ALEXA CHUNG
TV presenter and global style icon, Alexa has recently designed a collection for US brand Madewell (part of the J Crew group) which is currently on sale only in America, but watch this space...
She continues working as contributing editor for British Vogue with her dry and witty writing style proving very popular with readers. Get the June issue on sale next month to read her latest article. Not to be missed.
Pepe Jeans are very proud to have Alexa as the face of their current campaign and she will be lending her image to some other global brands later this year.
Frock Me with TK Maxx returns on 25th April at 1pm on C4.
FROCK ME WITH TK MAXX
T4's flagship fashion show 'FROCK ME WITH TK MAXX' is back for a second series on 25th April. Style icon, fashion mag fave and TV Presenter Alexa Chung, designer of the moment Henry Holland and Radio 1 style expert Gemma Cairney are returning to celebrate all things fashion and music for Spring/Summer 2010. Frock Me will be a one-stop guide to everything fashion and what’s new on the music scene. Bursting at the seams with tips and advice on how to wear the clothes you already own and where to get your hands on the coolest clobber, the series features stylish, cool people to aspire to and be inspired by. It’s the show that’s serious about fashion without taking itself too seriously.
As well as exploring the essential must-wear trends for Spring/Summer 2010, the series will have a distinctly international flavour this year with interviews and reports from all over the globe. Alexa will be based in her current home-town of New York, Henry will cover Europe and 'style-scout' Gemma Cairney will visit a different UK city every week to unearth two stylish individuals to take part in the weekly Frock Off.
Each half hour episode has a fast-paced, spontaneous magazine format that explores a current trend from the world of fashion - linking celebrity guests, bands and designers with up to the minute tips and fashion gossip. Each show looks at the theme’s influence, from its musical roots to which designers are rocking the look on the catwalk and how you can get the look on the high street now. The series features interviews with stylish celebrities and fashion icons that have inspired each shows theme.
Series one guests included: Agyness Deyn, Vivienne Westwood, Luella Bartley, Lulu Guinness, CSS, Ladyhawke, The Kooks, Reverend Run, Eva Mendez, Kelly Osbourne, Daisy Lowe, Jade Jagger, VV Brown, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Dirty Pretty Things, Dita Von Teese, Roisin Murphy and Andre 3000.
FROCK ME WITH TK MAXX IS ON SUNDAYS FROM 25th APRIL AT 1pm on C4.
GIZZI ERSKINE
Gorgeous and talented foodie Gizzi Erskine, a leading light in the crossover between food and style, is best known for being one of the presenters of Channel 4's Cook Yourself Thin and an author of the massively popular book by the same name. Her take on food is edgy and refreshing, and her approach has struck a real chord with the public. She was recently seen every Tuesday morning presenting her own mini-series on ITV flagship daytime show THIS MORNING. She will be back on the show very soon with some more inspiring and mouth-watering recipes for you to try.
Her beautiful new book, GIZZI'S KITCHEN MAGIC, is out now (published by Virgin). It's the new technique based food bible for foodies young and old and there are over 200 straight forward and delicious recipes to choose from.
The hit US show, IRON CHEF, is coming to the UK hosted by Olly Smith and Gizzi has been confirmed as one of the guest judges. The show’s format is fast and furious – Iron Man meets Master Chef where contestants battle it out in the kitchen against some of the top chefs in the country. The US series included appearances from Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay and Caleb Followill from The Kings of Leon. Look out for it on C4 from the end of April and expect more legendary chefs and celebrity guest judges.
Cook Yourself Thin is back with Gizzi as the only presenter this series. Continuing with the idea that we can still enjoy delicious food but shed the pounds at the same time, expect a fresh new format which will have Gizzi's stamp on it. Tx this Summer. www.gizzierskine.com
KATE HALFPENNY
Kate Halfpenny is a designer and fashion stylist famed for her bespoke creations. Her knowledge and love of the history of fashion and her incredible ability to make someone’s vision come true meant that by early 2000 she had become permanently in demand as a costume designer on adverts for brand giants such as Swarovski, Moschino and Hugo boss amongst others. She has also styled the likes of Twiggy, Laura Bailey and Elizabeth Jagger for M&S as well as Erin O’Connor and Kate Moss. Recently, she designed the gorgeous dress that Pixie Lott wore to the Brit Awards.
Kate offers timeless elegance with her wedding dress-making service, and has also now ventured into jewellery design. Her jewellery line is really taking off, and she has recently been commissioned to make a bespoke creation for Daisy Lowe to wear at her big 21st birthday party in January. Her gorgeous statement necklaces have also been seen on the likes of Emilia Fox, Fearne Cotton, Holly Willoughby, Dannii Minogue, Erin O'Connor and Myleene Klass. For more information visit www.halfpennylondon.com.
STEVE JONES
TV presenter Steve Jones is the new face of primetime light entertainment and will be on the radar of a whole new audience with his upcoming shows.
Viewers can next see him alongside his brothers on STEVE JONES: JONES BOYS AMAZON ADVENTURE on Sky 1 on 19th April at 9pm. This one-off special sees the Jones clan travel through the Amazon rainforest facing the obstacles it throws at them.
He could also be seen on our screens in March returning to host LETS DANCE...FOR SPORT RELIEF alongside Claudia Winkleman. The show saw celebrities pay homage to iconic dance routines in a bid to wow audiences - with the eventual winner being Rufus Hound with his interpretation of a Cheryl Cole classic.
So confident in Steve are the BBC that they have given him two other shows - the next, 101 WAYS TO LEAVE A GAMESHOW, hits our screens later this year. This show, which Steve is currently filming in Argentina, sees contestants answering questions whilst constantly facing the danger of leaving the show in a number of exciting and dangerous ways. He will also present DROPZONE for BBC1 - this big-budget adventure series sees contestants travel all over the world and compete against each other to win "the prize of a lifetime".
AMANDA BYRAM
Amanda Byram is a popular television presenter from Dublin whose big break came in England when she landed the job of co-hosting the iconic Channel 4 show THE BIG BREAKFAST for it's final year in 2002. She is now co-presenting TOTAL WIPEOUT alongside Richard Hammond on BBC1. The show returned last Saturday for a brand new series, and viewers can now see a new batch of contestants battle it out for the £10,000 prize every week until the 29th May.
For the past 4 years Amanda was in the States presenting shows like THE SWAN and PARADISE HOTEL for the Fox network. Whilst in LA she presented UK shows for Sky including Oscars Coverage 2005 / 2006 and 2 series of ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT.
MIQUITA OLIVER
Miquita started her presenting career at a very young age - she was still studying for her GCSE's at the time. She landed her first gig in 2000 presenting with Simon Amstell on C4's Flagship music show POPWORLD. The dynamic duo were known for their great rapport and sharp wit and the show won several awards. They presented together for an astonishing 6 years.
A firm favourite in the T4 family, she has spent the last few years hosting the main show (following June Sarpong's departure) presenting with Steve Jones and Rick Edwards. She returns this July to host T4 ON THE BEACH 2010 from Weston-Super-Mare.
Miquita also writes her own culture blog, which can be found at www.miquitaoliver.wordpress.com.
RICK EDWARDS
Whist continuing to host T4 every weekend, Rick is also fronting a brand new music show for 4Music called THE CRUSH. This show will offer the best that the country has to offer in music and in-depth celebrity interviews.
Rick will also return to Weston-Super-Mare with his fellow T4 presenters to host T4 ON THE BEACH 2010. This annual beach party always promises to be a highlight of the Summer, and this year's line-up is also proving to be amazing with JLS and Alexander Burke confirmed to perform alongside many others.
He is also returning as a judge at this year's OBSERVER ETHICAL AWARDS 2010. Judging takes place later on this month, and the awards ceremony will be held during the summer.
DAISY LOWE
Rock’n’roll heiress Daisy Lowe has already been named “the new style icon of her generation” by Vivienne Westwood, who says of her " she's beautiful, sexy and one of those girls who doesn’t have to try to be anything except herself". She started modelling with legendary agent Sarah Leon aged 15 and is now represented by Sarah at Next Model Management, a hugely successful global agency home of Malgosia, Karlie Kloss and Catherine McNeill. Her SS09 campaigns included: Pringle by Steven Meisel, Marc by Marc Jacobs by Juergen Teller, and DKNY Jeans by Scott Schumann. She has appeared in Italian Vogue and W magazine shot by Steven Meisel and the cover of i-D magazines ‘Most Iconic British Models’ issue shot by Solve Sundsbo. Daisy currently appears in Italian Vogue shot by Miles Aldridge and the AW09 Anna Sui campaign. She has recently walked the SS10 catwalk for Vivienne Westwood, Pam Hogg, Jeremy Scott, and Costume National in Milan.
She was also part of the highly-coveted Pirelli 2010 Calendar, shot by Terry Richardson last year in Brazil. The images were unveiled at an exclusive event in London in November, and the calendar is now on sale.
ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY
Rosie is a top British model who, at the tender age of 22, already boasts a very impressive portfolio of work. She has shot campaigns for Burberry, DKNY, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Karen Millen and Miss Sixty. She also shot a very successful short film with top lingerie label Agent Provocateur and graced the cover of British Vogue in November 2008. She can currently be seen gracing the cover of British GQ.
Rosie is the only British Victoria's Secrets Angel (other top models who have a prestigious contract with America's best selling lingerie brand include Miranda Kerr and Giselle). She modeled in their annual show, which took place in New York on 19th November and is the second most watched show on US television behind the Superbowl.
Rosie was also part of the highly-coveted Pirelli 2010 Calendar, shot by Terry Richardson earlier this year in Brazil. She was nominated for this years 'Model of The Year' award at the British Fashion Awards alongside Daisy Lowe and Georgia Jagger.
ELLE Magazine voted Rosie their model of the year for 2009.
MAXINE PEAKE
Following her spell-binding role as the lead in the latest series of BBC drama CRIMINAL JUSTICE, gifted RADA-trained actress Maxine Peake is truly becoming one of the most respected actresses working in the UK today. The Peter Moffat-penned script provided a brilliantly original and bold story that could see this series repeat the success of the original, which scooped this years BAFTA for 'Best Serial Drama'.
She will next be seen starring in THE SECRET DIARIES OF MISS ANNE LISTER, a bold and passionate new drama for the BBC, written by Jane English and directed by James Kent.
Anne Lister was a Yorkshire landowner, industrialist, traveller and diarist. She was also a lesbian who, despite needing to keep her orientation secret from society at large, defied the conventions of her times by living with her female lover. The drama will provide an astonishing insight into the life of the woman who has been called Britain’s first modern lesbian.
ZARA MARTIN
Zara Martin is a TV presenter, actress and model based in London. She had her own show on Current TV, an award-winning independent media channel led by former-US Vice President Al Gore. She hosted ZARA'S SHOW, whilst also still contributing to MTV IGGY on MTVOne. She has interviewed numerous talents including Jennifer Lopez and Matthew Williamson.
Zara gets her incredible looks from her British father and Indian mother. She is a UK ambassador for Elephant Parade, a charity founded with an aim to raise attention for the Asian elephant, along with other ambassadors including the Rajmata of Jaipur. She has designed an elephant with famed designer house BodyAMR which will go on display in London this Summer and subsequently be auctioned at Sotheby's later in the year.
ANGELLICA BELL
Angellica Bell is one of the countries best known TV presenters with a host of experience across several genres of television. She is currently known for her regular reporting on daily topical show THE ONE SHOW for BBC1. The show attracts viewing figures in excess of 5 million on a daily basis, and has done since it hit our screens back in 2006.
She hosted ‘ELECTION’ with Jonathan Dimbleby, a political show for young people that went on to win a Children’s Bafta in 2009. The show returns for a one-off special on BBC1 at the end of April to mark the run-up to the General Election. Filming is currently underway and Angellica has already interviewed David Cameron and Alistair Darling. She will soon be documenting her experiences of filming in a political blog for company.co.uk.
She will host coverage of the British Soap Awards 2010 on ITV1 and ITV2 with Michael Underwood in May.
MICHAEL UNDERWOOD
Michael has a wealth of TV presenting experience. He was spotted back in 1999 on BBC1's popular Saturday night show Whatever You Want where he won a six week contract at the BBC; he's never looked back.
He was a popular face on CBBC before switching channels to present several CITV programmes including ITV's flagship Saturday morning show Ministry of Mayhem, during which time he interviewed a number of A list stars including; Tom Hanks, Halle Berry and Will Smith. Michael has proved himself as a quick witted and "throw anything at him presenter" having hosted the live coverage of The X-Factor Final, The National Television Awards and The Soap Awards for the last couple of years. Michael's knowledge and love of movies came in useful when he secured those all-important interviews with the winners backstage at ITV1's National Movie Awards.
He will be hosting coverage of the British Soap Awards 2010 on ITV1 and ITV2 with Angellica Bell in May.
