Lisa Wilkinson is an Australian television presenter and news presenter, known for having presented many shows on Network Seven , Network Nine , and Network Ten . She is one of Australia’s most recognizable television personalities. She had an early breakthrough in journalism when she became the first youngest editor of Transportwagen Magazine at the age of 21. After that there was no turning back for her. She has a huge social media following with more than 300,000 followers on Instagram and more than 300,000 followers on Twitter.

Born name

Lisa Wilkinson

nickname

Lisa

Sun sign

Protect

Place of birth

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australien

Residence

Sydney, New South Wales, Australien

nationality

training

Lisa Wilkinson studied at Campbelltown Grammar School , Sydney, Australia.

occupation

TV presenter, journalist

family

• Father – Raymond Wilkinson
• Mutter – Beryl Wilkinson
• Siblings – She has one brother.

Manager

Lisa is managed by Nick Fordham of The Fordham Company.

Build

Slim

Height

167,5 cm (5 ft 6 in)

weight

58 kg or 128 lbs

friend/spouse

Lisa Wilkinson dated –

1. Peter FitzSimons – Lisa married journalist Peter FitzSimons on September 26, 1992. The couple have three children – sons Jake FitzSimons (born 1994) and Louis FitzSimons (born 1996) and daughter Billi FitzSimons (born 1998).

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

Green

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Short hair
• dimple smile

brand promotion

Lisa has appeared in an advertisement for Nutra-Life Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract .

Religion

Lisa Wilkinson’s religious views are not public knowledge.

Known for

As a news presenter on Channel Ten Network

First TV show

Lisa made her first television appearance on Foxtel ‘s Beauty and the Beast in 1996.

Personal trainer

Lisa stays fit through regular training. In 2016, she posted a picture on her Instagram while performing a 5-minute plank challenge.

According to an interview in 2017, she also eats healthily. She drinks kombucha every day. Lisa drinks a cup of boiled water with ginger, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest every morning.

Lisa Wilkinson favorite things

• City – Paris
• Meal – Oatmeal with some cinnamon, banana and passion fruit
• Guilty pleasure – chocolates

Lisa Wilkinson facts

1. She began her career as a journalist at Transportwagen Magazine. She became the youngest editor of Transportwagen Magazin at the age of 21.
2. In 1984 she became the editor of another magazine, Cleo .
3. Lisa’s television career began as a regular panelist on Network Ten along with Foxtel ‘s Beauty and the Beast . After that, she hosted many news programs.
4. Lisa Wilkinson was the host of Weekend Sunrise until May 6, 2007, on the Seven Network. She then hosted Today from May 28, 2007.
5. She was later seen on Network Nine ‘s Candlelit Christmas Carols from 2008.
6. The Huffington Post named Lisa its editor-in-chief in August 2015.
7. Lisa resigned from Network Nine and Today on October 16, 2017 due to some contract disputes.
8. She was signed by Network Ten for the project in 2017 as soon as she left Network Nine .
9. Lisa was also included in the Order of Australia ‘s 2016 Australia Day Honors list.
10. In 2016, Lisa spoke about the struggles her marriage was facing due to her husband, Peter’s alcohol addiction.
11. Follow Lisa Wilkinson on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.