Three Armenians Named Among Los Angeles' 34 Most Influential Men by Los Angeles Magazine

Los Angeles Magazine has included three members of the Armenian community in its annual 2026 L.A. Man List, recognising 34 men who are making an impact on the cultural, business and social life of Los Angeles. Those honoured include screenwriter and producer Sev Ohanian, hospitality entrepreneur John Terzian, and entertainment lawyer and film producer Vahan Yepremyan.

Sev Ohanian: From Sinners to New Netflix Projects

Sev Ohanian is a screenwriter and producer and co-founder of the media company Proximity Media. He named his work on Sinners, one of the film industry's most talked-about releases, as one of his major professional achievements in recent years.

In an interview with Los Angeles Magazine, Ohanian said that after nearly 20 years in the film industry, the opportunity to create such an ambitious, original and personal project had been a dream come true.

Among those who inspired him throughout his career, he singled out Serj Tankian and System of a Down. Watching musicians achieve worldwide recognition while proudly representing their Armenian roots had been particularly inspiring, the producer said.

Ohanian is now preparing for several new projects. His company has signed a television deal with Netflix and is also involved in the development of a revival of the cult series The X-Files.

John Terzian: The Man Behind Hollywood's Most Exclusive Parties

John Terzian is co-founder of The h.Wood Group, one of Los Angeles' prominent restaurant and nightlife companies, which he runs alongside Brian Toll. Its portfolio includes such high-profile venues as The Nice Guy, Delilah and Bootsy Bellows.

Speaking to the magazine, Terzian described the opening of The Nice Guy as a defining moment in his career. It marked the group's first step into the restaurant business and, he said, helped shape Los Angeles' dining and nightlife scene.

Delilah also holds a special place in the company's history. The concept has since expanded into several major US cities.

Among Terzian's upcoming plans are the opening of Little Luck, the group's first Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles, and its entry into the New York market with the Lady Delilah project.

Vahan Yepremyan: The Lawyer Building His Own Film Empire

The third Armenian included in the list is Vahan Yepremyan, an entertainment lawyer and producer. He is also a co-founder of independent film distribution company Ketchup Entertainment.

Yepremyan identified the theatrical release of Coyote vs. Acme, distributed with the involvement of his company, as one of his most significant recent achievements.

His upcoming projects include November 1963, based on the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and Puppy Love Studios, a new initiative focused on supporting independent cinema and developing film production in Los Angeles.

Alongside his entertainment ventures, Yepremyan continues to build his legal practice, Yepremyan Law Firm, with a focus on corporate law and other areas.