Ann Rohmer

Ann Margaret Rohmer (born 2 March, 1958) is a television personality in Toronto, Canada.

Television career

In 1979, she hosted the syndicated programme "Show Biz". Hired by Global TV, she was a host on the award-winning magazine show "That’s Life". Following that she was a features reporter on CTV's "Canada AM".

In 1986, joined City TV as the "CityPulse Weekend" sports anchor. She was the first Canadian female sports reporter allowed to interview athletes in their changing rooms. Three years later, she began waking up at 5:00 a.m. to host "BT-Breakfast Television" - a routine she maintained for a 12-year run. Deciding it was time for a change, in October 2001, Rohmer became Anchor for "CP24" and host of "City Online", a week daily interactive talk show after CityNews @ Noon that gives viewers the chance to comment on the specific news as it is covered, viewers either participate in a phone poll or call into the show (there is also Toll Free number that the viewers can call in ) or fax or e-mail to speak on the show. Rohmer is also Joined by guests for the specific news covered. In February 2002, she also took on hosting duties for CP24's new real estate show, "Hot Property". She also hosts "Animal House Calls". Rohmer will sometimes fill in as host of "HomePage" for Jee-Yun Lee and "Perfect Fit" for Tonya Rouse. Rohmer is also well-known for her support of the World Wildlife Fund and other animal-related charities. In January 2008, Rohmer will anchor CP24's new 5pm week evening show, Live at Five Along with George Lagogianes which features commuter information, news and more.

Personal life

Her parents are Richard Rohmer and Margo Rohmer and she has a younger sister, Catherine, who is a lawyer. Trained by top skating coach Sheldon Galbraith, Rohmer competed at the provincial level until she was involved in a car accident at the age of 14. Although this ended her skating career, it has not stopped her from playing tennis, being an aerobics instructor and avidly participating in both water and downhill skiing. She graduated from Northern Secondary School in 1976 and worked as a flight attendant for Air Canada.

Rohmer lives in the Queen Street West neighbourhood and was well-known for her feisty Jack Russell terrier, Lucy, who passed away in April 2008. She was previously married to Canadian skier Steve Podborski.

Awards

Rohmer has been given the following awards:

* 1999, voted by the "Toronto Sun" as one of the "10 Sexiest Women" in Toronto.
* 1994 and 1999 voted by the "Toronto Sun" as one of Toronto's favourite television personalities.
* 1998 Variety Children's Charity Outstanding Community Volunteer.
* Nominated for ACTRA's Best Newcomer of the Year.
* Gordon Sinclair Award for Excellence in Broadcasting.
* 2001 Escoffier Society Media Award.

External links

* [http://www.citytv.com/toronto/personalities_AnnRohmer.aspx CityTv profile]

Fansites

Ann has several fan-sites:

* http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/sexytoronto/
* http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ann_Rohmer/