Clare Nasir

Clare Nasir Hawkins
Born	Clarissa Nasir Hawkins 20 June 1970 (1970-06-20) (age 41) Milton Keynes, England
Nationality	UK
Education	University of Plymouth, B.S., M.S. Kingsbrook School
Occupation	meteorologist, weather forecaster
Spouse	Chris Hawkins (2005-present)
Children	Sienna

Clare Nasir (born Clarissa Faye Nasir, 20 June 1970 in Milton Keynes, England) is a British weather forecaster for ITV London and can be seen on London Today and London Tonight.

Early life

Born in Milton Keynes, her family is musical, with Nasir playing the saxophone, while three of her brothers are professional musicians. Nasir attended Kingsbrook School in South Northamptonshire, where in 1988 she obtained A-levels in Mathematics, Geography and History. She then studied at the University of Plymouth, graduating with an honours degree in Mathematics, continuing on with her masters degree in Applied Marine Sciences.

Career

After university studies, Nasir joined the Met Office, training to become a qualified weather forecaster.^[1]

Two years later, Nasir joined the Met Office's London Weather Centre, offering weather forecasting and presenting services to London radio stations and media outlets. Subsequently, she took a position as forecaster and presenter for Anglia Television. She returned to London to work for Carlton Television in 1998.

In 2000 she joined GMTV as maternity leave cover for regular weather forecaster Andrea McLean, however this led to a permanent contract, with her sharing duties with McLean following her return.

In 2001 Nasir was made weather producer and presenter being responsible for all weather output and weather-related features on GMTV. GMTV forecasts include outside broadcasts, the most famous of which involves Nasir reporting from Bridlington seafront. Being lashed by wind and rain, in the middle of the report an enormous wave burst over the harbour wall, completely covering her and sending her flying out of shot. Undeterred, she picked herself up and finished her report, having to speak directly into the boom microphone as she had lost her microphone pack.^{[citation needed]}

As well as presenting the weather on GMTV, Nasir has hosted several series, including "Interactive Wedding", the travel series "Great Escapes", and "Extreme Weather", wherein she investigated globally changing weather patterns.

In 2007 she served as one of many panelists on Through the Keyhole.

On 1 August 2010, the Daily Mirror announced Clare is to quit GMTV prior to the following month, to launch a fitness DVD.^[2]

On 3 September 2010, on the final broadcast of GMTV, Clare presented her last weather forecast.

From 20 November 2010 onwards, Clare has presented weather forecasts for the ITN produced regional news programme London Tonight on ITV London, working on a part-time contract.

She released her fitness DVD "Clare Nasir's Boot Camp" in December 2010.^[3][4][5]

Personal life

Nasir has been married to DJ Chris Hawkins since March 2005.^[6] She gave birth to a baby girl, Sienna, on 11 November 2009, seven weeks early.^[7][8] Clare took maternity leave from GMTV for 5 months from October 2009 to February 2010.

References

• Clare Nasir Biography GMTV (archived 2007)

1. ^ Cf. GMTV biography
2. ^ GMTV weathergirl Clare Nasir quits show for fitness DVD Mirror, 1 August 2010
3. ^ Clare Nasir's Boot Camp (DVD) - Amazon.co.uk
4. ^ "Is that REALLY you, Clare? GMTV presenter unveils extraordinary new figure on cover of fitness DVD", Daily Mail, 22nd December 2010
5. ^ "Clare Nasir puts 'lime green blob' memories behind her as she showcases her slimline figure in a gold bikini", Daily Mail, 11th January 2011
6. ^ "Clare Nasir of GMTV and Radio Presenter Chris Hawkins in OK Magazine March 2005", Hayley J Couture Wedding Gowns and Bridal wear website
7. ^ Thompson, Jody, "GMTV weathergirl Clare Nasir gives birth to eagerly-anticipated baby girl", The Mirror, 12 November 2009
8. ^ "DJ’s dash to see birth of daughter", Shropshire Star, Saturday 14th November 2009

External links

• Clare Nasir at the Internet Movie Database

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Name	Nasir, Clare
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Date of birth	20 June 1970
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