Seán Munsanje
Sean Munsanje | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Degree in Media Studies at National University of Ireland, Maynooth |
| Occupation | Entertainment presenter |
| Employer | TV3 |
| Known for | TTV, Take Six, Total Xposure, Xposé |
Sean Munsanje is an Irish television presenter from Dublin. He has presented shows for several channels in his native country, including Raidió Teilifís Éireann, Channel 6 and, most recently, TV3.
On 11 August 2009, he won the TV3 reality television programme, Total Xposure, thus becoming the new presenter of the channel's prime time entertainment magazine programme Xposé. A public vote saw him beat Simon Atkins and Ruth O'Neill in the final on 11 August 2009.[1] Munsanje thus became the first ever non-female presenter of Xposé .[1]
Career
Education and early career
Munsanje attended National University of Ireland, Maynooth and has earned a degree in Media Studies from the university.[1] He has presented for both RTÉ and Channel 6.[1] On TTV he presented a ‘gig guide' each week for the former, whilst he presented the film show Take Six for the latter.[1]
Total Xposure
Musanje was one of ten hopefuls who took part in Total Xposure aiming to win a prize of a presenting contract with TV3. He has said he rang his parents, who were holidaying in France, throughout the show and they flew in especially to attend the final.[2]
Munsanje was declared the new host of Xposé live on television after the final results show of Total Xposure on 11 August 2009.[3][4] He had been the "hot favourite" to win the show, with one bookmaker paying out early to those who had gambled on him.[4] Munsanje received a prize of a six-month contract in television presenting worth €20,000 and was welcomed by his fellow Xposé presenters afterwards.[5][6] Producer Debbie O'Donnell later spoke of her delight to have a male working on Xpose.[5][4] Munsanje was soon being approached by strangers and offered free items of clothing.[7] Following the show, he stated that he had not at that stage finalised his salary.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Sean Munsanje Wins 'Total Xposure' Contest". Irish Film and Television Network. 12 August 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2009.
- ^ "Sean -- My family are so proud". Evening Herald. 12 August 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2009.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "The joy of X, by TV3's toughest talent judge". Evening Herald. 12 August 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b c "A winner xposed". Evening Herald. 12 August 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2009.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b "Testosterone is the perfect ingredient for Xpose team". Irish Independent. 15 August 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2009.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b Richie Taylor (13 August 2009). "'Xpose' presenter yet to agree pay". Irish Independent. Retrieved 16 August 2009.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Sean Munsanje (14 August 2009). "Celebrity Diary: Sean Munsanje". Evening Herald. Retrieved 16 August 2009.
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