Tino Monte began his broadcasting career as News Announcer/Program Host in radio almost 25 years ago. From 1984 to 1987, he produced, wrote or hosted a number of entertainment-driven shows for his hometown televison affiliate of Kitchener, Ontario, in Canada. Monte began his film work in 1989, and founded his own production company, establishing himself as an independent producer, writer, host and distributor of various television shows shot in Toronto, New York and Los Angeles.