Since the young age of 10, Donna Air has made her fame featuring across the screens of global television and film. Finding love for theatre in her youth, Donna attended the First Act Theatre alongside future stars such as Ant McPartlin and Jill Halfpenny. Finding talent for creative arts, Donna was also frequently seen modelling as a child, having modelled for the likes of Asda, Lenor and Nissan. Today, Donna is frequently seen acting as a television presenter on channels such as MTV and Channel 4.
Donna made her big break in the acting industry, landing a role as an extra on Byker Grove when she was no more than 10 years old. After playing an extra, Donna was asked to audition for a larger role and was ultimately cast as Charlie Charlton. Beginning to find fame as a result of her new role, Donna later left the programme to pursue music. Joining her co-stars Jayni Hoy and Vicky Taylor, Donna became part of the girl group Byker Groove!. The group released countless songs, such including Jellyhead and Loved Up, which saw them chart in the UK Singles Chart and on the Billboard Hot 100. When she was no more than 15, Donna made the decision to move to London and became part of the music duo Crush. With Crush, Donna was fortunate to travel the world on tour, experiencing places such as South East Asia, Japan and the United States on her travels.
After experiencing the fast-paced and demanding life of a pop star, Donna returned to England and went back to her roots of television. In 1997, Donna became the host of MTV Select and began to foster a reputation as a television presenter. Donna was also hired as the presenter of The Big Breakfast, a Channel 4 programme that she ultimately became the main host of. Winning the hearts of the general public, Donna has landed many other appearances and hosting opportunities. She has since made a cameo in The Mummy Returns, Still Crazy and Bad Day. She has participated in both Splash! and Dancing on Ice, as well as presenting Live From Studio Five. Donna also found fame on Hollyoaks, Operation Good Guys, Supply & Demand, A Dinner of Herbs, Hotel Babylon and The Split.
With experience in a variety of sectors, Donna is a versatile and highly regarded individual. Donna has also been able to secure fame in the fashion industry, claiming the role of Style Editor at Hello Magazine and also co-founding Markus and Donna, a teenage clothing range stocked in Debenhams. She was also fortunate to secure a deal with QVC, orchestrating the release of her own jewellery brand named Little Bird. Donna is also a passionate philanthropist, supporting a range of charities such as Jeans for Genes, Race for Life, Sport Relief and Macmillan Cancer Trust.
With a long and credible career behind her, now Donna is highly sought to appear at a range of corporate and entertainment events. With a wide-ranging knowledge crossing the industries of fashion, modelling, television, film and media, Donna is an ideal celebrity perfect for appearances at a range of different events. Comfortable in the face of a large crowd, Donna leaves a lasting impression on all fortunate to meet her.
How to hire Donna Air
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Donna Air for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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