Wesley Dening
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Wesley Dening is an Australian television host and comedian, who became famous in Australia as a contestant on Big Brother Australia 2004.
Dening is currently living and working in Los Angeles and is one of the presenters on truTV's The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest.Dening recently developed and produced "The Stafford Brothers" series for Fox8. A six part series follow the DJ Brothers Matt and Chris Stafford.
He graduated from St. Joseph's Nudgee College
and was School Captain
in his final year. During his teen years, Wesley worked as an actor, fashionista and model, even winning Young Model of the Year. Wes was also a competitive swimmer and past Australian Age Champion Freestyle and Butterfly swimmer.
Wesley also operates a 'Seriously Pink' franchise in central Brisbane. He is represented in Australia by the Harry M Miller group, which manages motivational and celebrity speakers. In the US he is represented by Degenkolb Entertainment and RLR Associates.
and Triple M
. In 2005, Wes became an ambassador for Tourism Queensland
. He helped to raise awareness of the state using his recognized persona.
called "Totally Wild: Antarctica". This series was nominated for a Logie award for Most Outstanding Children's Program. It was also nominated for an ATOM Award for most outstanding Children's Series.
http://www.aad.gov.au/default.asp?casid=29167
In 2007, Wes was a presenter, writer and producer for Network Ten's
Totally Wild
, as well as the Sports presenter for Ten News Brisbane over the Christmas Holidays. Wes also hosted the national program on Network Ten called "Kick2Kick".
In 2008 Channel Ten used Wesley as one of the hosts for the 2008 New Year's Eve telecast. He was also an Australian Day Ambassador for Queensland. Wes served as a celebrity chef on "Ready Steady Cook" and a reporter for Ten's pre-season AFL national live coverage and the ANZ Ladies Masters.
During his time at Network Ten
Wes also appeared on "Rove Live
", "9am with David & Kim", and was a guest co-host for "Toasted TV" and "Scope".
TV advertisements featuring Dening included Macdonald's McHappy Day, The Wild Awards, Royal Children's Hospital, Treasury Casino Bachelor Auctions, Brisbane's Big Gig and Doomben Pacific Race Day.
In addition, Wes starred as host of two Network Ten documentaries, "Spirit of the Outback" and Ghosts of the Gulf"
In 2010, Wesley works on TruTv's "The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest" as one of the co-hosts. The show is filmed in NYC. He is now represented by RLR Management in NYC and Degenkolb Entertainment. Wes was also signed to host "In the Qube" filmed by Embassy Row in NYC. A half hour entertainment show, "In the Qube" is broadcast in 60 countries worldwide. Wes also commissions to voice for Major League Baseball the 2010 promotional ads for the Australian Baseball League which air in Australia on ONEHD, Fox Sports and ESPN.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/former-bb-housemate-wes-denning-set-for-us-tv-debut/story-e6frewz0-1225799893661
In 2011, Wes continued with TruTV under the show's retitled name "TruTV Presents: World's Dumbest..." in what will be his 4th season on the network show.
It has been reported that Wes also hosted a new show in Hawaii and a pilot for Disney in LA in early 2011.
http://wesdening.com/?page_id=55
http://www.tpdmedia.com.au
Australian Day Ambassador for Queensland
MC and Keynote Speaker for "The National Young Leaders Day"
MC National 4x4, Boating and Fishing Show
MC So You Think You Can Dance Australia – Network Ten
MC Battle of the Bands – Nudgee College
MC Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival
MC Ultimate Outdoors Expo (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane)
MC Melbourne Cup Luncheon Legends Hotel Gold Coast
MC Brisbane Lions Urban Lions Football Club functions at The Gabba
MC Doomban Fashions of the Field for QLD Spring Race Carnival
MC Eagle Farm Stradbroke Race Day
MC Brisbane International Film Festival
MC World Teachers Day
Dening is currently living and working in Los Angeles and is one of the presenters on truTV's The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest.Dening recently developed and produced "The Stafford Brothers" series for Fox8. A six part series follow the DJ Brothers Matt and Chris Stafford.
He graduated from St. Joseph's Nudgee College
St. Joseph's Nudgee College
St Joseph's Nudgee College is a private, Roman Catholic, day and boarding school for boys, located in Boondall, a northern suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia....
and was School Captain
School Captain
School Captain is a student appointed or elected to represent the school.This student, usually in the senior year, in their final year of attending that school...
in his final year. During his teen years, Wesley worked as an actor, fashionista and model, even winning Young Model of the Year. Wes was also a competitive swimmer and past Australian Age Champion Freestyle and Butterfly swimmer.
Wesley also operates a 'Seriously Pink' franchise in central Brisbane. He is represented in Australia by the Harry M Miller group, which manages motivational and celebrity speakers. In the US he is represented by Degenkolb Entertainment and RLR Associates.
Big Brother
Wesley was a contestant on Australian Big Brother Series 4. He entered the house on Day 1 and was evicted on Day 68. He came in 8th. Wes returned to star in Big Brother 5 as part of an All Star Team that went into the house to compete against current contestants for that season.After Big Brother
After appearing on Big Brother, Wes rose to local and national stardom, as Big Brother contestants often do, and appeared in radio advertisements for Brisbane stations 4 BC, B105B105
B105 or B-105 may refer to:*B105 FM , a Mainstream CHR radio station broadcasting out of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia*WUBE, a country music radio station broadcasting out of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America...
and Triple M
Triple M
The Triple M Network is an active rock radio network in Australia owned by media company Austereo, who also own the Today Network.- History :...
. In 2005, Wes became an ambassador for Tourism Queensland
Tourism Queensland
Tourism Queensland is the state government agency responsible for the marketing of Queensland tourism destinations and the development of the tourist industry in the state. The agency was established in 1979 as the Queensland Tourist and Travel Corporation. Tourism Queensland was once part of the...
. He helped to raise awareness of the state using his recognized persona.
Network TEN
Wes began as a host on Totally Wild in 2004. In 2006, he was nominated for the Graham Kennedy award at the Logies for Best New Talent on TV and was the recipient of the Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship, which provides funds for a trip to Antarctica. While there, he wrote, produced and presented 'special' Antarctica-based episodes of Totally WildTotally Wild
Totally Wild is an Australian children's television series. It has been in production since 1992, airing on Network Ten since day one. It has the format of a news program, and does stories on topics such as Australia's native flora and fauna, action sports, the environment, science, and technology...
called "Totally Wild: Antarctica". This series was nominated for a Logie award for Most Outstanding Children's Program. It was also nominated for an ATOM Award for most outstanding Children's Series.
http://www.aad.gov.au/default.asp?casid=29167
In 2007, Wes was a presenter, writer and producer for Network Ten's
Network Ten
Network Ten , is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country...
Totally Wild
Totally Wild
Totally Wild is an Australian children's television series. It has been in production since 1992, airing on Network Ten since day one. It has the format of a news program, and does stories on topics such as Australia's native flora and fauna, action sports, the environment, science, and technology...
, as well as the Sports presenter for Ten News Brisbane over the Christmas Holidays. Wes also hosted the national program on Network Ten called "Kick2Kick".
In 2008 Channel Ten used Wesley as one of the hosts for the 2008 New Year's Eve telecast. He was also an Australian Day Ambassador for Queensland. Wes served as a celebrity chef on "Ready Steady Cook" and a reporter for Ten's pre-season AFL national live coverage and the ANZ Ladies Masters.
During his time at Network Ten
Network Ten
Network Ten , is one of Australia's three major commercial television networks. Owned-and-operated stations can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, while affiliates extend the network to cover most of the country...
Wes also appeared on "Rove Live
Rove Live
Rove, formerly Rove Live, was an Australian television talk show which premiered on the Nine Network on 22 September 1999, before moving to Network Ten which aired the program from 2000 until November, 2009. The show was hosted by comedian Rove McManus, and featured an ensemble cast, who presented...
", "9am with David & Kim", and was a guest co-host for "Toasted TV" and "Scope".
TV advertisements featuring Dening included Macdonald's McHappy Day, The Wild Awards, Royal Children's Hospital, Treasury Casino Bachelor Auctions, Brisbane's Big Gig and Doomben Pacific Race Day.
In addition, Wes starred as host of two Network Ten documentaries, "Spirit of the Outback" and Ghosts of the Gulf"
USA
In 2009, Wesley was signed to ICM in Los Angeles and he began hosting on truTV's The Smoking Gun Presents. In addition, he hosted the StarQuest International Performing Arts Competition, with which he traveled across the United States with and was the host for the World Finals held in Minneapolis, MN. He traveled to Australia to host the 4X4 National Fishing and Outdoor Expo and was invited to speak at the National Young Leaders Day in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane.In 2010, Wesley works on TruTv's "The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest" as one of the co-hosts. The show is filmed in NYC. He is now represented by RLR Management in NYC and Degenkolb Entertainment. Wes was also signed to host "In the Qube" filmed by Embassy Row in NYC. A half hour entertainment show, "In the Qube" is broadcast in 60 countries worldwide. Wes also commissions to voice for Major League Baseball the 2010 promotional ads for the Australian Baseball League which air in Australia on ONEHD, Fox Sports and ESPN.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/former-bb-housemate-wes-denning-set-for-us-tv-debut/story-e6frewz0-1225799893661
In 2011, Wes continued with TruTV under the show's retitled name "TruTV Presents: World's Dumbest..." in what will be his 4th season on the network show.
It has been reported that Wes also hosted a new show in Hawaii and a pilot for Disney in LA in early 2011.
WDE
Dening is the director and president of WD Entertainment Group. Formed in 2010 the production companies first TV-series "The Stafford Brothers" premiered 6x30min episodes for Fox8 Australia. Produced in partnership with TPD Media, the show was considered a huge success in Australia and through a distribution deal with DRG media is now available internationally.http://wesdening.com/?page_id=55
http://www.tpdmedia.com.au
Public Speaking and Hosting
StarQuest International Performing Arts Dance Competition USA - HostAustralian Day Ambassador for Queensland
MC and Keynote Speaker for "The National Young Leaders Day"
MC National 4x4, Boating and Fishing Show
MC So You Think You Can Dance Australia – Network Ten
MC Battle of the Bands – Nudgee College
MC Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival
MC Ultimate Outdoors Expo (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane)
MC Melbourne Cup Luncheon Legends Hotel Gold Coast
MC Brisbane Lions Urban Lions Football Club functions at The Gabba
MC Doomban Fashions of the Field for QLD Spring Race Carnival
MC Eagle Farm Stradbroke Race Day
MC Brisbane International Film Festival
MC World Teachers Day
External links
- www.wesdening.com/
- Wesley's Profile on Harrymmiller.com.au
- http://www.advance.org/en/articles/view.asp?articleid=4702