Los Angeles, CA - January 26, 2026 - NYLA Talent ™, a leading coaching and development company for aspiring actors, singers, dancers, and models, is pleased to announce that Shelby Lynne Love has won the Outstanding Director Award at iPOP™ Winter 2026 for the second time. This is the seventh overall Outstanding Director Award for NYLA Talent™ at iPOP™, reflecting the studio’s continued leadership in talent preparation and professional development at one of the entertainment industry’s most competitive discovery events.
The iPOP™ Winter 2026 event brings together performers, industry professionals, and top creatives for an experience that bridges discovery, performance, and professional growth. Love has led an exceptional cohort of talents at iPOP™, with the group averaging more than 14 callbacks per participant across auditions.
Participants from NYLA Talent™ shined on the runway with top fashion designers and took part in two short films produced onsite at the event. They shared the stage with luminaries including five-time Grammy Award winner Jimmy Jam, Loren Lahav (Tony Robbins, Own it), Robert Vito (Spy Kids 3), and Doug Jones (Silver Surfer, The Shape of Water), celebrating creativity and achievement across film, fashion, and performance.
“Shelby Lynne continues to exemplify what it means to guide talents with heart, discipline, and professional excellence,” said Courtney A. Stewart, Founder and CEO of NYLA Talent™. “Her leadership not only prepares them to succeed, it empowers them to confidently step into their careers.”
Love brings more than a decade of experience helping children, teens, and adults pursue careers in entertainment, with a coaching approach focused on disciplined preparation, confidence-building, and long-term career development. She has been a part of NYLA Talent™ for ten years and has worked in the entertainment industry for more than 15 years.
With this recent award, NYLA Talent™ continues to establish its position as a partner for emerging talents seeking structured training and industry-aligned support. The studio remains committed to helping talents build sustainable careers through opportunity and proven professional mentorship. The next live iPOP™ event will be held July 27–31, 2026, in Los Angeles, continuing the event’s annual programming.
For more information about NYLA Talent™ and upcoming programs, please visit https://www.nylatalent.com.
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