Emelia Rachael Rusciano is an Australian comedian, podcaster, television and radio presenter, singer-songwriter, author and entertainer.
14 Facts About Em Rusciano
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Em Rusciano was born and raised in Greensborough, Victoria, and grew up in Diamond Creek and Warrandyte.
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Em Rusciano has appeared on All Star Family Feud, The Circle, The Project, Studio 10 and Hughesy, We Have a Problem.
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Em Rusciano competed on the second season of Australian Idol, where she finished in ninth place.
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In 2009, Em Rusciano left the 92.9 breakfast show in Perth after four years and returned to Melbourne.
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In January 2016, Rusciano toured Australia with her stand-up comedy show, Em Rusciano Is Not a Diva.
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In June 2016, Rusciano joined the Hit Network to host The Em Rusciano Show on Sunday nights.
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Em Rusciano published her memoir Try Hard: Tales from the Life of a Needy Overachiever on 26 October 2016.
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In January 2017, Em Rusciano was announced as one of two hosts for 2Day FM's new breakfast show.
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Em Rusciano left the show in September 2018, due to her pregnancy.
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Em Rusciano admitted her time at 2Day FM was a "mixed bag".
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Em Rusciano was nominated for the 2024 AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favourite Media Personality.
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Em Rusciano is married to Scott Barrow and has two daughters and one son.
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Em Rusciano was diagnosed with ADHD at age 42 and autism in November 2022.