- Chris Winter (Television Presenter)
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Chris Winter 
Winter filming for an episode of Hit List TV at Sea World on the Gold CoastBorn Christos Winter
November 2, 1989
Mt Gambier, South Australia,
AustraliaResidence Gold Coast, Queensland,
AustraliaOccupation Television Presenter Years active 2008–present Website www.chriswinter.com.au Christos Winter (born November 2, 1989) is an Australian television presenter and news reporter. He is most renowned for co-hosting the Australian music television show Hit List TV[1] on Network Ten and Southern Cross Ten and as a news reporter for Nine News.
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Early life
Winter was born on November 2, 1989, in Mount Gambier, South Australia, before moving to Brasilia and London due to his father's working commitments. Winter attended school at Pembroke College in Adelaide[2], before moving to the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.
Career
Before his career in television, Winter was a competitive road and track cyclist. During his short career, Winter won a national championship with now professional cyclist Jack Bobridge and also represented Australia at the Youth Olympic Games.[3]
Winter started his television career at the age of 20, working as an intern news reporter at Channel Nine News. Under the guidance of more experienced journalists, including anchorwoman Eva Milic, Winter continued to learn the trade before successfully auditioning to be a guest host for the Australian wide music television series Hit List TV, which is broadcast on Network Ten and, in country areas, Southern Cross Ten.[4]
Winter, who has been compared to American television and radio host Ryan Seacrest[5], is currently represented by Williams Talent Agency.
Personal life
Winter is an avid traveller and has reportedly visited over 30 countries over the past 5 years. He currently resides on the Gold Coast with his family.
He is currently in the early pre-production stages of producing a travelogue style television series.[6]
Winter has also been involved in charitable work, recently being the face of the non-for-profit organisation Ark’d (Acts of random kindness), which promotes positivity and kindness to others. [7]
References
- ^ "Hit List TV New Presenters Announced". Hit List Tv. http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=157470944302456&id=323589460810.
- ^ "SSSA Schools Teams Triathlon Championship Results". South Australian Schools Sports Association. http://www.decs.sa.gov.au/sport/files/links/Teams_Tri_Results.pdf.
- ^ "Norwood boys and Midlands girls feature in the major medals". Cyclingnews.com. http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/road/2005/sep05/ausnats05/?id=results/ausnats054.
- ^ "Chris proves an instant hit". The Advertiser Newspaper. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/confidential/chris-proves-an-instant-hit/story-e6fredqc-1225993282638.
- ^ "Life's in tune for Adelaide's Chris Winter". The Advertiser Newspaper. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/confidential/chris-proves-an-instant-hit/story-e6fredqc-1225993282638.
- ^ "Chris Winter Travel Show Tweet". Twitter.com. http://twitter.com/christoswinter/status/28987974041477120.
- ^ "Chris Winter Biography". http://chriswinter.com.au/bio/.
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Media offices Preceded by
Tim DormerHit List TV Host
2011Succeeded by
Tim DormerCategories:- 1989 births
- Living people
- People from South Australia
- Australian television presenters
- Australian television journalists
- People educated at Pembroke School, Adelaide
- People from Adelaide
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