Julia Roberts (QVC presenter)

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Julia Roberts (born June 10, 1956) is a popular, well-known British television home shopping host on the shopping channel QVC UK. She is renowned for her bubbly presenting style. She also has a large following of male fans.

Julia has her own production company and has penned a novel.

[edit] Career

One of two original cast members who have been with QVC UK since the launch of the channel in October 1993, she is still an active presenter on the channel today.

Julia has a keen interest in music and dance, and that is where she kicked off her showbiz career. Her first professional singing and dancing job was a summer season in Guernsey with Cannon and Ball.

Her career in TV began with parts in Citizen Smith and Doctor Who in 1979. Other TV roles include appearances as a hostess of The Price is Right and as a member of the 'Hit Squad' on Beadle's About.

Her presenting career kicked off with the 1989 Motorshow in London. She followed this by presenting on her own 'magazine-style' programme on cable TV.

She has also appeared in TV commercials for Head and Shoulders and The Woolwich.

[edit] Personal life

Julia has two children, Daniel and Sophie. She is an avid fan of football. Her favourite team is Crystal Palace F.C.

[edit] Popularity

Julia is extremely popular with male, digital TV viewers. She has almost a cult following. There are numerous websites, forums and blogs dedicated to her on the internet.