Tania Zaetta

Last updated

Tania Zaetta
Born (1970-11-17) 17 November 1970 (age 53)
Merbein, Victoria, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Occupation(s)Actress, television presenter
Years active1992−present
Height172 cm (5 ft 8 in)

Tania Zaetta (born 17 November 1970 [1] ) is an Australian actress and television presenter.

Contents

Early life

Zaetta was born to an Italian father and an Australian mother, and is the granddaughter of amateur botanist James Howard Browne. She spent the earlier years of her life living in Merbein, Victoria. There, her family interests were in a local brick manufacturing business.

Tania is the cousin of Julia Zaetta, editor of Better Homes and Gardens . [2]

Career

From 1992 through 1994, Zaetta co-starred alongside Ian Turpie in the Australian version of Supermarket Sweep . [3]

From 1996 until 1998, Zaetta co-hosted the Seven Network adventure-show, Who Dares Wins , alongside Mike Whitney. [4]

In 1999, Zaetta landed one of the six supporting roles opposite David Hasselhoff as Kendra the triathlete, in the short-lived Australian edition of Baywatch . [5]

In the 2000s, she had a supporting role in the Australian television series Pizza . [6]

Zaetta co-hosted Mission Implausible , Britain's Sky1 prime-time show, with Jason Plato, which found both hosts competing against each other in a series of challenges each week. [7]

Zaetta also hosted a series of TV specials in New York on The Great Outdoor Games for American sports network ESPN, [6] and in San Francisco to host TV specials for the 2000 Summer X Games.

On 1 August 2008, Zaetta was confirmed by the Geelong Advertiser to co-star in a planned feature film to be shot entirely in Geelong called The Ninja. The film was slated to start shooting in 2010, with a cast including Rob Baard, John Schneider, Roger Cross, John Wesley Shipp and Jeremy Kewley. [8]

Zaetta was on The Blue Planet, Network Ten's lifestyle/travel show. [6] She also competed in season three of the Australian installment of Dancing with the Stars . [9]

In April 2010, Zaetta commenced filming on the Sunshine Coast for a movie called Just Like U. [10] In May 2011, Sydney-based author, Amanda Cole, issued Who Needs Prince Charming?, a self-realisation book for women, which collated contributions from 35 Australian women including Zaetta, Bianca Dye, Camilla Franks, Kathryn Eisman, Molly Contogeorge and Cindy Pan. [11]

In 2012, Tania Zaetta was one of 12 celebrities who participated in Season 2 of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia. She was the third celebrity of the series fired by Mr. Bouris. [12]

Bollywood

Her first step into the Bollywood limelight was in Bunty Aur Babli in 2005, before winning a support role in Salaam Namaste which was shot in Melbourne, Australia later that same year. [13]

Dil Apna Punjabi gave Zaetta the chance to work with Harbhajan Mann in 2006.

Zaetta's fourth film Mr. White Mr. Black [7] was released worldwide in 2008. The character saw her as a Charlie's Angels -style action girl in pursuit of stolen diamonds while being chased by criminals. This required her to learn fight sequences and perform wire work to display flying somersaults and mid-air kickboxing manoeuvres.

Health & Fitness

Zaetta has released an online program aimed at building a better body through Pilates training. [14]

Charity, Peace for the Children

Zaetta co-founded a charity, Peace for the Children, with Grant Hilton. The Office of Fair Trading launched an investigation in March 2011 after it was revealed 'Peace for the Children' was not a registered charity, and audit of the charity by 'IPS Audit' showed it had directed less than a quarter of its income towards charitable projects, with the majority of the donations being used to cover costs. On 7 June Tania was cleared of the allegations she collected donations through her unregistered charity, Peace for the Children. [15]

Australian Defence Force tour controversy

Zaetta toured Australian Defence Force bases in Afghanistan and Iraq during early 2008 with a group of entertainers including 12 members of the Royal Australian Navy's band, Angry Anderson, The Wolverines, [16] and others. After the tour, accusations arose in the media that Zaetta had engaged in sexual relations with one of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR). This was quickly denied by Zaetta and members of the touring group. [17] The following day, an unreserved apology was given by the Department of Defence. [18] In September 2009, the dispute was settled out of court with Zaetta for an undisclosed sum. [19]

Celebrity Apprentice

In 2012, Zaetta appeared in Celebrity Apprentice alongside her former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff. She was the third person "fired" from the show, but was able to raise over $70,000 for charity before her departure. [20]

Personal life

In September 2018, Zaetta and partner Chris Rogers had twin children following IVF. She was 48 years old at the time. [21]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pamela Anderson</span> Canadian-American actress and model (born 1967)

Pamela Denise Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model and media personality. She is best known for her modelling work in Playboy magazine and for her role as "C.J." Parker on the television series Baywatch (1992–1997).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">David Hasselhoff</span> American actor, singer, and television personality (born 1952)

David Michael Hasselhoff, nicknamed "The Hoff", is an American actor, singer, and television personality. He has set a Guinness World Record as the most watched man on TV. Hasselhoff first gained recognition on The Young and the Restless (1975–1982), playing the role of Dr. Snapper Foster. His career continued with his leading role as Michael Knight on Knight Rider (1982–1986) and as L.A. County Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in Baywatch (1989–2000). He also produced Baywatch from the 1990s until 2001 when the series ended with Baywatch Hawaii.

<i>Baywatch</i> American action drama series

Baywatch is an American action drama television series about lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, and Hawaii, starring David Hasselhoff. It was created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, and Gregory J. Bonann, who produced the show throughout its 11-season run. The series focuses on both professional and personal challenges faced by the characters, portrayed by a large rotating ensemble cast that includes Pamela Anderson, Alexandra Paul, Gregory Alan Williams, Jeremy Jackson, Parker Stevenson, David Chokachi, Billy Warlock, Erika Eleniak, David Charvet, Yasmine Bleeth, and Nicole Eggert.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brooke Burns</span> American fashion model, game show host

Brooke Elizabeth Burns is an American fashion model, game show host, actress, and television personality. Burns began her television career in 1995, portraying the supporting character Peg in the Spanish-American teen sitcom Out of the Blue (1995–1996), appearing in all episodes. Burns joined the cast of the action drama series Baywatch in 1998 and subsequently starred in Baywatch's second rendition, Baywatch: Hawaii, until she left the show owing to her first pregnancy. She appeared in 33 episodes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Angie Harmon</span> American actress and model (born 1972)

Angela Michelle Harmon is an American actress and model. She won Seventeen's modeling contest in 1987 at age 15, signed with IMG Models, and appeared on covers for magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Esquire. Her acting breakthrough came with the role of Ryan McBride on Baywatch Nights (1995–1997), and she earned four Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for playing Abbie Carmichael on Law & Order (1998–2001). Harmon also appeared in a number of film roles, which notably include Barbara Gordon in Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000) and Ronica Miles in Agent Cody Banks (2003).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brande Roderick</span> American model and actress (born 1974)

Brande Nicole Roderick is an American model and actress known for her appearances in Baywatch and Playboy. In April 2000, she was selected as Playmate of the Month and then became the Playmate of the Year in 2001.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeremy Jackson</span> American actor and singer (born 1980)

Jeremy Dunn Jackson is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Hobie Buchannon on the television show Baywatch.

Who Dares Wins is an Australian adventure game show that aired on the Seven Network between 1996 and 1998, with repeats airing in 1999 to 2001, 2005 and 2007. Hosted by former Test cricketer Mike Whitney and co-hosted by Tania Zaetta, the show has been screened in over 50 countries around the world.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bree Amer</span> Australian television personality

Bree Amer is an Australian television personality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ben Shephard</span> English television personality

Benjamin Peter Sherrington Shephard is an English television presenter and journalist who is currently employed by ITV.

Bessie Wilson, known professionally as Bessie Bardot, is an Australian businesswoman, author, body model, television host, and socialite. Her career began in the 1990s, when she was discovered by former Australian Gladiator Geoff Barker.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Julia Morris</span> Australian comedian

Julia Carolyn Margaret Morris is an Australian comedian, television presenter and actress who has worked extensively in Australian television and radio, touring the country with her solo comedy shows. She relocated to the United Kingdom in 2000, appearing on British television, then returned to Australia in 2007. She lived on the Central Coast for her childhood. She currently co-hosts Network 10's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Australia alongside Robert Irwin and also narrates Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nicole Eggert</span> American actress (born 1972)

Nicole Eggert is an American actress. Her notable roles include Jamie Powell on the situation comedy Charles in Charge and Summer Quinn on the television series Baywatch. She guest-starred in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! and Boy Meets World. She made several Christmas films that premiered on Lifetime. Eggert was a 2010 contestant on the VH1 reality show Celebrity Fit Club and came in second in 2013 on ABC's celebrity diving show Splash.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Danielle Lloyd</span> English model

Danielle Lloyd is an English TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss England 2004 and Miss Great Britain 2006. Lloyd first rose to prominence when she was stripped of her Miss Great Britain title after posing nude in the December 2006 edition of Playboy magazine. Her Miss Great Britain title was reinstated in 2010.

Kelly Chemane Packard is an American actress and television personality. She is best known for her roles as Tiffani Smith on California Dreams and April Giminski on Baywatch, as well as co-hosting Ripley's Believe It or Not!. She also co-hosted the late segment of GSN Live from September 15, 2008 until November 28, 2008.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pamela Bach</span> American actress

Pamela Bach, also known as Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, is an American actress.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carmen Electra</span> American actress and model

Tara Leigh Patrick, known professionally as Carmen Electra, is an American actress, model, singer, and media personality. She began her career as a singer after moving to Minneapolis where she met Prince who produced her self-titled debut studio album, released in 1993. Electra began glamour modeling in 1996 with appearances in Playboy magazine, before relocating to Los Angeles, where she had her breakthrough portraying Lani McKenzie in the action drama series Baywatch (1997–1998).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Esther Anderson (Australian actress)</span> Australian actress and model (born 1979)

Esther Jackie Anderson is an Australian actress and model, best known for her role as Charlie Buckton on the Australian soap opera Home and Away from 2008 until 2012. She was nominated for two Gold Logie Awards in 2010 and 2012. After leaving Home and Away, Anderson starred in the NBC television drama Siberia and was a contestant on The Celebrity Apprentice Australia.

Hayley Amber Hasselhoff is an American actress and plus-size model. She is known for her role as Amber in the ABC Family original series Huge. She is the daughter of David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach. Hasselhoff starred in the short-lived 2010 A&E reality series The Hasselhoffs. She also starred in Celebrity Showmance.

The second season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia began airing on 18 April 2012 on the Nine Network. The series was commissioned in late 2011 following the popularity of the first celebrity season, and will be the third edition of The Apprentice Australia overall. The official cast was announced in January 2012, with filming beginning on 15 January 2012. Mark Bouris returned as CEO, with his son Dane replacing Brad Seymour as boardroom advisor, alongside Deborah Thomas. TV personality Ian "Dicko" Dickson was the celebrity winner, defeating reality star Nathan Jolliffe in the final boardroom.

References

  1. ↑ "Tania Zaetta arrested at Gold Coast nightclub". ABC News (Australia) . Australian Broadcasting Corporation. AAP/AFP. 21 March 2011. Archived from the original on 12 November 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  2. ↑ "Info program gets go-ahead". Sunday Mail . 1 February 1998. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  3. ↑ Williams, Sue (20 October 1996). "Stars of Tomorrow - Now". Sun Herald . p. 4. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  4. ↑ Yeaman, Simon (15 July 1998). "Zaetta dares and wins". The Advertiser . Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  5. ↑ "Famous red bikini comes Down Under; Tania dares to be - different". Sunday Mail . 15 November 1998. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  6. 1 2 3 Fidgeon, Robert (19 October 2000). "Hey true Blue / High-flying Tania Zaetta comes down to Earth / World at her feet". The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  7. 1 2 "Coast life - wins over - movie star". Gold Coast Sun . 16 January 2008. p. 33. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  8. ↑ Cresswell, Joel (1 August 2008). "Tania Zaetta to star in Geelong action movie". Geelong Advertiser . Archived from the original on 4 August 2008. Retrieved 1 August 2008..
  9. ↑ "Zaetta quicksteps out of contention". Townsville Bulletin . 15 September 2005. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  10. ↑ "Ty puts a smile on face of co-star". Sunshine Coast Daily . 20 August 2010. p. 12. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  11. ↑ Cole, Amanda; et al. (2011). Who Needs Prince Charming?: Fabulous Girls Tips on Life, Love and Getting What You Want!. Strawberry Hills, NSW: Book Nerds. ISBN   978-0-980831-306. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
  12. ↑ Doherty, Megan (1 May 2012). "Rolling with the punches". The Canberra Times . Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  13. ↑ Tedmanson, Sophie (3 June 2005). "Tania dares, wins billions of Bollywood fans". The Australian . p. 5. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  14. ↑ Dennehy, Luke; Epstein, Jackie; Te Koha, Nui (8 June 2014). "Tania fits the bill". Herald Sun . p. 102. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  15. ↑ "TV celebrity Tania Zaetta has been cleared of all charity charges". The Gold Coast Bulletin . 7 June 2012. Archived from the original on 31 December 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
  16. ↑ Linnell, Garry (22 May 2008). "Tania Zaetta denies Afghanistan tour sex claims". Herald Sun. Archived from the original on 23 December 2008. Retrieved 1 August 2008.
  17. ↑ "Zaetta stunned at 'vicious' troops sex claim". The Age . Australian Associated Press. 23 May 2008. Retrieved 23 May 2008.
  18. ↑ "Defence Dept apologises to Zaetta". ABC News . 22 May 2008. Retrieved 23 May 2008.
  19. ↑ McPhedran, Ian (28 January 2009). "Defence Dept apologises to Zaetta". News.com.au. Archived from the original on 19 January 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
  20. ↑ Doherty, Megan (27 April 2012). "Sorry Tania Zaetta, you're fired". The Canberra Times . Archived from the original on 1 May 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  21. ↑ Lyons, Anita (9 September 2018). "Tania Zaetta gives birth to twins at 48". Woman's Day . MSN. Archived from the original on 10 September 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.