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Dani Behr (born 9 July 1971 in London) is a British television presenter and singer. Dani Behr began her career in London, England where she was born and raised. She started dancing at the young age of three, always knowing she wanted to perform. Years later at the age of 14, she signed her first big music contract with WEA, whilst attending one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the UK. During her two-year music career in the all-girl pop band 'Faith. Hope and Charity', Behr realized it would be more interesting and exciting introducing the band, instead of being the performer. Dani Behr began her career in London, England where she was born and raised. She started dancing at the young age of three, always knowing she wanted to perform. Years later at the age of 14, she signed her first big music contract with WEA, whilst attending one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the UK. During her two-year music career in the all-girl pop band ‘Faith. Hope and Charity’, Behr realized it would be more interesting and exciting introducing the band, instead of being the performer. At 16, Behr’s realization became reality, when she was chosen from thousands of hopefuls to host what became one of the highest rated late night shows on British TV, ‘The Word’. The show gained cult status, as did Dani and made her into an overnight star. At 16, Behr's realization became reality, when she was chosen from thousands of hopefuls to host what became one of the highest rated late night shows on British TV, 'The Word'. The show gained cult status, as did Dani and made her into an overnight star. After 5 years on 'The Word', her captivating personality, great interviewing skills and her effortless ability for live TV has enabled Behr to host over 30 shows all over the UK and US networks. All ranging from morning to prime time to late-night and even producing a few on the way. She has diversified into radio, hosting a daily 4-hr live drive-time show on Kiss FM, gone back to her acting roots and taken to the stage in London's West-End for 'Moby Dick' and appeared in 'The Vagina Monologues'at the Old Vic, London with Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet and Melanie Griffiths and again at Madison Square Gardens with Oprah Winfrey, Jane Fonda and Glenn Close. Her acting career has featured many roles in TV sitcoms and British movies including 'Rancid Alumium' (with Joseph Fiennes and Rhys Ifans) and Goodbye Charlie Bright' (with Paul Nicholls). Alongside all of the above, she has one of the most recognizable voices in the UK, having a successful 15-year career in voice-overs. Recording for TV & Radio commercials, animation, trailers, video games and so much more. Behr is of South African Jewish descent. She is a graduate of the Sylvia Young Theatre School, and was discovered by Pet Shop Boys manager Tom Watkins, who put her in his female Bros concept, Faith Hope and Charity, signed to the WEA record company. However the band was not successful and Behr moved into television production. Dani Behr was a presenter on the late night Channel 4 music show, The Word, for five years. She went on to present over 30 TV shows, including The Big Breakfast, Hotel Babylon, Ice Warriors, and in 2002 The Saturday Show for the BBC. After numerous presenting jobs for shows in the United States, Behr decided to move permanently to Hollywood to begin presenting "Extra" for NBC. She went on to host several more shows for Fox, NBC/Bravo, VH1, with her biggest hit so far being the 2003 reality show Boy Meets Boy. In between TV, Behr has also presented radio shows for KissFM, and has had some minor film acting roles and appeared alongside Kate Winslet, Oprah Winfrey, Glenn Close & co in the successful play The Vagina Monologues both in London at The Old Vic and on Broadway at 'Madison Square Gardens'. Behr was Maxim's female presenter of the year in 2002. Until June 2007 she voiced the safety message on Virgin Atlantic and was named in "Turn A Blind Eye" by Half Man Half Biscuit. "They came for Dani Behr. I said 'she's over there, behind the wardrobe.'" One of her more notable was when she landed top job as flagship host on CBBC's The Saturday Show. She regularly hosts award ceremonies, charity events, auctions, corporate videos and events. In 2002 Maxim named Behr "Best Television Presenter 2002." In 2003 she moved to Los Angeles, California and was seen as a regular host on 'Extra' for NBC, 'Boy Meets Boy' for Bravo/ NBC and 'Littlest Groom' for FOX and much more. At the end of 2005, Dani and her husband Carl welcomed their first child Coco into the world, and in 2006 the family relocated to Sydney, Australia. Behr has dated several high-profile names whilst living in the UK, including footballer Les Ferdinand, Ryan Giggs and J from boy band '5ive'. During this time her relationships were well publicised by the tabloids. Behr married American restaurateur (Founder of Kauai Juice, South Africa) and surfer Carl Harwin in Malibu, California, on 5 May 2005 - with pictures of the wedding featured in Hello! magazine. They have a daughter named Coco born in December 2005. They have recently moved to Sydney, Australia. On 19 April 2007, Dani welcomed new baby boy Zane Max Harwin to the family. In 2002 Maxim named Behr "Best Television Presenter 2002." , In 2003 she moved to Los Angeles, California and was seen as a regular host on ‘Extra’ for NBC , ‘Boy Meets Boy’ for Bravo/ NBC and ‘Littlest Groom’ for FOX and much more. At the end of 2005, Dani and her husband Carl welcomed their first child Coco into the world, and in 2006 the family relocated to Sydney, Australia. |
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