Video Jockeys
A Video Jockey, usually simply called a VJ, is an announcer who introduces and plays music videos on television by providing lively and amusing commentary. VJs are similar to Disc Jockeys or DJs, the main difference being that VJs introduce music videos on television as opposed to the DJ’s role of introducing songs on the radio. They have to be aware about the latest trends in music, and have knowledge about various musical genres and the artists performing them. VJs need to directly address the audience and therefore should have a pleasing and interesting personality. Naturally charming people blessed with a cheerful demeanor and talkative nature make good VJs. Successful VJs are the ones who are able to develop their own unique style of presenting and are able to connect with their audiences at an emotional level. Having a pleasant appearance as well as a good voice is essential for a VJ. Even though the VJ is mainly responsible for videos on television, with changing times, their roles too are changing. With each television channel competing with others for TRPs, VJs are expected to host game shows, interact with the public, travel for promoting the channels, and interview music celebrities in addition to their traditional roles. This section brings you information about the life and works of world famous Video Jockeys through their biographies and timelines which contain information about the lives and triva about them.
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Shibani Dandekar
(Australian Singer, Actress and Host)
Birthdate: August 27, 1981
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Born in Pune, Shibani Dandekar grew up in Australia and Africa, before returning to India, as a model and an anchor. She has hosted shows such as After Hours and also appeared in films such as Sultan. She is also the sister of VJ Anusha Dandekar and the girlfriend of actor Farhan Akhtar.
Birthdate: June 22, 1973
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States
Birthdate: July 1, 1981
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Birthdate: February 27, 1990
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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Malaika Arora(Indian Actress, Dancer, Model and Television Personality)
Birthdate: October 23, 1973
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Thane, Maharashtra, India
The quintessential item girl of Bollywood, Malaika Arora is known for her sultry looks and dance moves. She has the reputation of drawing audiences into theatres despite appearing in just one song in the entire film. Malaika Arora ended her 18 years old marriage to actor Arbaaz Khan in 2017.
6
Amanda Walsh
(Actress, Former VJ)
Birthdate: October 3, 1982
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Rigaud, Canada
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Downtown Julie Brown
(Actress)
Birthdate: August 27, 1963
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Cardiff, Wales, UK
Birthdate: January 9, 1982
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Khartoum, Sudan
Anusha Dandekar is an Indian-Australian VJ, actress, and singer. She is popularly known for hosting many TV shows. Beginning her career as a TV anchor and VJ, she branched out into acting as well, making her film debut with a role in the Bollywood film Mumbai Matinee. Since then, she has appeared in a few other movies.
9
George Stroumboulopoulos
(Canadian Media Personality Best Known as Former VJ for the Canadian Music Television Channel 'Muchmusic')
Birthdate: August 16, 1972
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Malton, Ontario, Canada
George Stroumboulopoulos is a Canadian media personality best known for his association with the popular music channel MuchMusic and talk show George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight. He currently hosts shows on radio networks like CBC Music and Apple Music Radio. He has also been involved with several charitable activities for which he received the prestigious Swarovski Humanitarian Award in September 2011.
10
Rahul Khanna
(Indian Actor and VJ)
Birthdate: June 20, 1972
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Rahul Khanna is an Indian film actor and writer best known for his work in the Hindi film industry. He is also known as the elder son of popular actor Vinod Khanna. Apart from working in the film industry, Rahul Khanna also appears on TV, hosting important events like the Miss India pageant, the IIFA Awards, and the Screen Awards.
Birthdate: August 7, 1984
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Taiwan, Taiwan
Birthdate: August 7, 1984
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Taiwan alma_mater = Chinese Culture University
Birthdate: August 18, 1972
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Jalandhar, Punjab, India
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Zhu Zhu
(Chinese Singer and Actress)
Birthdate: July 19, 1984
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Beijing, China
Birthdate: September 27, 1983
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
Birthdate: October 19, 1982
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Nauheed Cyrusi is an Indian model, actress, and VJ. Cyrusi is best known for appearing in TV commercials for well-known brands like Head & Shoulders, Britannia, and Himalaya. Over the years, Cyrusi has become a household name in India, thanks to her acting skills and visibility across the country.
Birthdate: December 3, 1982
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Muscat, Oman
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Nadya Hutagalung
(Indonesian-Australian Model, Actress and One of the First VJs on MTV Asia (1995))
Birthdate: July 28, 1974
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Indonesian-Australian actor-model Nadya Hutagalung soared to fame as an MTV VJ. Now a prominent conservationist, she has also been a UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador. She was associated with the documentary Let Elephants Be Elephants, owns a sustainable jewelry brand, and works for the environmental betterment of Sumatra.
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Maria Goretti(Indian MTV Video Jockeys and Host on Several TV Shows)
Birthdate: January 26, 1972
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Vasai, Maharashtra, India
Maria Goretti is an Indian video jockey who has hosted several popular shows. She was interested in music and performing from an early age and often participated in school and college programs. She went on to become a famous VJ on MTV and has also hosted shows on other channels. She is married to actor Arshad Warsi.
Birthdate: March 16, 1983
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Jalandhar
21
Susie Castillo
(Actress, Beauty pageant)
Birthdate: October 27, 1979
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Methuen, Massachusetts, United States
22
Paula Taylor
(Actress, VJ)
Birthdate: January 20, 1983
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
Birthdate: December 17, 1993
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kathmandu, Nepal
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Defne Joy Foster
(Actress)
Birthdate: September 2, 1975
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: İncirlik, Turkey
Died: February 2, 2011
Birthdate: September 3, 1973
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: San Fernando, California, United States
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Archana Suseelan
(Actress)
Birthdate: October 6, 1990
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Bhilai, Maharashtra, India
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Collien Ulmen-Fernandes
(TV presenter)
Birthdate: September 26, 1981
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany
Birthdate: November 8, 1981
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Biak, Indonesia
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Jamie Aditya
(Video jockey)
Birthdate: 1978 AD
Birthplace: Canberra, Australia
Birthdate: May 12, 1979
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Montevideo, Uruguay
Pablo Sciuto is an Uruguayan musician, poet, composer, and record producer. He has created a unique style of music that combines elements of indie pop, Jazz, Candombe, and Bossa Nova with an electronic sound. He began his career as a teenager and has collaborated with artists like Jorge Drexler, Pablo Guerrero, Gustavo Pena, and Ana Prada.
