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Main Articles: I Love New York (Season 1) & I Love New York 2
2007 American TV series or program| I Love New York | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The cast of Season 1 | |
| Created by | Cris Abrego Mark Cronin |
| Starring | Tiffany Pollard Michelle Patterson (Season one) Mauricio "Chamo" Sanchez |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 25 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Cris Abrego Mark Cronin Ben Samek |
| Running time | 60 minutes (including commercials) |
| Original release | |
| Network | VH1 |
| Release | January 8, 2007 – present |
I Love New York is a reality television series airing on VH1 that stars Tiffany Pollard (better known as "New York") in a quest to find her true love. The series is a spin off of another relationship competition series, Flavor of Love, which featured Pollard as a finalist in two consecutive seasons. Season 2's final episode was leaked to the internet a week before the tv air date.
In addition to New York herself, her mother, Sister Patterson, persuades her to choose the right man for her. Mauricio Sanchez was New York's assistant "Chamo," but only for the first season. The production of a second season of I Love New York was first announced during a commercial break for the April 29, 2007, episode of Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School.
| Season | Season premiere | Season finale | Reunion show | Winner | Runner-up | Number of contestants | Number of episodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season One | January 8, 2007 | April 2, 2007 | April 15, 2007 | Patrick Hunter "Tango" |
Kamal Givens "Chance" |
20 | 12 |
| Season Two | October 8, 2007 | December 17, 2007 | January 6, 2008 | George Weisgerber "Tailor Made" |
Ezra Masters "Buddha" | 20 | 13 |
Trivia
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Sandro Padrone aka Rico (age 25) from Season one has been modeling professionally since 2002.
Lamonty Council aka Pootie from Season 1 of I love New york was in war of the World's, Ghost and Demons, and prison break before he was in I love New York (source taken straight from his myspace page).
Chance and Real where discovered by the VH1 producers through their Myspace pages, both are brothers and 2 3rd of the rap group Stallionaires.
Randy Ritchwood aka wood was the winner of mr.romance on the oxygen channel, was also on elimidate, 2 other shows. Also with his brother founded kija entertainment in 1998 for their music career. Also wrote the book "the lifestyle of a male exotic dancer".
Jason Rosell aka heat appeared in Dr. G: Medical Examiner, The Celestine Prophecy, Unemployed, 7-10 Split, and chill...before Season 1.
Mauricio Sanchez aka Chamo was in Center Stage, The guiding light, All my children, and Date movie....before Season 1.
T-Money was on MTV's Next and is a aspiring game show host.
Kevin Watson aka tweed has appeared in Original Gangstas, Natural Born Killers, The Spanish Prisoner, Temps, Train Ride, Bad Company, Brown Sugar, Little Manhattan, The Pink Panther, Just My Luck, My Brother, A Crime, and Across the Universe....before Season 1.
Patrick S Hunter aka Tango was a up and coming rapper before Season 1...he has supposedly wrote several tracks for well known rappers, r/b singers, and alternative singers.
Hashim Smith aka Trendz formed a group with his stepbrother as his introduction into the music world, known originally as Ballistic Vocab and later as Intellect-n-Trends. Their official debut came out on Itakks Entertainment in 1999 with the singles “Let’s Get It On” and “Who You Be.”, which sold 5000 copies and was spinning on college radio. Also was part of the studio audience of "yo momma". Admitted on "Rap Session" that the producers contacted him before he signed up for the show and was only there for his music.
Kevin John aka Bonez, Kevin found his calling in life; to be the greatest entertainer that ever lived. He receiving his BA in theater at Morehouse college in 2004 and set off to LA to become an actor. Since arriving in LA, Kevin has appeared in Korean TV series, "Love Story in Harvard", several commercials, short films, indies, and stage plays. Kevin received the "Best Newcomer" award for the 2006 Colsac Theatre Awards. Also appeared in The Pretty Boy Project(2006), Side Trak, Drumline, Boycott, and Dalton's Reward. Was also in MTV's Blind Date.
Ricky Perillo aka Romance lists his I love New York role as "A Character named Romance" on his Myspace page.
Dave Amerman aka 12 Pack was An English/Film major at Montclair State University, appeared on stage in Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. Dave has directed and acted in several films which won Best in Show at the MSU Film Festival (featured Wil Lash and had a 2006 date). Admits he went on the show to further his acting career.
William (Wil) Lash aka Onix is currently part of the cast for the feature film "Misunderstandings" which was originally a short film. The name Wil Lash also appears in the credits of the Short film made by Dave Amerman. Also currently Casted in "Tainted Witness". Was a former track star and Field hurdler. Lash graduated in 1997 as an All-American after running for four years for the Sycamores. He was the runner-up in the Illinois State meet and was an NCAA qualifier. He received his master's of public administration from ISU in 1999.
Bryant Covert aka Jersey is the owner of the upscale and trendy party promotions company "BC Promotions LLC".
T-Bone is currently up for the role of Biggie Smalls in a new feature film about the life of Biggie Smalls.
Lee Marks aka Mr.Boston told the associated content that after he moved to LA and looking for work, his friends suggested he audition for a reality show since he was funny. He chose I Love New York because he felt it was more edgy and more his style even though he did not think he would be interested in New York. He felt he was picked to make the show more interesting. He is also hoping to get his own show and has hinted at " A day in the life of Mr.Boston", A petition was even being signed by his fans to get his own show.
Man Man's real name is Collin Bloodson.
Cheezy got a Bachelor Degree in Cinema from University of Hartford.
New York was an aspiring actress before Flavor of Love. Has a Brother named Terrence Patterson aka Mecca (Which is from the Caribeans) was born in 1979. She attended John F. Kennedy Middle School, Thomas R. Proctor High School, and then East Syracuse High school. She will be 26 years old Jan, 6 2008. Father's name is Alex Pollard. Her mother, Michele Patterson, is the daughter of a minister of a Pentecostal Church called Christ Temple Church of the Apostolic Faith, Her Mother and Father never married. Terrence Patterson designed several of the dreeses wore by New York on the show.
Pretty's real name is Juan Rikado McCullum. His Cousin sings southern soul and is named "Roni" aka "Rhonda". Also the ex Brother in-law of Josh Touche of the Rap group "Spoiled Fresh". Pretty's VH1's online video contest name was "Rikado".
Sweetie Pie is none other than comedian Darnell Wright. Performed over 70 shows in 2006. And originally from Brooklyn, New York. Is also known as the MySpace bulletin king. Was interviewed by the Asscoiated Content April 7 2007 for his on stage comedy acts.
Mr.Wise aka Solomon Wise's real name is Solomon Heyman. From New Jersey. Was featured on the soundtrack of Bloodline (2005). Was once signed with BMI. Sometimes called the Hiphop Soul child. Was a part of Miami's music scene before 1998. Has opened for Wu-Tang clan and T-Pain. Has appeared on Bet's uncut and Video Mix TV in 2006.
Milliown Admitted he was only on the show to better his music career. Milliown made a music track that is a "diss" to New York and I love New York season 2 cast.
There is currently works to make a Patterson family TV show which will star New York, Sister Patterson, and Terrence Patterson.
External links
- Solomon Wise's band site.
- Interviews of reality stars from Vh1, MTV, and SciFi
- Official Site (Which New York Are You?)
- VH1's I Love New York Site
- Who Loves New York? Help pick the cast for I Love New York 2
- I Love New York Episodes
- VH1 Brings Back a Second Season of I Love New York
Reference links
- Cheezy oin a Film school film early 2000's.
- Milliown's myspace page.
- Terrence Patterson speaks of the "Patterson family TV show.
- New York's brother's interview
- Comedian Darnell Wright.
- Darnell Wright's April 2007 interview
- New York Admits to pre acting.
- Mr.Boston's interview with Asscoiated press * 12pack and Will Lash's pre season one short film together *Jason Rosell's IMDB profile *Randy Ritchwood as Mr.romance 2005 Template:Flavor of Love Series
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