Magda Szubanski is an English-born Australian actress, comedian & writer. She is popularly known for her acting in Babe (1995) and Babe: Pig in the City (1998) as Esme Hoggett. Last year she became one of the prominent faces of the Australian Marriage Equality Campaign.
She is also known for providing Vox for Happy Feet (2006). Her voice was of Miss Viola in the movie. When Magda was just 10 y/o- she led a team on a quiz show It’s Academic.
Prior to her film debut, Magda starred in Television daily soaps. Fast Forward (1989-1992) & Kath and Kim (2002-2007). In 1985, while performing an act at the University of Melbourne, Szubanski was talent-spotted by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). She not only acted but wrote her comic pieces herself.
In 2008, Magda became the ambassador for the weight-loss brand Jenny Craig. She lost 36kg in 2009. However, she gained it back due to her hectic schedule, depression & eating disorders.
What Is Magda Szubanski Doing Now? Since then her career took off from scratch to stardom. She published Reckoning which won the $40,000 Douglas Stewart Prize for Nonfiction- “Book of the Year” and “Biography of the Year” at the Australian Book Industry Awards. Reckoning reveals details about her inner fight while coming to terms with her sexuality & obesity.
On deck, get to know more about Australian actress, author, singer, and LGBT rights advocate Magda Szubanski wiki facts including updates on her age, height, weight, married, husband, net worth, and more.
Who is Magda Szubanski’s partner? We believe Magda Szubanski is single as of now. Her soon to be husband is yet to reveal. Or should we say Magda’s soon to be wife? For she is not straight. In early 2012, Magda came out openly on national television about her sexuality.
She appeared in ‘The Project’ of Ten Network to vocalize for legalizing gay marriage. In the show Magda also said-
“I am absolutely not straight, I wouldn’t define myself as bisexual either. I would say I am gay-gay-gay-gay.”
Dailymail. co-published her saying about the realization of her sexuality. Magda says-
‘And I was probably 5 or 6 when I first started to realize… When I was growing up, it was an absolute bloody trauma.’
Magda Szubanski Daughter
It might come as a surprise; without marriage/ boyfriend how did Magda become a mother? Well, the thing is Magda was a bridesmaid at David & Lisa Campbell wedding. She is a close friend of the Campbell pair.
Campbell has two children Elizabeth & William. They fondly call them Betty & Billy. When Betty (Elizabeth) was six months old; Magda became her Godmother. Betty & William are twins.
Magda Szubanski with her goddaughter BettyMagda’s goddaughter & her twin brother.
Photo Credit: Twitter
Actress Magda Szubanski Wiki, Biography
Magda Szubanski was born on the 12th of April 1961. Magdalene Mary Szubanski is her entire name. Magda age as of 2022 is 61 years old. Aries is her zodiac sign. Szubanski grew up in a low-income family.
Zbigniew Szubanski is her father who is of Polish origin. Her mother belongs to Scottish- Irish ethnicity. Margaret Szubanski is her name. Margaret passed away in September 2017.
Memoirs of Magda Szubanski’s mom
She posted the above content @magda_szubanski. With a caption conveying-
RIP Margaret Szubański 5/11/1924-4/9/2017 💔
Magda Szubanski with her family.
Photo Credit: Instagram
The above pic was posted on Magda’s Instagram on Christmas of 2016. Magda has two siblings. Her cousin Magdalena Zawadzka is also an actress.
Magda was twice honored as the most recognized & trusted Aussie personality. Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK is her hometown. However, her nationality is Australian. At age four, her family migrated to the Melbourne suburb of Croydon, Australia from Britain.
Earlier in life, Magda attended a high school in Melbourne. Later she studied philosophy & fine arts at the University of Melbourne. Magda started her career in 1986.
Wondering how much is Magda Szymanski worth?
How Much Is Magda Szubanski Net Worth?
Being an actress, writer, comedian, and television produces Magda Szubanski’s net worth must be huge. According to sources, as of 2022, Magda Szubanski’s net worth estimation is about $6 million dollars to be exact.
[…] The comic factor benefitted him so much that he also went on to be a panelist in weekly TV shows for about 8 years. However, side by side Glenn also did other series & movies with fellow comedian Magda Szubanski in Kath & Kim. […]
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[…] The comic factor benefitted him so much that he also went on to be a panelist in weekly TV shows for about 8 years. However, side by side Glenn also did other series & movies with fellow comedian Magda Szubanski in Kath & Kim. […]