ERIKA HEYNATZ
Brooke
Following a successful career as an international fashion model, Erika Heynatz has had many dynamic, diverse and successful roles within the entertainment industry including model, TV presenter, actor, recording artist, MC, narrator, brand & charity ambassador, computer game character, entertainment reporter and theatrical performer, rightly earning her place as one of Australia's most recognizable celebrities.
Erika's first foray into television came when she hosted Channel 9's health and lifestyle series Body and Soul followed by the Network 10's unique construction series Hot House. She was the original host of Australia's Next Top Model (seasons 1 and 2), for which she won an Astra Award for Favourite Female Personality. Her next challenge was as host of live prime time musical show It Takes Two with Grant Denyer, reclaiming her stake as one of the country's most popular television presenters. This year Erika has become the exclusive entertainment reporter for Fitness First TV.
Erika evolved in the world's eyes yet again when she was perfectly cast as German Jazz singer Elsa Lichtman in L.A. Noire by Rockstar Games. L.A Noire is an interactive detective story set in the classic noire period of the late 1940's. The game received global exposure, earning Erika a nomination for Best Supporting actress in the Annual NAVGTR Awards.
Erika's musical 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. Her debut album Sweeter Side was released in 2010.
Erika continues to enjoy a modeling career, appearing for television, print campaigns and editorials for fashion, beauty and automotive clients, as well as being fashion ambassador for Salvatore Ferragamo. Erika has long prioritized her work with philanthropic organizations, contributing time, energy and passionate support to several community charities including RSPCA, AIDS Trust, Humane Society, Keihl's Cause, and Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. Erika recently travelled as a singer and M.C to the Sinai Desert in Egypt in support of the Australian Troops.
