Tava Smiley is a versatile actress and TV presenter, best known for her role as Chloe Morgan on General Hospital. Highly celebrated as the Lead Host of World Premiere on Fox Movie Channel, her presenting duties span entertainment, sport and lifestyle. With over 25 years of on-camera experience, Tava is a globally recognised presence in the entertainment industry who can elevate any event.
Tava made her TV debut in 1993 as a regular on the first season of Saved by the Bell: The New Class. Establishing herslef as an actress, she made guest appearances in popular TV shows, including Beverly Hills 90210, The Pretender and Baywatch, before getting her big break on General Hospital in 1999. Since her major role, she has acted in movies including Timecop 2 and Good Luck Chuck, and has credits on popular TV shows such as 24, Glee and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Tava began her career as a TV presenter in 2000, presenting popular series on TLC Network, including Clean Sweep and This Is Why You’re Single. As a Special Correspondent for Extra!, she reported on entertainment globally for over two decades and interviewed various high-profile celebrities. During this time, she was also a presenter for Fox Movie Channel, representing the network at major festivals including Comic-Con USA and hosting hundreds of premieres and feature interviews. Adding to her extensive hosting experience, Tava has also worked as a National Sports Reporter for Professional Bull Riders, Primary Host of Auction Network, where she led global high-end auctions and presented at the Creative Arts Emmys in 2013.
Alongside her impressive acting and TV credits, Tava won an Emmy award for Outstanding Short-Format Nonfiction Program in 2015 for her work hosting A Tribute To Mel Brooks. Her exceptional contributions to the TV industry have also earned her the status of a Promax-winning producer. As an established actress and TV personality, Tava is a SAG-AFTRA member who has made numerous charity hosting contributions.
A confident and engaging event host, Tava has notable experience as a moderator of the FOX global marketing conference in 2014, with some of the world's most celebrated directors and actors in attendance. If you are looking for an exciting and varied event host, hire Tava today.
- 2025 - Continues to interview high-profile celebrities for EXTRA!
- 2015 - Won Emmy for Outstanding Short-Format Nonfiction Program
- 2014 - Moderator & Host of FOX International Summit
- 2013 - Host & Presenter of Creative Arts Emmys
- 2007 - Primary Host for The Auction Network
- 2005 - National Sports Presenter for Professional Bull Riders
- 2005 - Lead Host & Network Ambassador for Fox Movie Channel
- 2003 - Special International Correspondent for EXTRA!
- 2000 - Series & Special Presenter on TLC Network
- 1999 - Joined cast of General Hospital
- Made guest appearances on Beverly Hills 90210, Baywatch, 24 & Glee
How to hire Tava Smiley
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