Maria Arena Bell
- January 10, 2024
- American Novelist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Maria Arena Bell |
| Occupation | American novelist |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 10, 1963(1963-03-10) |
| Age | 61 |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Maria Arena Bell Biography
| Name | Maria Arena Bell |
| Birthday | Mar 10 |
| Birth Year | 1963 |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Spouse | William J. Bell Jr. |
| Children(s) | Sabrina Bell, Liam Bell |
Maria Arena Bell is one of the most popular and richest American novelist who was born on March 10, 1963 in United States.
Maria Arena Bell grew up in Newport Beach, California. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Northwestern University and did post graduate work in 19th Century Art. She began her career as a fashion designer for a major Los Angeles based garment manufacturer. In 1988, legendary writer William J. Bell hired Maria Arena for his then-new soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful (1987-). There, she created the character of Sally Spectra who was loosely based on her step-father who worked in the Los Angeles garment industry and also provided design sketches as well as supervising the production relating to the fashion industry. After leaving The Bold and the Beautiful, Maria Arena Bell developed television formats for CBS and NBC. She also worked as an essayist for publications such as “T” the New York Times Style Magazine, “C” Magazine, Aspen Magazine, and Aspen Peak Magazine. Bell returned to daytime television in December 2007 and was ultimately named sole head writer and became one of the show’s executive producers alongside legendary soap producer Paul Rauch. Her tenure was considered a creative resurgence putting fan favorites like Jeanne Cooper back to the fore front and led to the return of several cast and crew members and the greatest lead in the show’s history over other soaps in key demographics.. In 2011, she was awarded a Daytime Emmy Award alongside her writing team, in addition to a total of 6 nominations as writer and producer on the show. After her departure from The Young and the Restless, Bell founded the production company Vitameatavegamin Productions. There she is developing limited series, animated series, and films with her writing partner Marla Kanelos. She is a professor at Harvard University in their Extension Program teaching a class entitled “The Pilot and Serialized Storytelling.” She is involved philanthropically in arts education organizations and is the former chair of PS Arts, The Museum of Contemporary Art and for a decade Americans For The Arts National Arts Awards and other organizations.
The Young and the Restless writing team won the WGA Award for Best Daytime Serial in February 2010 and again in 2013 for work airing under Bell’s tenure. In 2011, Bell, along with her writing team, won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team. In December 2012 Bell was honored with the Women’s Image Network Humanitarian Award for her contributions to arts and arts education.
Maria Arena Bell Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | American novelist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Maria Arena Bell is one of the richest American novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Maria Arena Bell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Maria Arena Bell (born March 10, 1963) is an American novelist, television and freelance writer. She is the former head writer and executive producer of the CBS Daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless.
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David Ranked on the list of most popular American novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Maria Arena Bell celebrates birthday on March 10 of every year.