Katja Mia
Katja Mia | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 May 1996 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | Maynooth University |
| Occupations | |
| Employer | Virgin Media Television (Ireland) |
| Notable credit | Ireland AM |
Katja Mia (born 17 May 1996)[1] is an Irish model, social media influencer and television presenter, known for her work on Ireland AM.
Early life and education
Mia was raised in Lucan, Dublin.[citation needed] Her parents fled war-torn Burundi and sought asylum in Germany before eventually settling in Ireland.[2] In 2018, she graduated from Maynooth University, where she studied international finance, economics and German.[3]
Career
Mia was discovered by a modelling agency in the summer of 2020 after she posted pictures online. She describes herself as "a curve model or plus sized model."[4] In October 2022, Mia guest hosted Virgin Media Ireland's flagship morning show for a week filling in for permanent host Muireann O'Connell.[5] One month later, in November 2022, it was announced that Mia would take up full-time hosting duties of the weekend edition of the programme alongside Martin King and Elaine Crowley.[6] On 21 November 2023 it was announced that Mia would leave Ireland AM to join Brian Dowling as the new permanent hosts of The 6 O'Clock Show replacing Karen Koster and Greg O'Shea.[7] Mia is currently participating in the seventh series of Dancing with the Stars.
Personal life
Since 2017, Mia has been in a relationship with social media influencer Daragh Curran, also known as The Guinness Guru.[8] She has spoken openly about being a victim of racial abuse in Ireland[9][10] and has spoken out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.[11]
References
- ^ "Ireland AM's Katja Mia Kicks 27th Year Off With Fun Start". Evoke.ie. 17 May 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ Phelan, Ciara (9 September 2023). "The Ciara Phelan Podcast: Ireland AM presenter Katja Mia on faith and body dysmorphia". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "TV presenter Katja Mia: 'Manifesting every day and remaining spiritual is 100pc how I got to where I am along with the hard work and patience'". Independent.ie. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ Clarke, Sophie (12 March 2023). "Spotlight On: Model and Ireland AM star Katja Mia". Goss.ie. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ Townsend, Michelle (11 October 2022). "Katja Mia hosting Ireland AM all week as Muireann O'Connell enjoys holiday". RSVP Live. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ Gallagher, Katie (3 November 2022). "Martin King moves to Ireland AM as Love Island star takes Six O'Clock Show slot". Irish Mirror. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Brian Dowling and Katja Mia announced as new hosts of Six O'Clock Show". Independent.ie. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ O'Loughlin, Mikie (11 February 2023). "Ireland AM's Katja Mia opens up on romance with social media star Daragh Curran". RSVP Live. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ Fisher, Rebecca (25 July 2023). "Katja Mia Thanks Fans After Suffering Racial Harassment On Public Transport". Extra.ie. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ Omorodion, Sylvia (25 October 2023). "Singer Tolü Makay and TV presenter Katja Mia racially abused in separate incidents". SundayWorld.com. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ Maher, Niamh (22 October 2021). "The Dublin blogger making massive moves in the fashion industry". Her.ie. Retrieved 25 October 2023.