Thursday, 12 May 2016

Kelly Ripa

Kelly Maria Ripa-Consuelos (born October 2, 1970) is an American actress, dancer,talk show host and television producer. She first became known for her portrayal of Hayley Vaughan on the ABC daytime soap opera All My Children between 1990 and 2002, and is best known as co-host of the syndicated morning talk show Live! with Kelly and Michael in various formats since 2001. She also is known for her role as Faith Fairfield on the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, Ripa and her husband, Mark Consuelos, own a New York-based production company, Milojo.In 2012, The Hollywood Reporter named her one of the Most Powerful People in Media
Television career
Dancin' on Air, Dance Party USA and All My Children

Aside from local TV gigs, Ripa's first national television exposure came in 1986 when she appeared as a regular dancer on Dancin' On Air, leading into Dance Party USA. Her career goal at the time was to be a newscaster and she often did the cast news reports.

Ripa was cast in her first major acting role in 1990 as Hayley Vaughan, a troubled party girl, on All My Children. She concluded her 12-year stint in 2002, but returned for two episodes in 2010 to help celebrate the soap opera's 40th anniversary.

Spokesperson

Named among People's Most Intriguing People and one of the Most Powerful People in Media according to The Hollywood Reporter, Ripa serves as a spokesperson for several companies. In the past, she has partnered with Tide, 7 Up, Pantene, and TD Bank, but currently works primarily with Electrolux and Rykä.

Rykä announced Ripa as the spokesperson for the brand's footwear and sporting apparel in 2008. Showcasing her commitment to an active, healthy lifestyle; Ripa oversees the design of her own fitness-inspired active wear line, The Kelly Ripa Collection.

Ripa stars in the Electrolux television and print advertising, and her image is used on point of sale materials and extensively online. Tom Coulman of Electrolux says "Her dynamic personality and on-the-go lifestyle really resonate and create a powerful brand connection

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