Stacey Morrison (née Daniels, born c.1974) is a New Zealand television and radio host. Morrison speaks fluent Te Reo Māori and is active in promoting Māori language, culture and health.[1]
Stacey Morrison | |
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.jpg) Morrison in 2019 | |
| Born | Stacey Daniels 1973 or 1974 (age 50–51) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Occupation(s) | Television host, radio host, actress, MC |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Television | What Now, It's in the Bag, Mai Time, Whānau Living |
| Spouse |
Scotty Morrison (m. 2006) |
| Children | 3 |
Biography
editMorrison grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand and attended Aranui High School.[2]
In 1990, when Morrison was 18 years old, she landed her first role on the popular New Zealand children's show What Now.[1] However she is better known as a host on the TV show Mai Time during the late 1990s.[3] In 2002, Morrison was nominated for her work on Mai Time in the Best Presenter category at the 2002 TV Guide New Zealand Television Awards.[4] She has also hosted radio shows on Mai FM, Flava and Classic Hits FM. In 2009, Morrison signed on to co-host a new version of the hit show It's in the Bag, with Pio Terei on Māori Television.[5]
Morrison is an advocate and educator of Māori language and has co-written several Māori language books for learners.[6] Morrison learnt Māori language as an adult.[6]
In February 2020, Morrison was appointed cultural advisor for the Australian soap opera Home and Away after a Māori family joined the cast of the show.[7]
Books
edit- Morrison, S., & Morrison, S. (2020). MAORI MADE FUN: 200+ puzzles and games to boost your reo. Raupō Publishing (New Zealand)
- Morrison, S. (2019). Māori at work: The everyday guide to using te reo Māori in the workplace. Auckland, NZ: Penguin Random House New Zealand
- Morrison, S., & Morrison, S. (2018). Māori made easy 2: The next step in your language-learning journey. Raupō Publishing (New Zealand)
- Morrison, S., & Morrison, S. (2017). Māori at home: An everyday guide to learning the Māori language. Raupō Publishing (New Zealand)
Personal life
editMorrison is the daughter of radio host James Daniels.[8] She married Te Karere presenter Scotty Morrison in Rotorua on 7 January 2006.[9] They have three children together.[10][11]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Profile – Speaker Link". Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ "Profile – Public Speaking". Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ "Agent – Booking Page". Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ "The TV Guide New Zealand Television Awards 2002 – finalists". Onfilm Magazine. Retrieved 20 June 2002.
- ^ "NZonSCREEN – Official Page". Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Stacey Morrison". Penguin Books New Zealand. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- ^ "Wairoa actor takes Māori culture to Home and Away". www.gisborneherald.co.nz. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ Emma Clifton (27 March 2014). "Stacey Morrison's family business: Making Dad proud". New Idea.
- ^ Blanchard K, Brown A. "TV stars marry in Rotorua". Rotorua Daily Post. Retrieved 9 January 2006.
- ^ Bertrand, K. "Stacey Morrison: Raising hope". New Zealand Woman's Weekly. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- ^ "Scotty Morrison". www.penguin.co.nz. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
External links
edit- Stacey Morrison's profile on NZ On Screen
- Stacey Morrison at IMDb