Australian television presenter
Sophie Falkiner |
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![]() Falkiner in 2011 |
Born | (1973-03-20) 20 March 1973 (age 51)
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Nationality | Australian |
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Occupation | Television presenter |
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Years active | 1992–present |
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Spouse |
Tony Thomas
( m. 2001; div. ) |
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Children | 2 |
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Sophie Falkiner (born 20 March 1973, in Melbourne) is an Australian television presenter.
Sophie has previously presented an entertainment news series Confidential on Fox8. She was also a presenter on The Great Outdoors and letter-turner on Wheel of Fortune with Rob Elliott and Steve Oemcke.
Falkiner's big break on Wheel of Fortune came after completing a Bachelor of Media Studies (majoring in journalism) at Macquarie University.[1] In addition to hosting Sydney Weekender and Luxury Escapes,[2][3] she also hosted Crown Australian Celebrity Poker Challenge. She also worked as a research assistant for Today Tonight.
Sophie also works- as a spokesmodel, having represented Berlei and Wonderbra in Australia and has appeared on the covers of various Australian magazines. She also featured in a series of ads for Neutrogena.[4] Sophie is also an advocate for the online health and wellness market place Inner Origin.
Falkiner has appeared on Sunrise and filled in for Kerri-Anne Kennerley on Kerri-Anne.
Personal life
She announced her split from former husband Tony Thomas in November 2015, who she shares two children with.[5]
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