{{Short description|Public relations executive and reality TV personality}} '''Simon Huck''' (born November 5, 1983) is the principal owner of the public relations firm Commando Entertainment Group and a marketing executive who launched the sci-fi A. Human exhibition in 2018.<ref name=Robertson>Robertson, Adi. [https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/13/17847312/human-fashion-show-installation-body-modification-sci-fi-transdermal-implants “A. Human Is A Sci-Fi Fashion Show About Changing Your Body Instead Of Your Clothes”] The Verge. September 13, 2018</ref>
He is also known for his association with celebrities, specifically Kim Kardashian, and his appearance in her reality shows, as well as starring in his own reality series called ''The Spin Crowd'', which covered Command PR and was executive produced by Kardashian.
==Early life and public relations career== Huck was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. During his teenage years, he studied acting at Canterbury High School in their specialized arts program. He moved to New York City in 2005 to begin working for publicist Lizzie Grubman. One of Huck's first projects was Sean Combs' White Party in the Hamptons.<ref name=Keating>Keating, Caitlin. [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/12/style/kardashian-bestie-simon-huck-is-selling-you-beer-and-shampoo.html "Kardashian Bestie Simon Huck is Selling You Beer and Shampoo"] The New York Times. Jan. 12, 2018</ref> Huck joined Command PR in 2006 and became partner in 2010, which was shown on an episode of ''The Spin Crowd''.<ref name=Deeken>Deeken, Amy. [http://www.aoltv.com/2010/10/11/spin-crowd-staffer-quits-then-is-made-company-partner-video/ “Spin Crowd Staffer Quits, Then is Made Partner.”] Huffpost TV. Oct. 11, 2010</ref> In 2012, Huck acquired the entirety of the business.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lehava |first=Noah |date=August 17, 2017 |title=How Celebrity Entertainment Executive Simon Huck Spends His Day |url=https://coveteur.com/2017/08/17/how-entertainment-publicist-simon-huck-spends-day/ |access-date= |website=coveteur.com |language=}}</ref>
In 2017, Command PR was relaunched as Command Entertainment Group.
==Reality television== Huck and then-business partner Cheban have appeared on reality television shows, ''Keeping Up with the Kardashians'', ''Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami'', and ''Kourtney and Kim Take New York'' as friends of the Kardashian family, and specifically Kim Kardashian.
In 2010, Huck and Cheban starred in their own reality series, ''The Spin Crowd'', which was produced by Kim Kardashian and aired on E!.<ref name=Garron>Garron, Barry. [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/spin-crowd-tv-review-29898 "The Spin Crowd - TV Review"] True Hollywood Reporter. October 10, 2010</ref> The series focused on the personal lives of Huck, Cheban, and the employees of Command PR, in addition to the firm's promotions of and interactions with celebrities.<ref>Garron, Barry (October 14, 2010). [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/spin-crowd-tv-review-29898/ "The Spin Crowd — TV Review".] The Hollywood Reporter.</ref> The series aired for one season of eight episodes before its cancellation.
Huck continues to be a 'supporting cast member' on KUWTK.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wells |first1=Lizzie |title=Simon Huck is Still a Fan-Favorite 'Supporting Cast Member' on 'KUWTK' |url=https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/simon-huck-is-still-a-fan-favorite-supporting-cast-member-on-kuwtk.html/ |website=Cheat Sheet |accessdate=March 2, 2020}}</ref>
==A. Human== In September 2018, Huck launched a live storytelling brand called Society of Spectacle.<ref name=Estiler>Estiler, Keith. [https://hypebeast.com/2018/9/a-human-exhibition-simon-huck "Simon Huck's A. Human Exhibition Spotlights Otherworldly Body Modifications"] Hypbeast. September 5, 2018</ref> SOS's first exhibition, A. Human, a theatrical experience showcasing body modifications from the future launched on September 4, 2018. Huck told Vogue, "We wanted to use the future of fashion and the future of self-expression as a way to look at the future. That is how the ethos of A. Human formed."<ref name=Yotka>Yotka, Steff. [https://www.vogue.com/article/a-human-body-modification-simon-huck-exhibit "Would You Get High Heels Implanted Into Your Feet? This Exhibit Wants You to Consider It"] Vogue. August 27, 2018</ref>
As part of the PR campaign for the installation, Huck enlisted Kim Kardashian, Andreja Pejic, Chrissy Teigen, and Tan France,<ref name=Munzenrieder>Munzenrieder, Kyle. [https://www.wmagazine.com/story/kim-kardashian-chrissy-teigen-body-modification-a-human "Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen, and Tan France Temporarily Mutate Themselves for Fashion"] W. August 27, 2018</ref> to sport some of the far-out fashions in the A. Human line on social media.<ref name=Cascone>Cascone, Sarah. [https://news.artnet.com/exhibitions/a-human-body-modification-pop-up-museum-1342946 "Is Body Modification the Future of Fashion? This New Pop-Up Museum Envisions A Creepy Craze"] artnet news. September 5, 2018</ref>
The A. Human exhibition included The Pinnacle, an avant-garde design by former Lady Gaga creative director Nicola Formichetti, and work by makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench.<ref name=Lastoe>Lastoe, Stacey. [https://www.cnn.com/style/article/a-human-body-modifications-exhibition-new-york/index.html "Are these unnerving body modifications the future of fashion?"] CNN. September 17, 2018</ref>
== Personal life ==
Huck has been married to Phil Riportella since November 2021.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}} He graduated from Queen's University in 2006. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Reaching for the stars |url=https://www.queensu.ca/alumnireview/articles/2022-04-19/simon-huck-command-entertainment-group |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=Queen's Alumni Review |language=en}}</ref>
== External links == * [https://www.commandentertainmentgroup.com/ Command Entertainment Group]
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