Stephanie Nihon
Stephanie K. Nihon is a Bahamian television producer and casting director. She is best known for creating and serving as executive producer of the children's television series Goombay Kids.[1][2]
Biography
Nihon was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas.[1] Before entering television production, she is reported to have worked as a fashion model and is cited as having worked in editorial for several fashion publications.[3]
In 2018, Nihon founded LFD Productions, a production company based in the Bahamas focused on film and television.[4] She later created the children's live-action series Goombay Kids, which is filmed in the Bahamas and incorporates themes of culture and community storytelling.[5] The series has achieved several international festival nominations and awards.[6] The series is reported to have premiered in 2020 in the Bahamas, with subsequent distribution on streaming platforms including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Tubi, and Kanopy.[7]
On 4 February 2022, Philip Davis, Prime Minister of The Bahamas, publicly congratulated Nihon and the cast and crew of the children's TV-series Goombay Kids, for their international recognition and awards.[8]
Beyond her television work, Nihon has been reportedly involved in scouting and talent development initiatives for Caribbean models and actors.[9] She is cited as founding or organising the “Cays Conference”, a modelling/acting scouting event held in the Bahamas.[10][11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Moss, Shavaughn (2024-03-08). "Inspiring stories for women from women". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
- ↑ Moss, Shavaughn (2024-12-06). "Goombay Kids continues to make waves". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ↑ "Stephanie K. Nihon | Portfolio | PhotoVogue". Vogue. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (2023-02-07). "'Panic' Creator & Author Lauren Oliver Launches Media Studio StoryGiants, Unveils Upcoming Slate". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
- ↑ Guardian, The Nassau (2021-10-08). "Entertaining, informative and explorative". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ↑ "'Goombay Kids' snags Cannes Film Festival wins: Stephanie K. Nihon, show creator wins Best Producer award; Best Actress nod for Leah Eneas". The Nassau Guardian. 2022-02-04. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
- ↑ Hall, Italia (2023-08-03). "Goombay Kids Now Available Internationally". Our News. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
- ↑ "Prime Minister Davis Congratulates Goombay Kids on International Film Success". Office of the Prime Minister. 2022-02-04. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
- ↑ Shepherd, Megan (2023-11-11). "Calling All Models And Actors". Our News. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
- ↑ Leonard, Marlena (2023-12-17). "Cays Conference Made a Big Splash Last Month". Our News. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
- ↑ "The Cays Scouting Conference 2023: International Agents Wowed By Models & Talent In The Bahamas". Bahamas B2B. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
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