about kriya

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Kriya Gangiah is undoubtedly one of South Africa’s most diverse media personalities. Blessed with a healthy dose of the so-called X-factor, leading lady good looks, and a work ethic like no other, Kriya is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with.

The vivacious presenter, actress, MC and businesswoman has come a long way since presenting Craz-E on eTV in 2009.

 

Current platforms

  • GTH Racing on SuperSport
  • Supersport Variety Presenter
  • Host of “F1: Track This” podcast
  • Host of Tuned in SA on Ignition TV
  • Host of the Kyalami 9 hour
  • 947 rotating presenter

Previous platforms

  • Host Absolute F1 on SuperSport
  • Panelist on Super Saturday on SuperSport
  • Host Southern African Endurance Series
  • South African Rally Championship host
  • Mail and Guardian Young 200
  • Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year
  • Host on Mela on SABC3 – 2016 – 2020
  • Jacaranda FM – 2014-2019
  • Craz-E on ETV- 2009 – 2013

To add to an already impressive resume, Kriya owns her own digital marketing agency. Her extensive experience in both the corporate space and the entertainment industry has earned her the title of Infotainment Specialist.

The most recent addition to the Kri8tive brand is an aetesthics business in the Pretoria area.

Digital Specialist

To add to an already impressive resume, Kriya is also a Digital Brand Specialist, proving she is more than just a pretty face. Her extensive experience in both the corporate space and the entertainment industry has earned her the title of Infotainment Specialist.

More About Kriya

Kriya’s mother is from Heidelberg in Johannesburg and her father is from Stanger in Durban. She spent her early childhood in Johannesburg and moved to Pretoria at the age of thirteen where she completed her schooling. Kriya seems to have inherited her love for music from her mother who gave birth to her shortly after attending a Rasta concert. Kriya’s diversity came across in her school career where she was involved in a range of activities including Drama, Cricket, Water Polo and even Chess club. During that time she was awarded colours for her continued selection in the national women’s Water Polo team.

Kriya spent most of her holidays in Durban with her grandparents. She remains an enthusiastic traveller and although she loves exploring South Africa she also enjoys visiting overseas destinations whenever she gets the opportunity. Kriya places a high value on her family and friends and ensures that she always makes time for her loved ones.

Kriya first became known to the South African public in 2007 when she joined the TUKS FM team.  It did not take long for her career to take off. In only three years listeners could enjoy their lunchtime with Kriya as she hosted the Out to Lunch show every weekday between 12 and 3. This was the start of Kriya’s relationship with the South African media. Kriya’s diversity comes across in that she has worked in both radio and TV. She has also been featured in various print media campaigns in her capacity as a model.

Some of her career highlights include her involvement in the ad campaigns of notable companies like Coca Cola and MTN as well as her time as a presenter on ETV’s youth programme CRAZ-E from 2009 – 2013 and the South African Celebrity news show ZAlebs on SowetoTV and Glow TV. During this time she was also part of the Highveld Stereo team. In 2010 Kriya made her silver screen debut in a South African produced movie “The Race-ist”, alongside the likes of Craig Palm, Ian Roberts, DJ Fresh and Jonathan Pienaar. She also spent a year working with many of the biggest names in South African radio at online radio station Ballz Visual Radio as a producer and presenter on their show The Business.

Kriya is an avid baker and enjoys a good bubblegum milkshake in her free time.