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CarmenTV
As a way to reach even more viewers, this popular TV series has moved online to Joytv.ca/carmentv
FILMOGRAPHY
Carmen Ruiz y Laza, has worked in the film and television industry for more than two decades. The journey has been built on experiences and lessons learned in each department along the way, from Extras Casting to Casting Director where she witnessed professional actors show their craft and be “all in” in front of the camera, to being a part of the production meetings with major Hollywood players where she learned the value of teamwork, to now being a Show Creator, Producer and TV Host where all aspects of her resume are in harmony creating television shows that educate and inspire her millions of viewers across Canada via ZoomerMedia TV stations.
| Your Nation’s Table Show Creator/Executive Producer/Host |
| CARPe diem Season 4 Producer/Host |
| CARPe diem Season 3 Producer/Host |
| CarmenTV Producer/Host |
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| Leo Award, “Joe” National Film Board of Canada, Voice Casting |
2002 Link > |
| 2 Genie Awards “Double Happiness” Feature Film |
1994 Link > |
| 2 Geminis “Neon Rider” TV Series |
1990-1994 Link > |
| 2 Genie Awards, 1 WGC Award “Madison” TV Series |
1993-1997 Link > |
| “Friday the 13th: Jason takes Manhattan” First Feature Film |
1989 |
Your Nation’s Table
Launched Nov. 14, 2022 on JoyTV & Nov 26, 2022 on FaithTV with encore airings until Sept 16, 2023. Airs on OneTV June 5-16, 2023
For the first season of this informative series, program creator and host Carmen Ruiz y Laza, teamed up with renowned chef Robert Clark, who in 2020 was awarded the Order Of Canada for his work on sustainable seafood.
Carmen thought it was especially important to speak to families rooted in the fishing industry about the issues they’re facing, so to that end she and Chef Rob spent months travelling across B.C. to produce and film in communities where commercial fishing is a way of life. Through the series, Carmen wants to inspire viewers to question where their food comes from and to seek out local and sustainable choices whenever possible.
Carmen and Chef Rob are already fielding inquiries for a Season 2.
CARPe Diem
Mondays & Fridays | 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET & Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. on FaithTV
Join host Carmen Ruiz y Laza and her guests for weekly discussions on topics and issues that connect with all Canadians as they age — from technology to travel, fitness to finance and from love to longevity. By interviewing experts in these fields, Carmen and CARPe diem promise to motivate viewers to seize the day and explore the world around them. So, whether it’s a lesson on taking control of your health, how to keep moving as we age, or even sex, CARPe diem is a safe place for boomers to listen and learn.
Money Matters with Jim Doyle
Thursdays at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET | Sundays at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET
Produced by Carmen Ruiz y Laza, Money Matters with Jim Doyle is a 30-minute show exploring how and why money matters to Canadians. In this post-Covid season, the show features frank discussions with Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs who share their stories of success and challenges.
Recognizing that many families don’t often talk about money, Jim has made it his objective to help them begin these difficult conversations. With financial literacy as a cornerstone of their business, Jim and his team want to inspire viewers to plan more so they can worry less.
CarmenTV
As a way to reach even more viewers, this popular TV series has moved online to Joytv.ca/carmentv.
Carmen’s first TV show, CarmenTV, was an interesting series of clips running 40-times a week between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m on JoyTV. Today, viewers can watch old episodes on Joytv.ca/carmentv.
Tailored towards discerning boomers, these one-minute segments see Carmen Ruiz y Laza speaking to the hottest lifestyle experts on cuisine, fashion and beauty, entertainment, design and travel trends. Carmen also takes viewers past the velvet rope to the most exclusive parties and celebrity events.