Armani Ortiz Explained

Armani Ortiz
Birth Name:Armani Jay Ortiz
Birth Place:Bronx, New York, U.S
Occupation:Director, producer
Yearsactive:2015–present

Armani Jay Ortiz is an American director, writer, actor and producer. Known for work at Tyler Perry Studios, Ortiz directed over 100 episodes of television series.[1] He directed the 2023 documentary film Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story, and in 2024 created and produced BET+ drama series, Perimeter.

Life and career

Ortiz was born and raised in Bronx, New York and graduated form the St. John's University in Queens. After graduating in 2012, Ortiz started his career working for Sean Combs' Revolt TV.[2] In 2015 he met Tyler Perry and moved to Atlanta for work at the Tyler Perry Studios.[2] Since moving to Atlanta, Ortiz directed several short films, most notable Noir (2020).[3] In 2022 he began directing episodes of Tyler Perry's series Bruh, Zatima, Tyler Perry's Young Dylan, Sistas, Ruthless, The Oval and All the Queen's Men.[1] In 2023, Ortiz co-directed alongside Gelila Bekele the documentary film Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story.[4] [5] It was released on November 17, 2023, by Amazon Prime Video to positive reviews from critics.[6] [7] [8] In 2024 he created, directed and produced BET+ drama series, Perimeter.[9] [2] [10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Director of Tyler Perry Documentary Maxine's Baby Shares Why He Chose to Film His Mentor. Addie. Morfoot. October 27, 2023. Variety.
  2. Web site: Armani Ortiz Creates & Directs "PERIMETER" New Project on BET +. February 12, 2024. The Producers Channel.
  3. Web site: Spider-Man Noir: Fanmade Trailer Brings Marvel's Grittiest Spidey to Live-Action. Collier. Jennings. September 2, 2020. Comic Book Resources.
  4. Web site: Filmmakers Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz Discuss Tyler Perry's New Doc, Maxine's Baby. November 7, 2023. Black Girl Nerds.
  5. Web site: The Evolution of Tyler Perry: Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz Successfully Tell the Story of The Media Mogul. Julius. Stukes. November 17, 2023. Ebony.
  6. Web site: Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story. November 17, 2023. Rotten Tomatoes.
  7. Web site: Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story Review: Adoring Doc Shows How Trauma Shaped the Showbiz Disruptor. Peter. Debruge. October 28, 2023. Variety.
  8. Web site: Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story movie review (2023). Matt Zoller. Seitz. November 17, 2023. RogerEbert.com.
  9. Web site: Perimeter: 1990s Atlanta Is the Backdrop for New BET+ Drama (Exclusive Trailer). Brande. Victorian. January 18, 2024. The Hollywood Reporter.
  10. Web site: Armani Ortiz Talks Brining 90s Atlanta To Life In Upcoming Series Perimeter. Sean. Tajipour. February 27, 2024. Nerdtropolis.

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