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Debbie Durkin Creates New Memories

Veteran producer Debbie Durkin hosted her 18th annual ECOLUXE Luxury Lounge

by Julia Melim March 9, 2025
by Julia Melim March 9, 2025 0 comments
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Veteran producer Debbie Durkin hosted her 18th annual ECOLUXE Luxury Lounge to benefit firefighters, LA Fire victims, and Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue Ranch (50 1c3 non-profit), at a private residence in the heart of Beverly Hills.

To celebrate Film’s biggest awards weekend, the exclusive day-time event featured a pop-up photo shoot studio, “Creating New Memories” Heroes & Survivors Portraits with Celebrity Photographer David Christopher Lee, along with emerging brands in beauty & wellness, destination travels, sustainable brands, culinary creations by Chef Denise Smith, spirits, puppies available for adoption, and more surprises engaging memorable experiences alongside brand partners, philanthropists, nominees, celebrity and media VIP guests.

Some of the attendees included: Esai Morales (Actor, Mission Impossible, Bad Boys, La Bamba), Lee Broda (Oscar Nominee, producer, actress, author), Kate Flannery (Actress, The Office, Night Court), Toks Olagundoye (Actress, FRASIER, Arcane on Netflix), Taleen Marie (Real Housewives of Dubai), Ray-Ray McCloud III (NFL Player, Atlanta Falcons), Spencer Garrett (HBO’s “Winning Time”, Emmy nominee), Kristos Andrews (Actor, Emmy winning), Celeste Fianna (Actress, Emmy winning), Michelle McBride (Actress), Christian Isaia (Actor, ‘Shameless’), Adam Croasdell (Monarch/Preacher/Reign/NCIS), Crystal Drew Manning (USA Olympic Triple Jump Athlete), among others.

Participating activations by:

  • Fayah Athletics & Streetwear https://fayahathletics.com/
  • UltraSculpt.org: www.ultrasculpt.org
  • Executive Chef Denise Smith https://genniebeecatering.com/los-angeles-genniebee-catering-about
  • Reserva De La Torre Tequilahttps://delatorretequila.com/
  • Practicality Skincare https://practicality-3828.myshopify.com/
  • Ettitude Bamboo Bedding https://www.ettitude.com/
  • SHOYU-X Foods: https://shoyu-x-foods.com
  • Kini-sh https://kini-sh.com
  • Drip IV Therapy https://dripivtherapy.com/
  • Ellovi https://www.ellovi.com/
  • Lima Concierge  https://www.lima-concierge.com
  • Upgraded Formulas: https://www.upgradedformulas.com/

501c3 Partner: Marleys Mutts Dog Rescue Ranch https://www.marleysmutts.org/

Celebrity Photographer: David Christopher Lee: https://www.dclee.net/

About ECOLUXE Luxury Lounge

Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE pre-Oscars Luxury Lounge celebrates the Film’s biggest night, the Oscars, to benefit Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue non-profit, which represents a significant shift in how pre-awards events are conceptualized and executed. By seamlessly blending luxury experiences with purposeful brands and philanthropic initiatives, the event sets a new standard for meaningful celebrity engagements. It demonstrates that star power can be harnessed not just for entertainment, but as a force for positive change and awareness. The diverse gathering underscored the event’s unique ability to bridge different worlds under the banner of wellness and social responsibility. At the heart of our ECOLUXE experience, there is always a carefully curated selection of brands that align with the event’s ethos of sustainability, purposeful living, and uplifting brands who make products that make peoples’ and pets’ lives better. As the entertainment industry increasingly prioritizes social responsibility and sustainability, events like our ECOLUXE LOUNGE serve as important catalysts for change. We provide a platform where influential figures can engage with eco-friendly brands and causes, potentially sparking trends that ripple through their vast networks of fans and followers.  For more information, please visit:  Instagram/TikTok: @producerdeb

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Toks Olagundoye attends the ECOLUXE Oscars luxury lounge on February 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Esai Morales attends the ECOLUXE Oscars luxury lounge on February 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Maria Breese attends the ECOLUXE Oscars luxury lounge on February 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Toks Olagundoye attends the ECOLUXE Oscars luxury lounge on February 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: A general view of atmosphere at the ECOLUXE Oscars luxury lounge on February 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: George Satsidis attends the ECOLUXE Oscars luxury lounge on February 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Newton Mayenge and Whitney Bowers attend the ECOLUXE Oscars luxury lounge on February 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Bheki Dladla attends the ECOLUXE Oscars luxury lounge on February 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Michelle McBride and Kristos Andrews attend the ECOLUXE Oscars luxury lounge on February 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: A general view of atmosphere, Lee Broda and Julia Melim attend the ECOLUXE Oscars luxury lounge on February 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Odilia Hochstenbag, Denise Smith and Bheki Dladla attend the ECOLUXE Oscars luxury lounge on February 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Ray-Ray McCloud III and Esai Morales attend the ECOLUXE Oscars luxury lounge on February 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: Newton Mayenge, Joanne Jiang and Whitney Bowers attend the ECOLUXE Oscars luxury lounge on February 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 28: A general view of atmosphere at the ECOLUXE Oscars luxury lounge on February 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin)

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Julia Melim is a writer, reporter and comedian originally from Brazil who became more well-known as the TV Host for Hollywood TV, where she interviewed hundreds of celebrities on the red carpet and lifestyle host for CBS and Paramount Plus. Most recently, she worked as the lifestyle host and producer for CBS’s lifestyle show “City Guide,” where she visited the best places to go and things to do in the city.

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