Natalie Garonzi

Natalie Garonzi is an Australian actress, writer, comedian and TV Presenter. She worked both nationally and internationally as a model for many years appearing in campaigns and on catwalks around the globe. She then began her television career on Nickelodeon Australia[1] where she was hugely popular on Saturday Nick Television and Sarvo. She has also presented Wedding Switch as well as the Australian version of the US series of Playing It Straight and X Factor (Australia) on the Seven Network.[1]

Television and film career

She starred as Brie in the Australian feature film You and Your Stupid Mate.

Natalie hosted The Mint on GTV Channel 9 until its cancellation,[1] and received praise for her unique, bubbly style. Also, repeats of Playing It Straight are currently being aired on Foxtel on Arena (TV network). She starred in The Comedy Channel's improvised comedy series Comedy Slapdown starring comedians Julia Zemiro, H.G. Nelson and Julia Morris and was the captain of the winning team for the overall series.

Natalie was a backstage host on XFactor (Australia) and the host of "The Xtra Factor", a live 'after the main show' on 7Two in 2010, however the show was a contractual obligation to the network for only one year and therefore not brought back for the subsequent series of The X Factor (Australia).

In 2012, Natalie was rumoured to host the relaunch of Big Brother Australia - Big Brother: Secrets when the series returned to Channel 9.,[2] however Sonia Kruger became the host instead.[3]

She was credited writer and co-host of Uplate! on channel GO! with James Kerley and Shura Taft.[4]

Natalie is a popular MC and comedy writer. She appeared live on stage with the incomparable Martin Short on his Australian tour in 2012.

She recently wrote Surprisingly Good, a one-man show and cabaret performed by Rob Mills which received rave reviews across the country and is touring nationally. The show has received two award nominations to date.

Radio career

She has had worked in radio as part of many successful radio teams. She has appeared on B105 FM as a breakfast radio host and from 2007 - 2010 was a regular on Nova 106.9 in both the afternoon drive and coveted breakfast shift.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "The Mint — Natalie Garonzi". Retrieved 19 Feb 2010.
  2. ↑ "Big Brother Is Back But With A Twist". Retrieved 11 Sep 2011.
  3. ↑ "Bio - Sonia Kruger". Mornings website. NineMSN. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "Uplate! on GO!". Retrieved 11 Sep 2011.

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