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59 years |
Birth date |
August 28, 1965 |
Zodiac sign |
Virgo |
Place of Birth |
Australia |
Occupation |
Tv personality |
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Sonia Melissa Kruger (born 28 August 1965) is an Australian television presenter and media personality, who has been a prominent figure in the media for over 20 years. She is best known for co-hosting the popular Australian version of Dancing with the Stars and for the role of Tina Sparkle in the 1992 film Strictly Ballroom.
She currently hosts Today Extra and The Voice Australia. During her time at the Seven Network, Kruger also reported for numerous other events, including the network's coverage of the Olympics, Melbourne Cup & Australian Open.
Born in Toowoomba, Queensland, she attended Beenleigh State High School, completing Year 12 in 1982. Kruger has also completed an Arts Degree at the University of Technology, Sydney and taught dance at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney.
In 1992 Kruger came to prominence in her acting debut as "Tina Sparkle" in the AFI Award-Winning film Strictly Ballroom. She also served as a ballroom adviser for the film. This remains as Kruger's only acting role to date. Following Kruger's film debut she hosted the Children's Variety Show Wonder World on the Nine Network. Kruger has been an Entertainment Reporter for both Seven Network shows Today Tonight, Sunrise and 11AM. Kruger previously hosted the Morning Program on the Sydney-based radio station Mix 106.5 with Dancing with the Stars Judges Todd McKenney and Andy Grace.
Height | 5 ft 8 in / 173 cm |
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Weight | 123 lb / 56 kg |
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Hair Color | Blonde |
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Eye Color | Brown |
Nationality | Australian |
Race / ethnicity | White |