Topher Gauk-Roger is a Senior Producer and Writer at PEOPLE. He has been with the brand since 2020, producing field shoots and video content across all entertainment verticals, as well as writing and reporting for the digital news team. The Los Angeles native graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has covered every major entertainment event from the Oscars to the Kids' Choice Awards. He previously worked for outlets such as Entertainment Tonight, CNN, The Cut, and Access Hollywood.