Liz Bonnin is a French-Irish biologist, television presenter and author, best known for her fascinating and informative science and wildlife documentaries.
For over two decades, Bonin has been in the spotlight and has become a household name in the UK and around the world, sharing her passion for the natural world and inspiring audiences of all ages.
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- Full name: Elizabeth Bonin
- Nickname: Liz
- Date of Birth: September 16, 1976
- Age: 48
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Paris, France
- Nationality: French-Irish
- Occupation: biologist, TV host, author
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
- Parents: Mother is from Trinidad, father is from Martinique, France
- Siblings: Sister Benni
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship Status: Private
- Net worth: £1.5 million
Early life and education
Liz Bonin, 47, was born on September 16, 1976 in Paris, France, to a Trinidadian mother and a French Martinique father.
When she was nine, her family moved to Ireland, where she spent her formative years. Her parents encouraged her interest in science and biology and supported her curiosity about the natural world.
She attended Trinity College Dublin, graduating with a degree in biochemistry, and later obtained a Masters in Wildlife Biology from the Royal Veterinary College and Zoological Society in London.
Personal life
Bonin keeps her personal life relatively private, but has spoken publicly about her close relationship with her grandmother, who died in 2003.
Her mother died of COVID-19 in 2020. In the early 2000s, Bonin was in a relationship with publisher John Ryan, but her current relationship status is private.
Profession
Bonin began his television career as a singer and entertainment host before moving on to science and wildlife programming.
She has hosted more than 40 prime-time shows, including Blue Planet Live, Super Smart Animals, Galapagos and Horizon.
Her charming and erudite style made her a popular figure on British television.
Awards
- Nominated for BAFTA Television Award for Best Specialist Factual Programme (2018)
- Nominated for the RTS Television Science and Natural History Award (2019)
net worth
Bonin has an estimated net worth of £1.5 million, which she earned through her successful television career and as an author.
Social Media
- Instagram: @lizbonnin
- Twitter: @lizbonnin
Filmography
- Blue Planet Live
- Super smart animals
- Galapagos
- horizon
books
- There’s a Hole in My Bucket (2019)
