Amber Kelleher-Andrews
| Amber Kelleher-Andrews | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Amber Jannelle Van Lent March 31, 1969 |
| Occupation |
Matchmaker Model Actress |
| Known for |
CEO of Kelleher International Matchmaker on Ready for Love |
Amber Kelleher-Andrews is a relationship matchmaker.[1] She is the co-founder and CEO of Kelleher International, one of the largest matchmaking firms in the United States.[2][3]
In 2013, she was a matchmaker on NBC's Ready for Love.[4]
Personal Life
Amber Van Lent was born of Jill Kelleher and Jeremiah Van Lent, March 31st, 1969. At the age of 21, in 1990, Amber met Nicholas Andrews working at The Roxbury Los Angeles. Amber immediately started a relationship with, then married, Nicholas. Nicholas had two children with his, then wife Leta McCarty, Wesley and Emily. Amber and Nicholas began living together in 1990, in Los Angeles. Nicholas and his wife Leta divorced in 1991. Nicholas was rewarded partial custody, sharing his children with Amber on the weekends. Amber and Nicholas wed in Hawaii, in September of 1999. In 2001 Nicholas and Amber gave birth to Connor Andrews. In 2004 Nicholas and Amber celebrated the birth of Roan Andrews with a move to Marin County, CA. In 2006 they gave birth to a daughter, Tallulah.
Education and early career
Kelleher-Andrews studied anthropology in the California State education program at Santa Barbara. Shortly afterwards, she joined film school in San Francisco before moving to Hollywood.[3] Credited as Amber Van Lent, Kelleher-Andrews appeared in films such as Bloodsport III, Mind Rage, and Lying Eyes.[5] She also had roles on TV shows including Baywatch, Melrose Place, and Nash Bridges.[5]
Career
In 1997, she joined her mother’s matchmaking business, Kelleher International, as the CEO of the Los Angeles office.[3][6][7][8]
In addition to her role as CEO, Kelleher-Andrews is an expert relationship consultant on television programs including Good Morning America, the Today Show, and 20/20.[3][9]
Kelleher-Andrews also hosted a radio talk show called The Rules of Engagement on KFWB News Talk 980.[10] She appeared as a matchmaker on NBC's Ready for Love in 2013.[4]
Filmography
Television
- Ready for Love (2013)
- Baywatch (1998)
- Nash Bridges (1997)
- The Jeff Foxworthy Show (1995)
- Married... with Children (1994)
- Melrose Place (1994)
- Silk Stalkings (1993)
- Herman's Head (1992)
- Wings (1992)
- Round Trip to Heaven (1992)
- Human Target (1992)
- Baby Talk (1991)
TV Movies
- Lying Eyes (1996)
- Bloodsport III (1996)
- Marilyn & Bobby; Her Final Affair (1993)
Film
- Mind Rage (2004)
References
- ↑ Sara Nathan (14 February 2013). "'A supermodel called me looking for love last night': Tales of the A List matchmaker whose little black book includes the numbers of Oscar winners and CEOs". The Daily Mail. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ↑ Dan Crane (11 October 2013). "The High-End Matchmaking Service for Tycoons". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 "Amber Kelleher-Andrews". EuropeanCEO.com. 16 November 2010. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- 1 2 Lesley Goldberg (26 June 2012). "Eva Longoria's NBC Dating Series 'Ready for Love' Sets Matchmakers (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- 1 2 "Amber Van Lent". IMDb. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ↑ Jeanne Sahadi (14 April 2005). "Six-figure job: Spouse seeker". CNN Money. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ↑ Karsten Strauss (6 September 2013). "Love, A Billionaire And A Plan To Save The World". Forbes. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ↑ Ruchika Tulshyan (2 August 2010). "$100,000 Matchmaker, Make Me a Match". TIME. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ↑ Sara Bibel (26 June 2012). "Preeminent Matchmaker Amber Kelleher-Andrews, Best-Selling Author Tracy McMillian and Professional Dating Coach Matthew Hussey Join NBC's New Series 'Ready for Love'". Zap2it. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ↑ "The Rules of Engagement". Kelleher International. Retrieved 3 June 2014.