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Julia Zemiro
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| Born | 14 April 1967 |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Education | University of Sydney (BA) University of Melbourne (BFA) |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Known for | Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery |
| Relatives | Jane Zemiro (mother) |
Julia Zemiro, born on April 14, 1967, is a talented Australian TV presenter, radio host, actress, singer, writer, and comedian. She was born in France but grew up in Australia. Many people know her as the host of the popular music quiz show RocKwiz. Julia speaks both English and French very well and has even acted in French movies and shows.
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Julia Zemiro's Early Life and Schooling
Julia Zemiro's family moved from France to Australia in 1970 when she was two and a half years old. Her mother, Jane, was a teacher, and her father, Claude, was a restaurateur.
Where Julia Zemiro Studied
Julia went to Sydney Girls High School. After high school, she studied for a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Sydney. In 1992, she was accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts at the University of Melbourne. She finished her studies there in 1994, earning a Diploma of Dramatic Arts in Acting.
Julia Zemiro's Acting Career
After finishing college, Julia Zemiro started working with the Bell Shakespeare Company, performing in plays. She has also appeared in short films.
Awards for Acting
Julia won the Tropfest Best Actress award twice. She won in 1999 for her role in the short film The Extra. She won again in 2001 for her work in Muffled Love. She also helped write, perform, and direct a show called Backpackers for the 2000 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Stage Performances
Julia has performed in several musicals, including Eurovision, the Musical (2003) and Eürobeat: Almost Eurovision (2006). She is also very good at Theatresports, which is a type of improvised acting. She performed with Impro Melbourne and was a main cast member of the improvised stage show Spontaneous Broadway. In 2014, Julia played a role in the play Cyrano de Bergerac with the Sydney Theatre Company.
Julia Zemiro on Television
Julia Zemiro first became a television presenter on a show called World Telly 2. Before that, she was part of a comedy group on the original World Telly show. These shows were broadcast by ABC's Australia Television.
Early TV Appearances
While working with the Bell Shakespeare Company, Julia often appeared on Good News Week as a panelist. She also wrote and performed for two seasons of Totally Full Frontal, where she played more than 30 different characters. In 1999, she was in the short film The Extra, which was nominated for an AACTA award.
Hosting RocKwiz
Since 2005, Julia has been the host of RocKwiz on SBS. This is a popular music quiz show that is usually filmed at The Espy.
Other TV Shows and Roles
Julia has appeared in many other television shows. She was a judge on LifeStyle Food's Great BBQ Challenge in 2006 and 2007. In 2006, she played various characters on the comedy show The Wedge.
In 2006, Julia hosted Song for the Socceroos, a show on SBS looking for a theme song for Australia's national soccer team, the Socceroos, for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
In 2007, Julia won Australia's Brainiest TV Star. The same year, she was a contestant on Channel Seven's It Takes Two, a show where celebrities sing with professional singers.
Julia has also appeared in TV commercials, including one where she played a French fashion expert for Target's breast cancer campaign. She was a guest on Top Gear Australia and ADbc. She often appeared on Thank God You're Here and Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation.
Eurovision Song Contest Commentator
From 2009 to 2016, Julia Zemiro was a commentator for the SBS broadcast of the Eurovision Song Contest. She worked alongside radio personality Sam Pang. They covered the contests in various cities like Moscow, Oslo, Düsseldorf, Baku, Malmö, Copenhagen, Vienna, and Stockholm.
Recent TV Work
In 2012, Julia appeared in Conspiracy 365, an Australian drama series. She also appeared on the BBC show QI in November 2012, and again in January 2013 and January 2016.
In 2013, Julia played a French-speaking role in the ABC TV film An Accidental Soldier. Her own interview program, Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery, started on ABC1 in September 2013. On this show, she interviews famous Australians.
Julia also hosted the New Year's Eve telecast from Sydney Harbour for ABC TV in 2014. In 2021, she had a co-starring role in the comedy series Fisk and hosted Australia's Biggest Singalong!
Since August 2023, Julia has hosted the new series Great Australian Walks on SBS Television. This show explores important and beautiful walking trails across Australia. Guests on the show include actress Tasma Walton and musician Pete O'Doherty. A second series of the show launched in August 2024.
Julia Zemiro's Community Involvement
Julia Zemiro has been involved in various community activities and expressed her views on social issues.
Advocacy and Protests
In March 2021, Julia was the host for the 2021 March 4 Justice protest rally in Canberra, which focused on women's rights. In September 2021, she hosted the launch of a campaign for an independent climate activist.
Views on Politics
Julia has shared her opinions on political leaders and events on social media. For example, she has commented on former Prime Minister Tony Abbott and former New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
Her ABC program Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery often discusses current social and political topics through interviews with well-known people like politicians and commentators. The show has featured interviews with figures such as Derryn Hinch, Jacqui Lambie, and human rights commissioner Gillian Triggs.
In February 2022, a tweet Julia posted on New Year's Eve was discussed in a hearing about the ABC's rules for social media. Julia had tweeted about her intention to vote out certain governments. The ABC's Managing Director, David Anderson, stated that Julia is not a journalist and was expressing her personal views.
