At a glance
Jolene Martin has graced our screens for over 20 years, since the birth of her career as a ‘child presenter’ in Cape Town. She honed her skills as a sitcom actress, working with some of the countries finest producers and directors.
Jolene’s celebrated live television skills are highly sought after at corporate and social events across the country and abroad. This is evident in her international bookings as director of ceremonies at the South African High Commission Celebratory Event in Singapore, the United Nations New Years celebration in Ethiopia and the Shaka Franklin Foundation Gala in Denver Colorado. Her experience in emceeing corporate events for numerous blue chip companies is extensive.
Most recently she acted as MC for the South African Reserve Bank‘s 90th Anniversary and the MTN Africa/Middle East Yellow Stars Awards gala event. Jolene has 6 years under her belt as a channel anchor for a leading banking brand. This platform has seen her broadcast across continents. She is building a strong career as a television producer whilst being profoundly involved in philanthropic endeavours. She sits on the board of The Eldorado Women’s Forum, which is aimed at assisting victims of abuse and human trafficking.
Jolene’s celebrated live television skills are highly sought after at corporate and social events across the country and abroad. This is evident in her international bookings as director of ceremonies at the South African High Commission Celebratory Event in Singapore, the United Nations New Years celebration in Ethiopia and the Shaka Franklin Foundation Gala in Denver Colorado. Her experience in emceeing corporate events for numerous blue chip companies is extensive.
Most recently she acted as MC for the South African Reserve Bank‘s 90th Anniversary and the MTN Africa/Middle East Yellow Stars Awards gala event. Jolene has 6 years under her belt as a channel anchor for a leading banking brand. This platform has seen her broadcast across continents. She is building a strong career as a television producer whilst being profoundly involved in philanthropic endeavours. She sits on the board of The Eldorado Women’s Forum, which is aimed at assisting victims of abuse and human trafficking.
An interview with Jolene
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Jolene: A parent's perspective
"Hooray! The parent’s get to say something in the “About” Section. Jolene thinks her career started at age 13 when she was first spotted by a television producer, but it really started way back when she was 4 or 5 years old and Johaar Mosaval , star of the Royal Ballet, took her into one of his classes because her mother told him that this little girl had a very special quality about her dancing. This was confirmed hundreds of times over during her developing years, particularly by the very visionary church community she was raised in. Each member of the family was immersed in the arts department of this vibrant church and her sister and brother followed her by leading large hip-hop dance teams in turn..."
Jolene's references
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Clive Morris
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Renee Goedhals
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I had the Privilege of working with Jolene on the live opening of Lion King South Africa.
With very little time to rehearse and almost no way of planning who would arrive when and where, Jolene had to ‘fly by the seat of her pants’! She handled it all excellently and was able to multitask; interviewing high profile celebrities and politicians while we spoke in her ear, warning her of who was appearing next on the red carpet. Looking poised and beautiful, remaining calm and in control throughout the evening, she remembered exactly what she had to say to whom, and the entire live broadcast went without a hitch, resulting in a huge success.
We would work with her again anytime. Please contact me for any more information you may require
Clive Morris, Chief Executive Officer, Clive Morris Productions
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I have had the pleasure of working with Jolene Martin-Morgan for many years on various different projects. I have directed her on numerous live broadcasts, training videos and corporate programmes.
Jolene has the incredible ability to handle all the various television formats like a true professional. She is totally at ease working with an earpiece and manages to keep the flow of the programme while taking direction. She is also able to read autocue as well as ad lib with great ease. Jolene has conducted many on-camera interviews - from the CEO of financial institutions to school children - with total professionalism. She is always well researched and questions with authority on all subjects. She also shows great enthusiasm and compassion for her guests.
I have worked with her under great pressure which is never apparent in her presentation. She is multi-skilled with the ability to burst into song where needed! She also has the ability to adapt her appearance to suit the role. From the highend business woman to the funky presenter, she can do it all with ease and confidence.
Jolene is the kind of presenter that makes a director’s job both easy and enjoyable. She is an asset to any programme as she always delivers. It is a privilege to work with her.
Renee Goedhals, Director, AnyCam.HD
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