Person
Erika Heynatz
Following a successful career as an international fashion model, Erika’s first foray into television came when she hosted Channel 9’s health and lifestyle series, Body and Soul, followed quickly by the Network 10 building series, The Hot House. Her slick presenting skills put her in the enviable position of being chosen as the host for the first and second series of Australia’s Next Top Model.
As well as television presenting roles, Erika has also acted in a number of television series such as Farscape, Headstart and Crash Palace. A natural transition into film was inevitable, Erika was chosen as the lead female Lilith, in the critically acclaimed feature film Gabriel, which was released worldwide by Sony pictures in November 2007. Erika’s music journey began when she won the first series of Channel 7’s celebrity singing show It Takes Two, which led to a record deal with EMI Music.
Whatever challenges face Erika, she still manages to contribute time, energy and support to the Aids Trust of Australia and more specifically to a dedicated fund for HIV positive indigenous Australians.