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Fae A. Ellington serving as Mistress of Ceremonies at the JAAC 25th Anniversary celebration in Los Angeles. |
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Born | Fae Audrey Ellington May 28, 1953 [1] Smithville District, Clarendon, Jamaica |
Education | St. Hugh’s High School, Clarendon Parish, Jamaica |
Alma mater | University of the West Indies |
Occupation | Talk show host News presenter |
Years active | 1974–present |
Spouse | Ian Smellie (divorced) |
Children | Stuart Jonathan Smellie |
Parents | Exford Joseph Ellington Mary "Mae" Williams |
Fae Ellington, OD is a Jamaican media personality and lecturer best known for hosting the television series, “Morning Time” on JBC for over twelve years.[1][2]
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Fae Audrey Ellington was born on May 28, 1953 in the district of Smithville in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica. She was the only child of Mary "Mae" Williams, and Exford Joseph Ellington, a school teacher. Her parents never married and Fae would not meet her father until she was 21 years old.[1] In addition to growing up with the stigma of being a child of unwed parents, Ellington also was afflicted with asthma and dyslexia.[1]
In 1974, Ellington joined the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC), eventually hosting "Morning Time" for over a dozen years.[1][2] She also served as one of the main news anchors on Jamaican radio and television for decades.[1]
In 2005, she made her directorial debut, when she staged the one-woman show, Who Will Sing for Lena.[3]