Kriya Gangiah: Event Emcee
Kriya Gangiah combines television, radio, and live event experience to host engaging conferences, awards ceremonies, and brand events with warmth, confidence, and audience awareness.
Quick Facts:
- South African broadcaster, presenter, and event emcee.
- Experience across television, radio, and live events.
- Hosts corporate gatherings, awards ceremonies, and brand events.
- Available for panel moderation and interviews.
- Formats:
Conference emcee, awards host, gala host, panel moderator
- Audiences:
Corporate conferences, leadership events, awards ceremonies, gala dinners, brand activations, and public entertainment events.
- Outcomes:
- A welcoming host who establishes the tone and encourages engagement.
- Clear speaker introductions and transitions that maintain program momentum.
- Accessible conversations supported by interviewing and broadcasting experience.
- Travels from: Johannesburg, SA
- **Fee range: $500 - $5,000
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Talent Short Bio
Kriya Gangiah is a South African broadcaster, presenter, and event emcee with experience across television, radio, and live events.
She hosts corporate conferences, awards ceremonies, gala dinners, brand events, and entertainment programs. Her broadcasting background supports clear communication, engaging interviews, and a conversational approach to audience interaction.
Kriya adapts her delivery to the tone and objectives of each occasion, combining preparation with the flexibility required for live hosting. Her experience also includes moderating panel discussions and guiding conversations with industry contributors.
She brings warmth, professionalism, and energy to the stage, helping connect speakers, event content, and audiences.
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