Ginette McDonald
Ginette McDonald was born by the sea in Wellington in the 1950s. From a large, noisy Irish/French family, her independent spirit was nurtured by her parents, her convent school, and the prevailing “can-do” Kiwi attitude.
She began acting professionally at age 14 at Wellington’s Downstage Theatre. Her gum-chewing vowel-challenged alter ego, Lyn of Tawa, was born two years later. Lyn of Tawa, with her enthusiastic promotion of Kiwi products has become, in her own words, a “Cultural Ambassador and Certifiable Living Treasure”.
Ginette’s career has spanned over 30 years, including a five year stint in England in the 1970s. As an actress, she has done an enormous amount of theatre, television and radio in both countries. For many years she worked for Television New Zealand as a drama producer and director. She has written articles, opinion columns, reviews, after dinner speeches and debates. She has won numerous awards for acting, producing and public speaking.
Ginette’s television roles have included hosting the garden makeover show ‘Ground Force’, the light-hearted ‘PA for a Day’ and one of the participants in TV One's 'The Great New Zealand Spelling Bee' . Ginette was a nominee for Best Presenter in the TV Guide TV Awards 2000.
Ginette is a highly in demand, witty and humorous MC who can think on her feet and adapt to any situation, with professionalism and style.
Testimonials
Ginette exceeded our expectations. The audience throroughly appreciated Ginette's wit, warmth and professionalism. The positive feedback has kept coming in.—True Colours Charitable Trust
Ginette was funny, good spirited and entertaining.—Colliers International
The audience was always engaged with Ginette. We have had several calls from members expressing their delight at the event.—Waikato Sunrise Rotary Club
The audience loved Ginette and there was laughter from start to finish - which was my main requirement.—Scenic Circle Hotels
Ginette was extremely entertaining. She had sufficient knowledge of medical science to appeal to our audience.— NZ Institute of Medical Laboratory Science
We had a lot of fun. I would like to thank you very much for providing such an entertaining breakfast address and giving us lots of laughs. Feedback from the managers and secretaries who attended the event has been great.—Auckland City - Traffic & Roading Services
Ginette was extemely entertaining, and fitted well with the theme of the evening. She was very easy to deal with. Although very humourous Ginette was also very empathic with the theme of the evening which was raising funds for the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery.—ANZCO Foods Ltd
Favourite quotes
I can still deliver the goods because I can honestly say I've got everything I had 20 years ago ... it's just all a bit lower.
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