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| birth_name = Pearl Elizabeth Amini Hart |
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| occupation = [[VJ (media personality)|Video jockey]], TV host, Actress |
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| alma_mater = [[University of Lagos]] |
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PearlCardy born 20th December and named Pearl Elizabeth Amini Hart, is a [[Nigerian]] [[VJ (media personality)|video jockey]] Television Presenter/ Producer, On-Air Radio Personality, Event host, Model, and Actress.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cardy |first1=Pearl |title=PearlCardy Bio |url=https://mybiohub.com/2016/04/pearl-cardy-biography.html/ |website=Bio Hub |publisher=Bio Hub |accessdate=18 February 2019}}</ref> |
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Pearl Elizabeth Amini Hart (born 20th December 1984), also known as Pearl Cardy, is a [[Nigerian] television presenter<ref>{{cite web |title=MEET SOUNDCITY WAVE MAKING PRESENTERS, ADAM, MOET, PEARL |url=https://financialissues114blog.wordpress.com/2013/11/09/meet-soundcity-wave-making-presenters-adam-moet-pearl/ |website=Burnertunez.com |accessdate=25 March 2019}}</ref>, radio personality<ref>{{cite web |title=MEET THE SR985 OAPS/DJS |url=https://soundcity.tv/radio/ |website=Soundcity.tv |accessdate=25 March 2019}}</ref>, producer<ref>{{cite web |title=Soundcity VJ, Pearl launches online community for TV lovers, PearlCardy.com |url=http://www.9jahitz.com/2013/05/08/soundcity-vj-pearl-launches-online-community-for-tv-lovers-pearlcardy-com/ |website=9jahitz.com |accessdate=25 March 2019}}</ref>, and model<ref>{{cite web |title=Soundcity VJ brings sexy back for " The Celebrity Shoot" |url=https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/fashion/pearl-hart-soundcity-vj-brings-sexy-back-for-the-celebrity-shoot/7h01ct7 |website=Pulse.ng |accessdate=26 March 2019}}</ref>. She has been cited as one of the sexiest Disk jockey’s in Nigeria<ref>{{cite web |title=Meet The Top 7 Sexiest TV Personalities In Nigeria 2015 |url=https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/fashion/pearl-hart-soundcity-vj-brings-sexy-back-for-the-celebrity-shoot/7h01ct7 |website=Pulse TV |accessdate=26 March 2019 |archivedate=01/01/2015}}</ref>, and is deemed to be controversial by some<ref>{{cite web |author1=George |title=Fans slam Soundcity VJ, Pearl Cardy For Baring Undies |url=https://www.tori.ng/news/35635/soundcity-presenter-pearl-blasted-on-social-media.html |website=Tori.ng |accessdate=26 March 2019 |archivedate=Tuesday, 19 July 2016 |quote=Curvy Nigerian VJ, Pearl Cardy has stepped into murky waters with an indecent outfit she showcased publicly}}</ref> . In 2008, while studying [http://Geography%20and%20Regional%20Planning Geography and Regional Planning] at the [http://University%20of%20Lagos, University of Lagos], Pearl Cardy went for the Soundcity VJ search and and emerged amongst the top eight finalists out of over five thousand contestants<ref>{{cite web |last1=Alonge |first1=Michael |title=Soundcity Introduces New VJs, Promises To Stay Ahead |url=https://www.modernghana.com/nollywood/2390/soundcity-introduces-new-vjs-promises-to-stay-ahead.html |accessdate=26 March 2019 |date=Jun 4, 2008 |quote=It would be recalled that earlier in the year, Soundcity embarked on an intensive and extensive search for additional VJs to help propagate its vision of quality, music-powered entertainment and video jockeying}}</ref>. |
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Her journey into entertainment started very early in her teenage years when she featured in blockbuster Nigerian home- videos. She later went into Modeling in 2001 and in 2008 while in University, PearlCardy went for the [[Nigerian]] [[VJ (media personality)|video jockey]]search, where she emerged amongst the top eight finalists of eight thousand contestants. Her passion for media and entertainment has kept her in front of the camera to date. |
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Pearl was an Exquisite Lady of the Year ([http://ELOY%20Awards ELOY Awards]) nominee for Best TV Presenter in 2012, and in 2015, she was among the nominees for the sexiest on-air personality – female<ref>{{cite web |title=Meet The Top 7 Sexiest TV Personalities In Nigeria 2015 |url=https://www.gistmania.com/talk/topic,272722.0.html |website=Gistmania |accessdate=26 March 2019 |date=9/09/2015 |quote=Pearl Cardy boasts of one of the most curvaceous body when it comes to TV personalities and she just loves outfits that show off her figure}}</ref>, in the [http://Nigerian%20Broadcasters%20merit%20award Nigerian Broadcasters merit award]. She also served as Youth Ambassador in 2016 for [[Etisalat Nigeria]], now known as [http://9mobile 9mobile]. |
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With over 10years screen time on arguably Africa’s Biggest Entertainment Network, she can pride herself as one of Nigeria’s Top Media Personalities, hosting the Talk Show City Divas, Top10 USA, Top10 South Africa, as well as one of Africa’s biggest Music Countdown, shows Top10 Nigeria on Soundcity TV. |
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This University of Lagos Graduate of Geography and Planning was a nominee for Best TV Presenter in 2012 and the host of some of Nigeria’s biggest concerts in 2013 and 2018. PearlCardy also served as Youth Ambassador in 2016 for one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunications company. |
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With Ten years experience on media television as a TV Presenter/ Producer and On-Air Radio Personality, for her love for the music and to show her versatility, she is currently exploring the world of Disc Jockeying. |
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== Early Life == |
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| ⚫ | Pearl was born in [[Lagos]], [[Nigeria]]. Her mother, Tessy Abimbola Hart is a caterer and her father Sir Malachi Hart is a [http://UAC%20Foods,%20Nigeria UAC Foods, Nigeria] retiree and a [[Nollywood]] actor who recently featured in the TV Series, [http://Lekki%20Wives Lekki Wives]. She has four siblings- two sisters and two brothers. |
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PearlCardy had her Primary Education at Saint Catherine’s Model School where she was a member of the school’s band she learned to play the recorder, flute, violin, and the keyboard. PearlCardy won school prizes for Best in Fine Arts. She was also a member of the Girls Guide and she represented her primary school in the Great Brains competition and School Debates. |
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Pearl had her Primary Education at [http://Saint%20Catherine’s%20Model%20School Saint Catherine’s Model School], where she was a member of the school band. She was also a member of the [http://Girls%20Guide Girls Guide] as well as other the school debates team. |
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In 1996, she began her Secondary Education at [http://Our%20Lady%20of%20Apostles%20Yaba Our Lady of Apostles Yaba]. In 1998, featured in a few [http://Nollywood%20movies Nollywood movies], and after graduating in 2001, she ventured into modeling until 2005 when she gained admission into the University. |
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In 1996, she attended her Secondary Education at Our Lady of Apostles Yaba, Lagos.<ref>{{cite web |last1=school |first1=secondary |title=school |url=http://olassyaba.sch.ng/ |website=Our Lady's of Apostle |publisher=Our Lady's of Apostle |accessdate=18 February 2019}}</ref> She joined the school choir where she sang soprano and mezzo-soprano. This heightened her interest and love for music. In 1998, while in school, she was featured in a couple of movies. She was also a member of the school's volleyball team. She graduated from Secondary School in 2001, after which she ventured into modeling until she got into the university. |
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In 2005, she gained admission into the University of Lagos, Akoka<ref>{{cite web |last1=University |first1=Unilag |title=University of Lagos |url=https://unilag.edu.ng/ |website=Unilag |publisher=Unilag |accessdate=18 February 2019}}</ref>. There she studied Geography and Planning and graduated with Distinction. |
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Having engaged in various school activities at a tender age, PearlCardy is no stranger to Music, Arts, and Public Speaking. |
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== Career == |
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'''Actress''' |
'''Actress''' |
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Pearl Cardy has featured in Nigerian home-videos like Kids At War, Big Time Chicks and Silver Spoon<ref>{{cite web |last1=Movie |first1=The Silver Spoon |title=Must Watch Trailer! Yvonne Jegede, Wole Ojo, Eyinna Nwigwe star in “The Silver Spoon” |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/tag/jennifer-eliogu/ |website=Bella Naija |publisher=Bella Naija |accessdate=18 February 2019}}</ref>. |
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'''Modeling''' |
'''Modeling''' |
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Pearl Cardy featured in the Juice Magazine as a Fashion Model. |
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Pearl Cardy featured as a Presenter on Soundcity TV alongside [[Denrele Edun]] in 2008. She produced and presented on the shows- Owambe and Rap Attack<ref>{{cite web |last1=Alonge |first1=Osagie |title=Who Knew Pearl Cardy Was This Hot? |url=http://thenet.ng/photos-who-knew-soundcity-vj-pearl-was-this-hot/ |quote=She co-hosts the ‘Soundcity Top 10 Nigeria’, alongside being a presenter and producer for 2 of the channels main TV programmes; ‘Owambe’ and ‘Rap Attack’.}}</ref>, as well as City Divas<ref>{{cite web |title=BRAND NEW SHOW! CITY DIVAS ON SOUNDCITY EVERY WEEKEND, 9AM |url=https://soundcity.tv/shows/city-divas/brand-new-show-city-divas-on-soundcity-every-weekend-9am/ |website=Soundcity TV |accessdate=26 March 2019 |archivedate=August 10 2017}}</ref>, Top10 USA<ref>{{cite web |title=TOP 10 USA CHART THIS WEEK: DRAKE, MAROON 5 AND CARDI B IN THE TOP 5 |url=https://soundcity.tv/shows/top-10-usa-chart-this-week-drake-maroon-5-and-cardi-b-in-the-top-5/ |website=Soundcity TV}}</ref>, Top10 South Africa<ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Cassper Nyovest on four spots this week on Soundcity Top 10 South Africa |url=http://soundcity.tv/tag/top-10-south-africa/ |website=Soundcity TV |accessdate=26 March 2019}}</ref></ref> and Soundcity’s flagship show, Top 10 Nigeria<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 10 Nigeria Countdown |url=https://soundcity.tv/top10nigeria/ |website=Soundcity TV |accessdate=26 March 2019 |date=Aug 21, 2016 |quote=TOP 10 NIGERIA COUNTDOWN IS THE MOST AUTHORITATIVE CHART SHOW FOR NIGERIAN MUSIC. THE BATTLE OF THE BEST IS HERE, EVERY FRIDAYS AT 10PM (WAT) WITH A REPEAT ON SUNDAYS, NOON}}</ref>. |
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| ⚫ | In 2016, Pearl Cardy began radio presenting on [http://Soundcity%20Radio%2098.5fm Soundcity Radio 98.5fm], hosting the weekend primetime show - The Weekend Central<ref>{{cite web |title=The WKND Central |url=http://soundcity.tv/radio-schedule/the-wknd-central/ |website=Soundcity TV}}</ref>; till date. |
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After a series of auditions at the Soundcity VJ Search, she emerged as Presenter on Soundcity TV alongside Denrele Edun in 2008. She produced and presented on the shows- Rap Attack, Owambe, and City Divas. |
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She was later awarded the channels Flagship show Top10 Nigeria alongside other countdown shows, Top10 SA and Top10 USA. |
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This University of Lagos Graduate of Geography and Planning was a 2012 nominee for Best TV Presenter at the Eloy Awards. |
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'''Events & Red Carpets''' |
'''Events & Red Carpets''' |
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PearlCardy is certainly a popular face on the Red carpet, conducting great interviews at various events and hosting some of the biggest shows in entertainment. Including the |
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* Guinness Colorful World of More (2013)<ref>{{cite web |last1=Guinness Colourful World of more |first1=Event Host |title=Guinness Colourful World of more |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2013/11/guinness-presents-colourfulworldofmore-concert-in-lagos-photos-of-dbanj-chidinma-p-square-wizkid-flavour-burna-boy-more/ |website=Bella Naija |publisher=Bella Naija |accessdate=18 February 2019}}</ref> |
* Guinness Colorful World of More (2013)<ref>{{cite web |last1=Guinness Colourful World of more |first1=Event Host |title=Guinness Colourful World of more |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2013/11/guinness-presents-colourfulworldofmore-concert-in-lagos-photos-of-dbanj-chidinma-p-square-wizkid-flavour-burna-boy-more/ |website=Bella Naija |publisher=Bella Naija |accessdate=18 February 2019}}</ref> |
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* Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) New York (Red Carpet 2013)<ref>{{cite web |last1=NEA |first1=Event Host |title=Nigeria Enterainment Awards |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/137094-nigerian-entertainment-award-announces-2013-nominees.html |website=Premiun times Nigeria |publisher=Premiun times Nigeria |accessdate=18 February 2019}}</ref> |
* Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) New York (Red Carpet 2013)<ref>{{cite web |last1=NEA |first1=Event Host |title=Nigeria Enterainment Awards |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/137094-nigerian-entertainment-award-announces-2013-nominees.html |website=Premiun times Nigeria |publisher=Premiun times Nigeria |accessdate=18 February 2019}}</ref> |
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* Soundcity MVP (Event Host 2018) |
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'''On- Air Radio Personality''' |
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PearlCardy hosts Nigeria’s favorite weekend radio show, The Weekend Central on Nigeria’s biggest radio station Soundcity98.5fm. The show runs primetime from 2 pm- 6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. She is known for the best weekend recommendations- Travels, Resorts, Events, Restaurants, and Hangouts. Starting out in 2016 till date, PearlCardy has carved a niche for herself on National Radio. |
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== Refenerces == |
== Refenerces == |
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Revision as of 14:38, 26 March 2019
Pearl Elizabeth Amini Hart (born 20th December 1984), also known as Pearl Cardy, is a [[Nigerian] television presenter[1], radio personality[2], producer[3], and model[4]. She has been cited as one of the sexiest Disk jockey’s in Nigeria[5], and is deemed to be controversial by some[6] . In 2008, while studying Geography and Regional Planning at the University of Lagos, Pearl Cardy went for the Soundcity VJ search and and emerged amongst the top eight finalists out of over five thousand contestants[7].
Pearl was an Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY Awards) nominee for Best TV Presenter in 2012, and in 2015, she was among the nominees for the sexiest on-air personality – female[8], in the Nigerian Broadcasters merit award. She also served as Youth Ambassador in 2016 for Etisalat Nigeria, now known as 9mobile.
Early Life
Pearl was born in Lagos, Nigeria. Her mother, Tessy Abimbola Hart is a caterer and her father Sir Malachi Hart is a UAC Foods, Nigeria retiree and a Nollywood actor who recently featured in the TV Series, Lekki Wives. She has four siblings- two sisters and two brothers.
Pearl had her Primary Education at Saint Catherine’s Model School, where she was a member of the school band. She was also a member of the Girls Guide as well as other the school debates team.
In 1996, she began her Secondary Education at Our Lady of Apostles Yaba. In 1998, featured in a few Nollywood movies, and after graduating in 2001, she ventured into modeling until 2005 when she gained admission into the University.
Career
Actress
Pearl Cardy has featured in Nigerian home-videos like Kids At War, Big Time Chicks and Silver Spoon[9].
Modeling
Pearl Cardy featured in the Juice Magazine as a Fashion Model.
TV & Radio Presenter/ Producer
Pearl Cardy featured as a Presenter on Soundcity TV alongside Denrele Edun in 2008. She produced and presented on the shows- Owambe and Rap Attack[10], as well as City Divas[11], Top10 USA[12], Top10 South AfricaCite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).</ref> and Soundcity’s flagship show, Top 10 Nigeria[13].
In 2016, Pearl Cardy began radio presenting on Soundcity Radio 98.5fm, hosting the weekend primetime show - The Weekend Central[14]; till date.
Events & Red Carpets
- Guinness Colorful World of More (2013)[15]
- Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) New York (Red Carpet 2013)[16]
- Snap launch Abuja & PortHarcourt (Hype 2013)[17]
- African Music Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) Dallas (Red Carpet 2015)
- One Campaign Go Agric Washington DC (Red Carpet 2015)
- Soundcity MVP (Event Host 2018)
- Etisalat (now 9Mobile) Youth Ambassador (2016)
Refenerces
- ^ "MEET SOUNDCITY WAVE MAKING PRESENTERS, ADAM, MOET, PEARL". Burnertunez.com. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ "MEET THE SR985 OAPS/DJS". Soundcity.tv. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ "Soundcity VJ, Pearl launches online community for TV lovers, PearlCardy.com". 9jahitz.com. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ "Soundcity VJ brings sexy back for " The Celebrity Shoot"". Pulse.ng. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "Meet The Top 7 Sexiest TV Personalities In Nigeria 2015". Pulse TV. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=requires|archive-url=(help); Check date values in:|archivedate=(help) - ^ George. "Fans slam Soundcity VJ, Pearl Cardy For Baring Undies". Tori.ng. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
Curvy Nigerian VJ, Pearl Cardy has stepped into murky waters with an indecent outfit she showcased publicly
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=requires|archive-url=(help); Check date values in:|archivedate=(help) - ^ Alonge, Michael (Jun 4, 2008). "Soundcity Introduces New VJs, Promises To Stay Ahead". Retrieved 26 March 2019.
It would be recalled that earlier in the year, Soundcity embarked on an intensive and extensive search for additional VJs to help propagate its vision of quality, music-powered entertainment and video jockeying
- ^ "Meet The Top 7 Sexiest TV Personalities In Nigeria 2015". Gistmania. 9/09/2015. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
Pearl Cardy boasts of one of the most curvaceous body when it comes to TV personalities and she just loves outfits that show off her figure
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Movie, The Silver Spoon. "Must Watch Trailer! Yvonne Jegede, Wole Ojo, Eyinna Nwigwe star in "The Silver Spoon"". Bella Naija. Bella Naija. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ Alonge, Osagie. "Who Knew Pearl Cardy Was This Hot?".
She co-hosts the 'Soundcity Top 10 Nigeria', alongside being a presenter and producer for 2 of the channels main TV programmes; 'Owambe' and 'Rap Attack'.
- ^ "BRAND NEW SHOW! CITY DIVAS ON SOUNDCITY EVERY WEEKEND, 9AM". Soundcity TV. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=requires|archive-url=(help); Check date values in:|archivedate=(help) - ^ "TOP 10 USA CHART THIS WEEK: DRAKE, MAROON 5 AND CARDI B IN THE TOP 5". Soundcity TV.
- ^ "Top 10 Nigeria Countdown". Soundcity TV. Aug 21, 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
TOP 10 NIGERIA COUNTDOWN IS THE MOST AUTHORITATIVE CHART SHOW FOR NIGERIAN MUSIC. THE BATTLE OF THE BEST IS HERE, EVERY FRIDAYS AT 10PM (WAT) WITH A REPEAT ON SUNDAYS, NOON
- ^ "The WKND Central". Soundcity TV.
- ^ Guinness Colourful World of more, Event Host. "Guinness Colourful World of more". Bella Naija. Bella Naija. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ NEA, Event Host. "Nigeria Enterainment Awards". Premiun times Nigeria. Premiun times Nigeria. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ Snapp, Event Host. "SNAPP LAUNCH". Pulse. Pulse Nigeris. Retrieved 18 February 2019.