Tanya Hennessy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tanya Hennessy |
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| Born | 1985 (age 39–40) Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Genres | Digital media, social media, observational comedy, parody and satirical comedy |
| Notable works and roles | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! ... History Australia Hughesy, We Have a Problem Studio 10 |
Tanya Hennessy (born in 1985) is an Australian comedian, writer, and TV host who is famous for her funny online videos. Before she became a star on the internet, she taught drama and even worked as a stage manager at the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland.
Later, Tanya started a career in radio. She worked for several big radio stations in Australian cities like Newcastle, Griffith, Toowoomba, and Canberra.
Many people know Tanya from her hilarious videos on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Some of her most popular videos include Everyday Makeup Tutorial, Get A Real Job, and Things People Say. She also appeared as a celebrity contestant on the Australian version of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
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Career in Television and Comedy
Tanya Hennessy has been a familiar face on Australian television. She has acted in shows like ... History Australia and The Unboxing. She has also appeared as herself on comedy panel shows like Hughesy, We Have a Problem and talk shows such as The Daily Talk Show.
She has also hosted TV shows, including The Bachelor: UNPACKED on Channel 10. Tanya has also been a guest host on popular morning shows like Studio 10 and the music program The Loop.
In 2019, she went on a comedy tour called Low Expectations with fellow comedian Christian Hull, performing shows across Australia and New Zealand.
Awards and Recognition
Tanya's talent has won her several awards, especially for her work in digital media and radio.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Role |
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| 2017 | Video Junkee Awards | The Breakthrough Award | Video content creator | Won | Writer, presenter |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Role |
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| 2017 | Australian Commercial Radio Awards | Best Radio Documentary | Braden's Story on hit104.7 Canberra | Won | Writer, presenter |
| 2018 | Australian Commercial Radio Awards | Best Entertainment Presenter | hit104.7 Canberra Breakfast show | Won | Writer, presenter |
TV Appearances
Here is a list of some of the television shows Tanya has been on.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | Chris & Julia's Sunday Night Takeaway | Herself | 1 episode |
| The Daily Talk Show | Herself | 1 episode | |
| The Unboxing | Camilla | ||
| 2020 | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! | Herself | 17 episodes |
| Hughesy, We Have a Problem | Herself | 1 episode | |
| ... History Australia | Christina MacPherson | 1 episode | |
| The Project | Herself | 1 episode | |
| 2021 | Celebrity Letters and Numbers | Herself: Contestant | 1 episode |
Books by Tanya Hennessy
Besides her work on screen and radio, Tanya is also a successful author. She has written books for both adults and younger readers.
