Yvonne Najor fell in love with New York City the first time she set foot there. Now, New York City loves her back as one of the main cast members on Bravo’s newest hit show, In the City, a spin-off of the network’s Summer House. It is a movement from the single, partying lifestyle to navigating the complexities of adult life, including marriage and personal reinvention. She is the first Chaldean “character” on a mainstream reality show and claims they are all just their authentic selves.
Read MoreWhat happens when an Iraqi Chaldean man decides he’s ready to get married—but isn’t ready for everything that comes with it? That’s the hilarious premise of I’m Getting Married and God Bless Me, the seventh production by the Two Rivers Theatrical Group. Deeply rooted in Iraqi culture, the play is performed primarily in Arabic with moments of Chaldean and English woven throughout, delivering nonstop laughter while holding up a mirror to real-life family drama.
Read MoreAs the only girl with three older, athletic brothers, Lily Alattar had no choice but to like sports. The family was either at a game or watching one on TV. But while her brothers showcased their athleticism on the field, Lily’s talents emerged in a different way—through her vocal cords.
Read MoreWhen couples tie the knot, they hope their day will be unforgettable. Fadi Y. Sitto ensures it is. Using a typewriter, Sitto listens to wedding guests and newlyweds alike, translating conversation, laughter, and quiet glances into live, spontaneous poetry.
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