A natural talent with a striking screen presence and an undeniable personality, Arielle Kebbel made her mark in Hollywood at just 17, playing the recurring role of Lindsay Lister on the hit series “Gilmore Girls,” a part she won within two days of arriving in Los Angeles from Florida. It was her first audition
In the past year, Kebbel has been seen on the big screen in “Brooklyn Brothers” (Toronto Film Festival selection), “I Melt with You” (Sundance Film Festival), the Sony/Screen Gems summer blockbuster “Think Like a Man,” which debuted number one at the box-office, and “Supporting Characters” (Tribeca Film Festival 2012). Other film credits include “The Uninvited,” “John Tucker Must Die” and “The Grudge 2.
Kebbel currently plays Lexi on “The Vampire Diaries.” The character is such a fan-favorite, she was asked to host “The Vampire Diaries” original recap series called “Rehash.” She also recently starred in Hallmark Channel’s number one movie of 2012, “A Bride for Christmas.” Other television credits include recurring roles on the critically acclaimed series “Life Unexpected,” and on “90210,” playing Vanessa, the woman fans love to hate. In addition, she has guest-starred on episodes of “Hawaii 5-0,” “True Blood,” “Entourage” and “Law and Order: SVU.”
When not working, Kebbel enjoys travel, learning about other cultures, foods, plants and animals. Her goals are to connect people through her work and inspire the next generation to make their mark on this world in their own positive way.
PERFECT SCORE, hosted by fan-favorite actress Arielle Kebbel (“John Tucker Must Die,” “The Vampire Diaries”), puts a unique twist on dating game shows by not only giving players a chance to win a date, but also the opportunity to win cold hard cash -- IF they can successfully identify their perfect match. In each half-hour episode, two friends compete to see who can pick their ideal mate from a group of 10 prospective singles, after both the players and the contestants have taken compatibility tests. These tests are used to assign cash values to each possible match, and the player who selects the most compatible single – with the highest cash value – wins the cash prize and the date! Created and executive produced by Scott St. John (“America’s Got Talent,” “Deal or No Deal,”), Thom Beers and Jennifer Mullin, PERFECT SCORE is from FremantleMedia North America (“American Idol,” “The X Factor,” “America's Got Talent”).
GISELE PEREZ - FOOD BLOGGER AND COLUMNIST
A recognized food blogger and columnist, New Orleans native Gisele Perez, is an established chef in Los Angeles, California, with her company, Small Pleasures Catering. Immigrating to Los Angeles from New Orleans as a child, Gisele grew up traveling back and forth between the two cities, which instilled in her a love for New Orleans that has become an integral part of her life and career. A graduate with honors from the renowned California Culinary Academy, Gisele worked in some of the finest hotels, restaurants and catering companies in New York and San Francisco before returning to Los Angeles and starting her catering company in 1997. While some of her catering specialties may not be New Orleans-specific, everything she cooks, every buffet decorated, is influenced by it. When Gisele is in her kitchen she is constantly reminded of her grandmother, at whose knee she stood as a young child, questioning her as she cooked for her large family. Gisele has been featured in numerous regional publications and on local television.