‘Nev’ (pronounce it ‘neeev’) Yaniv Schulman is an American TV personality, producer, photographer, and actor. Schulman was born in New York. With the release of his documentary “Catfish,” he achieved fame. He was raised in New York, in the United States. To study dance and photography, he enrolled in the “Sarah Lawrence College,” but was later dismissed due to a contentious event. His images have been published in numerous renowned journals. Together with his brother, a filmmaker, and actor, and another friend, he established a production company for movies and photographs. His brother and partner documented Schulman’s participation in an online romance, which later became the subject of the reality thriller movie “Catfish.” Widespread praise from the critics for this documentary resulted in the MTV series “Catfish: The TV Show.” The executive producer and co-host of this program, Schulman serves as a mediator between internet couples who haven’t really met. In Real Life: Love, Lies and Identity in the Digital World, a book he wrote, he discusses the dangers of social networking. Additionally, he is a contributing member and co-founder of “Leave Out Violence.”
Early Childhood & Life
On September 26, 1984, in New York City, New York, United States, Schulman was born. ‘Yaniv’ in Hebrew means ‘He’ll flourish. He is of mixed ancestry, being of German, Polish, Russian, and Romanian Jewish descent. Ariel Schulman, his older brother, is a well-known actor and filmmaker.
Schulman spent five years learning to dance. He performed in the “National Dance Institute,” a performing arts group, from fifth grade through high school. He studied dance and photography at the ‘Sarah Lawrence College’ from 2004 to 2006. He was expelled from the college in April 2006 as a result of a contentious event involving the assault of a female student. Later, he said in a statement that he had struck her in self-defense after failing to recognize her gender. Schulman’s mother, a well-known Sarah Lawrence College alumni, tried to convince the school to let him continue, but they refused.
Career of Nev Schulman
He got his start in business as a ballet photographer. He also shot ‘Bar Mitzwah’ videos in New York City. The Young Leadership Committee for Youth Organization: Leave Out Violence was created by him and others in 2004. In the same year, he started taking pictures of the New York ballet scene. His images have appeared in well-known magazines including “The New York Times,” “Vogue,” “New York Magazine,” “New York Sun Dance Magazine,” and “Lucky,” among others.
In 2003, he established a film production firm with his brother Ariel and a friend.
Late in 2007, Nev Schulman’s brother Ariel and another collaborator, Henry Joost, started to document his online activities. They discovered an exciting plot development, which resulted in a realistic thriller movie. An internet relationship’s love and deceit are highlighted in the gripping story. The movie tells the story of Schulman, who met a girl online and fell in love with her before finding out she wasn’t who she claimed to be.
An admirer of Schulman’s photography, Abby, who is 8 years old, sent him an email in 2007. He slowly grew close to Abby and her mother, Angela Wesselman, and his feelings for Megan, Abby’s older sister, also grew. The following six months saw the growth of this internet love relationship. The ‘Facebook’ account’s family photos and friend list seemed real and authentic, but Schulman’s mother was concerned and called Angela to make sure everything was okay and real. The unusual events started being recorded by Schulman’s brother and companion. They quickly discovered that some of the items did not fit properly. After the three men traveled to Michigan town, the shocking truth about their online relationship came to light. After being horrified and wounded by his experience, Schulman now campaigns against online fraud.
At the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, the documentary thriller “Catfish,” which was based on Schulman’s actual experiences, had its world premiere. The movie’s executive producer is Brett Ratner, and it was made by Oscar-nominated producer Andrew Jarecki. Critical praise for this documentary film was received.
The MTV series “Catfish: The TV Show” expanded on the movie’s success. Nev Schulman explores young people’s ‘online-only’ relationships and their initial interactions in real life with co-host Max Joseph. This reality-based TV show aims to inform viewers about the realities of online dating while tackling the challenges of dating in the digital age. The show’s executive producer is Schulman as well. For couples who have fallen in love online but never met, he and Max Joseph provide online dating counseling. This show, which debuted on November 12, 2012, has proven to be highly popular and is still running today.
In 2009, Schulman had an appearance on “Daddy Long Legs.” On June 25, 2013, he also appeared in “Elle.”
Bigger Works of Nev Schulman
‘In Real Life: Love, Lies and Identity in the Digital Age’ by Schulman was released on September 2, 2014. On his online experiences and other pertinent observations, it is based. A person who “pretends to be someone they are not, using ‘Facebook’ or other social media creates false identities, particularly to pursue deceptive online romances” is referred to as a “catfish,” according to the definition and explanation of the phenomena. Since Schulman has revealed that “Facebook” admits that 83 million “Facebook” profiles (8.7% of all profiles) are fake, this phenomenon shouldn’t be dismissed as trivial. His book offers tips on how to use the internet and take control of one’s digital identity in addition to information about “catfishing.” His book is a significant contribution to society, particularly in the risky digital age we live in today with social media. Schulman suggests constructive ways to make offline lives more meaningful than online ones and gives suggestions to spend less time on smart phones and the internet and more time in person.
Individual Life of Nev Schulman
Schulman has a daughter and is married. He met Laura Perlongo, his wife, via the social media site Instagram. Schulman and Perlongo revealed they were expecting a girl as their first child in May 2016. On May 26, 2016, they exchanged vows. On October 21, 2016, they had a daughter, Cleo James. On July 22, 2017, Schulman and Laura Perlongo exchanged vows in the backyard of his father’s house in East Hampton, New York.
At the moment, Schulman lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter.
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Trivia
He took a teen trip when he was 16 and cycled from Paris to Barcelona. He dreams of moving to Paris one day.
He regrets getting a tattoo on his lower back now.
He once loved driving remote-control automobiles.