DebraKelleher
- Producer
Wellington-raised producer Debra Kelleher has more than three decades experience in the screen industry. She cut her production teeth in Australia (Neighbours, Sale of the Century), before returning home to work on Shortland Street, then cult teen show The Tribe. Kelleher was at the helm of breakfast TV show Good Morning, and five seasons of flagship TVNZ show Dancing with The Stars.
Screenography
Biography
Debra Kelleher grew up in Wellington, and was educated at St Mary's College and later Wellington Polytechnic, where she studied media and communication. From age 15 she appeared in musical theatre productions, from Annie to Hair.
Awards
2009 Qantas Film and Television Awards
Best Entertainment Programme: Dancing with the Stars
2008 Qantas Film and Television Awards
Nominated for Best Entertainment Programme: Dancing with the Stars
“We hopefully inspire and enable the cast to take risks, feel confident and create the best entertainment for our loyal audience. Also delegate, delegate, delegate, otherwise you DIE!”