Gloria Hunniford

Description: (Irish TV and Radio Presenter and Singer)

Gloria Hunniford is a Northern Irish radio and television presenter, who has been enthralling her audiences since early 1970s. Born and raised in Northern Ireland, she moved to Canada at the age of seventeen, where she began her career as a singer. Later she returned home to join Ulster Television; concurrently continuing to sing, cutting her first record to the age of 29. Shortly, she was invited to appear on the BBC Belfast program, ‘Good Morning Ulster’, eventually being offered a job as a news broadcaster, till then a male domain. Very soon, she not only made a place for herself, but also became the first woman to have her own daily radio show by the age of 42. Later, she was moved to London, thus making a transition from regional to national scenes, continuing to captivate her audiences with numerous interesting programs. Lately, she has been appointed an OBE for her services to cancer charities.

Overview

Birthday April 10, 1940 (Aries)
Born In Northern Ireland
Alternative names Mary Winifred Gloria Hunniford
Spouse/Ex- Stephen Way (m. 1998), Don Keating (m. 1970 - div. 1992)
Parents Charles Hunniford
May Hunniford
Children Caron Keating, Michael Keating, Paul Keating
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