Lynn Gilmartin (born 3 November 1984) is an Australian actress and TV host, best known as the anchor of the World Poker Tour on Fox Sports Networks (US). In 2020, she was inducted into The Australian Poker Hall of Fame.
Lynn Gilmartin | |
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 Gilmartin in 2018 | |
| Born | 3 November 1984 Dublin, Ireland[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | La Trobe University, RMIT University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, TV presenter |
| Television | Neighbours World Poker Tour World Series of Poker Asia Pacific Aussie Millions |
| Partner | Angel Guillén |
| Honours | Australian Poker Hall of Fame |
Personal life
editGilmartin is married to professional poker player and World Poker Tour Mexico commentator Angel Guillén.[1]
Career
editGilmartin began following the poker circuit in 2009 as a reporter for PokerNews and PokerStars.tv, regularly presenting from the World Series of Poker, European Poker Tour, Latin American Poker Tour and Asia Pacific Poker Tour.[2]
She first hit Australian and UK television screens in 2012 as the host of Crown's Aussie Millions Poker Championship[3] and continued into 2013 as sideline reporter for ESPN Australia's coverage of the World Series of Poker Asia Pacific, and One HD and ESPN Australia's coverage of Crown's Aussie Millions Poker Championship.[4]
Later in 2013, Gilmartin moved to Los Angeles to assume the role as anchor of the World Poker Tour on Fox Sports Networks,[5] alongside commentators Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten. At the same time, Gilmartin also took the roles of anchor and producer of the World Poker Tour's high roller series, WPT Alpha8, on Fox Sports 1, alongside commentators Ali Nejad and Olivier Busquet.[6]
Gilmartin featured on the December 2013 cover of Bluff magazine.[7]
In February 2018, Gilmartin hosted the American Poker Awards.[8]
In 2018, Gilmartin began her film career with the role of Gemma in the film Museo,[9] which won a Silver Bear award for Best Screenplay at the Berlin International Film Festival.[10] She has since appeared in Australian film productions, How Do You Know Chris?,[11] The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee, Kidnapped and This Little Love of Mine.
In January 2020, Gilmartin was inducted into the Australian Poker Hall of Fame[12] for her contributions to broadcasting for more than a decade.
Gilmartin had a guest role as Jessica Quince on Australian soap opera Neighbours from 23 April 2020.[13]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sleeping Dogs | Diane Lynch | Adam Cooper |
| 2021 | Christmas on the Farm | Clementine | Christopher Weekes |
| 2021 | This Little Love of Mine | Gem Bailey | Christine Luby |
| 2021 | Kidnapped | Gabby | Vic Sarin |
| 2020 | The Very Excellent Mr Dundee | TV Host | Dean Murphy |
| 2020 | How Do You Know Chris? | Dot | Ash Harris |
| 2019 | Trauma Center | Nurse Crystal | Matt Eskandari |
| 2018 | Museo | Gemma | Alonso Ruizpalacios |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | World Poker Tour - Season 19 | Anchor | Bally Sports (USA) |
| 2021 | Dive Club | Pirate Queen | Network 10 (AU), Netflix (worldwide) |
| 2020 | Neighbours | Jessica Quince | Network 10 (AU), Channel 5 (UK) |
| 2020 | World Poker Tour - Season 18 | Anchor | Fox Sports Networks |
| 2019 | World Poker Tour - Season 17 | Anchor | Fox Sports Networks |
| 2018 | World Poker Tour - Season 16 | Anchor | Fox Sports Networks |
| 2017 | World Poker Tour - Season 16 | Anchor | Fox Sports Networks |
| 2016 | World Poker Tour - Season 15 | Anchor | Fox Sports Networks |
| 2015 | World Poker Tour - Season 14 | Anchor | Fox Sports Networks |
| 2015 | WPT Alpha 8 - Season 3 | Anchor/Producer | FS1 |
| 2014 | World Poker Tour - Season 13 | Anchor | Fox Sports Networks |
| 2014 | WPT Alpha 8 - Season 2 | Anchor/Producer | FS1 |
| 2013 | World Poker Tour - Season 12 | Anchor | Fox Sports Networks |
| 2013 | WPT Alpha 8 - Season 1 | Anchor/Producer | FS1 |
| 2013 | World Series of Poker Asia Pacific | Sideline Reporter | ESPN Australia |
| 2013 | Aussie Millions | Sideline Reporter | ESPN Australia & One HD |
| 2012 | Aussie Millions | Host | Channel 5 (UK) |
Poker
editIn 2015, Gilmartin won the largest-ever European Poker Tour Women's Event in Barcelona, Spain, securing an EPT trophy and a first-place prize of €5,890. The event had a record-breaking field size of 148 entries with a prize pool of €28,712.[14]
In July 2017 Gilmartin made her first cash at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, finishing in 49th place in Event #70: $1,000 No Limit Hold'em - Ladies Championship for $2,301.[15]
In January 2020, Gilmartin was inducted into the Australian Poker Hall of Fame. Speaking at her induction ceremony at Crown Melbourne, Gilmartin said, "This is a game that makes you smarter, wiser, more present, more in tune with yourself and with others. You learn life lessons by the orbit."[16]
Philanthropy
editGilmartin is an ambassador for WPT Foundation, hosting annual fundraising events for beneficiaries TGR Foundation, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Education Reform Now.
Gilmartin is a global ambassador for Wildlife Warriors.[17] In an effort to support Australian wildlife during the 2020 bushfires, Gilmartin rallied poker players all over the world to donate more than A$100,000 to Wildlife Warriors.[18]
References
edit- ^ a b "Lynn Gilmartin - Biography".
- ^ Hastie, David (30 January 2011). "Melbourne Presenter a Star in Waiting". Herald Sun.[dead link]
- ^ "PokerNews' Lynn Gilmartin to Host 2012 Aussie Millions Television Coverage". PokerNews. 11 January 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "The 2013 Aussie Millions Airs On OneHD Tonight". PokerNews. 25 February 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ Ryan, Rich (3 September 2013). "Lynn Gilmartin to Replace Kimberly Lansing as World Poker Tour Anchor". PokerNews.
- ^ Holloway, Chad (18 July 2013). "WPT Announces Alpha8 Series Super High-Roller Tournaments; Lynn Gilmartin New Anchor". PokerNews.
- ^ Bradley, Lance (1 December 2013). "LG: Life's Good -- as the Anchor for WPT Alpha8, Lynn Gilmartin Takes on the World". BLUFF Magazine.
- ^ "LYNN GILMARTIN TO HOST 4th ANNUAL AMERICAN POKER AWARDS - American Poker Awards". American Poker Awards. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Hopewell, John (8 November 2017). "Los Cabos: 'Museum's' Panorama Unveils 1960s CIA Mexico Espionage TV Drama 'Litempo' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (24 February 2018). "Berlin Film Festival Winners: 'Touch Me Not' Is Golden Bear; Wes Anderson Takes Best Director For 'Isle of Dogs' – Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Johnson, Travis (24 April 2018). "How Do You Know Chris? Starts Shooting in Melbourne This Week". FilmInk. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
- ^ "Gilmartin, Burns Inducted into Australian Poker Hall of Fame". www.pokernews.com. 19 January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ "Arrivals and departures lounge". TV Soap. No. 9. 27 April 2020. p. 41.
- ^ "Former PokerNews Hostess Lynn Gilmartin Wins Largest Ever EPT Women's Event". www.pokernews.com. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
- ^ "Tournament Results | Official World Series of Poker Online". www.wsop.com. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
- ^ "Lynn Gilmartin Celebrates Australian Poker Hall of Fame Induction | World Poker Tour". Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- ^ "Wildlife Warriors Global Ambassadors".
- ^ Smyth, Daniel (3 February 2020). "Lynn Gilmartin Presents Australia Zoo Owner Terri Irwin with Mega-Donation". Cardschat.