VH1 has announced the cast, trailer and premiere date The New York Impacta spin-off of the BET+ reality series The effect ATL.
The New York Impact, premiering Monday, January 22 at 9 p.m., is executive produced by eOne and Quality Films. The show follows the lives of New York’s top influencers in business, music, beauty and fashion.
Viewers will not only witness their creative processes, preparations and high-risk business deals, but they will also be able to see beyond the perfectly composed social media personalities within the cast.
Meet the cast of The New York Impact below and watch the first season trailer in the video above.
Ashley Marie Burgos
Ashley Marie Burgos, a multi-talented 26-year-old, is making waves in the music industry, following in the footsteps of her influential mother, original mega-influencer Bernice Burgos. Ashley contributes to Bold and Beautiful and Miracles Fitness, two thriving sleepwear and fitness brands, and has a loyal following of nearly a million people. Driven by the success of her hit single “Knock Knock”, Ashley is positioning herself as a dynamic force in the industry and continuing her signature path beyond her mother’s legacy.
Bernice Burgos
All hail the queen: Bernice Burgos, a native of Manhattan, New York, began her career as a model while bartending in her mid-20s. Her breakthrough came when she appeared in Rick Ross’ music video for “Diced Pineapples” in 2012, launching her into a major modeling career and cementing her status as one of the first influencers to empower women worldwide. With a strong legacy and an indomitable pioneering spirit, Bernice Burgos is a true legend. In addition to her successful modeling career, she ventured into entrepreneurship and founded Bold & Beautiful, a sleepwear line designed to empower women of all shapes and sizes. Your brand represents trust and inclusiveness.
Chinese kitten
Chinese Kitty is an influential figure in both music and social media, reaching millions of people worldwide with her music. She has performed on some of the world’s most famous stages, including the Rolling Loud Festival, and she turns heads with her name alone. With an impressive following of almost 4 million loyal fans, his every move is awaited by a captivated audience. Known for her striking beauty, Chinese Kitty has become a #bodygoals icon. Her uncompromising East Coast intensity permeates every lyric, delivering seductive bars and jaw-dropping hooks that attract millions of streams and views. A rapper, entrepreneur and Love & Hip Hop Miami star, her debut album SMD embodies her uncompromising style and offers a powerful collection of unfiltered hits.
Cleotrapa
Cleotrapa is an undeniable influencer and fascinating artist from Staten Island, New York. She embodies uncompromising charisma and sympathy. At the age of 25, she has become a magnetic online personality, combining inspirational messages and satirical commentary on everyday life, earning her over a million followers across all platforms. Cleotrapa’s high-level humor coupled with her signature New York swag has catapulted her to become one of the most popular social media personalities among fans and brand partners.
dream doll
DreamDoll was born in the Bronx and has clearly gone her own way in recent years. She built her music following organically on Instagram, a platform that catapulted her to prominent TV shows and partnerships with major brands. Her larger-than-life personality and doll-like appearance blend effortlessly with her smooth rhythm and rhymes, making her a standout among the rap genre’s rising stars. With over 5 million followers, DreamDoll is considered one of New York’s finest, effortlessly delivering fiery verses. Especially her collaborations with industry giants like Lil Kim and French Montana prove her versatility and fame. Her top-notch fashion sense grabs everyone’s attention and makes anything related to DreamDoll an instant hit.
Ella Rodríguez
Known as Ella Bands in her hometown of Bronx, NY, the soft-spoken powerhouse became one of New York City’s most famous social media influencers in 2015. Ella and her longtime partner Artist, better known as rapper A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, are embracing the joys of parenthood and raising two beautiful children together. She grows her social media fame into a thriving million dollar empire and establishes herself as an accomplished entrepreneur, singer and devoted mother. With an impressive Instagram following of nearly 2.3 million and nearly 10 million total interactions on TikTok, Ella’s ever-growing influence is a force to be reckoned with in business and social media.
Maleni Cruz
A Brooklyn-based viral sensation, Maleni has gained widespread recognition for her light-hearted personality and exceptional humor, garnering millions of views, likes and shares through her viral videos. Along with her partner Chicklet, she gained recognition for being outspoken and assertive, establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with, not afraid to speak her mind and defend her point of view. Her Dominican roots and New York upbringing make her likeable and popular with 3 million followers who love her comedic style.
Scottish Louie
An award-winning celebrity fashion stylist known for his work with stars such as Ryan Destiny, Normani, Victoria Monét, Lil’ Kim and Keke Palmer, Scot Louie is a trendsetter who connects millions of people in the fashion world with his signature hashtag #fashionNEEDSme influenced. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Scot began styling celebrities at the age of 15. While Scot continued his work in fashion, he also ventured into the culinary world with DinnerPlus, his innovative “food board” that showcases a variety of curated dishes on Instagram. Showcasing his artisanal spice blends and carefully crafted recipes, Scot’s passion for food blossomed. Ahead of the release of his upcoming cookbook in the fall of 2024, Scot will also be making a tasteful statement outside of the fashion industry.
The series is produced by eOne’s Tara Long, Gennifer Gardiner and Tom Danon. “P” Thomas, Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Brian Sher for quality filmmaking; and Karam Gill. For VH1, Tiffany Lea Williams, Angela Aguilera, James Knox and Ia Robinson serve as executive producers. Anthony Sylvester serves as showrunner/EP. The series is also produced by Kim Osorio and Cecily Deutsch.
Source: Deadline
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