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Pamela Anderson to Host 2006 JUNO Awards

Internationally renowned Canadian superstar Pamela Anderson has been named host of The 2006 JUNO Awards, Canada's Music Awards, it was announced today by broadcaster CTV and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS). CTV and CARAS also confirmed today that The 2006 JUNO Awards will be broadcast on Sunday, April 2 from 7 - 9 p.m. ET on CTV

Named as "The Most Powerful Canadian in Hollywood" in 2005 by Canadian Business magazine, Anderson is one of the world's most recognized stars, thanks to her multi-platform career as an actor, model, author, producer and designer. Anderson joins an esteemed list of homegrown, international stars who have hosted The JUNO Awards since CTV began airing the awards telecast in 2002, including Barenaked Ladies, Shania Twain and Alanis Morissette.

"Canadian music rocks," said Anderson. "No matter where I am in the world I can listen to Canadian music and feel like I'm at home. This is going to be one kick-ass awards show."

Anderson will host a two-hour awards broadcast that features performances by Bedouin Soundclash, Broken Social Scene, 2006 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Bryan Adams, Coldplay, Michael Bublé and Nickelback.

"She's famous around the world, but Pamela will feel right at home in Halifax," said Susanne Boyce, CTV's President of Programming and Chair of the CTV Media Group. "She can expect a hearty east coast welcome for what promises to be a spectacular awards broadcast."

"We are thrilled to have Pamela Anderson host The 2006 JUNO Awards," said Melanie Berry, President of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and executive producer of the broadcast. "With her unabashed wit and spontaneity, she is sure to make April 2nd a night to remember."