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Pistachio Entertainment Group was founded in 2010 by Mario and Emily Martinez, who met touring and performing live all over the world with Australia\u2019s most successful children\u2019s entertainment company \u201cThe Wiggles\u201d.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” center_bck_image=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” center_bck_image=”no”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”15522″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”16599″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”15525″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” content_aligment=”center” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” center_bck_image=”no”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-10 vc_col-xs-12″ css=”.vc_custom_1484814359640{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Pistachio Entertainment have also worked with ABC kids, BBC Cebebbies Australia and several others entertainment companies. Both Mario & Emily have been teaching and performing for over 15 years in theatres, shopping centres, private functions, pre-schools, primary and high schools, dance schools and gymnasiums enjoying sharing their passion of performing for children.<\/p>\n

Pistachio Entertainment Group is also passionate about encouraging healthy lifestyle habits. Not only does regular activity during early childhood impact on immediate and long-term healthy outcomes, but also these good habits become the foundations for later years.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_single_image image=”14614″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_aligment=”center” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” center_bck_image=”no” css=”.vc_custom_1484210166899{padding-top: 5.7% !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-sm-offset-0″]

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Co-Founder of Pistachio Entertainment, has a wealth of experience delivering stylish, unique, professional artists and entertainers for corporate events & private functions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1659959100125{padding-top: 1px !important;}”]A passion for performing, coupled with a love of entertaining children has shaped her into a successful business woman with experience in choreography, costuming, casting, staff development, consultation and entertainment management.<\/span><\/p>\n

With decades of formal training under her belt, Emily\u2019s passion for dance has taken her to all corners of the globe. From touring with Tony Price Productions in children\u2019s pantomimes, performing at overseas theme parks, to touring the world with The Wiggles, first as a Wiggly Dancer and subsequently starring as Dorothy the Dinosaur from 2006\u00a0<\/span>to 2009.\u00a0<\/span>She has\u00a0<\/span>worked with ABC kids, BBC \u00a0and Cebebbies Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Emily\u2019s enthusiasm for entertaining children expands beyond TV and touring, with the creation of Pistachio Entertainment in 2010. Their desire to deliver \u2018something different\u2019 in the world of entertainment has seen the business continue to diversify to cater for an ever-expanding demand. Emily is proud to have established relationships with leading stylists, event planners, and venues working together to create the best in custom entertainment packages.<\/span><\/p>\n

Emily has combined her Diploma in Performing Arts with her own in-the-field experience to create a unique business offering in Pistachio Entertainment. She is also the creator of the Pistachio Active Dance and Fitness Program. This program has been successfully implemented in a variety of educational settings.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_aligment=”center” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” center_bck_image=”no” css=”.vc_custom_1496910915385{padding-top: 3% !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-12 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-sm-offset-0″]

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With a unique blend of creative, technical, and performance expertise, Mario plays a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging entertainment experiences across a wide range of events.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1773888672834{padding-top: 1px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Originally from Mexico and Colombia, Mario holds both a Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s degree in Architecture from the University of New South Wales. He began his career working in respected design studios including Innovarchi and the global architectural practice Woods Bagot.<\/p>\n

Mario brings a wealth of experience across both performance and production, having worked as a Stage Manager on a range of activations and large-scale productions with leading organisations such as TEG Live, as well as government and private events.<\/p>\n

In May 2005, Mario made a pivotal career move when he attended open auditions for the Latin American Wiggles. Successfully securing a role as one of the Wiggly Dancers, he went on to perform internationally for audiences around the world, appearing in numerous Wiggles DVDs and television series. His leadership and organisational strengths also led him to take on the role of Tour Manager for the company.<\/p>\n

His additional performance credits include productions such as The Kingdom of Paramithi<\/em> (Channel Nine), Antonio\u2019s Baby Circus<\/em> (ABC), and ZingZillas Live Concerts<\/em> (CBeebies Australia).<\/p>\n

In 2010, Mario co-founded Pistachio Entertainment with his partner Emily. As Manager, he oversees the creative direction and development of concepts, talent sourcing and casting, performer training, and the delivery of events from initial planning through to execution. He manages client relationships and bookings while also leading on-site coordination, show calling, and overall production management.<\/p>\n

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