Leesa Fotinos

Fotinos Brothers Winery Principle, Leesa Fotinos has literally come a long way from her roots in New Brunswick, Canada, where she weathered long, cold winters and very short summers. Ms. Fotinos' ascent can be traced to a vision and work ethic that was cultivated as a child, when she began working as a fashion model at age 12 and earmarked the money she earned for her college education.

Leesa Fotinos graduated from Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Languages and Journalism. Leesa embarked on a career in Television News in New York. Her wonderfully fresh look, smooth delivery and commitment to excellence, paved the way for subsequent writing, producing and anchoring assignments at stations in Miami, Colorado and eventually Los Angeles.

Leesa's career took-off in Southern California. She was hired by MGM in 2000, where she transitioned from hard-hitting news to entertainment--working as a correspondent on the entertainment giant's nationally syndicated show, Uncovered. She graduated to the red carpet, interviewing and reporting on "A-list" celebrities, while attending movie premieres televised by E! Entertainment and ESPN.

You may also recognize Leesa Fotinos under her stage name of Leesa Severyn, where her acting talents have garnered guest starring roles on ER, The West Wing, 24, Crossing Jordan, The District, numerous commercials, infomercials, and movies.