is Beautiful Festival, covered Budweiser’s Made in America during their inaugural year in Philly, and served as the official, livestream host for Rock the Bells Music Festival. 

Michelle was the official backstage digital correspondent for ABC and Dick Clark Productions on Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest and The American Music Awards. In addition, she was the first female on-air talent for VEVO NEWS, serving as their red carpet correspondent and music expert.

SPORTS LIFESTYLE & LIVE EVENTS 

Michelle has been at the intersection of sports and pop culture for several years, recently joining a panel of female sports broadcasters for Diageo’s “Women in Sports Media” panel in New York, where they discussed the barriers women face in sports media.  A moderator of live events, Michelle was tapped by YPO (Young President’s Organization) to conduct an in-depth interview with the first openly gay NBA athlete, Jason Collins during their private event with members. She also co-hosted Disney’s ‘Million Dollar Arm Pitching Competition, a live event that took over Hollywood Boulevard to kick off the film’s world premiere. Nike tapped Michelle as their official live host and emcee during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles for the “NIKE Los Fearless Tournament” alongside Big Tigger and Terrence J.  Soon thereafter, Michelle was Nike’s host/emcee for “NIKE Fight Night at the Montalban,” their official viewing party for Manny Pacquiao vs. Sugar Shane Moseley.

Previously, Michelle was a recurring anchor for  “Yahoo Sports Minute” – a daily sports show on Yahoo!. She made headlines as a contributing host/reporter for Yahoo! Sports, where she secured an exclusive, sit-down with Carmelo Anthony moments before his trade to the NY Knicks. She also contributed to Y! Sports’ Super Bowl XLV coverage in Dallas, earlier that year.

Michelle developed her unique way of covering sports with an entertainment angle — rooted in fun and focusing on the players personalities and lifestyles.  Her irreverent-style of conversation, combined with newsworthy sports topics soon became a winning solution for Yahoo! Sports, as Michelle’s work generated millions of daily clicks. 

EARLY CAREER

YOUNG HOLLYWOOD

Michelle’s cut her teeth as a full-time host and senior producer at entertainment media company, Young Hollywood. During their start-up years from 2007-2010, Michelle gained tremendous experience at the ground level and was instrumental in launching and growing the brand.  This rare opportunity allowed Michelle to develop multiple skillsets as their main on-air host, producer and talent booker.  During her tenure, Michelle cultivated vital industry relationships across entertainment and sports and established a solid trust with talent publicists, studio/network and record label publicity execs, and event PR teams. She built YH’s brand awareness by securing access to major events, exclusive set visits, junkets and one-on-one’s. She helped develop and create YH’s evergreen interview format and worked on her interview packages from soup to nuts. Her work generated millions of clicks and she collaborated with weekly distribution partners – Yahoo! Sports, Yahoo! TV, People, and TV Guide to amplify that coverage.  Michelle also co-developed, produced and hosted their branded content video campaigns –  AT&T “Verge to Emerge” series, and integrations for vitaminwater (Sundance) and Ray Ban (Coachella). She also co-developed, produced and hosted YH’s long-form shows, “Backstage Pass” and “Beyond the Athlete”on HULU.

Kickstarting her career, Michelle landed her first TV hosting job as co-host of “Street Tuner Challenge” on FOX’s SPEED Channel. Previously, she traveled across the country as a host/live emcee for various corporate clients including: Yamaha, VOLVO, Suzuki, Infinity, Tecmo and Sharp.

DANCE BACKGROUND & CHILDHOOD

Michelle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications (PR), studied Broadcast Journalism at UCLA Extension, and is a Southern California native.

A natural born performer, Michelle began training as a dancer and musician at 5-years-old. Michelle’s passion for music and dance began to develop through daily practice and recitals.  Eventually shifting all of her focus to dance, at around ten years old, Michelle began to excel as a competitive dancer in the jazz, hip-hop, and lyrical categories.

As Michelle’s leadership skills began to evolve, her competitive drive became undeniable. After winning numerous awards at national dance competitions as member and co-captain of California Dance Academy’s “TnT Dance Team,” Michelle was scouted by a dance agent at 16-years-old.  She gained experience working on commercials, live shows and music videos for artists like 50 Cent and Beyonce.  With those years of grooming, Michelle made a seamless transition from storytelling through movement to sharing other’s stores on screen as a TV host.  Whether she’s speaking on TV, at a live event, or performing her choreographed dance routine in a packed-arena, Michelle truly thrives when she’s live.

Michelle’s strong work ethic, diversity and love for storytelling is undeniable. Her decision to stay true to herself throughout her career has become a key component to her success.  Always pushing herself to new levels with tenacity and sheer determination, Michelle’s broadcasting career goals are limitless.

MICHELLE MARIE PRODUCTIONS

Michelle Marie Productions (MMP) is a full-service production company providing multi-media video content for entertainment and corporate clients.  MMP has created original content for a variety of clientele including: Rock the Vote, Microsoft/Xbox, Franklin Sports, Unilever, Providence Health System, CMN Hospitals, Patrón, UDI’s Gluten Free, Colgate, Avia/Ryka, and Foster Grant.  As founder and executive producer of MMP, Michelle and her team develop, produce and distribute premium original content ranging from short form docs, interview series, branded coverage, behind the scenes, event EPKs and more.

For more info on MMP, click here.