Jacqueline Topacio

Seasons 11-18. Point person responsible for prepping cast of contestants during pre-production and production. Liaison for producers and sequester team for cast on and off the set, during rewards and travel trips.

Supervised all 48 teams during casting, preproduction and production. Working hand in hand with BattleBots creators and builders in making sure teams and their bots were ready to compete in every aspect of the show. Created and lead the schedule of all teams in the pit and during competition.

Supervised all 48 teams during casting, preproduction and production. Working hand in hand with BattleBots creators and builders in making sure teams and their bots were ready to compete in every aspect of the show. Created and lead the schedule of all teams in the pit and during competition.

Seasons 11-18. Point person responsible for prepping cast of contestants during pre-production and production. Liaison for producers and sequester team for cast on and off the set, during rewards and travel trips.

Seasons 11-18 The lead for the cast on set and in sequester. Responsible for prepping cast of contestants during pre-production and production. Liaison for producers and sequester team for cast on and off the set. Responsible for cast during rewards and travel trips.

Cast the most kids for the show. Led outreach in finding kid bakers in Southern California and West Coast. Conducted a high number of multiple phone, Skype and in-person interviews with potential cast. Working on a tight deadline in pitching over several dozen potential applicants each week.

Seasons 11-18 The lead for the cast on set and in sequester. Responsible for prepping cast of contestants during pre-production and production. Liaison for producers and sequester team for cast on and off the set. Responsible for cast during rewards and travel trips.

Team responsible for coverage, press and traveling to the New England area. Scouted and held meet-and-greets at events in VT, MA and ME. Interviewed, produced and filmed 8-10 applicants a day.

Led the casting team in scouting, finding and interviewing 50 potential stories for 10 episodes. Traveled to Vermont and NY for over 3 months to scout families and build sites. Interviewed cast and produced their stories and themes for their builds.

Seasons 11-18 The lead for the cast on set and in sequester. Responsible for prepping cast of contestants during pre-production and production. Liaison for producers and sequester team for cast on and off the set. Responsible for cast during rewards and travel trips.

Supervised the team in finding 40 potential families to film for Season 1. Led the nationwide search for characters who are experts in their fields of work. Extensive research and interviews on possible series guests and regulars. Developing series contingent on the cast and stories.

• Responsible for cast of contestants during production on and off the set and with the sequester team. • Oversee every facet of the cast schedule along with traveling with them on story challenges and rewards. • Was the main point person for the cast and their families.

• Targeted outreach of successful women who ran in specific social circles and networks in one city. • Led and conducted all of the Skype interviews of over 40 women. • Produced stories for all potential cast.

• Produced several layers of stories for all potential cast. • Strategized nationwide outreach for targeted stories in all media outlets. • Conducted a high number of multiple phone and Skype interviews with potential stories.

• Outreach nationwide for potential contestants for new show. • Conducted in-person casting interviews of local contestants and phone interviews nationwide.

ABC's Extreme Makeover Seasons 8 & 9. Cast more families than any other casting producer in both seasons, including the episode featuring Michelle Obama. Successfully conducted the most press and media coverage in major and small cities nationwide. Developed stories and produced show elements for each of my families’ episodes.

• My team of two cast more families than any other casting teams both seasons. • Traveled and held casting calls in several cities meeting with thousands of potential contestants. • Conducted intense casting interviews with the final potential contestestants.

• My team of two cast more families than any other casting teams on both shows. • Traveled and scouted in several cities to interview top potential contestants.