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SlideShow (TV Series)
''SlideShow'' was an Australian light entertainment game show television series hosted by Grant Denyer, which first screened on the Seven Network on 7 August 2013. ''SlideShow'' was based on a French program '' Vendredi Tout est Permis Avec Arthur''. Two teams of three celebrities competed in a number of challenges and parlour games, including one on a huge set that slides. The weekly team captains were Cal Wilson and Toby Truslove. In February 2014, the show was officially cancelled after not being renewed for a second season. Episodes Games *Slide on Over The showpiece game takes place inside a sliding room set at a 22.5 degree angle. Each team acts out an improvised scene (with the occasional prompt from host Denyer) while also negotiating the steep incline. *Photo Mime One team-member looks at a screen and mimes out the image projected for their team members to guess. The image may be anything from an object to a well-known personality. *Trapezier Said Than Done One te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Game Show
A game show is a genre of broadcast viewing entertainment (radio, television, internet, stage or other) where contestants compete for a reward. These programs can either be participatory or demonstrative and are typically directed by a host, sharing the rules of the program as well as commentating and narrating where necessary. The history of game shows dates back to the invention of television as a medium. On most game shows, contestants either have to answer questions or solve puzzles, typically to win either money or prizes. Game shows often reward players with prizes such as cash, trips and goods and services provided by the show's sponsor. History 1930s–1950s Game shows began to appear on radio and television in the late 1930s. The first television game show, '' Spelling Bee'', as well as the first radio game show, ''Information Please'', were both broadcast in 1938; the first major success in the game show genre was '' Dr. I.Q.'', a radio quiz show that began in 1939 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Woodley
Frank Woodley (born Frank Wood; 29 February 1968) is an Australian comedian, author and musician who is best known for his work alongside Colin Lane as part of the comedic duo Lano and Woodley. The two first performed together for almost 20 years in live shows, a television series and an album of comedic songs, before deciding to pursue individual careers in 2006. They announced their reformation in November 2017. Personal life Woodley was born Frank Wood, the youngest of seven children. He grew up in suburban Melbourne, where his family ran a milk bar in Glen Waverley. He adopted the stage name "Frank Woodley"—drawn from a childhood nickname—when he began performing as part of the comedy duo Lano and Woodley in 1993. In 2000 he changed his name by deed poll to avoid confusion. Woodley is married with a son and daughter and lives in Melbourne's inner north. Career Lano and Woodley Woodley first performed with fellow comedian Colin Lane as part of the duo Lano and Woodley ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colin Lane
Colin Stuart Lane (born 25 March 1965) is an Australian comedian, actor and TV host, best known for being one-half of comedy duo Lano and Woodley. Lano and Woodley Lane performed with fellow comedian Frank Woodley as part of the duo Lano and Woodley for a period of almost 20 years. The two met through theatresports in the mid-1980s and first performed together at an open mike night at the Prince Patrick Hotel in Collingwood, Victoria, in 1987 along with their friend Scott Casley, calling themselves the Found Objects. Over the next six years, the trio performed in venues throughout Australia and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. They became semi-regulars on ABC TV's ''The Big Gig'', a show known for boosting the careers of new comedy acts, had their own commercial radio show for six months and were part of the short-lived Seven Network sketch show ''The Comedy Sale''. When in 1992 Casley moved away to Alice Springs, Woodley and Lane decided to continue as a duo, drawing thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giaan Rooney
Giaan Leigh Rooney, OAM (born 15 November 1982) is an Australian former competitive swimmer and television personality. As a member of the Australian team in women's 4×100-metre medley relay, she won an Olympic gold medal and broke a world record at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Rooney is currently an Australian television presenter. Personal life Rooney was born in Brisbane and moved to the Gold Coast at age 8 where she attended Miami State Primary School and All Saints Anglican School. Giaan is married to Sam Levett. On 17 March 2014, Rooney gave birth to her first child, a boy, and on 14 June 2017 a girl. Swimming career Rooney's career began at age 11 at the Miami club in Queensland, where she was coached by Denis Cotterell. Training partners there included Grant Hackett and Daniel Kowalski. In 2002 Rooney moved to Melbourne, coached by Ian Pope at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Training partners included Matt Welsh, Michael Klim (who was also her boyfriend f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Callea
Anthony Cosmo Callea (born 13 December 1982) is an Australian singer-songwriter and stage actor who rose to prominence as the runner-up in the 2004 season of ''Australian Idol''. Callea's debut single, a cover of Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli's song " The Prayer" is the fastest-selling single by an Australian artist, held the No.1 spot on the ARIA Singles Chart for five weeks, a record for the debut single of an ''Australian Idol'' contestant, and was the second-highest selling Australian single of the last decade.ARIA’s End Of Decade Charts* (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 7 January 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2010. Callea has accumulated a string of awards including an |
Sophie Monk
Sophie Charlene Akland Monk (born 14 December 1979) is an Australian singer, actress, model, and television personality. She was a member of the pop girl group Bardot, winners of the first season of '' Popstars Australia'' in 2000, and later released a solo album titled '' Calendar Girl'' (2003). She has appeared in films, including ''Date Movie'' (2006), '' Click'' (2006), ''Sex and Death 101'' (2007), ''The Hills Run Red'' (2009), and '' Spring Breakdown'' (2009). Monk was the winner of the fourth season of ''The Celebrity Apprentice Australia'' in 2015, and in 2016, she was a judge on ''Australia's Got Talent''. In 2017, she starred on the third season of ''The Bachelorette Australia'', and the following year, she became the host of ''Love Island Australia''. In 2021, Monk began hosting '' Beauty and the Geek Australia''. Early life Sophie Monk was born in London, England to an English father and an Australian mother. In 1982 her parents moved to Australia's Gold Coast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liz Ellis
Elizabeth Margaret Ellis, (born 17 January 1973) is a retired Australian netball player, a member of the national team from 1992 until 2007 and captain for the last four of those years. She is the most capped international player for Australian netball. Liz Ellis was inducted to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2006. Early life and education Ellis was born in Windsor, New South Wales, on 17 January 1973. After attending Holy Family High School and finishing the last two years of secondary education at John Paul II Senior High School (now known as St Andrew's College), Ellis attended the Australian Institute of Sport on a netball scholarship. She also completed a law degree at Macquarie University while she worked her way up the ranks of Australian netball. Netball career After attending the AIS in 1991–1992, Ellis made her debut for the Australian Netball Team in July 1993 against Wales. It was the 1995 World Championships in Birmingham where she stamped her mark on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Palmer (presenter)
Rob Palmer (born 15 April 1975) is an Australian television presenter. He is best known for presenting the ''Do It Yourself'' segments on several lifestyle programs on the Seven Network.He is currently a presenter on 107.7 Triple M Central Coast. Career Palmer appeared on Channel Seven's '' Room For Improvement'' program (2001-2003), and also on the short-lived ''House Calls to the Rescue''. In 2004, he became the DIY section presenter on '' Better Homes and Gardens''. Rob Palmer-DIY and Renovating Expert Better Homes and Gardens. 29 November 2007. Retrieved 16 February 2010 At the end of December 2014, it was reported that his contr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicola Parry
Nicola Parry is an Australian actress who is best known for her roles in the hit comedies ''Thank God You're Here'', ''The Hollowmen'' and ''Swift and Shift Couriers''. She is an alumna of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) is a drama school located in Hammersmith, London. It is the oldest specialist drama school in the British Isles and a founding member of the Federation of Drama Schools. LAMDA's Principal is .... She also appeared as a regular cast member of '' The Time of Our Lives'' in the ABC 1 miniseries Sleuth 101, and on the Australian TV comedy show ''How Not To Behave''. Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Parry, Nicola Alumni of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Australian television actresses Living people Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melanie Vallejo
Melanie Vallejo (born 27 October 1979) is an Australian actress who is best known for portraying Madison Rocca, the Blue Mystic Ranger in ''Power Rangers Mystic Force'', and Sophie Wong in the Australian television series ''Winners & Losers''. Personal life Vallejo is a native Australian of Filipino and Ukrainian descent. She dated her co-star Firass Dirani (Nick Russell/Mystic Red Ranger) from 2006 until 2009. Vallejo married New Zealander Matt Kingston, an advertising planner, in June 2011. They live in New Zealand and have two children: Sonny Kingston, born October 2016, and Luna Grace, born October 2019. In 2001, she graduated from Flinders University Drama Centre. Career Vallejo played the role of shy Madison Rocca in ''Power Rangers Mystic Force''. Since then, she has starred in other Australian shows, including ''Winners & Losers''. Filmography Films * '' Dying Breed'' (2008) .... Rebecca * '' The Sculptor'' (2009) .... Renee * ''Upgrade'' (2018) .... Asha Trac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebecca De Unamuno
Rebecca De Unamuno is an Australian actress and comedian. She has written and performed for a number of television comedy series, short films and stand up comedy shows. In 2013 she starred in ''Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody''. Career In 2001, she started her career on the popular '' The Glass House''. She was part of the team that won the Improv World Cup at the Just For Laughs Festival in 2001 and was named Player of the Tournament. Between 2003 and 2004, she played various characters in ''Big Bite'', before its cancellation. She appeared in and wrote for the '' Hamish & Andy Show'' and ''Kath & Kim''. During 2003 to 2006, she guest appeared in '' Comedy Inc.'' and in 2007, the show's final season, she became a main cast member. In 2009, she played as a teacher in '' Thick as Thieves''. She appeared on ''The Chaser's War on Everything'' during 2009. She is a regular guest on Richard Glover's weekly comedy wrap-up Thank God It's Friday on 702 ABC Sydney ABC Radio Sydn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michala Banas
Michala Elizabeth Laurinda Banas (born 14 November 1978) is a New Zealand television actress and singer. Life and career Born in Wellington, New Zealand into a family of German descent, she starred in her first advert at only 18 months of age. Her debut film performance was when she was five years old, in the New Zealand film '' Dangerous Orphans''. Her Australian debut television performance was as Louisa in the miniseries '' Mirror, Mirror'' in 1995. From 2001-03, Banas played main character Marissa Taylor in the Seven Network drama '' Always Greener''. In 2002, she had a small role in the film adaptation ''Scooby-Doo''. Banas is an accomplished singer, and in 2003 released a single, " Kissin' The Wind", which made the top 30 on the Australian Recording Industry Association singles chart. In 2004, Banas joined the cast of '' McLeod's Daughters'' as the character Kate Manfredi, the best friend of Jodi Fountain McLeod. She played Kate from episodes 88 to 170, when she to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
