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Traci Melchor
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| Born | 12 September 1973 (51 years) Pickering, Ontario,
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| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Children | 2 |
Traci Melchor is a well-known Canadian television personality. She is famous for being an entertainment reporter for CTV's show etalk. Traci is also a judge on the reality competition series Canada's Drag Race. Before this, she was a co-host on CTV's The Social. Traci Melchor has won two Canadian Screen Awards for her work as a judge on Canada's Drag Race.
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About Traci Melchor
Growing Up in Ontario
Traci Melchor was born in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. She went to Seneca College to study radio and television broadcasting. Traci has two children, a son named Phoenix and a daughter named Phoebe.
Starting Her TV Career
Traci Melchor began her career in television as an entertainment reporter for Citytv. Later, she became a co-host for RapCity on MuchMusic. She then moved to Los Angeles to work as a reporter and host for E!. She also took on some acting roles in different TV shows. After that, she returned to Canada to work for MuchMusic's sister station, MuchMoreMusic.
Joining the eTalk Team
In 2008, Traci Melchor joined CTV's popular show eTalk. She started as a reporter and is now one of their main senior correspondents. On eTalk, she shares news and interviews about movies, music, and other entertainment topics.
Becoming a Judge on Canada's Drag Race
In 2020, Traci Melchor appeared on Canada's Drag Race, which is the Canadian version of RuPaul's Drag Race. She was known as 'Canada’s Squirrel Friend' and was a guest judge for the final episode. In 2021, it was announced that Traci would become a main judge for the second season. She joined Brooke Lynn Hytes, Amanda Brugel, and Brad Goreski on the judging panel. She continued as a main judge for the third season in 2022 and the fourth season in 2023.
Other TV Appearances
Besides her main roles, Traci Melchor also regularly appears on other shows. She contributes to The Marilyn Denis Show, CP24 Breakfast, and CTV News. She also works with Toronto's radio station CHUM-FM.
Awards and Achievements
Traci Melchor has been recognized for her excellent work in television. She has won several awards for her hosting and judging roles.
Canadian Screen Awards
Traci Melchor has won two Canadian Screen Awards for her work on Canada's Drag Race:
- In 2022, she won Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition. She shared this award with Brooke Lynn Hytes, Amanda Brugel, and Brad Goreski.
- In 2023, she won Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition again. This time, she shared it with Brooke Lynn Hytes and Brad Goreski.
She has also been nominated for other awards, including:
- Best Host in a Web Program or Series for Canada's Drag Race in 2021.
- Best Host, talk show or entertainment news for eTalk in 2024.
- Best Host, live entertainment special for eTalk Live at the Oscars in 2024.
See also
In Spanish: Traci Melchor para niños
