Seán Munsanje
| Seán Munsanje | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dublin, Ireland |
| Residence | Dublin |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Degree in Media Studies at National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUIM) |
| Occupation | Entertainment presenter |
| Employer | TV3 |
| Known for | Total Xposure, Xposé |
Seán 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 St Flannan's College, Ennis, Waterford Institute of Technology, and the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, where he earned a degree in Media Studies.[1] He has presented for both RTÉ Two and Channel 6.[1] On TTV he presented a ‘gig guide' each week for the former, while he presented the film show Take Six for the latter. He is also the resident movie critic on Dublin radio station FM104.[1] Openly gay,[2] he married his partner, Chris Doyle, in 2013.[3][4]
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.[5]
He was named the new host of Xposé live on television after the final results show of Total Xposure on 11 August 2009.[6][7] He had been the "hot favourite" to win the show, with one bookmaker paying out early to those who had gambled on him.[7] He was awarded a six-month contract in television presenting worth €20,000 and was welcomed by his fellow Xposé presenters afterwards.[8][9] Producer Debbie O'Donnell later spoke of her delight to have a male working on Xposé.[7][8] Munsanje was soon being approached by strangers and offered free items of clothing.[10] Following the show, he stated that he had not at that stage finalised his salary.[9] On 5 July 2010 it was announced that Munsanje would leave the show at the end of August, a year after he won Total Xposure.[11]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Seán Munsanje Wins 'Total Xposure' Contest". Irish Film and Television Network. 12 August 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2009.
- ↑ "Keith Barry's TV Deception...". ShowBiz Ireland. 17 June 2010. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
The fourth photo has the following caption: "Sean Munsanje & boyfriend Chris Doyle"
- ↑ M F (21 March 2012). "FM104's Seán and 98fm boss Chris to marry". Evening Herald. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
- ↑ Majella O'Sullivan (15 June 2013). "Rain can't dampen mood as Chris and Sean tie the knot". Evening Herald. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- ↑ "Sean -- My family are so proud". Evening Herald. 12 August 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2009.
- ↑ "The joy of X, by TV3's toughest talent judge". Evening Herald. 12 August 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
- 1 2 3 "A winner xposed". Evening Herald. 12 August 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2009.
- 1 2 "Testosterone is the perfect ingredient for Xpose team". Irish Independent. 15 August 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2009.
- 1 2 Richie Taylor (13 August 2009). "'Xpose' presenter yet to agree pay". Irish Independent. Retrieved 16 August 2009.
- ↑ Sean Munsanje (14 August 2009). "Celebrity Diary: Sean Munsanje". Evening Herald. Retrieved 16 August 2009.
- ↑ "Sean Munsanje is leaving Xposé". TV3 News and Information. 5 July 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
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| Preceded by Lorraine Keane |
Host of Xposé August 2009–August 2010 |
Succeeded by n/a |