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Los Angeles-based TGC Global Entertainment (TGC GE), the international distribution company established by US format veteran Phil Gurin has added ex ALL3MEDIA exec Kelly Shek to its global sales agent network.

Kelly brings almost two decades of sales experience in television distribution, spanning scripted, non-scripted, and format programming. She will oversee sales and acquisitions for MENA and Asia Pacific joining TGC GE’s other sales agents, Cecilia Ingebrigtsen, Roxanne Pompa and Carolina Sofia den Baas.

Most recently, she worked at All3Media International, where she licensed leading titles such as The Traitors, Race Across the World, and Cash Cab and before that at DRG. Kelly has extensive experience across Africa, Asia, Benelux, the Middle East, Greece, Turkey, and Israel, having developed strong relationships with broadcasters, VOD platforms, and producers.

Phil Gurin said: ‘Kelly’s background, keen insights and extensive contacts and experience of these territories are incredibly valuable to us at a time where we are building a truly global network of partners and productions. Her eye for a deal and rich relationships will help that mission as we gear up to make a lot of noise in 2026 with our recently acquired shows and the new ones coming down the track – it’s a time to celebrate and strengthen the independents and we’re very happy to welcome Kelly to that mission.’

Kelly Shek added: “It’s such an exciting opportunity to be joining an incredibly experienced team, in a boutique distributor with huge plans for growth, led by the wonderful Phil - it’s a compelling combination. TGC GE has been building a very strong slate of content from prestigious producers all over the globe, from Asia to Africa, Europe to the US with everything from evergreens to hot new digital formats. I can’t wait to get creative and present these projects to my network of contacts. 2026 will be all about connecting and re-connecting with my clients across Asia and the Middle East and seeing what magic we can make."

Meanwhile, TGC GE is acquiring new shows to be announced in the new year and is busy pitching its headline acquisitions from MipCom - including digital-first dating formats from Elixir in the US, brand-new reality competition format – Code Red: The Lighthouse from NRK in Norway and Gold Rush, this year’s breakout Chinese reality format.