Naomi Wilkinson
| Naomi Wilkinson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Naomi Laura Wilkinson 30 June 1976 Bristol, England, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Actress/Television presenter |
| Years active | 1998-present |
Naomi Laura Wilkinson (born 30 June 1976, in Bristol, England, UK) is an English television presenter and actress.[1]
Wilkinson, a trained dancer, is best known as the presenter of Milkshake!, the early-morning programming block for young children on Channel 5 and Finger Tips for CITV. Wilkinson took over the as host from Fearne Cotton in series two and remained as the host until the series closed. Prior to joining Milkshake! in 2000, Wilkinson co-presented the breakfast show Wakey! Wakey! for the now-defunct children's channel Carlton Kids. As well as presenting for Milkshake, she has also starred in Milkshake shows such as Havakazoo and Monkey Makes. Naomi Left Milkshake in 2010 after 10 years as main anchor. She now works on shows for CBBC
Wilkinson went to the USA and became the host of Make Way For Noddy on PBS Kids and The Sunny Side Up Show on PBS Kids Sprout.
On June 10th 2008, Wilkinson announced her engagement on-air.
In 2009, Wilkinson voiced the lead role of Angelina Mouseling in Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps. Also in 2011, She voiced the lead role of Little Miss Magic in The Mr. Men Show. She is also the voice of Miss Cookie the big school teacher in Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom.
Wilkinson joined Steve Backshall on CBBC and BBC2 presenting Live 'n' Deadly in 2010. In 2012, she joined the Ed Petrie vehicle All Over the Place for its second series on CBBC as well as Marrying Mum and Dad in which she also presents with Ed Petrie. Wilkinson currently presents a nature documentary for children on CBBC called Naomi's Nightmares of Nature.
Television
Wilkinson has been a television presenter since 1999. She started work on Milkshake for Channel 5 in 2000 where she produced the shows, songs and dances whilst presenting on set. She has been a regular presenter on CBBC since 2010 after leaving Milkshake - she has her own show: Naomi's Nightmares of Nature.
In 2013 she presented a live show called WILD on CBBC. She is currently filming All over the place Australia and Naomi's Nightmare of Nature series 2.
Personal life
She was born in Bristol (1976), UK. She began ballet lessons at the age of three and went to graduate as a dance teacher from London College of Dance. Her entertainment career first started at Butlin's, she was a redcoat.. In February 2013 she was awarded best children's programme by the Royal Television Society.
Naomi is one of nine presidents of The Young People's Trust for the Environment.[2]