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Monique Chenault
Executive Producer/Writer
Los Angeles, CA

Transforming the entertainment industry, Monique Chenault is in charge of everything from conceptualizing to booking and writing her “brain child” TV One Access show.

Why do you think your highly rated TV One Access show has garnered so much success? We make it a point to report on things that really take a look at and affect African- Americans. We did a segment about missing women that was extremely well received and recognized with an award nomination by The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Tatyana Ali has just taken the helm as our new host for our 6th season. She is amazing and so great to work with.

What led you to launch your own company? I realized there was a lack of programming that highlighted real African-American lifestyles that did not focus on sex, drugs and hiphop. So my husband and I decided to launch MACVISION ENTERTAINMENT. He focuses on the business side, and I am the creative force behind our venture. Our goal is to provide quality, culturally diverse programming for the “thinking African-American adult.”

Your company specializes in reality-based television. Why did you choose these formats as opposed to scripted shows? These formats allow us to provide positive and relevant information to the viewer in an entertaining way. It is like merging the best of both worlds. For example, our reality talk series, Black Men Revealed, addresses a wide variety of topics, or, as my husband likes to put it from “Yale to Jail,” and it appeals to many viewers.

Will MACVISION incorporate other types of programming into your lineup? Absolutely! We feel there is still a void in terms of scripted television shows that feature African-Americans in prominent roles with real story lines. Our next project is “Top Secret” and will resonate with a majority of our viewers.

Wow! Can you at least give the readers a hint about what they can look forward to? Well, let me just say, this project is very exciting and will definitely shed light on the complicated life of the single black female who often succeeds against all odds. Stay tuned because I am sure you won’t be disappointed.

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