Bio
"When executive producer, friend and colleague of 20 years, Johan Stemmet obtained the African rights to the show from FTD France, he approached Anne Williams to take on A Word Or 2.
It was right up her alley. Having always loved the intricacies of English and with a passion for words, what a fantastic opportunity - after all, browsing through a dictionary is one of her pastimes!
Meeting new contestants, having a good laugh (the only way to enjoy life) and discovering quirks of the language, has made A Word Or 2 one of her most fulfilling, ongoing projects. And a pleasant coincidence - Jeremy, William & Anne are all from the same town, so a lot in common!
With over 30 years experience in television direction & production, Anne is a familiar name & face in the South African entertainment industry as a multi-camera live broadcast director & producer - as well as a radio & television presenter.
She was raised and educated in Grahamstown and holds a BA degree (Rhodes) in English and Speech & Drama. She is also a graduate teacher (Associate & Licenciate) of Trinity College, London.
Recipient of 2 Artes Awards, 2 Star Tonight Awards, an NTVA Award and 10 award nominations, her work includes: Miss South Africa '94, '95, '96, Miss World '94, '95, '96, Opening & Closing Ceremonies All Africa Games, Aida, World Dancesport Latin Championships, A Night to Remember in the presence of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Jean Michel Jarre at Sun City, Paul Simon Live, Woman of the Year Awards - and of course, a WORD or 2.
Anne is also known for her on-camera presentation in the early days of television - she was one of the very first "faces" of TV1 Continuity and presented "Silhouette", "Video 2", "A to Z" and various other magazine programmes.
As a voice artist she is currently heard on SAfm in her own entertainment & media slots.