Linda Black

Who is Linda Black?

Linda Black is an American born, Singapore-based television host best known for hosting HBO Signature's Friday Picture House and Discovery Channel Asia's Cathay Pacific on the Move.

Linda was born in Harlingen, Texas to Bob and Linda Black. She began her modelling career in 1992 and was selected as one of ten finalists for the YM Magazine Cover Model Search. After finishing high school, she was referred to the Kim Dawson Agency.

In 1994, she won a part in a local TV commercial. This was the start of her TV career. She continued her modelling career. Returning to America, she decided to try acting and in 2001 was cast in her first lead for an independent feature production, Numbers, by Franse productions. In 2004 she was offered a modeling contract in Singapore, where she relocated and began a career in television hosting.

She married another model/tv host, Oli Pettigrew. They have one son.

Linda has also been the host of Channel News Asia's Health@Desktop.