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Guy Williams (comedian)
Guy Malachi Jones Williams (born 19 September 1987) is a New Zealand comedian and television personality. Williams was a co-host on satirical news and entertainment television programme ''Jono and Ben'', until the show's end in 2018. In 2019, he began hosting '' New Zealand Today,'' a show detailing the lives and events of New Zealand towns and the people who live in them. Early life Williams was born in Christchurch to Gary and Roseanne Williams, and moved to Nelson when he was twelve months old. He attended primary school at St Joseph's School, and was educated at Nelson College from 2001 to 2005; in 2005 he travelled to Gallipoli with Prime Minister Helen Clark after winning a student essay competition. He was a member of the school's 'A' basketball team from 2003 to 2005.''Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006'', 6th edition He attended Victoria University of Wellington, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in political science in 2011. While at Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westfield Riccarton
Westfield Riccarton, also known by its former name Riccarton Mall, is a large retail complex located in the Christchurch, New Zealand suburb of Riccarton. First opened on 3 November 1965, it is Christchurch's oldest shopping mall. The complex is currently anchored by Farmers, Kmart, Pak'nSave and Hoyts. History Early history Construction of Riccarton Mall began in February 1965. It was officially opened by John McAlpine, MP for Selwyn and Minister of Transport, on 2 November 1965 and opened to shoppers the following day. The initial mall covered and cost £525,000 to construct ($22.6 million in December 2021 dollars). It contained 20 retailers including three anchor tenants: The Farmers' supermarket and department store (owned by the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury), a Four Square-New World supermarket, and a McKenzie's department store. A extension to the mall opened in November 1970 along with a fourth anchor tenant: Calder Mackay & Co. departmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Jono Project
''The Jono Project'' was a satirical news and entertainment show hosted by Jono Pryor. The show aired in New Zealand on Monday nights, on C4 in 2010, then TV3 in 2011. The show combined pre-filmed sketches, pranks and parodies linked together by segments filmed in front of a small studio audience; and was preceded by ''Jono's New Show''. The show also included Guy Williams and Shannon Ryan. When season 2 ended, the show was not renewed. However, MediaWorks decided to merge ''The Jono Project'' with '' WANNA-BEn'' (a sketch show hosted by Ben Boyce), which led to the creation of ''Jono and Ben at Ten ''Jono and Ben'', previously titled ''Jono and Ben at Ten'', was a satirical news and entertainment show hosted by Jono Pryor and Ben Boyce in New Zealand. The show aired on Three on Thursday nights at 7:30pm, and was filmed the night before in ...'' (later renamed ''Jono and Ben''). References External links The Jono Project - Official Page {{DEFAULTSORT:Jono Project ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scribe (rapper)
Malo Ioane Luafutu, also called Jeshua Ioane Luafutu (born on 29 May 1979), and better known by his stage name Scribe, is a New Zealand rapper of Samoans, Samoan descent. He achieved two solo number ones on the singles chart from his debut album, ''The Crusader (album), The Crusader'', which was released in 2003 in New Zealand and later certified four times platinum. He also reached number one as a featured artist on P-Money's 2004 song "Stop the Music (P-Money song), Stop the Music", and in 2010 on R&B singer J.Williams (singer), J.Williams' single "You Got Me (J.Williams song), You Got Me". Career With the initial focus on the song "Stand Up", director Chris Graham gave the video for the single the energy of a rock video. He invited music guests, DJs and even the general public to participate in the video. The song debuted at number 6 on the New Zealand top 40 singles chart and soon rose to number 1. The single spent 12 (non-consecutive) weeks at number one. Dirty Records rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Come Dine With Me New Zealand
''Come Dine with Me New Zealand'' was a New Zealand television reality programme based on the UK's '' Come Dine with Me''. Narrated by comedian Guy Williams, it premiered on TV3 on 15 June 2015, with the final episode airing on 7 August 2015. Originally planned to air in the late afternoon, it aired at each weeknight, from two weeks after the discontinuation of 3 News' former current affairs show, ''Campbell Live'', until the launch of ''Story Story or stories may refer to: Common uses * Story, a narrative (an account of imaginary or real people and events) ** Short story, a piece of prose fiction that typically can be read in one sitting * Story (American English), or storey (British ...'', its new current affairs show. In November 2015, MediaWorks decided not to renew the series. Format Throughout five episodes, aired Monday–Friday, contestants took turns to host a dinner party and marked the other contestants out of 10. The winner of each week won $2000; where there is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The X Factor (New Zealand TV Series)
''The X Factor'' was a New Zealand television reality music competition, originating from the original UK series and based on the Australian ''The X Factor'' production format. The show began in 2013 and was open to anyone aged 14 and over. The winner was signed to Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand. The contestants were split into the show's four traditional categories: Boys, Girls, Over 25s and Groups. From the second series, bands were also able to enter in the group category. The show was cancelled in 2017, with MediaWorks confirming that the format rights to the show had expired. History ''The X Factor'' was created by Simon Cowell in the United Kingdom and the New Zealand version is based on the original UK series. TV3 initially purchased the rights to produce a local version of ''The X Factor'' in 2010. In September 2012, TV3 finally confirmed that the first series would begin production in early 2013. Broadcast funding agency NZ On Air confirmed they would contribut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Xtra Factor (New Zealand)
Guy, Sharyn & Clint was a MediaWorks New Zealand brand, composed of personalities Guy Williams, Sharyn Casey and Clint Roberts. The trio hosted The Edge drive show ''The Edge Afternoons with Guy, Sharyn & Clint'', Saturday show ''The Edge Fat 40 with Guy, Sharyn & Clint'', and Four television programme ''The Xtra Factor'', a follow-up programme of the second New Zealand series of ''The X Factor''. The brand was discontinued at the end of 2016, when Guy Williams and Clint Roberts left The Edge. Their former drive slot was filled by ''The Edge Afternoons with Jono, Ben & Sharyn''. Personalities Guy Williams Guy Williams is a New Zealand comedian and radio and television personality. His only previous work at The Edge was in December 2013, when he co-hosted the breakfast show with Sharyn Casey (and later, Clint Roberts) to fill in for Jay-Jay, Mike & Dom. He also co-hosts Three satirical show ''Jono and Ben'' and narrated ''Come Dine with Me New Zealand''. Sharyn Casey Sharyn Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benjamin Mitchell (actor)
Benjamin Mitchell (born 7 July 1979 Retrieved 23 October 2009. ), is a New Zealand actor best known for his role as TK Samuels, Dr. TK Samuels in the ''''. Biography Ben attended secondary school at St Johns College, |
Sharyn Casey
Sharyn Mary-Ellen Casey ('' née'' Wakefield; born 24 December 1985) is a radio host on The Edge's drive show, '' The Edge Afternoons with Sharyn & Jayden'', a host on the New Zealand version of ''Dancing with the Stars'', and a celebrity panelist on ''The Masked Singer NZ''. She was previously one of Guy, Sharyn & Clint. Early life Casey was born on 24 December 1985 in Porirua, before moving to Waimate, where she attended Waimate Main School, and later Timaru, where she spent most of her childhood and attended Gleniti School. At 13, she moved to Christchurch, where she attended Avonside Girls' High School; she later moved to Wellington and attended Tawa College. From an early age, she was interested in radio and pop culture and music. She left school at the age of 15 and worked at Smiths City, and later at Woolworths supermarket for 6 months. While working in the signing tent for record store Sounds at Edgefest, she was inspired by Sounds marketing manager Shaun Joyce to pur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Edge Afternoons With Guy, Sharyn & Clint
Guy, Sharyn & Clint was a MediaWorks New Zealand brand, composed of personalities Guy Williams, Sharyn Casey and Clint Roberts. The trio hosted The Edge drive show ''The Edge Afternoons with Guy, Sharyn & Clint'', Saturday show ''The Edge Fat 40 with Guy, Sharyn & Clint'', and Four television programme ''The Xtra Factor'', a follow-up programme of the second New Zealand series of ''The X Factor''. The brand was discontinued at the end of 2016, when Guy Williams and Clint Roberts left The Edge. Their former drive slot was filled by ''The Edge Afternoons with Jono, Ben & Sharyn''. Personalities Guy Williams Guy Williams is a New Zealand comedian and radio and television personality. His only previous work at The Edge was in December 2013, when he co-hosted the breakfast show with Sharyn Casey (and later, Clint Roberts) to fill in for Jay-Jay, Mike & Dom. He also co-hosts Three satirical show ''Jono and Ben'' and narrated ''Come Dine with Me New Zealand''. Sharyn Casey Sharyn Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Edge (radio Station)
The Edge is a youth-oriented New Zealand entertainment brand consisting of a national radio network, a music television channel - The Edge TV, and an entertainment website. It is owned and operated by MediaWorks New Zealand. The station was founded in Hamilton in 1994 and is now based in Auckland; it broadcasts nationwide over multiple channels. Research International audience surveys suggest The Edge has approximately 581,200 listeners across all markets that are surveyed and the station makes up 7.0% of the New Zealand radio market. The network is most successful in Waikato, Rotorua and Nelson surveys and in the 15–19 and 10–14 female demographics, whereas rival station ZM is most popular with listeners aged between 20 and 34. The station's breakfast programme is number two in the ratings for nationwide commercial breakfast radio; its 240,000 listeners compare with 325,600 listeners for the top-rating Newstalk ZB. This compares with the non-commercial RNZ National w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy T Award
The Billy T Award is a New Zealand comedy award recognizing up-and-coming New Zealand comedians with outstanding potential. It has been presented annually since its inception in 1997 when Cal Wilson and Ewen Gilmour shared the award. The Billy T was shared between two comedians until 2001 when it became a solo award.NZ On Air, Press Release: ‘New Zealand Laughs On Air’ 23/4/02. The awards are an initiative of the New Zealand Comedy Trust to ‘foster and encourage outstanding New Zealand talent.'NZ International Comedy festival, Press Release: ‘2007 Billy T Nominees’ 16/1/2007 Billy T James The Billy T Awards were named in honour of New Zealand comedian Billy T. James. The winner receives ‘the yellow towel’ in tribute to the towel worn by James in some of his most famous sketches. Judging The winner is selected from five nominees performing during the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. Five judges select a winner based on their proven comedic ability, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
