Jeanne Beker
As Host and Segment Producer of CTV's Fashion Television and FashionTelevisionChannel, Jeanne Beker is one of the most iconic and influential women in the fashion industry both here in Canada and around the world.
Jeanne travels to the fashion capitals of the world and brings viewers the latest trends that hit the runways, while interviewing countless designers from Betsey Johnson to Karl Lagerfeld. FT the series is seen in Canada and in countries around the world – including Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Belgium, Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
Jeanne is a judge on CTV's CANADA'S NEXT TOP MODEL, a popular Canadian reality series in which aspiring model hopefuls are taught the ins and outs of the modeling world.
Jeanne is also a published author with her autobiography Jeanne Unbottled: Adventures in High Style, The Big Night Out (her first book for young adults who want to look their best) and Passion for Fashion: Careers in Style. She is currently working on two books for release in the spring of 2011.
This multi talented media dynamo not only offers exciting ‘behind the scenes' stories to Canadians, but also shows how perseverance and passion translate into success.
Topic Categories
- Motivation, Inspiration
- Women-specific
- Media
Accomplishments
- FashionTelevision the series is seen in Canada and in countries around the world – including Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Belgium, Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
- From 2003 to 2009, Jeanne was the editor-in-chief of FQ Magazine and SIR Magazine – Canada's Magazines of Stylish Living. She also co-executive produced the documentary series COVER STORIES (airing on FashionTelevisionChannel), which gives viewers a behind-the- scenes look at the business side of running her magazines. Jeanne is currently a regular featured columnist with The Globe and Mail – Canada's National Newspaper.
- Jeanne's design credits include a limited time only clothing line launched in 2001 at Eaton's department stores across Canada, followed by a line of body wear (titled Inside Out), sold exclusively at Sears Canada in the fall of 2003.
- Jeanne also adds Style Correspondent to her résumé, sharing her passion for fashion and insider industry knowledge with recurring spots on CTV's CANADA AM and ETALK – Canada's most-watched entertainment newsmagazine.
- In February 2010, Jeanne joined etalk hosts Tanya Kim and Ben Mulroney along with ETALK reporters Leah Miller and Lainey in Vancouver to cover the 2010 Olympic Winter Games for CTV. She also carried the Olympic Flame as part of the Torch Relay in Ladner, British Columbia.
- Recognized by numerous organizations for her ongoing community involvement and influence in the fashion world, Jeanne was highly praised by Fashion Group International for her impact on the fashion industry and accepted the Vantage Women of Originality Award (awarded to women who are pioneers in their chosen field). She was also the recipient of the Variety Club Diamond Award and received the prestigious Crystal Jury Award in 2006 from Women in Film and Television, for her exceptional achievements in Canadian television. Past Honorary Chair of Toronto's Annual Fashion Cares, Jeanne currently sits on the honorary board for Gilda's Club Greater Toronto.
- Born in Toronto, Jeanne Beker began her career in show business at the age of 16 and has never looked back. She is the mother of two daughters.
In Her Words
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Key Notes
Fee Range: 7,500 to 10,000 CDN Lives In: Toronto, OntarioPresentation Titles
- Celebrity
- Design
- Fashion and Beauty