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I’m Marlaina Curtis, a MA, BA(Hons), and Cert Ad Tchg Dip holder, living and working in New Zealand. I merge presenting with acting, writing, and producing across TV, YouTube, and community media, always aiming to tell engaging stories with warmth and humor.
Over the years I’ve hosted Marlaina’s Kitchen on Prime TV and on YouTube, contributed to Outfox TV and The Neighbourhood on TV1, and run Marlaina Curtis Stage School. I love building connections with audiences and guiding aspiring performers through on- and off-screen opportunities.
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
TV Presenter / Host at Marlaina's Kitchen (Prime TV)
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023Presenter/host and writer for Marlaina's Kitchen on Prime TV (2021-2023).
Presenter / Host at Marlaina's Kitchen - YouTube
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021Presenter/host and writer for Marlaina's Kitchen on YouTube (2018-2021).
Presenter / Writer / Producer at Outfox.tv
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017Presenter, writer, and producer for Outfox.tv (2014-2017).
Host / Presenter at The Neighbourhood, TV1
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014Host/Presenter for The Neighbourhood (2014).
Presenter / Writer / Executive Producer at Marlaina's Kitchen, Prime TV
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013Presenter/writer/Executive Producer for Marlaina's Kitchen (2013).
Presenter / Writer / Producer at Taranaki Star (YouTube)
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011Presenter/Writer/Producer (2011).
Presenter / Writer / Producer at Grass Roots Arts Festival (NPDC Website)
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011Presenter/Writer/Producer for Grass Roots Arts Festival (2011).
Presenter / Host / Writer at Festival of Lights (NPDC Website) Documentary
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010Presenter/Host/Writer (2010).
Presenter / Writer / Producer at WOMAD (Documentary, NPDC Website)
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010Presenter/Writer/Producer (2010).
Presenter / Host at Ethnic Kitchen, Food Network
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008Presenter/Host (2008).
Presenter / Writer / Producer at Extravaganza, Channel 7
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009Presenter/Writer/Producer (2007-2009).
Host / Writer / Producer at Teen Talk, Channel 7
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007Host/Writer/Producer (2007).
Reporter / Director at Asia Down Under, TV1
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006Reporter/Director (2006).
Director / Writer / Founder at Marlaina Curtis Stage School
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009Director, Writer, Producer for stage school operations (1997-2009).
Education
Bachelor of Performing Arts Honours at London, UK
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025Master of Performing Arts at Middlesex, UK
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025Advanced Presenting Course at AFTRAS
January 1, 2014 - November 14, 2025Advanced Presenting Course at Presenters Platform
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012Qualifications
Master of Performing Arts
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025Bachelor of Performing Arts Honours
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025Advanced Presenting Course
January 1, 2014 - November 14, 2025Advanced Presenting Course
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other
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