Liz Cantor
Liz Cantor | |
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| Born | October 11, 1982 Australia |
| Occupation(s) | TV host, weather presenter, former professional surfer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | Winner of The Mole (2005), weather presenter for 10 News First Queensland |
Liz Cantor (born 11 October 1982) is an Australian TV host, recognized for her victory on the 2005 reality competition The Mole.
Education
Cantor completed her schooling at St Peters Lutheran College in Indooroopilly, Brisbane, where she held positions as prefect and sports captain. She earned a Bachelor of Communications degree from Griffith University in 2003, specializing in journalism and meteorology. During her university years, she was active in the string quartet, orchestra, and multiple sports teams. Although initially interested in marine biology, her passion for performing arts ultimately directed her towards a media career.
Surfing
For five years, Cantor competed professionally on the Australian junior surfing circuit with sponsorship from Billabong. Her competitive experience extended internationally to locations such as Fiji, Tahiti, the Maldives, Hawaii, and Europe. Additionally, she was among the pioneering female surf judges to officiate at events on the ASP World Circuit Tour across various countries.
Television
Cantor’s on-screen debut occurred in the 2002 Australian movie Blurred, which portrayed teenagers during Schoolies Week. The following year, she appeared in Gettin Square before landing the role of Corin Hardy in the 2005 drama series Blue Water High. Her profile rose significantly after winning Seven Network’s reality show The Mole in 2005, securing a $200,000 prize and establishing a partnership with the network.
Following this success, Cantor joined Seven Network as a presenter on Queensland-based programs such as the outdoor adventure show Creek to Coast and the travel series The Great South East. She made her debut as a weather presenter for Seven News in 2005 and began hosting Queensland’s live Gold Lotto draw in 2008. Cantor maintains these presenting roles while also fronting the travel and lifestyle program Queensland Weekender. In 2016, she featured on INSIGHT's ultra HD adventure reality series Living Stone - Botswana.
In August 2024, Cantor was appointed as the weather presenter for the relaunched standalone edition of 10 News First Queensland, which resumed broadcasting on 2 September 2024.
Radio
Cantor has taken on summer hosting duties for radio stations including Nova Brisbane, Hot Tomato, and Sea FM across the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast regions. She notably co-hosted Sea FM’s Summer Breakfast alongside Michael "Pickle" Walkley during the Christmas period of 2013/14.
Personal life
On 16 October 2016, Cantor married Ryan Lysaught at Ayana Resort in Bali. The couple currently lives on the Gold Coast.