Catherine Sylvester

Experienced Swimmer - Confident in Open/Deep Water, Surf Life Saving Experience,

Cyclist & Boogie-boarder, Beginner Skateboarder, Paddleboarder & Surfer,

Boxing, Dancing, Netball, Volleyball, Good at Racquet Sports

Singing - Alto/Mezzo Soprano, Rap

Accents - Standard American, Southern American, Various British, Irish, Scottish, Australian, Character Voices

Strong Improvisation skills, Comedy Improvisation

Radio experience, Writer - 2 x Books/Magazine Articles, MC, Presenter, Interviewing skills

TELEVISION

2003 - Shortland Street - ch: Jennifer Bentford - South Pacific Pictures

2002 - TV2 Special 'How Safe Are Your Wheels' - ch: Driver – Dialogue

TRAINING

2015 - Improv/Comedy Writing - The Second City, Chicago, USA

1996 - B.A. Performing Arts - U.W.S. Sydney Australia (1994-1996)

TVC

2001 - Various Commercials including the following (2001-2002):

2002 - McDonalds NZ - Lead

2002 - Colgate USA - Lead

2001 - Labatts Beer Canada - Lead

2001 - Cadbury Favourites - Lead

2001 - Sky City Casino Auckland – Lead

TELEVISION PRESENTING

2007 - The Go Show - Presenter/Various Roles - Pickled Possum Productions (2005-2007)

2003 - Super Sellers - Host - Touchdown Television 

2002 - News - Presenter/Anchor - Family Television Network

2002 - Girl & Boy - VJ/Host - Juice TV

2002 - Week in Review - Host/Voiceover - Family Television Network

RADIO

2018 - RadioLIVE Christmas Eve Host

2017 - RadioLIVE Easter - Co-host - CBA

2016 - Crazy Kiwi Christmas Kids Show - Host - NZME/CBA (2014-2016)

2015 - Scrubcutters - Writer/Voice - CBA & NZME (2013-2015)

2013 - Newstalk BC - Deborah Hammerstein - CBA

2004 - Pat & Cat's Morning Wake Up (Breakfast Show) - Co-Host - LIFE FM

TEACHING

2019 - Tutor at NZ School of Radio – Tauranga

WRITING

2016 - Crazy Kiwi Christmas Kids Show - NZME/CBA (2015-2016)

2015 - Various articles for magazines in UK, Australia, Canada (2010-2015)

2014 - Crazy Kiwi Christmas Kids Show - The Radio Network/CBA

2014 - Scrubcutters - CBA/TRN (2013-2014)

2013 - Hope For Today (Book) - Non-Fiction

2011 - A Common Thread (Book) - Non-Fiction

AWARDS

2017 - Silver Best Children’s Show - New York Festivals World’s Best Radio Programs - Crazy Kiwi Christmas Kids Show 2016

2017 - Best Children’s Programme - NZ Radio Awards - Crazy Kiwi Christmas Kids Show 2016

2016 - Best Children’s Programme - NZ Radio Awards - Crazy Kiwi Christmas Kids Show 2015

2016 - Silver Best Children’s Show - New York Festivals Worlds Best Radio Programs - Crazy Kiwi Christmas Kids Show 2015

2015 - Finalist - NZ Radio Awards - Crazy Kiwi Christmas Kids Show 2014

2015 - Gold Best Children’s Show - New York Festivals World’s Best Radio Programs - Crazy Kiwi Christmas Kids Show 2014

2014 - Gold Best Talk/Interview Special - New York Festivals Worlds Best Radio Programs - Newstalk BC

2014 - Best Creative Feature - Radio - AIB Awards London - Newstalk BC

THEATRE

2017 - Zoetica - ch: Majory - Tarnished Frocks & Divas

VOICEOVERS

2018 - Western Bay of Plenty District Council

2002 - Numerous voiceovers for commercials & TV shows

WEB COMMERCIAL

2018 - #metoo Online Campaign - ch: Victim - Stuff Ltd - dir: Jo Raj

2018 - Western Bay of Plenty District Council - 2 Month Campaign on Client Website