TV PRESENTER / TV PRODUCER/ JOURNALIST/ COACH
Zoe is a versatile, award-winning TV presenter/producer and journalist. Originally trained as a professional ballerina she moved from stage to screen to produce, present and write acclaimed TV programs for Showtime Arabia/OSN and City 7 Dubai TV for 12 years.
Alongside her news anchor and reporter roles for 7 National News, her acclaimed TV show ‘Showbiz Insider’ developed into a prestigious platform for local and international talent, documenting the evolving art, film, fashion and social scene in the Emirates.
From celebrity interviews at Dubai Film festival, Art Dubai and Dubai Jazz Festival, to promoting the Emirates as a Fashion hub, the mandate of her show was to celebrate creativity, culture and innovation in the UAE. The catwalk collections of iconic designers Furne One, Michael Cinco and emerging Arab designers regularly featured on the show alongside star-studded concert coverage and interviews with musicians James Blunt, Tim Booth, Ollie Murs. Toto, Eve, Akon and Chris Bottie.
Zoe's annual features include full coverage of Dubai World Cup, Dubai Film Festival, Art Dubai, Fashion Forward, Dubai Design Week, Dubai Jazz festival, Abu Dhabi Art and Yasalam, Hot 100, and Comic Con
CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS
Zoe's features included full coverage of Dubai Film Festival, Art Dubai, Fashion Forward, Dubai Design Week, Dubai Jazz festival, Dubai World Cup, Abu Dhabi Art and Yasalam. Conducting interviews with global personalities such as Oliver Stone, Goldie Hawn, Adrian Brody, Antonio Banderas, Forest Whitaker, Richard Gere. Samuel L Jackson, Colin Firth, Richard Gere, Shah Rukh Khan, Yoshra, Carey Mulligan, Dev Patel, Frida Pinto, Irfan Khan, Eva Green, Joseph Fiennes, Eva Longoria, Michael sheen, Julianne Moore and HRH Prince Albert of Monaco.
TV PROGRAMS
Zoe is the producer of the TV interview series ‘Shine Dubai’ which explores inspiring stories within the community, featuring empowering women in the region, such as:
H.E. Sarah Amiri, Science Lead, Emirates to Mars Mission
Nayla al Khaja the first female Emirati filmmaker,
Elissa Freiha, Entrepreneur & Angel investor
Mina Liccione, award-winning performing artist, comedian, & emcee
and other inspirational leaders in business and the arts.
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Passionate about celebrating the arts, Zoe regularly covered Dubai Opera events and Cirque du Soleil. Recognized for engaging and empowering youth though art, Zoe was invited to join the panel of judges at Dubai Opera casting for Sami Yusef .
As a professional ballerina, Zoe performed as a soloist in London and Dubai and with The National Youth Ballet at Sadlers Wells Theatre London. She was awarded the prestigious title of "Young Dancer of the Year" at Dance World UK and honoured as “Champion Child for Arts” by Princess Diana and Barnardos.
RADIO & VOICE OVERS
Zoe's radio and voice-over credits include hosting The Late Night Sessions on Radio One and commercials for AXA Insurance. Air France and Cion. Alongside her news anchor role and reporting for 7NN, she also produced and presented City Cinema the popular weekly film review show in the UAE.
With qualifications from the New York Film Academy and The British College of Journalism, her print articles document personal adventures in travel, wellness and healing.
COACH & CHANGE AMBASSADOR
Nominated as a Global Ambassador for Change by Roundtable Global she stepped into creative projects to bring creativity and movement into the corporate world, facilitating educational and empowerment workshops.
Dedicated to developing the wellness scene in the UAE she is also founder of dance and art therapy organization E-motion arts. Offering creative healing therapies and workshops to inspire personal transformation. With a focus on empowerment through creative arts she designed workshops for Soul Arts Centre, Dubai. Hosting 'Conscious dance', 'Dance on Canvas' and 'Breathwork Meditations.'
In addition to creative roles Zoe is also a Coach with Royal Jet, leading the bespoke VVIP service and coaching the team in service, etiquette and wellness. Clients include Royalty and Heads of State. She has led the promotional and PR campaigns as media relations officer and the Products and Services Committee.
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FILM AWARDS
Zoe's acting credits include:
‘The Long Game’ by Mustafa Abbas, 2020 -Winner of 16 international film festival awards, including Best Actress at The Actors Awards.’
City of Life’ by Ali Mustafa – Dubai International Film Festival, Arabian Gala film. ‘A to Z’ and ‘Gun’ by Mustafa Abbas screened at the Gulf Film Festival.
Drawing from her theatrical heritage Zoe’s debut directorial documentary film “Hang Loose in Dubai” is an intimate portrait of Ariel dancers and the evolving performance art scene in the UAE. In collaboration with The Fridge, Al Serkal Avenue .
GALLERY
