Marilyn Denis facts for kids

Marilyn Denis is a well-known Canadian television and radio host. She was the host of The Marilyn Denis Show until she retired from that role on June 9, 2023. Marilyn also co-hosts the popular morning radio show Marilyn Denis and Jamar on CHUM-FM.

Early Life and School

Marilyn Denis was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on July 1, 1958. She spent her childhood growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Marilyn went to the University of Idaho. There, she earned a bachelor's degree. Her studies focused on radio, television, and advertising.

A Career in Broadcasting

Marilyn Denis started her career in broadcasting at a local radio station. This was in Moscow, Idaho. Later, she moved to Calgary, Canada. In Calgary, she worked at radio stations like CHFM-FM and CJAY-FM. She also reported on sports and entertainment. Sometimes, she even announced the weather on TV for CFCN-TV and TSN.

Morning Radio Star

On July 2, 1986, Marilyn became a co-host of the morning show on CHUM-FM. This show has been very popular for many years. It started as Roger, Rick and Marilyn. Later, it became Roger and Marilyn. Today, it is called Marilyn Denis and Jamar. Marilyn has been a part of this show for a very long time.

Hosting CityLine

From 1989 to 2008, Marilyn also hosted a daytime talk show called CityLine. This show was shown on Citytv and A-Channel. She hosted CityLine for 19 years. Eventually, she decided to leave the show. This was because of changes in the media companies she worked for. She wanted to focus on new projects with the CTV Television Network. Her last CityLine show was on May 23, 2008.

The Marilyn Denis Show

In June 2008, Marilyn announced she would host a new show. It was called The Marilyn Denis Show. This show would be on the CTV channel. It started on January 10, 2011. The show became very popular. On April 13, 2023, Marilyn shared that she would be ending the show. The final episode aired on June 9, 2023. She continues to co-host her morning radio show.

Special Recognition

Marilyn Denis has received special honors. Her old university, the University of Idaho, gave her an honorary PhD. This is a special degree that recognizes her achievements. She also gave a speech at the university's graduation ceremony in 2017.

Personal Life

Marilyn Denis lives in downtown Toronto, Canada. On May 8, 2018, she shared some exciting news. She was engaged to Jim Helman. He was her high school prom date! They got married on June 19, 2018.

Marilyn has a son named Adam Wylde. He was born in 1988. Adam is also involved in media. He used to host a morning radio show. Now, he is the CEO of the Steve Dangle Podcast Network.

Awards and Honours

Marilyn Denis has won many awards for her work.

• In 2005 and 2006, she won the Viewer's Choice Award at the Gemini Awards.
• In 2007, she won a Gemini Award for Best Host. This was for her work on Cityline.
• The Marilyn Denis Show won Best Talk Program at the Canadian Screen Awards in 2016 and 2018.
• In 2006, Marilyn received the "Rosalie Award" from Canadian Music Week. This award honors women in radio.
• In 2017, she made history. She became the first female broadcaster to get the Allan Waters Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is given at Canadian Music Week.
• In 2024, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. She was also made a Member of the Order of Ontario.