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| − | Minogue was brought up in Surrey Hills, Melbourne and attended Canterbury Primary School and later [[Camberwell High School]]. Dannii is the younger daughter of accountant Ronald Charles Allano Minogue, who is of [[Irish people|Irish]] descent,<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-492561/Why-love-Kylie--By-people-know-best.html "Why we love Kylie – By three of the people who know her best"]. ''[[Daily Mail]]''. 9 November 2007. Retrieved 15 November 2008.</ref> and Carol Jones, a dancer from the [[United Kingdom]] ([[Maesteg]], [[Wales]]).<ref>Bright, Spencer. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south_east/4556513.stm "Family shock at Kylie's illness "]. BBC. 18 May 2005. Retrieved 15 November 2008.</ref> She is the youngest of three children, born between 1968 and 1971; oldest sibling [[Kylie Minogue]] is also a pop singer, while brother Brendan is a news cameraman in Australia.<ref>Freeman, Simon. [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article788142.ece "Kylie finishes 'successful' breast cancer treatment"]. ''[[The Times]]''. 13 January 2006. Retrieved 16 November 2008.</ref>
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| − | Minogue began her career as a child on [[television in Australia|Australian television]]. From the age of 7, she appeared in several soap operas, including ''[[Skyways (TV series)|Skyways]]'' and ''[[The Sullivans]]''. In 1982, she joined the successful weekly music programme ''[[Young Talent Time]]''.<ref name="officialbio"/> Minogue recorded her first solo recordings for the programme, including a cover version of [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]'s hit single "[[Material Girl]]"; during this time, she also performed live at several sold-out nationwide concert tours.<ref name="officialbio"/><ref name="Chronology">[http://www.danniimusic.com/chronology.php "Chronology"] DanniiMusic.com. Retrieved 5 December 2006. {{wayback|url=http://www.danniimusic.com/chronology.php |date=20120207062104 |df=y }}</ref> In 1988, Minogue departed from ''Young Talent Time'' to continue her acting career, appearing as the rebellious tomboyish teenager [[Emma Jackson (Home and Away)|Emma Jackson]] on the soap opera ''[[Home and Away]]'' in 1989. Minogue remained on the programme for only a year. She proved to be popular among Australian audiences when she was nominated for a [[Logie Award|Silver Logie]] as the Most Popular Actress on Australian television.<ref name="Chronology"/>
| + | Dwyar was brought up in Waukesha, Wisconsin and attended [[wikipedia:Waukesha South High School|Waukesha South High School]]. Ann is the oldest daughter of accountant Charles Ronald Dwyar, who is of [[Irish people|Irish]] descent,<ref>"Why Coloradans love Kylie Dwyar – By three of the people who know her best".</ref> and Carol Dunbar, a dancer from the Australia. She is the oldest of four children, born between 1965 and 1974; younger sibling [[Kylie Dwyar]] is also a television personality, while brother Bradley is a news cameraman at WMW and younger transgendered sister, Delta is a news anchorwoman at WCIL-FTV in Chicago.<ref>??</ref> |
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| − | In September 1988, Minogue released her own fashion range, ''Dannii''. She became interested in fashion design while appearing on ''Young Talent Time''. Minogue had designed the clothing she had worn on the show, and the positive response from the audience resulted in her releasing her own line.<ref>James, Gary. [http://www.famousinterview.ca/interviews/dannii_minogue.htm "Dannii Minogue Interview"]. FamousInterview.com. Retrieved 14 December 2006.</ref> Minogue's debut line ''Dannii' sold out across Australia in ten days, and was followed by three additional summer lines in 1989.
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| | Dwyar joined WXWI in 1990. Ann replaced Lisa Swansonn, who left for a station in Tampa in 1990. Dwyar was the anchor of the morning and noon broadcasts until ''Good Day Milwaukee'' launched in September 1994 where she continued to anchor the morning newscast with [[Rhonda Rhodes]] from 1998 until Rhodes' departure in December 2014. She also filled in for [[Kathy Roberts|Kathy Fountaine]] on WXWI's noon newscast. | | Dwyar joined WXWI in 1990. Ann replaced Lisa Swansonn, who left for a station in Tampa in 1990. Dwyar was the anchor of the morning and noon broadcasts until ''Good Day Milwaukee'' launched in September 1994 where she continued to anchor the morning newscast with [[Rhonda Rhodes]] from 1998 until Rhodes' departure in December 2014. She also filled in for [[Kathy Roberts|Kathy Fountaine]] on WXWI's noon newscast. |
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| − | In 2007, Minogue was hired by Simon Cowell to become a judge on the [[Seven Network]] talent show ''[[Australia's Got Talent]]'' along with [[Red Symons]] and [[Tom Burlinson]]. It was after this series that Minogue was offered the role on ''The X Factor UK'' after Cowell thought she proved good as a judge on ''Australia's Got Talent''. She returned to the panel for seasons two and three in 2008 and 2009. ''Australia's Got Talent'' returned for a fourth season in 2010,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2010/01/auditions-australias-got-talent-2.html|title=Auditions: Australia’s Got Talent|publisher=TV Tonight|date=11 January 2010|accessdate=12 June 2010}}</ref> and Minogue was the only original judge to remain on the panel as producers revamped the series. [[Brian McFadden (singer)|Brian McFadden]] and [[Kyle Sandilands]] took the places of [[Red Symons]] and [[Tom Burlinson]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential/brian-mcfadden-joins-kyle-sandilands-and-dannii-minogue-on-talent/story-e6frf96o-1225830247782|title=Brian McFadden joins Kyle Sandilands and Dannii Minogue on Talent |publisher=Herald Sun|date=15 February 2010|accessdate=12 June 2010}}</ref> Minogue also returned for the fifth season in 2011 and the sixth season in 2012. In November 2012, it was announced that Minogue would not be returning for the [[Australia's Got Talent (series 7)|seventh season]] in an attempt to reboot the show. She was replaced by [[Geri Halliwell]] in the [[Nine Network]]'s version of the show.
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| − | In 2013, Minogue joined the judging panel of the [[The X Factor (Australia season 5)|fifth season]] of ''[[The X Factor (Australian TV series)|The X Factor Australia]]'' as [[Mel B]]'s replacement. She joined returning judges [[Ronan Keating]] and [[Natalie Bassingthwaighte]] and fellow new judge [[Redfoo]], who replaced [[Guy Sebastian]]. Minogue mentored the Over 24s category and one of her acts [[Dami Im]] became the winner. Minogue reprised her judging role for the [[The X Factor (Australia season 6)|sixth season]] in 2014. She mentored the Groups category and one of her acts [[Brothers3]] placed third in the competition. Minogue returned for the [[The X Factor (Australia season 7)|seventh season]] in 2015.
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| | + | In 2016, Dwyar and her sister, Kylie, will join the moderator panel of the [[Vote for the Girls (U.S. season 8)|eighth season]] of ''[[Vote for the Girls (United States)|Vote for the Girls]]'' as [[Kellie Rock]]'s replacement. She will be joined returning moderators [[Ava Zinn]], [[Kymberly Alvaraz]], [[Kendra Ray]], [[Kathi Jameson]], [[Karly Ryder, Jr.|Karly Jameson]], [[Holly Everman]], [[Perri Johnson]], [[Thia Tola]], [[Tracia Ward]], [[Hillary Matthewson]], fellow WXWI alums [[Kathy Roberts]] and [[Lanise White]], and fellow new moderator [[Rachael Passalt]], who replaced [[Julia Passalt|her father]]. |
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Danielle Ann Dwyar
November 2, 1965 (1965-11-02) (age 58)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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News anchor, actress, talent show judge, fashion designer |
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1985–present |
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Kylie Dwyar (sister)
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Danielle Ann Dwyar (born November 2, 1965), known professionally as Ann Dwyar is an American news presenter, talent competition judge, actress, and television personality.
Since 1992, Dwyar has established herself as a successful television personality. She anchored Good Day Milwaukee with Rhonda Rhodes on ABC affiliate WXWI in her hometown in Milwaukee from 1994 until her departure in 2014. In 2016, Dwyar, along with her sister, Kylie, became a judge for the eighth season of Vote for the Girls,[1].
Childhood and beginning[edit]
Dwyar was brought up in Waukesha, Wisconsin and attended Waukesha South High School. Ann is the oldest daughter of accountant Charles Ronald Dwyar, who is of Irish descent,[2] and Carol Dunbar, a dancer from the Australia. She is the oldest of four children, born between 1965 and 1974; younger sibling Kylie Dwyar is also a television personality, while brother Bradley is a news cameraman at WMW and younger transgendered sister, Delta is a news anchorwoman at WCIL-FTV in Chicago.[3]
Television career[edit]
WXWI (1990-2014)[edit]
Dwyar joined WXWI in 1990. Ann replaced Lisa Swansonn, who left for a station in Tampa in 1990. Dwyar was the anchor of the morning and noon broadcasts until Good Day Milwaukee launched in September 1994 where she continued to anchor the morning newscast with Rhonda Rhodes from 1998 until Rhodes' departure in December 2014. She also filled in for Kathy Fountaine on WXWI's noon newscast.
Vote for the Girls (2016-present)[edit]
In 2016, Dwyar and her sister, Kylie, will join the moderator panel of the eighth season of Vote for the Girls as Kellie Rock's replacement. She will be joined returning moderators Ava Zinn, Kymberly Alvaraz, Kendra Ray, Kathi Jameson, Karly Jameson, Holly Everman, Perri Johnson, Thia Tola, Tracia Ward, Hillary Matthewson, fellow WXWI alums Kathy Roberts and Lanise White, and fellow new moderator Rachael Passalt, who replaced her father.
Personal life[edit]
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References[edit]
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- ↑ "Why Coloradans love Kylie Dwyar – By three of the people who know her best".
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