Matt Gibb
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Matthew Gibb | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 January 1981 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Other names | Matt Gibb |
| Education | Burnside High School, Christchurch |
| Years active | 2000 - present |
| Employer | Television New Zealand |
| Known for | Studio 2 U Live |
Matthew Phillip "Matt" Gibb (born 15 January 1981) is a television presenter in Auckland, New Zealand. He is best known for presenting the children's television show Studio 2 from 2004 until 2010.
In 2015 Gibb was also a regular presenter for a segment on Kiwi Living, a New Zealand lifestyle television programme. He also fronted the Telecom campaign "Tech in a Sec" and has been known to host the weekly Lotto draw, and had a stint co-presenting the breakfast television programme Good Morning.
Career[edit]
Gibbs first television appearance was as the host of Squirt. In 2004 he was a co-host on the popular children's show Studio 2 until the series ended in October 2010.[1]
Gibb then worked as an on-screen producer for U Live on TVNZ U.[2] Gibb also worked as the fill-in host and contributor on the breakfast show Good Morning. He also presented the Telecom campaign "Tech in a Sec", and occasionally hosted the weekly Lotto draw.
In 2015 Gibb began presenting pre-recorded segments about travel and unique homes on the New Zealand lifestyle programme Kiwi Living.[3] Later that year, he announced he would be giving up his presenting work in New Zealand to move to Sydney, Australia, after his fiancée (a reporter for 1 News) landed a job as an Australian correspondent.[4]
Gibb was a radio co-host on The Breakfast Club on More FM, alongside Lana Searle and Gary McCormick.
Personal life[edit]
Gibb was born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand. He attended Burnside High School. He lived with his parents as a young adult, working for Family Planning as part of the youth education team and performing in the improvisation comedy Scared Scriptless.[3]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2003 | Squirt | Himself | Host |
| 2004–2010 | Studio 2 LIVE | ||
| 2009 | Activate | ||
| 2011–2013 | U Live | On-screen producer | |
| 2012–2015 | Good Morning | Fill-in host, contributor | |
| 2013 | U Late | Fill-in on-screen producer; 2 episodes | |
| Seven Sharp | Fill-in host | ||
| 2013–2015 | Lotto | Host | |
| 2014 | There And Back | ||
| 2015 | Kiwi Living | Contributor | |
| 2015–present | Breakfast | Fill-in host, fill-in weather presenter | |
| 2017 | The Barefoot Bandits | Mr. Renwick (voice) | Series 2 |
| Year | Radio Station | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2018 | The Edge | Himself | Host |
| 2021–October 2021 | More FM | Himself | Co-Host |
| Year | Advertisement | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012–present | Spark's "Tech In A Sec" | Himself |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Matt Gibb, Television New Zealand, Retrieved 17 November 2010
- ^ Meet Matt | TVNZ U
- ^ a b "Matt Gibb talks Kiwi Living". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- ^ "Matt Gibb's runaway bride". Womans Day. Archived from the original on 22 April 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
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