Tava Smiley | |
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 Tava Smiley in 2009 | |
| Born | Tava Michelle Smiley Theodosia, Missouri, U.S. |
| Occupations | Television personality Actress |
| Years active | 1987–present |
Tava Michelle Smiley [1] is an American actress and television host.
Smiley was born in Theodosia, Missouri. Smiley's first name is her mother's maiden name. She is a 1989 graduate of William Chrisman High School in Independence, MO. Her most notable appearances to date have included the following:
- Playing the role of Chloe Morgan Ashton in the soap opera General Hospital from 1999 to 2001;
- Hosting the television show Clean Sweep for its second season (2004–2005); [2]
- Serving as a correspondent for the television series Extra ; [3]
- Serving as a sideline reporter for the PBR; [4]
- Serving as a correspondent for the Fox Movie Channel network.
Her resume also lists her hosting of E!'s Wild On Resorts and Wild On Italy, WTTW's Wild Chicago, and Lifetime Television's Style Surrender. [3] [5] As an actress, she has had guest roles in many television programs, notably Beverly Hills, 90210 ; Nash Bridges ; Freaks and Geeks ; and Walker, Texas Ranger. [4] Her credits also include feature films and theater work. [3]
Currently, Smiley is the entertainment reporter for the Fox Movie Channel, as well as host of HGTV's I Want That! Kitchens, and is sideline reporter for OLN's PBR. [4] In 2007, she became the primary host for The Auction Network. [6]
Smiley appeared in the 2009 horror film Murder World and in the comedy film Good Luck Chuck .
Smiley is married to Lauder Robinson and gave birth to their first child in September 2012.