Steven Calapai

Steve Calapai was born and raised on Long Island New York. Steven started his career as an actor/print model at a very early age working with top TV & Film Companies, agents and managers. He was represented by the same organizations that represented Menudo and Rickie Martin. Following a successful career in acting/print, Steve tried his hand in a career in The Music Industry where he was a great success. Working as a producer, session drummer, Grammy Member, and studio owner, Steve has had the privilege to manage 2 Time #1 recording artist Freddie Scott. Mr. Scott's hits included: ("You Got What I Need"-Sampled By rapper Biz Markie), (#1 hit song "Hey Girl", #1 R&B hit, "Are You Lonely For Me Baby") and another 10 top thirty hits. While working with Scott Steven set up numerous public appearances, red carpet events and concerts. Steven is proud to have worked with and appeared with, Bette Midler, Billy Joel, Van Morrison, Cuba Gooding Sr., Solomon Burke, Johnny Winter, Bruce Springsteen, Gary Us Bonds, Atlantic Records, Elijah Records and many more... As his popularity grew in the industry Steven turned his talents to managing actors. Having managed Cable Ace Award nominee, Billy McNamara, Steve was introduced to the world of film and Television where his passions grew. Mr McNamara's credits include: "Doing Time On Maple Drive", which was the most highest rated TV program in Lifetime TV's history, "Brylecream Boys", Showtime's, "Beggars and Choosers", "Copy Cat" and many more. Steve has handled press and pr for many well known celebrities and has worked with top organizations and celebrities in TV and Film including, The Michael Awards, starring Regis Philbin, Playboys 50th Anniversary hosted by Pamela Anderson, Reality Cares with an award going to Mark Burnett, Omarossa, Gideon Horowitz from NBC's The Restaurant Series, Tommy Davidson from In Living Color, and many more... Steve created the TV concept "Reality Rewind" starring Gideon Horowitz and has interviewed the likes of Mark Burnett and Donald Trump. Steve worked with producers Michael Tadross Jr and Mark Lipsky at EMPI, Entertainment Management Partners in NY City. Mr. Lipsky produced "The Arsenio Hall Show". He has also provided management and business management for Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Chris Rock, John Belushi and numerous cast members from Saturday Night Live. Steven worked with the son of famed Beatle Producer George Martin while at EMPI also, Greg Martin. Steven has has sold and written numerous TV projects to Networks over the passed few years and is continuing a career as a Producer for TV with Michael Tadross Jr and Philip Ferrara. Mr Tadross comes from a family of billion dollar grossing producers in Hollywood. They have produced the films, "Hitch", "I Am Legend", "The Thomas Crowne Affair", "Sherlock Holmes" and "Arthur" just to name a few. Steve is privileged to work with and be partnered on a handful of TV projects with such a great friend and professional in Michael Tadross Jr. With his knowledge and experience in Hollywood and by surrounding himself with top professionals, Steve's successes will continue to grow through 2011. As of late 2010, Steve has 3 TV shows in development with a top NY City Production Company/Network with his partners. Steve has been responsible for above and below the line duties and continues to run several successful companies in Entertainment.