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'''Daljit Dhaliwal''' (born September 8, 1962) is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[News presenter|newsreader]] and [[television]] presenter.<ref>Rachel Cooke [http://observer.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,6903,742196,00.html "She's news to America"] ''The Observer'', 23 June 2002, Retrieved 22 July 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0223467/ Daljit Dhaliwal filmography] IMDb</ref>
'''Daljit Dhaliwal''' (born 8 September 1962) is a British [[News presenter|newsreader]] and television presenter.<ref>Rachel Cooke [http://observer.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,6903,742196,00.html "She's news to America"] ''The Observer'', 23 June 2002. Retrieved 22 July 2007</ref>{{cn|date=November 2022}}


Dhaliwal is a former news presenter for the [[Al Jazeera English|Al-Jazeera English]] news service that broadcast from [[Washington, D.C.|Washington DC]]. Previously, she was the anchor chair of ''[[Worldfocus]]'' on [[PBS]], which aired its last broadcast on 2 April 2010. She has been best known for presenting the critically acclaimed program ''[[Foreign Exchange (US TV series)|Foreign Exchange]]'' also on PBS and the United Nations Television produced [http://www.un.org/av/unfamily/21stcentury.html 21st Century] documentary seen on CUNY cable television. Dhaliwal also does news segments for [[ABC News Now]].<ref>[http://www.abcnews.go.com/abcnewsnow/Travel/story?id=4167647 ABC News NOW Launches 'South Asia NOW'] ABC News, 21 January 2008</ref> From January 2008 to October 2009, she was sole anchor of ''Foreign Exchange''. She later did one episode of ''Global Watch'' in April 2008. She had been previously working on and off as a newsreader for [[BBC World News]] since November 2005, mostly as substitute for [[Katty Kay]].
Dhaliwal is a former news presenter for the [[Al Jazeera English|Al-Jazeera English]] news service that was broadcast from [[Washington, D.C.]] Previously, she was the anchor chair of ''[[Worldfocus]]'' on [[PBS]], which aired its last broadcast on 2 April 2010. She has been best known for presenting the critically acclaimed program ''[[Foreign Exchange (PBS TV program)|Foreign Exchange]]'', also on PBS, and the United Nations Television produced 21st Century documentary seen on CUNY cable television. Dhaliwal also does news segments for [[ABC News Now]].<ref>[http://www.abcnews.go.com/abcnewsnow/Travel/story?id=4167647 ABC News NOW Launches 'South Asia NOW'] ABC News, 21 January 2008</ref> From January 2008 to October 2009, she was the sole anchor of ''Foreign Exchange''. She later did one episode of ''Global Watch'' in April 2008. She had been previously working on and off as a newsreader for [[BBC World News]] since November 2005, mostly as a substitute for [[Katty Kay]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
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Dhaliwal was born in London, England, and grew up in [[Southall]], London. She earned a bachelor's degree from the [[University of East London]],<ref name="UEL Alumni">{{cite web|url= http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/latest_news/stories/alumni06.htm|title= UEL Alumni}}</ref><ref name="UEL Journalism">{{cite web |url=http://www.uel.ac.uk/hss/programmes/undergraduate/journalism.htm |title=UEL Journalism |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090801014732/http://www.uel.ac.uk/hss/programmes/undergraduate/journalism.htm |archivedate=1 August 2009 }}</ref> an MA degree in politics, history and economics from the [[University of London]], and an honorary doctorate from the University of East London.<ref>[http://www.knightayton.co.uk/index.php/Female-Clients/Dhaliwal-Daljit.html Biographical data] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100108230642/http://www.knightayton.co.uk/index.php/Female-Clients/Dhaliwal-Daljit.html |date=8 January 2010 }} – Knight Ayton Management</ref>
Dhaliwal was born in [[London]], [[England]], grew up in [[Southall]], [[London]].

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She earned a bachelor's degree from the [[University of East London]],<ref name="UEL Alumni">,{{cite web|url= http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/latest_news/stories/alumni06.htm|title= UEL Alumni}}</ref><ref name="UEL Journalism">,{{cite web|url= http://www.uel.ac.uk/hss/programmes/undergraduate/journalism.htm|title= UEL Journalism}}</ref> an MA degree in politics, history and economics from the [[University of London]], and an honorary doctorate from the University of East London.<ref>[http://www.knightayton.co.uk/index.php/Female-Clients/Dhaliwal-Daljit.html Biographical data] - Knight Ayton Management</ref>


==Career with BBC and ITN==
==Career with BBC and ITN==
Dhaliwal started her career as a field reporter for BBC Home TV News, then became anchor at ITN World News.
Dhaliwal started her career as a field reporter for BBC Home TV News, then became an anchor at ITN World News.


When ITN started the ITN World News she regularly presented the evening bulletins until the end of 2001. She presented with [[Andrew Harvey (journalist)|Andrew Harvey]] with each alternating each hour throughout the evening. Later in 2001, Dhaliwal's ITN World News broadcast was cancelled due to lack of corporate funding, (PBS switched from ITN World News to BBC World News which has late breaking live broadcast). She also was co-host of the inaugural season of PBS's ''Wide Angle'' in 2002. She returned as sole anchor in 2006, then left.
When ITN started the ITN World News she regularly presented the evening bulletins until the end of 2001. She presented with [[Andrew Harvey (journalist)|Andrew Harvey]] with each alternating each hour throughout the evening. Later in 2001, Dhaliwal's ITN World News broadcast was cancelled due to a lack of corporate funding (PBS switched from ITN World News to BBC World News which has late-breaking live broadcasts). She also was co-host of the inaugural season of PBS's ''Wide Angle'' in 2002. She returned as sole anchor in 2006, then left.


She had previously been a presenter starting out for BBC Home News as a field reporter and then ''[[Channel 4 News]]''. She left BBC Home to host ''[[ITN World News]]'' and ''[[World Focus|ITN World Focus]]'' a news summary on weekends.
She had previously been a presenter, starting out for BBC Home News as a field reporter and then ''[[Channel 4 News]]''. She left BBC Home to host ''[[ITN World News]]'' and ''[[Worldfocus]]'', a news summary, on weekends.


==Move to the United States==
==Move to the United States==
Dhaliwal left London to work in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], at CNN International and CNNfn. She became a temporary replacement newsreader on BBC World in November 2005 to substitute for [[Katty Kay]] who was on maternity leave. She had co-anchored primarily from [[WNET|WNET's]] studios on West 44th Street in [[Times Square]], [[New York City|New York]], but usually reported from the BBC World News studios in [[Washington, DC]].
Dhaliwal left London to work in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], at CNN International and CNNfn. She became a temporary replacement newsreader on BBC World in November 2005 to substitute for [[Katty Kay]] who was on maternity leave. She had co-anchored primarily from [[WNET]]'s studios on West 44th Street in [[Times Square]], New York City, but usually reported from the BBC World News studios in Washington, D.C.


After that she moved to Atlanta, Georgia, wooed there by [[CNN International]] and [[CNNfn]] to host ''[[Your World Today]]''.<ref>[http://pressroom.opb.org/programs/fexchange Oregon Public Broadcasting]{{Dead link|March 2010|date=March 2010}}</ref> Dhaliwal has also worked for the [[United Nations]] and [[UNICEF]], hosting important conferences in New York City and The Hague, Netherlands. She continues to work for the United Nations, presenting [[United Nations Television|UNTV]]'s award-winning monthly newsmagazine ''21st Century''.
After that she moved to Atlanta, Georgia, wooed there by [[CNN International]] and [[CNNfn]] to host ''[[Your World Today]]''.<ref>[http://pressroom.opb.org/programs/fexchange Oregon Public Broadcasting] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070630140836/http://pressroom.opb.org/programs/fexchange |date=30 June 2007 }}</ref> Dhaliwal has also worked for the United Nations and [[UNICEF]], hosting important conferences in New York City and The Hague, Netherlands. She continues to work for the United Nations, presenting [[United Nations Television|UNTV]]'s award-winning monthly newsmagazine ''21st Century''.


For two seasons, Dhaliwal hosted ''[[Wide Angle (TV series)|Wide Angle]]'' from July 2006, but left to do her other shows and was replaced by reporter [[Aaron Brown (journalist)|Aaron Brown]]. She hosted ''[[Foreign Exchange (US TV series)|Foreign Exchange]]'' and ''Global Watch''. Dhaliwal is currently a [[news presenter]] on [[Al Jazeera English|Al-Jazeera English]] and ''[[ABC News Now]]'', hosting a variety of programs for the digital network.
For two seasons, Dhaliwal hosted ''[[Wide Angle (TV program)|Wide Angle]]'' from July 2006, but left to do her other shows and was replaced by reporter [[Aaron Brown (journalist)|Aaron Brown]]. She hosted ''[[Foreign Exchange (PBS TV program)|Foreign Exchange]]'' and ''Global Watch''. Dhaliwal is currently a [[news presenter]] on [[Al Jazeera English|Al-Jazeera English]] and ''[[ABC News Now]]'', hosting a variety of programs for the digital network.


==Recognition==
==Recognition==
In May 1999, she was named one of [[People (magazine)|''People'' Magazine's]] "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" and in August 1999, ''[[Esquire Magazine]]'' placed her on their "Women We Love" list.
In May 1999, she was named one of [[People (magazine)|''People'' Magazine's]] "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" and in August 1999, ''[[Esquire Magazine]]'' placed her on their "Women We Love" list.

After much anticipation on his part, David Letterman invited Dhaliwal to his show (Late Night with David Letterman) on July 6, 2000. During his shows prior to her appearance, Letterman gushed at how beautiful he thought she was, and would say how he will get his people to bring her to the show. The English indie rock band [[Alt-J]] named themselves "Daljit Dhaliwal" before taking their current name.<ref>http://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleyperez/23-things-you-really-should-know-about-alt-j</ref>
On 6 July 2000, after much anticipation on his part, David Letterman invited Dhaliwal to [[The Late Show with David Letterman|his show]]. Prior to her appearance, Letterman gushed during his shows about how beautiful he thought she was, took up the habit of chanting ''Daljit Dhaliwal, Daljit Dhaliwal'' every night,<ref name="heraldscotland/12147094">{{cite news |last1=Laing |first1=Allan |title=Bad news travels fast in the US British news presenter Daljit Dhaliwal, named one of the world's 50 most beautiful people, has quit and America has gone into mourning. Allan Laing reports on a TV cult |url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12147094.bad-news-travels-fast-in-the-us-british-news-presenter-daljit-dhaliwal-named-one-of-the-worlds-50-most-beautiful-people-has-quit-and-america-has-gone-into-mourning-allan-laing-reports-on-a-tv-cult/ |access-date=5 November 2022 |work=[[The Herald (Glasgow)]] |date=2002-01-17 |language=en}}</ref> and would say how he would get his people to bring her to the show.<ref name="metacritic/letterman-7-175">{{cite web |title=Late Show with David Letterman - Season 7 Episode 175 |url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/late-show-with-david-letterman/season-7/episode-175-show-1437 |website=[[metacritic]] |access-date=5 November 2022 |quote=Dave finally meets Daljit Dhaliwal, who seems more interested in discussing world affairs then responding to Dave's thinly-veiled flirting. |archive-date=5 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221105062828/https://www.metacritic.com/tv/late-show-with-david-letterman/season-7/episode-175-show-1437 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="theguardian/0,3604,365313,00">{{cite news |title=Welcome to the cult of Daljit |url=https://www.theguardian.com/g2/story/0,3604,365313,00.html |access-date=5 November 2022 |work=[[The Guardian]] |quote=David Letterman is a big fan and the US loves her. ... Daljit Dhaliwal is the only British newscaster to have her image in the opening titles of the ...}}</ref>
<ref name="newsweek/158753">{{cite news |last1=Beith |first1=Malcolm |title=Daljit's New Star Power |url=https://www.newsweek.com/daljits-new-star-power-158753 |access-date=5 November 2022 |work=[[Newsweek]] |date=27 August 2000 |language=en}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Dhaliwal lives in [[New York City]]. She was married to Lee Patrick Sullivan for two years, but they have since divorced.
Dhaliwal lives in New York City. She was married to Lee Patrick Sullivan for two years, but they have since divorced.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0223467}}
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0223467/ IMDb entry for Daljit Dhaliwal]
* [http://gothamist.com/2007/07/02/daljit_dhaliwal.php Gothamist interview with Daljit Dhaliwal]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080101024901/http://gothamist.com/2007/07/02/daljit_dhaliwal.php Gothamist interview with Daljit Dhaliwal]
* [http://dl-ami.uel.ac.uk/cgi-alb/albSearcher.cgi Daljit Dhaliwal in UEL News]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080602124535/http://dl-ami.uel.ac.uk/cgi-alb/albSearcher.cgi Daljit Dhaliwal in UEL News]

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Latest revision as of 20:34, 29 December 2024

Daljit Dhaliwal
Born (1962-09-08) 8 September 1962 (age 62)
London, England
EducationUniversity of East London
University of London
OccupationTelevision journalist/presenter
Notable credit(s)Worldfocus
Foreign Exchange
Websitehdreps.com/talent/daljit-dhaliwal.html
Images
image icon September 25, 2006 in New York City[1]
image icon August 1, 2000[2]

Daljit Dhaliwal (born 8 September 1962) is a British newsreader and television presenter.[3][citation needed]

Dhaliwal is a former news presenter for the Al-Jazeera English news service that was broadcast from Washington, D.C. Previously, she was the anchor chair of Worldfocus on PBS, which aired its last broadcast on 2 April 2010. She has been best known for presenting the critically acclaimed program Foreign Exchange, also on PBS, and the United Nations Television produced 21st Century documentary seen on CUNY cable television. Dhaliwal also does news segments for ABC News Now.[4] From January 2008 to October 2009, she was the sole anchor of Foreign Exchange. She later did one episode of Global Watch in April 2008. She had been previously working on and off as a newsreader for BBC World News since November 2005, mostly as a substitute for Katty Kay.

Early life

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Dhaliwal was born in London, England, and grew up in Southall, London. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of East London,[5][6] an MA degree in politics, history and economics from the University of London, and an honorary doctorate from the University of East London.[7]

Career with BBC and ITN

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Dhaliwal started her career as a field reporter for BBC Home TV News, then became an anchor at ITN World News.

When ITN started the ITN World News she regularly presented the evening bulletins until the end of 2001. She presented with Andrew Harvey with each alternating each hour throughout the evening. Later in 2001, Dhaliwal's ITN World News broadcast was cancelled due to a lack of corporate funding (PBS switched from ITN World News to BBC World News which has late-breaking live broadcasts). She also was co-host of the inaugural season of PBS's Wide Angle in 2002. She returned as sole anchor in 2006, then left.

She had previously been a presenter, starting out for BBC Home News as a field reporter and then Channel 4 News. She left BBC Home to host ITN World News and Worldfocus, a news summary, on weekends.

Move to the United States

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Dhaliwal left London to work in Atlanta, Georgia, at CNN International and CNNfn. She became a temporary replacement newsreader on BBC World in November 2005 to substitute for Katty Kay who was on maternity leave. She had co-anchored primarily from WNET's studios on West 44th Street in Times Square, New York City, but usually reported from the BBC World News studios in Washington, D.C.

After that she moved to Atlanta, Georgia, wooed there by CNN International and CNNfn to host Your World Today.[8] Dhaliwal has also worked for the United Nations and UNICEF, hosting important conferences in New York City and The Hague, Netherlands. She continues to work for the United Nations, presenting UNTV's award-winning monthly newsmagazine 21st Century.

For two seasons, Dhaliwal hosted Wide Angle from July 2006, but left to do her other shows and was replaced by reporter Aaron Brown. She hosted Foreign Exchange and Global Watch. Dhaliwal is currently a news presenter on Al-Jazeera English and ABC News Now, hosting a variety of programs for the digital network.

Recognition

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In May 1999, she was named one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" and in August 1999, Esquire Magazine placed her on their "Women We Love" list.

On 6 July 2000, after much anticipation on his part, David Letterman invited Dhaliwal to his show. Prior to her appearance, Letterman gushed during his shows about how beautiful he thought she was, took up the habit of chanting Daljit Dhaliwal, Daljit Dhaliwal every night,[9] and would say how he would get his people to bring her to the show.[10][11] [12]

Personal life

[edit]

Dhaliwal lives in New York City. She was married to Lee Patrick Sullivan for two years, but they have since divorced.

References

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  1. ^ Agostini, Evan (26 September 2006). "Television presenter Daljit Dhaliwal attends the Metropolitan Opera 2006-2007 season opening night at Lincoln Center September 25, 2006 in New York City". Getty Images. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  2. ^ "ITN newsreaders Leyla Daybelge, Ros Childs and Daljit Dhaliwal look..." Getty Images. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  3. ^ Rachel Cooke "She's news to America" The Observer, 23 June 2002. Retrieved 22 July 2007
  4. ^ ABC News NOW Launches 'South Asia NOW' ABC News, 21 January 2008
  5. ^ "UEL Alumni".
  6. ^ "UEL Journalism". Archived from the original on 1 August 2009.
  7. ^ Biographical data Archived 8 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine – Knight Ayton Management
  8. ^ Oregon Public Broadcasting Archived 30 June 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ Laing, Allan (17 January 2002). "Bad news travels fast in the US British news presenter Daljit Dhaliwal, named one of the world's 50 most beautiful people, has quit and America has gone into mourning. Allan Laing reports on a TV cult". The Herald (Glasgow). Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  10. ^ "Late Show with David Letterman - Season 7 Episode 175". metacritic. Archived from the original on 5 November 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2022. Dave finally meets Daljit Dhaliwal, who seems more interested in discussing world affairs then responding to Dave's thinly-veiled flirting.
  11. ^ "Welcome to the cult of Daljit". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 November 2022. David Letterman is a big fan and the US loves her. ... Daljit Dhaliwal is the only British newscaster to have her image in the opening titles of the ...
  12. ^ Beith, Malcolm (27 August 2000). "Daljit's New Star Power". Newsweek. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
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