TV show 18 to 35 is putting London, Ont., on the map, giving local talent a chance to shine [Video]

What would you do if you thought you had booked a trip to London, England, only to arrive at a hostel in London, Ontario?

That’s the premise of 18 to 35, a new TV series that just wrapped up filming at Citi Plaza in London, Ont., and is set to air on Bell Fibe TV1 later this year. In addition to showcasing the Forest City, the production has provided opportunities for local talent both in front of and behind the camera, including 20 of the 23 crew members.

“I really think it’s going to help the industry here to grow,” said Paula Vergara, who served as the production designer for the series. 

Vergara is the co-owner of Half and Half Agency, a London-based agency that has produced documentaries, commercials, music and other creative projects in both Canada and the U.S.

Vergara and her husband Frederico Pereanez moved to Canada from Columbia and founded their company in 2005. …