Sonia Kruger
Australian television presenter and media personality / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sonia Melissa Kruger (born 28 August 1965[citation needed]) is an Australian Gold Logie award-winning television presenter, actress and media personality, who has been a prominent figure in the media for over 20 years. Kruger is currently the host of Big Brother Australia and a presenter on The Voice Australia. 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 dark 1992 film Strictly Ballroom, Kruger has also been a co-host of breakfast program Today Extra.
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Born | Sonia Melissa Kruger (1965-08-28) 28 August 1965 (age 58) Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Education | University of Technology |
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Years active | 1988–present |
Employer | Seven Network |
Known for | The Voice Australia |
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Partner | Craig McPherson |
Children | 1 |
During her time at the Seven Network, Kruger has reported for numerous other events, including the network's coverage of the Olympics, the Melbourne Cup and the Australian Open. In 2023, she was awarded the Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television.[1]
She has attracted criticism several times during her career for her comments on immigrants and Muslims.[2][3][4][5]