Shaynna Blaze facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shaynna Blaze
Blaze at the Foxtel Launch Event, February 2013
Born	(1963-04-02) 2 April 1963 (age 62)
Nationality	Australian
Occupation	Interior designer television personality writer former singer
Years active	2008–present
Children	2

Shaynna Blaze (born April 2, 1963) is a famous Australian interior designer, television personality, writer, and singer. She is well-known for being a co-host on Selling Houses Australia and a judge on The Block. In 2021, she won Celebrity Apprentice Australia. In early 2024, Shaynna also released her first song, "Warrior."

Early Life and Design Start

Shaynna Blaze was born in Melbourne, Australia. She often says her parents, Basil and Annette, inspired her. Shaynna became interested in interior design when she was a teenager. After finishing high school, she earned a degree in design. She then started her career designing interiors for businesses.

After her first marriage ended, Shaynna found it challenging to run her business as a single mom. For about 10 years, she worked as a jazz singer in clubs. Her parents helped by babysitting her children. Shaynna returned to interior design after she remarried.

Shaynna's Career Journey

Television Shows

Shaynna Blaze was working on her own, designing homes for people. In 2007, she saw an advertisement that changed her path. This led her to audition for a TV show. In 2008, she became a co-host on Selling Houses Australia. She worked alongside real estate expert Andrew Winter and landscape designer Charlie Albone.

In 2012, Channel 9 hired her as a judge. She joined the team renovation show, The Block.

Shaynna also filmed a special episode for her own design series. It was called Blank Canvas with Shaynna Blaze. This episode aired in April 2013. In 2013 and 2014, Shaynna won an ASTRA Award. This award was for Favourite Personality – Female. She even co-hosted the awards ceremony in 2014.

Buying Blind was a show that aired in 2018. On this show, Shaynna and two other experts bought houses for couples. The couples had given them their savings and a list of what they wanted.

In March 2021, Shaynna announced she was leaving Selling Houses Australia. This was because her schedule had become very busy.

Winning Celebrity Apprentice

Shaynna competed in the fifth season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia in 2021. She won the competition! During the show, Shaynna helped raise over $300,000 for her chosen charity, Voice of Change. This charity helps people who have experienced difficult family situations.

In 2023, Shaynna was a contestant on The Masked Singer Australia. She was known as "Bluebottle" on the show. She was eliminated after her second performance.

Books and Writing

In March 2013, Shaynna released her first book. It was called Design Your Home. Penguin Books Australia published this interior design book. Her second book, Design with Colour and Style, came out in March 2015.

Shaynna also writes design articles sometimes. Her articles have appeared in Stellar Magazine, The Herald Sun, and Grand Designs Magazine.

Special TV Projects

In December 2015, a two-part TV special aired. It was called Shaynna's World of Design. In this show, Shaynna created her own lighting range. She also traveled around the world to find design ideas. She shared her own design tips for homes. In 2016, she hosted Deadline Design.

Her Design Business

Shaynna Blaze started her interior design company, Blank Canvas Interiors, in 2005. It is located in Hawthorn East, Victoria. Shaynna believes that a good design must first be practical. Then, she looks at the quality of materials. Finally, she adds colors and styling. She is known for quickly seeing how to improve a space. She can change floorplans, lighting, and colors to make a room better.

Shaynna is also a brand ambassador for several companies. These include the Attic Group, Granite Transformations, and Taubmans paint. She has also designed products for brands like Molmic, Urban Road, Harris Scarfe, and One World Lighting.

Music Career

On May 3, 2024, Shaynna Blaze released her first song, "Warrior." Before releasing it, Shaynna shared that being on The Masked Singer made her want to sing again. She had stopped singing to focus on her family. On November 1, 2024, Shaynna released her EP (a short album) called Sweeter Than Life. She also released a new song from it called "Meet Me In the Middle."

Personal Life and Interests

Shaynna's father, Basil, passed away in 1998. Her mother passed away in 2016. After her mother's passing, Shaynna was asked to design a special facility for older people, which she accepted.

Shaynna has two children from her first marriage: a son named Jess Kenneally and a daughter named Carly Anne Kenneally. She later separated from her second husband, Steve Vaughan, in 2018. They divorced in 2023.

Shaynna once dreamed of being an air hostess. However, she was too short at 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) tall.

Her hobbies include yoga, meditation, sketching, painting, and reading. She also enjoys walking her pet border collie.

Shaynna is a strong supporter of women. She also works to help people in need. She has supported many groups that help people in Australia who have experienced difficult family situations. Shaynna has spoken at events for women and children.

Shaynna was the executive producer for a 2021 film called The Fort. Her children, Carly and Jess, were writers and co-directors for the movie. It is about a woman trying to protect her son while dealing with a challenging home life.

Television Appearances

Awards and Nominations