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Stacey Morrison (née Daniels, born c.1974) is a New Zealand television and radio host. Morrison speaks fluent Te Reo Māori and is active in promoting Māori language, culture and health.[1]
Stacey Morrison | |
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Born | Stacey Daniels 1973 or 1974 (age 50–51) Christchurch, New Zealand |
Nationality | New Zealand |
Occupation(s) | Television host, radio host, actress, MC |
Years active | 1990–present |
Television | What Now, It's in the Bag, Mai Time, Whānau Living |
Spouse |
Scotty Morrison (m. 2006) |
Children | 3 |
Morrison grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand and attended Aranui High School.[2]
In 1990, when Morrison was 18 years old, she landed her first role on the popular New Zealand children's show What Now.[1] However she is better known as a host on the TV show Mai Time during the late 1990s.[3] In 2002, Morrison was nominated for her work on Mai Time in the Best Presenter category at the 2002 TV Guide New Zealand Television Awards.[4] She has also hosted radio shows on Mai FM, Flava and Classic Hits FM. In 2009, Morrison signed on to co-host a new version of the hit show It's in the Bag, with Pio Terei on Māori Television.[5]
Morrison is an advocate and educator of Māori language and has co-written several Māori language books for learners.[6] Morrison learnt Māori language as an adult.[6]
In February 2020, Morrison was appointed cultural advisor for the Australian soap opera Home and Away after a Māori family joined the cast of the show.[7]
Morrison is the daughter of radio host James Daniels.[8] She married Te Karere presenter Scotty Morrison in Rotorua on 7 January 2006.[9] They have three children together.[10][11]
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