Yumi Stynes
Yumi Stynes | |
|---|---|
| Born | Yumi Tasma Stynes 2 June 1975 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Employer | Ten Network |
| Television | The Circle, The Know, Channel V, ARIA Awards |
| Partner(s) | Martin Bendeler (since 2011) Ben Ely (2000–2008) |
Yumi Tasma Stynes (born 2 June 1975) is an Australian television presenter. She presented the morning show The Circle, until its cancellation, and is a presenter for the channel Max.
Early life
Stynes grew up in Swan Hill, Victoria with her parents, David and Yoshiko, two sisters and a brother. Her father was fifth generation Australian and her mother is Japanese.[1] She spent her teens in Melbourne before moving to Sydney to work for Channel V Australia.[2]
Television career
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Stynes has presented for several Australian channels, including Foxtel's Select, the ABC for Sleek Geeks, and SBS for the Inside Film Awards. She previously presented for Channel V Australia, originally winning her job as part of the Channel V Reporter Search, along with James Mathison (who went on to host Australian Idol).
Stynes presented on Reel Spiel and 50 Minutes both on Channel V and has hosted the ASTRA Award-winning 'Max Sessions: Powderfinger'. Yumi has also appeared at the ARIA Music Awards as a presenter and done similar appearances at the APRA Awards, ASTRA Awards, Filmink Awards and IF Awards.
As a writer, Stynes has made regular contributions to Filmink, Grazia and is a regular blogger and film critic for Bigpond.
In 2010, Network Ten announced Stynes as host of the new morning show The Circle alongside Denise Drysdale, Chrissie Swan and Gorgi Coghlan.[3]
Controversy
On the 28 February 2012 episode of The Circle, Stynes, along with George Negus, made comments about Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith, a Victoria Cross and Medal for Gallantry recipient. Stynes suggested that he dive to the bottom of a swimming pool to find his brain, while Negus made a comment which was interpreted by some as casting doubt on Robert-Smith's ability to perform "in the sack". There have been many complaints, especially on social media,[4] with some people even suggesting that Stynes resign and that viewers boycott the show.[5] Both Stynes and Negus contacted Roberts-Smith personally to apologise and he accepted their apologies.[6] The incident was criticised by the Returned Services League, the Defence Minister Stephen Smith and the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence. Big4, APT, SwisseVitamins, Saria Shoes, Yoplait, Hoselink, Mirvac Hotels, Jamaica Blue, Michael Hill Jewellers, Dulux and Mitsubishi dropped sponsorship or pulled advertising from the show, while fashion label Otto Mode continued their sponsorship.[7] [8][9] Channel 10 resisted calls to sack Stynes from the show and she retained her position as presenter until the show's cancellation 5 months later, due to the dramatic loss in sponsorship caused by the controversy. [10]
Music career
Stynes is also the bassist and vocalist for Sydney band The Punisherz. In her own words "To be in The Punisherz you have to be Asian and unable to play an instrument. I play bass. We're terrible."[11]
Personal life
Stynes was the partner of musician Ben Ely from the band Regurgitator, however they split up after eight years in 2008. They have two daughters, Anouk and Dee Dee.[12]
On 29 February 2012, she announced on The Circle that she had proposed to her partner, Martin Bendeler.[13]
References
- ^ http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/yumi-a-wild-child-no-longer/story-fn6bn9st-1225992579566
- ^ Kalina, Paul: Ten's turn to try a women's panel show, The Age, 4 February 2010.
- ^ "Personalities: Yumi Stynes". Network Ten. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Burrowes, Tim. "Negus and Stynes face anger over The Circle 'dud root' comments". Mumbrella. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
- ^ "'Dud root': Circle slammed over hero soldier insults" Sydney Morning Herald, 29 February 2012.
- ^ NineMSN Staff. "Negus, Stynes call hero to apologise". 9 News Online. NineMSN. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
- ^ Vickery, Colin. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/major-sponsor-walks-over-war-hero-comments-on-the-circle/story-e6freuy9-1226287527003 "Major sponsor walks over war hero comments on the circle", Herald Sun, 2 March 2012
- ^ http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/vc-hero-accepts-apology-for-insults-20120229-1u3ae.html "VC Hero Accepts Apology for Insults" Canberra 29 February 2012
- ^ http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/13078248/firm-cuts-ties-with-the-circle/"Firm cuts ties with the circle"
- ^ http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/tv-radio/sponsors-jump-ship-over-the-circles-tv-slur/story-e6frf9ho-1226289907635 "Sponsors jump ship over the circles tv slur"
- ^ Yumi Stynes: Top 5 Musical Moments, MAX, 24 July 2008.
- ^ Miller, Megan (22 January 2011). "Yumi a wild child no longer". Herald Sun. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
- ^ Confidential (1 March 2012). "Yumi Stynes says sorry to war hero, then announces her engagement". Herald Sun. Retrieved 1 March 2012.