Kim Estes Returns as Master of Ceremonies for International Women's Day Gala for 2025
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LOS ANGELES - Californer -- Kim Estes received the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series. He is currently serving as one of the members of the Board of Directors for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - he is serving as Governor for the Performers Peer Group. His television credits include 'The Company You Keep", "Fatal Attraction", "American Auto", "9-1-1", "The Resident", "This Is Us", "How To Get Away With Murder", "I'm Dying Up Here", "Brooklyn 99", etc. Kim has also starred in many films and short forms series.

The event will feature tributes by entertainers, including accomplished recording musician Michael Raye, mezzo-soprano Hiroko Yoshinaga, singer Jamie Bacani Darwin, Carol Connors, Grammy Award winning singer and musician David Longoria, and other emerging artists. The celebration begins with a red carpet reception, hors d'oeuvres, and a happy hour from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Attendees are invited to a unique, magical International Women's Day Gala. The event includes a five-course dinner with a specially prepared menu, live music, and a themed fashion show titled "The Golden Era of Beauty." This show will highlight the designs of renowned creators such as Ken Barlis, a Project Runway winner, Will Franco, and fashion designer and creative director Tommy Le., from 7:00 - 10:00 pm.

Additionally, the evening will feature the presentation of the Women's Inspiration Awards from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., honoring women such as Congresswoman Diane Watson, pageant producer Virgelia Villegas, and American martial artist and actress Cynthia Rothrock, along with others who have made significant contributions to their communities and the world at large. This year's event will also benefit various charities dedicated to helping survivors and victims of the many fires in the Los Angeles area, ensuring that the celebration of women's accomplishments extends into meaningful community support.

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