Beau Walker (Celebrity)
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Beau Walker is a surfer who represented Australia in national and international championships. He is also known for his acting career on Nine Network
(Channel Nine) programmes such as The Shak
, Mortified
and Pyramid
.
, however moved to Byron Bay when he was 12. He began surfing off local beaches and started entering competitions before his 14th birthday. He is also famous for his 6 year relationship with celebrity girlfriend, swim-wear model Bip, who he was introduced to by Babe Noir the 2nd at a surfing event. In high school, Walker balanced studies with commitments on the Pro Juniors circuit, winning numerous titles. He was given his first surfboard when he was only seven and has been surfing ever since. Surfing soon extended to different sports like Football and BMX. In February 2005 at the age of nineteen Beau met Bret Burger who then designed a surfboard for him called the 'Nitro' model. While competitng in a televised surfing competition Beau was spotted by a Nine Network as being vibrant, fun-loving and loyal and decided he would be perfect to play the part of Nitro on the then new show The Shak
. Channel Nine then placed him in guest roles on shows such as Mortified
and Pyramid
. When The Shak was cancelled in early 2010 the nine network promised to find other roles for the cast. It was announced Walker would front a new children's show, Kitchen Whiz, in 2011, in the former time-slot of The Shak at Home
.
Nine Network
The Nine Network , is an Australian television network with headquarters based in Willoughby, a suburb located on the North Shore of Sydney. For 50 years since television's inception in Australia, between 1956 and 2006, it was the most watched television network in Australia...
(Channel Nine) programmes such as The Shak
The Shak
For the 2009 Sequel/Spinoff Series See: The Shak At HomeThe Shak is an Australian children's television program broadcast on the Nine Network. Its four hosts, Curio , Nitro , Picasso and Eco answer viewer questions, queries, dares and challenges in an entertaining and educational manner...
, Mortified
Mortified
Mortified was an Australian children's television series, co-produced by the Australian Children's Television Foundation and Enjoy Entertainment for the Nine Network Australia, Disney Australia and the BBC. The series premiered on 30 June 2006 and ended on 11 April 2007 with two seasons and a total...
and Pyramid
Pyramid (Australian children's TV series)
Pyramid is an Australian children's quiz show screening on the Nine Network hosted by Shura Taft. It is co-produced by Sydney-based Ambience Entertainment. It began broadcasting on 1 September 2009 and is filmed in front of a live studio audience. It involves two teams competing in games of “vocal...
.
Biography
Beau Walker is a only child. He was born in SydneySydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, however moved to Byron Bay when he was 12. He began surfing off local beaches and started entering competitions before his 14th birthday. He is also famous for his 6 year relationship with celebrity girlfriend, swim-wear model Bip, who he was introduced to by Babe Noir the 2nd at a surfing event. In high school, Walker balanced studies with commitments on the Pro Juniors circuit, winning numerous titles. He was given his first surfboard when he was only seven and has been surfing ever since. Surfing soon extended to different sports like Football and BMX. In February 2005 at the age of nineteen Beau met Bret Burger who then designed a surfboard for him called the 'Nitro' model. While competitng in a televised surfing competition Beau was spotted by a Nine Network as being vibrant, fun-loving and loyal and decided he would be perfect to play the part of Nitro on the then new show The Shak
The Shak
For the 2009 Sequel/Spinoff Series See: The Shak At HomeThe Shak is an Australian children's television program broadcast on the Nine Network. Its four hosts, Curio , Nitro , Picasso and Eco answer viewer questions, queries, dares and challenges in an entertaining and educational manner...
. Channel Nine then placed him in guest roles on shows such as Mortified
Mortified
Mortified was an Australian children's television series, co-produced by the Australian Children's Television Foundation and Enjoy Entertainment for the Nine Network Australia, Disney Australia and the BBC. The series premiered on 30 June 2006 and ended on 11 April 2007 with two seasons and a total...
and Pyramid
Pyramid (Australian children's TV series)
Pyramid is an Australian children's quiz show screening on the Nine Network hosted by Shura Taft. It is co-produced by Sydney-based Ambience Entertainment. It began broadcasting on 1 September 2009 and is filmed in front of a live studio audience. It involves two teams competing in games of “vocal...
. When The Shak was cancelled in early 2010 the nine network promised to find other roles for the cast. It was announced Walker would front a new children's show, Kitchen Whiz, in 2011, in the former time-slot of The Shak at Home
The Shak at Home
The Shak at Home is an Australian children's television program that was broadcast on the Nine Network from 2009 to 2010. The cast for series one included Drew Jarvis, Beau Walker and Kendal Nagorcka, with Libby Campbell joining the cast from series two onwards, portraying characters Curio, Nitro,...
.
Television career
| Year | Title | Episodes | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006- 2009 |
The Shak The Shak For the 2009 Sequel/Spinoff Series See: The Shak At HomeThe Shak is an Australian children's television program broadcast on the Nine Network. Its four hosts, Curio , Nitro , Picasso and Eco answer viewer questions, queries, dares and challenges in an entertaining and educational manner... |
Numerous | Nitro |
| 2007 | Mortified Mortified Mortified was an Australian children's television series, co-produced by the Australian Children's Television Foundation and Enjoy Entertainment for the Nine Network Australia, Disney Australia and the BBC. The series premiered on 30 June 2006 and ended on 11 April 2007 with two seasons and a total... |
1 | Surf Reporter |
| 2009- 2010 |
The Shak at Home The Shak at Home The Shak at Home is an Australian children's television program that was broadcast on the Nine Network from 2009 to 2010. The cast for series one included Drew Jarvis, Beau Walker and Kendal Nagorcka, with Libby Campbell joining the cast from series two onwards, portraying characters Curio, Nitro,... |
120 | Nitro |
| 2009- 2010 |
Pyramid Pyramid (Australian children's TV series) Pyramid is an Australian children's quiz show screening on the Nine Network hosted by Shura Taft. It is co-produced by Sydney-based Ambience Entertainment. It began broadcasting on 1 September 2009 and is filmed in front of a live studio audience. It involves two teams competing in games of “vocal... |
11 | Contestant |
| 2011 | Kitchen Whiz 2010 in Australian television This is a list of Australian television events and premieres which occurred, or are scheduled to occur, in 2010. The year 2010 will be the 55th year of continuous operation of television in Australia.-Events:... |
130 (Planned) |
Co-Host |
Surfing career
| Year | Title | Placing | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Billabong World Junior Championships | N/A | Under 18's |
| 2006 | Australian Titles | 4th | Under 16+18's |
| 2006 | Australian Titles | 4th | Under 16+18's |
| 2006 | Quik World titles | 5th | Under 18's |
| 2006 | The Australian Captain | N/A | Under 18's |