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Didiayer Snyder Born March 9, 1975
AustraliaAlma mater Ashworth College Occupation Television personality Website http://www.didiayer.com Didiayer Snyder (born 9 March 1975 in Elizabeth, South Australia) is an Australian model, television personality, philanthropist, interior designer, carpenter, home inspector, motivational speaker, and author. She is well known for her roles on the ABC Network program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Amazing Vacation Homes on the Travel Channel.
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Television
ABC
Didiayer Snyder joined the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team in season five. Snyder has become well known as the down to earth and kind spirited "Didi" to her cast, and fans around the world. "Each episode features a family that has faced some sort of recent or ongoing hardship – such as a natural disaster or a family member with a life-threatening illness. The shows producers coordinate with a local construction contractor, which then coordinates with various companies in the building trades for a makeover of the family's home. That includes interior, exterior and landscaping, which is performed in seven days while the family is on vacation (paid for by the shows producers), which is documented in the episode. If the house is beyond repair, they replace it entirely. The shows producers and crew film set and perform the makeover but do not pay for it. The materials and labor are donated. Many skilled and unskilled volunteers assist in the rapid construction of the home.[1]
Travel Channel
Snyder began working with the Travel Channel in 2005, as the host of Amazing Vacation Homes. "The show focuses on regional homes from around the world which are typically perceived as being 'bizarre', 'unique', or of course, 'amazing'. In each episode, the host focuses on the homes of a particular country, region or style. Among the many amazing homes displayed in the show, some of the more amazing can be found in: tree houses, lighthouses and sublime meadows, among many other places." In 2006, Didiayer went on to host America’s Best Beaches and Off The Beaten Path for the network.[2]
Philanthropy
Didiayer donates her time and skills to Habitat for Humanity in the greater Los Angeles area. In 2008, Snyder acted as the Habitat for Humanity national ambassador for the international builders blitz.[3] Snyder is also a motivational speaker and mentor to teenagers who are looking to get into the modeling and television industry.
Education
Didiayer Snyder graduated with honors from Christian Outreach College Australia in 1992, and furthered her studies in the United States - graduating from Ashworth College in carpentry (July 2005) and interior decorating (November 2006).[4] In 2007, Snyder achieved her advanced residential home inspection license at the (PHII) Professional Home Inspection Institute.[5] This led to presenting the commencement speech at Ashworth College's graduation ceremony in 2009, where she received the honorable alumnus of the year award in recognition of her educational and professional achievements.[4] Snyder was recently named outstanding graduate for 2010 by (DETC) Distance Education and Training Council.[6]
Author
Didiayer released her first book, ON YOUR MARK - An Insight Guide To Modeling in 2008.[7]
Personal life
Didiayer Snyder is married to musician Christopher Snyder, who is lead singer of the modern rock band KRIMZEN.[8]
Television Roles
- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
- Amazing Vacation Homes
- America's Best Beaches
- Off the Path
- My Vegas
- Extreme Makeover
- Faking It
- Idol Tonight
- TV Guide - Red Carpet various events
- Evolve
YouTube Videos
- Interview with Didiayer Snyder on KTVK in Phoenix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpOHV2-vUTI
- Ashworth College Habitat For Humanity With Alumnae Didiayer Snyder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TarNL3c2NI
- Extreme Makeover: Home Editions Didiayer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq7tjA9P42o
- Didiayer Snyder (Extreme Makeover: Home) - Talks ProScout: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cldxVBzwbIE
- Extreme Home Makeover Geneva, NY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4PdU7dCALE
References
- ^ "Watch Full Episodes Online - Extreme Makeover: Home Edition". ABC.com. http://www.abc.go.com/shows/extreme-makeover-home-edition. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ "Travel Videos, Shows, and Guides". Travel Channel. http://www.travelchannel.com. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ "Habitat for Humanity names Didiayer Snyder national celebrity spokesperson for 2008 Home Builders Blitz - Habitat for Humanity Int'l". Habitat.org. 27 May 2008. http://www.habitat.org/newsroom/2008archive/05_27_2008_Didiayer_Snyder_Home_Builders_Blitz_HFH.aspx. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ a b "Ashworth College 2009 Graduation - Ashworth College". Ashworthcollege.edu. http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/community/graduation/. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2284582/resume
- ^ "Distance Education and Training Council: The Global Leader in Distance Learning Accreditation". Detc.org. 30 August 2007. http://www.detc.org/. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ "On Your Mark - An Insight Guide to Modeling (9781438923055): Didiayer Snyder: Books". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Your-Mark-Insight-Guide-Modeling/dp/1438923058. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ "KrimZen". Krimzenmusic.com. http://www.krimzenmusic.com. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Cast Ty Pennington · Paul DiMeo · Paige Hemmis · Tracy Hutson · Daniel Kucan · Tanya McQueen · Michael Moloney · Ed Sanders · Eduardo Xol · Rib Hillis · Didiayer Snyder · John Littlefield · Preston Sharp · Constance Ramos · Alle Ghadban · Dawson Connor · Xzibit · Leigh Anne Tuohy · Jillian HarrisSeasons 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9Related External links
- http://didiayer.com
- Krimzenmusic
- ABC.com Extreme Makeover Home Edition
- Didiayer Snyder at the Internet Movie Database
Categories:- 1975 births
- Living people
- American television personalities
- American television actors
- American television talk show hosts
- Ashworth University alumni
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