VANCOUVER, Oct. 2, 2019 /CNW/ - RYU Apparel
Inc. (TSX VENTURE: RYU.V, OTCQB:
RYPPF), creators of urban athletic apparel, is pleased to
announce a collaboration with actress, author and activist,
Elisabeth Rohm.
Known most often for her role as 'Serena Southerlyn' on the
original Law & Order, Elisabeth
Rohm has dedicated her life to building a respectful career
as an actress, author and public figure. With over 80 acting
credits on IMDB, she has graced the big screen with the likes of
Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper in both of David O. Russel's films, American
Hustle and Joy. In addition, she will soon be
seen in Jay Roach's upcoming
Roger Ailes biopic,
BOMBSHELL, portraying Fox News host Martha McCallum, as well as Ted Melfi's, The Starling, opposite
Melissa McCarthy. Rohm is also
a seasoned television actress having notable roles on shows such as
The WB series, Angel, CBS' Stalker, and TNT's The
Last Ship.
In addition to her acting career, Elisabeth Rohm is also a trained emergency
volunteer to advocating the importance of knowing CPR, she has
spent many years as a global ambassador for both the American Red
Cross and the American Heart Association. Rohm has also
shared the choices that she made regarding her journey to
motherhood in her book, Baby Steps, as well as the daily
parenting struggles that she encounters in a blog for
People.com.
"Ms. Rohm met our brand through one of our stores and was deeply
touched by the name of the Company, what it stands for and the
purpose that moves all of our actions and initiatives: she is, at
the same time, the perfect example of how we can impact people and
how people can impact the brand, through a direct interaction with
us, to scale the message to wider audiences", said Marcello Leone, CEO of RYU. "With Ms. Rohm
joining our Company, we will be able to gain an even stronger voice
in our communities, to reach a higher number of people about our
purpose".
"Respect is at the heart of everything. How we respect
ourselves, our bodies, our goals, our environment and each
other. We are not renters, we are investors and must take
ownership of this life" expresses Elisabeth
Rohm. "At RYU, we invite you to commit to our movement of
respect both body and soul". By joining their universes, RYU
and Elisabeth Rohm look forward to showing the world what it means
to Respect by celebrating differences, excellence and the
individual.
About RYU
Respect Your Universe is an award-winning
urban athletic apparel and accessories brand engineered for the
fitness, performance and lifestyle of the athletic man and woman.
Designed without compromise for fit, comfort, and durability, RYU
exists to facilitate human performance. For more information,
visit: http://ryu.com
On Behalf of the Board
RYU APPAREL INC.
"Marcello
Leone"
Marcello Leone,
CEO, President and Chairman of the Board
Tel: +1 604-235-2880
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