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James Ian and Margo Gignac Discuss Disaster Inequality in the Powerful Short Film ‘Emergency Plan’ [Interview]

1 week ago | eulaliemagazine.com | Esme Mazzeo |Sean Tajipour |Ashley Bissette Sumerel |Mads Misasi

James Ian was jetlagged and physically struggling on the early April morning he arrived to set in Manhattan to film Emergency Plan for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, a contest during which disabled filmmakers have six days to produce a 5-minute short film. He had flown to the city from Los Angeles the night before the only day of principal photography.
Wicked’s Jenna Bainbridge on Reframing Nessarose’s ‘Tragic’ Disability

1 month ago | vulture.com | Esme Mazzeo

Jenna Bainbridge as Nessarose, with Daniel Quadrino as Boq. Twenty-one years in, she’s the first disabled actor to play Elphaba’s sister, who uses a wheelchair, on Broadway. In the second act of Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway, Elphaba visits her sister, Nessarose, as a fugitive of Oz. When she learns that their father has died and left Nessa as mayor, Elphaba is happy.
Winnie Harlow Is Engaged to NBA Player Kyle Kuzma

2 months ago | people.com | Erin E. Clack |Esme Mazzeo

Winnie Harlow and Kyle Kuzma. Photo: Winne Harlow/Instagram Winnie Harlow is getting ready to strut down the aisle! The model, 30, got engaged to NBA star Kyle Kuzma, a small forward on the Washington Bucks, on Feb. 13. The couple announced the happy news via a joint Instagram post on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The post featured a series of photos of the pair posing together on a plane. Harlow excitedly shows off her dazzling engagement ring in several of the snaps.
Dating, Disability and Body Acceptance with Good Bad Things star Danny Kurtzman

2 months ago | newmobility.com | Esme Mazzeo

There’s a reason why the dramedy Good Bad Things earned buzz on the festival circuit: The film offers an authentic perspective on disabled life, from dating, to business, to the friendships that energize us. It’s now available to rent or buy on Apple TV+ and other streaming platforms, but it almost didn’t make it to the screen. Good Bad Things lead Danny Kurtzman was working in the fashion industry when Shane D. Stanger approached him about making a film.
Where is Amanda C. Riley's husband Cory Riley today? Here's everything we know about the 'Scamanda' subject's partner.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Esme Mazzeo |Caralynn Lippo

Amanda C. Riley is serving prison time for faking cancer and scamming supporters out of thousands of dollars. A 2023 podcast and a new docuseries cover her story, which also mentions her husband, Cory. Cory and Amanda have two sons together. Here's where Cory is today. The story of Amanda C.
Amanda C. Riley lied about having cancer for nearly a decade and swindled victims out of over $100,000 in donations. Here's where she is today.

2 months ago | businessinsider.com | Esme Mazzeo |Caralynn Lippo

Entertainment Amanda C. Riley was in her late 20s when she started her fake cancer blog. Lionsgate This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . For seven years, blogger Amanda C. Riley told people she had Hodgkin's lymphoma, but she was lying. The mom of two swindled over $100,000 from 349 donors.
As the LA wildfires have shown, people with disabilities often have to fend for themselves

Jan 20, 2025 | komu.com | Esme Mazzeo

(CNN) — As the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires began last week, Jo-Marie Lawrence was watching a movie in Burbank with her friend when the mall lost power. That meant Lawrence, 32, a quadriplegic actor and wheelchair user, and her friend, who also uses a wheelchair, could not use the elevators. They were atop a flight of about 70 steps and the manager didn’t have a plan to get them to safety. “People were offering to carry us, but it was pretty steep.
As the LA wildfires have shown, people with disabilities often have to fend for themselves

Jan 18, 2025 | msn.com | Esme Mazzeo

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As the wildfires grew closer, people with disabilities say they often had to fend for themselves

Jan 18, 2025 | cnn.com | Esme Mazzeo

As the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires began last week, Jo-Marie Lawrence was watching a movie in Burbank with her friend when the mall lost power. That meant Lawrence, 32, a quadriplegic actor and wheelchair user, and her friend, who also uses a wheelchair, could not use the elevators. They were atop a flight of about 70 steps and the manager didn’t have a plan to get them to safety. “People were offering to carry us, but it was pretty steep.
Wicked’s Marissa Bode Calls Out Internet Trolls Using Disability as a Punchline

Dec 4, 2024 | newmobility.com | Esme Mazzeo

Wicked is one of the biggest Hollywood hits of the year, setting box office records and dominating cultural conversation since its Nov. 22 premiere. Marissa Bode, the first wheelchair user to play the character Nessarose, has been enjoying the whirlwind that comes with such a blockbuster release, attending red-carpet events and having important conversations in the press about inclusion. She’s also facing Internet trolls who use her disability as a punchline when joking about her character.

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Esme Mazzeo (She/her) @EsmeMazzeo

14 Apr 25

#EmergencyPlan is a film about #Disability & emergency planning. But if James and Margo (who play Jasmine and Eddie) were on #GreysAnatomy, they're giving #Japril vibes. @GreysABC should do a disability and disaster episode w disabled actors https://t.co/iZiuPrKc6y

Esme Mazzeo (She/her) @EsmeMazzeo

18 Jan 25

My @CNN debut: As the wildfires grew closer, people with disabilities say they often had to fend for themselves https://t.co/UkjRF0PmxT

Esme Mazzeo (She/her) @EsmeMazzeo

18 Jan 25

RT @kristenlopez88: Was so honored to do my part talking about disability and the LA wildfires for CNN. Thank you @EsmeMazzeo for putting a…

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Articles

James Ian and Margo Gignac Discuss Disaster Inequality in the Powerful Short Film ‘Emergency Plan’ [Interview]

Wicked’s Jenna Bainbridge on Reframing Nessarose’s ‘Tragic’ Disability

Winnie Harlow Is Engaged to NBA Player Kyle Kuzma

Dating, Disability and Body Acceptance with Good Bad Things star Danny Kurtzman

Where is Amanda C. Riley's husband Cory Riley today? Here's everything we know about the 'Scamanda' subject's partner.

Amanda C. Riley lied about having cancer for nearly a decade and swindled victims out of over $100,000 in donations. Here's where she is today.

As the LA wildfires have shown, people with disabilities often have to fend for themselves

As the LA wildfires have shown, people with disabilities often have to fend for themselves

As the wildfires grew closer, people with disabilities say they often had to fend for themselves

Wicked’s Marissa Bode Calls Out Internet Trolls Using Disability as a Punchline

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