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Frank Paiva (he/they) writes comedy with heart. Born and raised in Seattle, they are a 2022 Nickelodeon Writing Program alum and a 2022 GLAAD List writer. They were a staff writer on Wylde Pak, premiering summer 2025 on Nickelodeon.

Frank spent 15 years living in New York as a theatre artist, entertainment reporter, and tour guide. They are particularly interested in LGBTQ+ stories and increasing opportunities for performers of size.

Now based in Los Angeles, Frank was a finalist for the 2023 ATX TV Festival’s Pitch Competition and a member of the 2023-2024 IAMA Theatre’s Emerging Playwrights Lab. They have been to all six Disneylands around the world and will always say yes to dim sum.

recent news:

March 2025:

• Wylde Pak officially announced!

• Rewrote a new hourlong TV sample.

February 2025:

• Completed a new hourlong TV sample.

• Saw all 10 nominees for Best Picture.

January 2025:

• Started a new hourlong TV sample.

• Recovered from surgery.