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February 23 2021

Casting Workbook announces former Entertainment Tonight Reporter Natasha Gargiulo to host Season Two of ‘The Working Actor’ web series

The former Morning Radio Host, National Entertainment Reporter, and Producer brings more 15 years of interview experience to the acclaimed series for professional actors.   

Announcement highlights

  • Casting Workbook is announcing a new host for season two of the hit web series & podcast ‘The Working Actor’.
  • Trilingual host Natasha Gargiulo takes over after a very successful season one podcast series from Omari Newton. The series was launched during COVID as a free service to working actors across North America featuring in-depth interviews, lessons and tutorials from top industry professionals. 
  • Natasha Gargiulo is a former Entertainment Tonight Canada host & reporter where she spent 12 years. Additionally, she’s a podcast host with Cineplex Odeon Theatres and was a radio host with Bell Media. 
  • Already in production, Season Two officially begins with a special livestream on February 26 with top New Mexico Casting Directors Bella Hibbs & Faith Hibbs-Clark, followed by Actress and CSA Nominee Maxim Roy. 
  • The series also offers free weekly episode broadcast via livestream. Fans can register here each week for the live show. Casting Workbook Members are given full access to the entire series catalogue of Season One and the upcoming Season Two.
  • To Preview the show iTunes Podcast Directory, Spotify and Google Play Store as well.  

Casting Workbook announced today Natasha Gargiulo will be the new featured host of “The Working Actor” as season two of the acclaimed podcast and web series goes into production this month. Trilingual in English, French, and Spanish, host Natasha Gargiulo takes over after a very successful season one podcast series from Omari Newton. The series was launched during COVID as a free service to working actors across North America featuring in-depth interviews, lessons and tutorials from top Casting Directors, Actors, Producers and other industry professionals.

Gargiulo is a former Entertainment Tonight Canada Host and reporter, where she spent 12 years. Additionally, she is a podcast host with Cineplex Odeon Theatres and co-hosted the popular Morning Radio Show “Freeway and Natasha on Virgin Radio / I Heart Radio”. The popular series offers a free weekly episode broadcast via livestream. Fans can subscribe via the iTunes Podcast Directory, Spotify and Google Play store as well. Casting Workbook Members are given full access to the entire series catalogue.

“I have been a huge fan of ‘The Working Actor’ since the web series launched last year, and I never would have imagined that I’d have the opportunity to actually host the show into its second season. What Casting Workbook has created is a show that speaks to the heart of what professional actors care about most. I’ve been interviewing top actors and industry creatives for years and I can’t wait to bring that experience to the show as we continue growing our audience”

Natasha Gargiulo, Host – “The Working Actor: Season Two”

“We have a history of introducing very talented new hosts to our audience across North America and as we go into Season two this spring, I can’t wait for them to meet Natasha. She brings a fresh new voice to our series, while also having the experience and gravitas to make every interview unique & insightful for fans of our podcast. She’s a welcome new addition to the Casting Workbook team!”

Susan Fox, Founder & CEO, Casting Workbook