- Per Sundnes
Per André Sundnes (born
June 16 1966 inBodø ) is a Norwegianjournalist and talk show host. He is often described as atrend andpop culture expert with a particular interest formusic andfashion .Eurovision commentator
In autumn 2006 it became known that Sundnes from 2007 would take over the job as the commentator in
Melodi Grand Prix and the Norwegian commentator for theEurovision Song Contest , afterJostein Pedersen . Sundnes' first shows, were theMelodi Grand Prix 2007 and theEurovision Song Contest 2007 inHelsinki, Finland . It was announced in December 2007 that Sundnes would not be commentating the 2008 Eurovision finals. The reason given was that both Sundnes and previous commentator Jostein Pedersen were strong personalities with a colorful language, and NRK wanted someone more anonymous, as they didn't want the commentator to overshadow the songs in the competition. [ [http://www.esctoday.com/news/read/9841 esctoday.com] ] Sundnes did however host the four Norwegian semi-finals and the final, in the national selection,Melodi Grand Prix 2008 .Career
Sundnes has a
bachelor's degree infilm andtv at theLondon Institute .Before he became a journalist in the Norwegian broadcasting company
NRK he worked as a teacher. Since 2002 he has been the music and trendcommentator in the show "Store Studio" on NRK.I 2005 he authored the book "Chic og bruk", which he co-wrote with journalist Lillian Vatnøy. [ [http://www.aftenposten.no/kul_und/article1402132.ece "Aftenposten": «Det spøker i forlagene»] ]
References
External links
* [http://www.nrk.no/programmer/tv/store_studio/3052423.html Per Sundnes] (NRK)
Net TV
* [http://www1.nrk.no/nett-tv/indeks/80503 Sundnes at "Først & sist" 2006] (NRK, November 17, 2006)
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