Widely recognized as CTV’s etalk anchor, Tanya Kim is more than just one of Canada’s most familiar television personalities. Raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Tanya’s passion extends beyond entertainment and celebrity culture. Classically trained as a pianist and dancer, this Broadcast Journalism (specializing in Television) graduate started her TV career at MuchMusic. She went on to become the music reporter for CTV’s The Chatroom, and then became the special correspondent for the first two seasons of Canadian Idol, reporting on music and style.

Tanya’s role as anchor at etalk has given her a slew of exciting opportunities, including hosting red carpets at the Academy Awards®, Juno Awards, Grammy Awards and reporting backstage with the artists at Live 8 Canada. In July 2007, Tanya reported live from London during both the Concert for Diana and Live Earth. In February 2010, Tanya had the opportunity to report on entertainment news from the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games for CTV as well as for Olympic Morning.

In 2005, TV Guide ranked Tanya second in a list of “Canada’s Top 10 newcomers on the verge of a major breakout.” She’s also received two Toronto Sun Readers Choice Awards for Entertainment TV Reporter. Additionally, Tanya has been credited in the film and television world making appearances in Puppets Who Kill, Degrassi: The Next Generation, Instant Star and Glitter.

Recognizing the importance of philanthropy, Tanya supports charities that are close to her heart. She shares her love of music with Canada’s youth through her role at MusiCounts, an organization that provides instruments to schools across the country. She travelled to Zambia in November 2008 as national spokesperson for CARE Canada to help launch their “I Am Powerful” initiative, and is also a Director of Blessings In A Backpack, a charitable organization headed by Hilary Duff, that provides meals for school-aged children in Canada and the US. Recently, Tanya along with Ben Mulroney returned as hosts of Free The Children’s We Day youth empowerment events in Toronto and Vancouver.

Whether she’s at glamourous events in L.A., meeting high-profile stars, or gracing the covers of magazines, Tanya still counts her family as a source of pride and inspiration. “Making my family proud is what matters – my dad still tapes every show to this day! Without their love and support I wouldn’t be who I am today.”