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By Olivia Nerpouni
Hollywood talent manager Maria Damian knows that running a business in today’s entertainment
industry is no easy job. Her initial journey to becoming a successful CEO was completely
unplanned, but her friendly demeanor and passion for helping others landed her in the big
leagues alongside other top entrepreneurs.
At the beginning of her career, Damian worked in the medical field as a healthcare professional in Southern California. Through serving patients, she learned how to be a mentor for the discouraged, accompanying people through their hardships. Her goal was always to be devoted to her patients’ health while supporting her own family back home in the Philippines. In this way, Damian’s story is both inspiring and humbling, reminding us that there are no guarantees in life other than change. The study of medicine is for only the most patient at heart, those who have a passion for serving their neighbors selflessly. And since surviving her own terrifying ordeal of a breast cancer diagnosis several years ago, Damian has viewed the precious days of life in a new light, inspiring her to live every day to the fullest and take nothing for granted.
Her medical work at Legacy Dialysis remains a major part of who she is, but now Damian isturning her focus even more toward Legacy Entertainment, her other company. LegacyEntertainment Production LLC is a premier agency known for producing top-notch concerts andmanaging diverse talents from around the world. The global advancement of Filipino artists is amain focus of Legacy Entertainment; Damian has worked with on-the-rise actors, singers, andother talents to help them further their reach. For instance, she positions her artists in the rightprojects to give them access to opportunities that were once out of reach. Her client ChristianBables is a great example of this; Damian is expanding Bables’ career by securing film projectsfor him in both the Philippines and the United States. This strategic move into film productionfurther cements Legacy Entertainment’s impressive global reputation and proves that Damian isdedicated to providing the tools and mentorship needed to help Filipino artists and others shineon international stages.
Even though her foundation is in entertainment, Damian has recently switched gears into othernew industries. She is planning to launch a skincare line later this year, demonstrating her abilityto expand her brand beyond entertainment and event production. Damian understands thatutilizing her industry network will ensure her skincare products have a strong market presencefrom the beginning, a smart move in today’s competitive beauty industry. In entering the beautyworld, Damian is diversifying her portfolio while strengthening her brand as a leadingbusinesswoman. Additionally, another shift in Damian’s career is her upcoming podcast. This isan opportunity for Damian to connect with a wider global audience, offering insights into theentertainment industry and providing personal growth tips to listeners. Her experience inmultiple fields makes her a valuable name in the podcasting world, and she can bring inhigh-value guests from several industries who share her drive and vision. As a femaleentrepreneur, she also offers a lesser-known perspective on the world of business, which hasbeen historically dominated by men.
Maria Damian is driven not by personal success alone, but by the success of the artists shenurtures, the entrepreneurs she mentors, and the communities she supports. She believes inbuilding a legacy that fosters opportunities for others to succeed in addition to herself. Damian’swork truly reflects the power of passion and purpose. She is excited to continue her work inentertainment and help up-and-coming artists promote their brands while also branching out intoher own new ventures. Whether through artist management, beauty, or podcasting, she remainscommitted to her goal of creating lasting change