Sonia Kruger | |
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 Kruger (right) with Daniel MacPherson at the 2011 Logie Awards in Melbourne | |
| Born | Sonia Melissa Kruger 28 August 1965 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 |
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 1992 film Strictly Ballroom, Kruger has also been a co-host of breakfast program Today Extra.
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 for her comments on immigrants and Muslims.[2][3][4][5]
- ^ Silva, Angelica (31 July 2023). "Sonia Kruger wins gold and tributes flow for Jock Zonfrillo: The biggest 2023 Logie Awards moments". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ Faruqi, Osman (31 July 2023). "Sonia Kruger's Logie win wasn't a shock, but it was still depressing to watch". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ Mascarenhas, Carla (31 July 2023). "Sonia Kruger's Logie win sparks backlash after divisive 2016 comments". news.com.au. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ Rida, Adam (1 August 2023). "'I will never forget what Sonia Kruger said about Muslims'". Mamamia. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ "Senate: Hansard (Wednesday, 9 August 2023)" (PDF). Australian Government. 9 August 2023. p. 36. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
Senator Faruqi: ...Take Sonia Kruger, who has gone on to win a TV popularity contest. How disheartening that is. This is the same person who vilified people like me on national TV, when she went on a rant calling for an end to Muslim immigration. Given many chances, Sonia Kruger has never even come close to an apology for her hateful anti-Muslim remarks. Now she has won a Gold Logie. And it's not only that: Sonia Kruger continues to be platformed by major media outlets across Australia. How disappointing.