Suzanne Paul
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Suzanne Paul is a British-born television personality and celebrity in New Zealand
, who became famous for her roles as an infomercial
hostess and television presenter. She grew up in the working class area of Whitmore Reans
, Wolverhampton
, and worked as a sales demonstrator for almost two decades in the United Kingdom. Paul came to New Zealand in 1991, and still has a distinctive British accent. Selling products such as, Massage Pillow and the Suzanne Clip, Paul became a successful businesswoman and millionaire, and in 2006 won the Metro Magazine title of 'Woman with the most integrity'.
Paul had her own television series, Second Honeymoon, Garage Sale and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner which screened on TVNZ during the late 90's, as well as appearing in many other popular New Zealand television programmes like Outrageous Fortune, What Now, Good Morning since then.
She relaunched herself through her trademark styled infomercials and in June 2007 (aged 50) won and became the oldest champion of TVNZ
's Dancing With The Stars
. In September 2008 Paul published a memoir titled But Wait, There's More. In August 2009 Suzanne launched her own clothing range, Suzanne Paul Petites sizes 8 to 16, for women 5 ft 4 inch and under, and the Short & Sweet range in sizes 6 to 18. In September 2010 she announced plans to set up a fashion shop in Remuera
to sell the range.
She is married and a stepmother to three teenagers, Hamish, Rachael and Zoe.
From July to August 2010 Suzanne had a starring role in the Internationally acclaimed stage show, Stepping Out by Richard Harris. The show enjoyed a sell out tour of NZ, travelling from Auckland to the major provincial cities. Performing as Vera Andrews, Suzanne received great praise and reviews from critics for her timing, superb line delivery and showed her new skills as a Tap dancer. She again showed her ability to adapt, having now achieved at the highest level in the entertainment industry in NZ.
In 2011 Suzanne appeared in another Internationally acclaimed stage show "Dirty Dusting" which also achieved tremendous reviews and sold out through the country in more than 20 cities.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, who became famous for her roles as an infomercial
Infomercial
Infomercials are direct response television commercials which generally include a phone number or website. There are long-form infomercials, which are typically between 15 and 30 minutes in length, and short-form infomercials, which are typically 30 seconds to 120 seconds in length. Infomercials...
hostess and television presenter. She grew up in the working class area of Whitmore Reans
Whitmore Reans
Whitmore Reans is in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. It is situated to the north-west of the city centre, in the city council's Park and St Peter's wards.- History :...
, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England. For Eurostat purposes Walsall and Wolverhampton is a NUTS 3 region and is one of five boroughs or unitary districts that comprise the "West Midlands" NUTS 2 region...
, and worked as a sales demonstrator for almost two decades in the United Kingdom. Paul came to New Zealand in 1991, and still has a distinctive British accent. Selling products such as, Massage Pillow and the Suzanne Clip, Paul became a successful businesswoman and millionaire, and in 2006 won the Metro Magazine title of 'Woman with the most integrity'.
Paul had her own television series, Second Honeymoon, Garage Sale and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner which screened on TVNZ during the late 90's, as well as appearing in many other popular New Zealand television programmes like Outrageous Fortune, What Now, Good Morning since then.
She relaunched herself through her trademark styled infomercials and in June 2007 (aged 50) won and became the oldest champion of TVNZ
Television New Zealand
Television New Zealand, more commonly referred to, and stylized as TVNZ, is a government-owned corporation television network broadcasting in New Zealand and parts of the Pacific. It operates TV1, TV2, TVNZ7, TVNZ Heartland, TVNZ U and new media services....
's Dancing With The Stars
Dancing with the Stars (New Zealand TV series)
Dancing with the Stars is a New Zealand television series based on the British series Strictly Come Dancing. The show introduces eight local celebrities paired with professional ballroom danceers who each week compete against each other in a competition to impress a panel of judges and the viewing...
. In September 2008 Paul published a memoir titled But Wait, There's More. In August 2009 Suzanne launched her own clothing range, Suzanne Paul Petites sizes 8 to 16, for women 5 ft 4 inch and under, and the Short & Sweet range in sizes 6 to 18. In September 2010 she announced plans to set up a fashion shop in Remuera
Remuera
Remuera is a residential suburban area within Auckland city, in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located four kilometres to the southeast of the city centre...
to sell the range.
She is married and a stepmother to three teenagers, Hamish, Rachael and Zoe.
From July to August 2010 Suzanne had a starring role in the Internationally acclaimed stage show, Stepping Out by Richard Harris. The show enjoyed a sell out tour of NZ, travelling from Auckland to the major provincial cities. Performing as Vera Andrews, Suzanne received great praise and reviews from critics for her timing, superb line delivery and showed her new skills as a Tap dancer. She again showed her ability to adapt, having now achieved at the highest level in the entertainment industry in NZ.
In 2011 Suzanne appeared in another Internationally acclaimed stage show "Dirty Dusting" which also achieved tremendous reviews and sold out through the country in more than 20 cities.
External links
- Suzanne Paul's official website
- Suzanne Paul's profile page, Karen Kay Management (agent)