Born name

Sylvia Jeffreys

nickname

Sylvia

Sun sign

Trails

Place of birth

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Residence

Sydney, Australia

nationality

training

Sylvia did her A levels at Brisbane State High School .

She later earned a Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Queensland .

occupation

Journalist and news presenter

family

• Father – Richard (former Liberal Party local councilor and Vietnam War vet)
• Mother – Janine (social worker)
• Siblings – Aaron (older brother) (Restaurateur), Claire (older sister)

Manager

Nick Fordham, die Fordham Company (Management)

Build

Slim

Height

5 feet 10 inches or 178 cm

weight

64 kg or 141 pounds

friend/spouse

Sylvia dated –

• Peter Stefanovic (2013-present) – Peter Stefanovic is an Australian journalist, famous for the show ‘Weekend Today’. Sylvia and Peter hosted the “Today’s Weekend Summer Series” before starting dating in December 2013. Their relationship faced the first hurdle when Peter had to return to London, but they haven’t lost touch. Sylvia confirmed her relationship with Peter on a TV show hosted by Georgie Gardner in 2014. Peter proposed to Sylvia in July 2016 and she agreed. They married on April 1, 2017 in Kangaroo Valley. They went to Fiji for their honeymoon. Sylvia wore Rebecca Vallance’s dress on her wedding day.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

Blond

eye color

Green

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Beautiful eyes
• Bright smile

brand promotion

• She is the brand ambassador for a Brisbane based organization called ‘Young Care’ which focuses primarily on getting young people with disabilities out of aged care facilities.
• She is also an ambassador for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Religion

Her religious views are not yet public.

Known for

Presentation of the news on the Australian morning show “Today”.

first movie

She wasn’t part of a movie.

First TV show

Sylvia was appointed weekend weather presenter for Nine News Queensland in 2011.

Personal trainer

Sylvia Jeffrey’s personal trainer is Lizzie Bland, the founder of Bondi Studio Lean Bean Fitness .

She likes yoga, dance and pilates to keep fit. She also takes kickboxing classes with her husband. Sylvia’s mother Janine has had a positive impact on Sylvia’s health.

Sylvia Jeffrey’s favorite things

• Place for Thai food – Bangkok bites on Hall Street
• Place for Coffee – Organic Republic Bakery
• Place for breakfast and afternoon wine – porch and drawing room
• Kitchen for Cooking – Moussaka, Stuffed Peppers, Whole Grilled Eggplant
• Dessert – chocolate mousse
• Wardrobe outfit – Plain white “Zara” t-shirt
• Physical Characteristic – Long arms
• Personal feature – optimism
• Save for work – Saba and Veronica Maine
• Save to Play – Calexico (James St.), Scanlan and Theodore (James St.)
• Online-Shop – Shopbop.com
• Restaurant – Himalaya-Café
• Alcoholic drink – mojito
• Soft drink – water

Sylvia Jeffreys Facts

1. She played girls cricket in high school.
2. In August 2005, Sylvia began working at Nine Networks as a script assistant.
3. Sylvia joined Today in 2012 as a New South Wales reporter and was succeeded by Natalia Cooper in June 2013. Sylvia rejoined this show in 2014, replacing Georgie Gardner.
4. Sylvia’s parents separated when she was a toddler.
5. Her first job was at McDonalds. She bought a halter top and denim skirt with her first salary.
6. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.