Draft:Josef Hollywood

Josef Hollywood
Born
Josef Abraham Hollywood

(2000-11-26) 26 November 2000 (age 24)
Liverpool, England
NationalityBritish
OccupationBroadcaster,
Years active2013–present
EmployerGlobal.[1]

Josef Hollywood is a British radio presenter, DJ, Journalist and businessman from Liverpool, England. He started his career in radio, where he presented on numerous radio stations, most notably for Capital FM, and DJ's at events across the UK. He currently hosts 4pm-7pm on Capital Liverpool.

Early Life

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Josef Hollywood was born on 26 November 2000 in Liverpool, England to Ian and Catherine Hollywood. He has two siblings; an older brother, Reuben, and younger sister Eleanor.

Hollywood attended Christleton High School in Chester, before completing his studies at Liverpool Media Academy in Liverpool City Centre.

Career

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Radio Career

Josef started his career, aged twelve, on Wirral Radio (formerly 7Waves Radio) [2] where he hosted Early Weekday Breakfast and Weekend's with Kev Seed[3].

Josef left Wirral Radio in June 2017 to join Liverpool based radio station Zest Liverpool. He hosted The Evening Vibe on the station, which focused on celebrity gossip and pop-culture.[4]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Josef presented his radio show from home.

In September 2020, Josef presented his final show on Zest, and joined In Demand Radio two weeks later. The Brekky Butler is a breakfast radio show hosted by Lee Butler and Josef Hollywood on In Demand Radio in Liverpool.[5] [6]. [7] [8]

In September 2023, Josef shared his departure from In Demand Radio and later that month, announced that he will be joining Capital Liverpool and hosting 4pm-7pm across the city[9]

Ocular Media

Following his education at Liverpool Media Academy and National Council for the Training of Journalists, Josef founded marketing agency, Ocular Media, in March 2020.[10]

Personal Life

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Josef is openly gay and came out in 2020, months before being nominated for an LGBTQ+ Business Award, which he later won “Entrepreneurial Spirit”.[11] [12]

Josef has been in a relationship with pharmacist, Miceal Duggan, since June 2021.

References

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  1. ^ https://www.capitalfm.com/radio/shows-presenters/joe-hollywood/}}
  2. ^ Rimmer, Joe (22 October 2016). "Young DJ has sights set on being next James Corden". Liverpool Echo.
  3. ^ https://radiotoday.co.uk/2016/04/kev-seed-joins-wirral-radio/
  4. ^ Girvan, Nikki (2 October 2019). "Inaugural LCR Pride Awards Winners Revealed".
  5. ^ McCoid, Sophie (18 September 2020). "Liverpool DJ Lee Butler to leave Radio City for new station". Liverpool Echo.
  6. ^ "In Demand Radio's Brekky Butler broadcasts Live From The Living Room following producer's positive COVID test". The Guide Liverpool. 11 January 2021.
  7. ^ "April Fool's Day on Heart, BBC Radio 2, and more". 2 April 2021.
  8. ^ "In Demand Radio". Digital Spy. 21 June 2020.
  9. ^ "Josef Hollywood to present Drivetime on Capital Liverpool". 9 October 2023.
  10. ^ Grimsditch, Lee (29 November 2020). "Nine Merseysiders who started their own business during the pandemic". Liverpool Echo.
  11. ^ "Togel Singapore, Pengeluaran SGP, Togel Hari Ini, Data Keluaran SGP". Togel Singapore, Pengeluaran SGP, Togel Hari Ini, Data Keluaran SGP.
  12. ^ https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/local-trailblazers-honoured-lgbtq-business-21980727/
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