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Andrew O'Keefe
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As a master of ceremonies, facilitator, compare and presenter, Andrew O’Keefe has earned a reputation for his sharp wit and unique presentation style.
Currently the host of Channel 7’s Deal or No Deal, Andrew is co-host of Channel 7’s popular Sunrise program in lieu of presenter David Koch, and also presents live prime time specials such as 7’s Ultimate Transformations.
As an accomplished compare, Andrew has hosted charity events on behalf of numerous organizations including: Cure Cancer Australia, the Sydney Children’s Hospital, the Garvan Institute, the Ian Tucker Sports Injuries Foundation, Father Riley’s Youth off the Street, and marie claire magazine’s Business Chicks for Kids Helpline.
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He has hosted, entertained and participated in comedy debates at corporate events for companied including Eurest Australia, Macquarie Bank, Toshiba, Thredbo Alpine Village and The Bell Shakespeare Company.
Recognised as one of Australia’s best comedy improvisers, in 2001 Andrew was a member of the Australian team that won the World Impro Championships at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. His talent as a comedian, writer and performer has been showcased on the popular Channel 7 sketch comedy series Big Bite, with his close to the bone impersonations of figures such as Russel Crow, Eddie McGuire and Mel Giibson.
An entertaining speaker, Andrew was a member of the Australian Schools Debating team where he was named Best Speaker at the World Schools Debating Championships in Canada in 1990. He has a diploma in classical singing and practiced as a solicitor with Allens Arthur Robinson for three years until 2002.
As a popular media personality, Andrew has received significant media coverage including feature articles in many of Australia’s leading newspapers and magazines. He is a regular guest on radio MMM’s afternoon slot The Shebang and regularly appears as a guest on Channel 7’s panel shows including the former 110% Tony Squires.
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