Toni Pearen : biography
05 June 1972 –
Toni Pearen is an Australian actress, singer, songwriter and TV presenter born in Cronulla, Sydney on 5 June 1972. She initially became recognisable through her role on soap opera E Street from 1989 until 1992. She had a limited pop music career in the early 1990s with the release of one album that included two ARIA certified gold singles. She was host of Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show from 2003 to 2008, and competed on the eighth season of Dancing With The Stars.
Filmography
Television and Film roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1988 | A Country Practice | Patty Morrison | First acting role |
1989–1992 | E Street | Toni Windsor | |
1993 | Video Smash Hits | Presenter | First presenting role |
1993 | Coca Cola Take 40 Australia | Presenter | |
1994 | Home And Away | Beth Armstrong | |
1994 | Red Music Television | Presenter | |
1995 | All Men Are Liars | Angela | Feature film, Leading role |
1995 | On The Dead Side | Feature film | |
1997 | Colin Fitz Lives! | Pandemonium Fan | Feature film |
1997 | Carols By Candlelight | Performer | |
2000 | JAG | Jenny | Appeared in episodes Boomerang, Part 1 and Boomerang, Part 2 |
2002 | The Best of Aussie Drama | Herself | First appearance on Australian television in almost five years |
2003 | Who Wants To Be A Millionaire | Celebrity Contestant | |
2003 | Carols By Candlelight | Performer | First appearance at Carols By Candlelight in six years |
2003–2008 | Australia’s Funniest Home Videos | Host | Longest serving host of the show to date |
2005 | Celebrity Circus | Herself | |
2005 | The Footy Show | Herself | |
2006 | Bert’s Family Feud | Contestant | Took part in the Celebrity Showdown week from 3–7 April |
2006 | ABBA Mania | Performer | |
2006–2007 | 20 to 1 | Herself | |
2007 | The Rock Eisteddfod Challenge | Host | |
2008 | Out Of The Blue | Justine | Appeared in five episodes – First acting role in eight years |
2008 | The One | Herself | Was read by a Psychic on the second last episode in July |
2008 | Deal Or No Deal | Contestant | Appeared on special 25 August episode Dancing With The Deal |