PAULA MCGRATH - is known for her infectious laugh, keen eye for talent and wicked sense of humour. Over the past 2 decades, Paula has hijacked some of Australia’s most popular TV and radio shows including The Panel, Beauty and The Beast and The Hot 30 national countdown.

 

Most recognised for her TV hosting work on Channel Ten’s Love Rules and Channel V’s By Demand, Paula is one of the country’s most versatile presenters. Her down to earth appeal and curious nature has led to many interesting offers throughout her career including the virginity of a famous Australian tennis player.

Whilst working on Channel V, Paula interviewed some of the world’s biggest music acts, such as The Foo Fighters, Christina Aguilera, Bon Jovi and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Her extensive radio career has seen her host shows on the Austereo network, Mix FM and Sea FM with personalities such as Jackie O, Ugly Phil, Peter Moon and Wendy Harmer. An experienced announcer, she has shared a microphone with some of the world’s brightest stars including Hugh Jackman and Heath Ledger.

McGrath is widely admired for her honest, personal, yet comfortable interviewing style and is never one to shy away from asking a tough question or broaching a difficult subject.

Most recently, Paula has established a captivating podcast series, ‘Pure Grit’ with Paula McGrath for Nova FM Podcasts. The podcast has featured thought-provoking interviews with the cream of the Australian entertainment industry, sports superstars such as Layne Beachley, Grant Denyer and Michael Klim as well as other remarkable Australians with truly extraordinary stories, including Moira Kelly OAM and Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert.

Dave Charles © RadioInfo Australia

 

“We hear the saying ‘she’s a born entertainer’. For me that rang true. I knew from early on, that I wanted a life in media. I began my career in radio, before landing my dream job as a TV presenter. I feel so privileged to have had my talent recognised and offered opportunities to follow my dreams”