Sonia Kruger - Biography

Co-host of the Seven Network's top rating Dancing With The Stars and
entertainment reporter for Today Tonight, Sonia Kruger is one of
Australia's most popular television personalities.

A versatile performer, Kruger is an accomplished actress, dancer,
entertainer and reporter. She first graced our screens as the
adventurous live-cross weather presenter for Seven's news and
information program 11AM. Her role developed quickly to encompass
reporting of entertainment and lifestyle stories. Sonia remained with
the program for two years before moving on to Today Tonight.

Kruger has been entertaining audiences since the tender age of four,
when she began her dancing career in Brisbane. Specialising in
Ballroom and Latin American dancing, she has represented Australia at
the Amateur British Ballroom Championships and was the Australian
Ballroom, Latin and New Vogue Professional Champion.

Her talent as one of the country's foremost dancers saw Kruger land
the coveted role of 'Tina Sparkle' in the hugely successful Baz
Luhrmann directed Australian movie, Strictly Ballroom. On set, Kruger
took on the role as dance coach for cast members. Her instructing
skills have also been utilised by NIDA where Sonia taught for more
than four years.

Kruger continued to remain in the public eye after Strictly Ballroom;
on television as well as in theatre. She was a huge hit as a reporter
on Channel Nine's revamped kids show, Wonder World and made several
appearances in ABC-TV's Three Men and A Baby Grand.

Kruger accumulated many highlights from her time on 11AM, including
interviews with Garbage, Matchbox 20 and Geri Halliwell. She's danced
with Irish Riverdance sensation Michael Flatley and the Flamenco
troupe in Paco Pena. Today Tonight has provided similar experiences
for Sonia, most notably interviews with Hollywood's A List including
Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, Mike Myers, Jackie Chan, Robert
Redford, Billy Connolly, Michael Caine, Kevin Costner, Sandra Bullock,
Glenn Close, Jodie Foster, Kate Hudson, Beyonce Knowles and Aussie pop
sensation Kylie Minogue. This year, Kruger continued to score
exclusive A-list interviews with international celebrities, including
music legend Madonna.

Kruger has also hosted several prime time network specials including
Surprise Wedding and John Farnham - The Last Time. She has also
reported stories as a special guest reporter for The Great Outdoors
and has just returned from Beijing as part of Channel Seven's Olympic
games coverage. Kruger and Dancing With The Stars judge Todd McKenney
can be heard mornings on MIX FM's breakfast program in Sydney.