Maude Garrett facts for kids
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Maude Garrett
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Garrett holding an Xbox Controller
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Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Relatives | Peter Garrett |
Maude Garrett is a well-known Australian radio and television personality. She lives and works in Los Angeles, USA. Maude is currently the Entertainment Correspondent for The Project. She reports live from Los Angeles for the show. She is famous for her work with many big brands and media companies. These include BBC America, Nickelodeon, Facebook, and Rotten Tomatoes.
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Maude Garrett's Early Life
Maude Garrett was born in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. She grew up in a city called Brisbane. Maude's uncle is Peter Garrett. He is a famous politician and the lead singer of the rock band Midnight Oil.
Maude's Career Journey
Maude started her career as a co-host on Nickelodeon Australia. She presented a popular kids' afternoon show called Sarvo. She also hosted the reality show Camp Orange four times. In 2009, Maude hosted a game show called The Pursuit on the Nine Network.
Later, Maude joined 2Day FM radio station. She shared the latest celebrity news on a segment called The Dirt. From 2011, she co-hosted a national nightly show. It was called The Hot30 Countdown with Matty and Maude. Maude also co-hosted a video game TV series. It was named Save Point on One channel. She left the Hot30 Countdown in February 2012.
In 2012, Maude started her own online platform called Geek Bomb. This platform shared news and trends about "geek culture." She interviewed many famous people there. Some of them include Keanu Reeves, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jim Carrey. In December 2022, Geek Bomb changed its name. It became Maude's Book Club. In January 2023, she focused her company on this new show.
In January 2013, Maude moved to Los Angeles. She hosted The Hot Hits Live from LA with Dave Styles. She also hosted the YouTube news channels SourceFed and SourceFed Nerd. She worked there from May 2015 to August 2016.
TV Appearances and Panels
Maude Garrett has been a panelist at big events. These include New York Comic Con and Los Angeles Comic Con. She was also a contestant on Syfy's The Great Debate. Since 2019, she has been a cast member. She played Elloway in Galaxy of Crime on Gegghead.
Maude has appeared on several TV shows. In July 2011, she was a guest on Can of Worms. In October 2010, she was on Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation. She dressed as a Na'vi from Avatar for that show. Maude was also a Celebrity Judge for the Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards in 2006. She co-hosted the red carpet for the awards in 2007 and 2008.
Events Maude Has Covered
Maude has covered many exciting red carpet events. She has worked for BBC America, AMC Theatres, and The Project. She has reported from events like the BAFTA Awards. She also covered press events for major movies. These include The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Wonder Woman.
Awards and Recognition
In 2007, Maude accepted awards for Camp Orange: The Mystery of Spaghetti Creek. She also accepted awards for the Nickelodeon Australian Kids Choice Awards 07. These were for Most Outstanding Children's Program and Most Outstanding Event. She was nominated for Favourite Female Personality in the 2009 ASTRA Awards. In 2021, Maude was considered for a Prime Time Emmy award. This was for her work on "The Watchlist" show.
Brand Partnerships
Maude has worked with many well-known brands. She has partnered with companies like Nike, Xbox, Red Bull, and Samsung. Other partners include Amazon Prime Video, Nintendo, and EA Sports. These partnerships have led to many successful projects.
