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April Masini is an American writer of dating and relationship advice columns. She founded the Ask April advice column and online magazine. She also wrote four best-selling books related to dating and relationships. In addition, April is a television and film executive.

Contents 1 Life 2 Writing 3 Entertainment executive 4 Other work 5 References 6 External links

[edit] Life

Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, April grew up in an army family with one sister. The family moved around a great deal, eventually settling in Clarksville, Georgia where her parents ran a home for children with learning difficulties. Her parents split when she was 15.

She studied business at Hofstra University in New York before dropping out to start a modeling and television career.

From January 1995 to early 2000, April was married to Al Masini, the Founder, former President and CEO of TeleRep - America's largest billing TV rep, accounting for 86% of all national spot expenditures, as well as TPE -Television Program Enterprises. Al Masini is also the creator of Entertainment Tonight, Star Search, Solid Gold, LifeStyles of the Rich and Famous, RunAway with the Rich & Famous and SuperModel of the World, among many others.[1][2][3]

Masini currently lives in Naples, Florida.

[edit] Writing

Date Out Of Your League is described as "a book for the man ready to date the woman he wants and not one he is settling for".^{[citation needed]} Think and Date Like a Man is aimed at "women who are ready to meet the man of their dreams".^{[citation needed]} She also wrote Ideas For A Fun Date and Romantic Date Ideas.

[edit] Entertainment executive

April is the President/CEO of Masini Television & Film Enterprises, LLC in Honolulu, and Masini Enterprises, Inc. in Los Angeles. She raised tens of millions of dollars in financing for productions such as Baywatch and Blue Crush; produced Destination Stardom, and was the catalyst behind the production and execution of high profile political events, such as the Hawaii Governor's Inaugural Gala, and the television productions Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and The Miss Universe Pageant.

[edit] Other work

April also writes content for the two politically inspired online dating websites she created, DatingDemocrats.com and DatingRepublicans.com.

[edit] References

1. Rotolo, Candace. eBella magazine. Beauty, Brains, and Business Savvy. February 2008.
2. Gillis, Chad. "My Life So Far: If you ask me a question, I'm going to tell you what I think." December 5, 2007.
3. April's Website- AskApril.com
4. Sing, Terrence. "Studio Trades Credit for Promos."Pacific Business News March 8, 2002
5. Engle, Erika. "Movies, media coverage offer unprecedented benefit to tourism."Honolulu-Star Bulletin May 21, 2001
6. "The Biz: In Hollywood, Murder, Suicide Can Help Bring A Film To Life" Brandweek.com September 10, 2007
7. "Person of Interest - Just Ask April" Gulfshore Life February 2006
8. "Are Bachelorette Parties Wilder Than Ever?" Fox News.com Friday June 16, 2006
9. "The Fairway Isn't The Only Way To Bond" New York Times August 28, 2005
10. "More Than Moonlighting" careerbuilder.com October 10, 2007
11. "Trimmings, Holiday Home Traditions" Naples Illustrated Magazine December 2008
12. "Two Of A Kind" Naples Illustrated Magazine
13. "Dating Problems - Just Ask April" Gulf Coast Business Review November 16-22, 2007
14. "Saying I Do Again" USA Weekend Magazine April 29, 2007
15. "Saying No Can Be A Positive" USA Today April 23, 2006
16. "Who Should Be Dating Whom?" ABC News2007
17. "Dating Advice" AZ Central November 29, 2006
18. "The Workplace: Bonding Beyond Guy Stuff" International Herald Tribune Wednesday August 31, 2005
19. "9 Best Reasons to Save Money" CNN Money.com October 1, 2006
20. "Why Nice Guys Finish Last" Yahoo Personals June 20, 2008
21. "Musical Tastes Decoded" Match.com
22. TVGuide.com
23. EXTRA Television, Mansions and Millionaires

[edit] External links

• April Masini official site