Information on Meredith Placko

Name:	Placko, Meredith
Title:	Talk Show Host / Costumer / Actress
Company:	Radio After Dark
Resides:	Orlando, FL USA
Home Page:	http://www.notthegeeknextdoor.com/
Other Links:	MySpace
Biography:	Meredith is once again stepping behind the microphone as the new host of Radio After Dark, a weekly pop culture talk show on 540AM in Orlando, Fl. Also known as "Ana Aesthetic" to most of the on-line world, Meredith has worked in broadcasting since 1996. Her first big "break" came in 2000 when she was invited to be part of the team behind Radio Sci Fi, a syndicated radio talk show focusing on all things geek. She was a host, producer and one of the driving forces behind the four-year program. She left in the early part of 2004 to pursue a career in fashion/costume design. Missing the world of media too much, Meredith returned, but found a new path in television. After working as a host on a jewelry shopping network, she stepped behind the scenes and made a break in television news, where she continues to work as a field producer and writer. Meredith also works as a print model, actor, and commercial voice over artist; lending her voice to local and national commercials. Meredith makes her film debut as a murder victim in the short Le Sculpteur, to be released in January 2009. At conventions, Meredith runs an array of panels from costume design to modeling and makeup to teaching about the world of broadcasting and multimedia and how AMV artists, podcasters, and other people interested in the industry can "break out" and find an exciting career. With nearly a decade of public speaking behind her, Meredith is a beloved host at events such as opening/closing ceremonies, costume contests, and other large-scale events. She works well on her own or knows how to play off a co-host. She has also run several costume contests in the past and with her work in fashion and costume design, makes a great judge for the cosplay events. Biography was: Also known as "Ana Aesthetic" to most of the on-line world, Meredith has worked in broadcasting since 1996. Her first big "break" came in 2000 when she was invited to be part of the team behind Radio Sci Fi, a syndicated radio talk show focusing on all things geek. She was a host, producer and one of the driving forces behind the four-year program. She left in the early part of 2004 to pursue a career in fashion/costume design. Missing the world of media too much, Meredith returned, but found a new path in television. After working as a host on a jewelry shopping network, she stepped behind the scenes and made a break in television news, where she continues to work as a field producer and writer. Meredith also works as a print model, theatrical actor, and commercial voice over artist; lending her voice to local and national commercials. She will make her character voice acting debut in 2009 in an upcoming PC video game title. At conventions, Meredith runs an array of panels from costume design to modeling and makeup to teaching about the world of broadcasting and multimedia and how AMV artists, podcasters, and other people interested in the industry can "break out" and find an exciting career. With nearly a decade of public speaking behind her, Meredith is a beloved host at events such as opening/closing ceremonies, costume contests, and other large-scale events. She works well on her own or knows how to play off a co-host. She has also run several costume contests in the past and with her work in fashion and costume design, makes a great judge for the cosplay events.
Other Profiles:	Meredith Placko's profile can be seen on: DVD Search on Amazon.com
Guest at:	Anime Festival Orlando 2003 - August 1-3 in Orlando, FL Anime Festival Orlando 2004 - August 6-8 in Orlando, FL PersaCon 2008 - June 27-29 in Huntsville, AL Realms Con 2008 - September 5-7 in Corpus Christi, TX Anime X Gamer Experience 2008 - October 17-19 in St. Augustine, FL TriCounty JaniCon 2008 - November 21-23 in Orlando, FL
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