Michael de Avila
Director
A film school graduate of the renown Conservatory of Arts at Purchase College, Mike's directing accomplishments include feature dramatic films, television commercials, a long-running episodic documentary television series and numerous productions for well-known fashion brands.
On Camera Personality
For over 14 years Mike has been hosting the award-winning outdoor lifestyle series "Lunkerville". The program airs on Discovery Channel and CBS Sports Network and has aired every week on television since 2004. Mike also represents Lunkerville's partnered brands, appearing in promotional videos and in-person at events.
Influencer
As one of the most familiar on camera personalities in outdoor television, Mike has appeared in Lunkerville nationally every week for over 14 years on CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Discovery Channel, World Fishing Network and Sportsman Channel. Mike D and Lunkerville have also become a social media phenomenon with one of the most popular and active Facebook pages in the fishing industry.