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Kris Smith |
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| Naionality |
American |
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| Famous for |
Modeling |
Kris Smith is a stylish and well-liked television presenter, model and former professional athlete. Originally hailing from Manchester, Kris came to Australia in 2008. With his good looks and down to earth personality, he quickly carved out a successful modelling and television presenting career in his adopted home.
Kris regularly appears on national television programs, featuring in both hosting and guest roles. In 2012, Kris has been a guest commentator on popular Network Ten program, ‘Can of Worms’ and is soon to appear on Foxtel’s ‘Celebrity Come Dine with Me.’ This is alongside his appearances over the past few years as a panel co-host on ‘The Project’ with Charlie Pickering, Dave Hughes and Carrie Bickmore, and as a guest on the couch with the ladies from ‘The Circle’. In 2010, Kris won the role of co-host on Foxtel’s hit series, ‘Football Superstar’ Series 3, and was a guest co-host on ‘Australia’s Next Top Model’ with Sarah Murdoch. Kris is particularly well-known as the popular and long-standing male ambassador and model for Australia’s leading department store, Myer, a role for which he receives considerable media attention. Kris appears in Myer Campaigns and at Myer events around Australia alongside former Miss Universe, Jennifer Hawkins. Professionally, Kris began his career as a Rugby League player; signing with Leeds at the age of 15 and going onto represent Great Britain against France and a number of other leading UK clubs.
After retiring due to injury, Kris spent time working with underprivileged kids before signing with a leading UK Model Agency and embarking on a career change. Kris now models in Australia alongside his media and endorsement activities, and is involved with notable charities – he is an ambassador for ‘Challenge’, helping kids with cancer, along with ‘Genes for Jeans’, promoting medical research into childhood diseases, and ‘Blue September’, raising awareness of cancer amongst men.
