Michelle Doherty
Irish broadcaster and model (fl. 1995–2015)
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::summary Irish broadcaster and model (fl. 1995–2015) ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Michelle Doherty |
| image_size | 150px |
| birth_place | County Donegal, |
| Ireland | |
| known_for | Xposé (Entertainment/celebrity gossip TV show) presenter, |
| presenting Night Shift, | |
| Radio presenter Phantom FM (now TXFM) | |
| occupation | Actress, radio and television presenter, model, dj |
| partner | Mark O'Shea |
| children | 1 |
| website | MichelleDoherty.com |
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Career
Doherty is a model with Morgan The Agency, having got her career break whilst working in Dublin, Ireland as an air stewardess for the airline Aer Lingus, where she had worked since 1997. She entered the Miss Ireland pageant in both 1995 and 1997, the latter of which she was Miss Belfast. She was among twelve well-known females who took part in the "Max Factor Salutes Great Moments in Fashion" show for which she was styled in vintage fashions and hair styles, photographed by fashion photographer Sarah Doyle and wore a figure-hugging black dress by Louise Kennedy for a portrait which was then sold off at a charity auction. She presented Night Shift, the short lived alternative music show on Channel Six, seven nights per week and also on two weekend afternoons. The decision not to renew the show left both her and Elton Mullally, the co-presenter of the show, feeling "completely bewildered, and absolutely gutted".
An online campaign to reinstate her on the new 3e roster was launched immediately. The programme is rumoured to be returning in 2014. Doherty's other careers have included a radio show, Finest Work Songs and Pure Morning on Phantom 105.2, co-hosting of the next-to-inaugural Choice Music Prize at Vicar Street, Dublin in February 2007 and being nominated for an IFTA. She also had a presenting role during the Arthur's Day events in Dublin in 2009. She has presented (When) Under Ether for RTÉ Two on Tuesday nights.
She presented Haiti Aid on 3 February 2010 at Whelan's and The Village in Dublin.
Doherty played the part of "Liv" in Lenny Abrahamson's critically acclaimed, award-winning film What Richard Did and played the lead role, Katelin Ballantine, in independent Irish film The Hit Producer.
Personal life
Doherty is originally from County Donegal. After spending many years between London, Dublin and Melbourne, she recently relocated with her family to Sydney where she currently resides.
Awards and nominations
As well as being nominated for an IFTA, Doherty has also been nominated for Ireland's TV Personality of the Year award.
Doherty has won the Best Irish Radio DJ category in the Hot Press Annual Poll in 2009 and 2010 becoming the first ever female DJ to do so.
References
References
- (21 November 2013). "Michelle Doherty revealed as TV3 Xposé's new host". [[Irish Independent]].
- (5 January 2009). "New 3e station joins ratings battle". [[Irish Independent]].
- Boylan, Anne. (20 August 1997). "SEXY, SASSY & JUST GR-EIGHT!; Miss Ireland beauties show they're a bit of all bright.". [[Daily Mirror]].
- (1 November 2007). "Portrait of Malin model graces auction". [[Inishowen News]].
- (8 December 2008). "Channel 6's NightShift to be taken off air". [[State (magazine).
- (19 December 2008). "Loaded: 19 December 2008". [[Irish Independent]].
- (14 September 2008). "Bentley's bashes and book launches". [[Irish Independent]].
- "Phantom 105.2".
- (23 July 2008). "Michelle Doherty leads new Phantom schedule". [[Hot Press]].
- (11 September 2009). "Acts for Guinness birthday bash". [[The Irish Times]].
- (5 November 2009). "Michelle Doherty lands new TV music show". [[Hot Press]].
- (29 January 2010). "Line-up announced for Haiti Aid, taking place in Whelan's and The Village on Tuesday February 3". [[Hot Press]].
- "What Richard Did (2012) – Full cast and crew". [[IMDb]].
- "The Hit Producer (2013)". [[IMDb]].
- Rabbitte, Eimear. (6 May 2014). "Mum-to-be Michelle Doherty busy nest-building in new London pad". [[Irish Independent]].
- (22 June 2008). "The reluctant celebrity". [[Irish Independent]].
- (26 March 2010). "Phantom's Michelle Doherty Tops The Poll ... again!". [[Phantom 105.2]] }}{{dead link.
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