Melissa Tracina (Australian Radio Announcer) Biography

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Profession	Radio Announcer, TV Host, Actress
Nationality	Australian
Date of Birth	10/09/1989
Age	36 years
Birthplace	Melbourne, Australia

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Other Name	Mel Tracina

College/University	La Trobe University, Melbourne
Degree	Bachelor of Media Studies
Years Attended	2008-2011

Spouse	Stefan

Highlights	Melissa Tracina began her career in 2011 as a receptionist and Promotions Coordinator at NOVA Entertainment. She gained acting experience in the 2013 crime thriller film 'Model Behaviour' and the 2014 adventure comedy 'Johnny Swade'. In 2014, she became the Breakfast show announcer at the Super Radio Network. In 2015, she worked as a Music Announcer for '89.9 TheLight' in Melbourne. From 2018, she served as the Afternoon Announcer at NOVA Entertainment, sharing music hits on Nova 100 and Nova 919. In 2021, she appeared as a cultural correspondent on the comedy panel show 'The Cheap Seats'. In 2023, she became the host of the quiz show 'Have You Been Paying Attention?' and also hosted the ARIA Awards red carpet for 'The Cheap Seats'. She currently hosts Network 10's 'Big Brother Australia' as well as entertainment segments on 'The Cheap Seats'. She hosts the national workday radio show on Nova from 9am to 2pm in all major capital cities except Perth. She has written and performed in several shows for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. She began working in radio as an announcer for the Student Youth Network while studying at La Trobe University.

Highlights

Melissa Tracina began her career in 2011 as a receptionist and Promotions Coordinator at NOVA Entertainment.
She gained acting experience in the 2013 crime thriller film 'Model Behaviour' and the 2014 adventure comedy 'Johnny Swade'.
In 2014, she became the Breakfast show announcer at the Super Radio Network.
In 2015, she worked as a Music Announcer for '89.9 TheLight' in Melbourne.
From 2018, she served as the Afternoon Announcer at NOVA Entertainment, sharing music hits on Nova 100 and Nova 919.
In 2021, she appeared as a cultural correspondent on the comedy panel show 'The Cheap Seats'.
In 2023, she became the host of the quiz show 'Have You Been Paying Attention?' and also hosted the ARIA Awards red carpet for 'The Cheap Seats'.
She currently hosts Network 10's 'Big Brother Australia' as well as entertainment segments on 'The Cheap Seats'.
She hosts the national workday radio show on Nova from 9am to 2pm in all major capital cities except Perth.
She has written and performed in several shows for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
She began working in radio as an announcer for the Student Youth Network while studying at La Trobe University.

1. Throughout her childhood in Melbourne, Melissa pursued dance, drama, and singing classes.
2. She draws inspiration from notable comedians such as Lucille Ball, Sam Pang, and Kitty Flanagan.
3. Her passion for radio and television blossomed early in her career and has continued to grow with various roles in the industry.
4. Melissa enjoys sharing moments with her pet dog on social media, reflecting her love for animals.