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Andrew Mercado

Joined 2016338 posts
Andrew Mercado
Andrew Mercado has built a multimedia career in front of the camera and behind it. He is probably best known for being the first VJ on the music TV channel Max and for many years of talking movies with Kerri-Anne Kennerley. He now juggles media commitments while running his first ever business, the South West Roxy Cinema in Northern NSW. He has been a contributor to many publications over the years including The Sunday Telegraph and TV Week. Mercado writes a regular Friday column for the Mediaweek Morning Report and co-hosts the Mercado & Manning Mediaweek TV podcast.
Mercado on pop TV: Kylie on 7plus, J-Lo on Prime and  Netflix's Greatest Night in Pop doco
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Mercado on pop TV: Kylie on 7plus, J-Lo on Prime and Netflix's Greatest Night in Pop doco

Don't miss the batshit crazy special from Jennifer Lopez on Prime, or the hit music catalogue in An Audience with Kylie

by Andrew MercadoFeb 15, 2024

Mercado on TV: Mr Bates vs The Post Office a buzzy drama about miscarriage of justice
Television

Mercado on TV: Mr Bates vs The Post Office a buzzy drama about miscarriage of justice

Plus: Sofia Vergara as a Columbian drug lord in Netflix’s Griselda, Lenny Henry’s Three Little Birds

by Andrew MercadoFeb 9, 2024

Mercado on TV: Suranne Jones, Naomi Watts and Eve Best drive dramas Maryland and Feud
Television

Mercado on TV: Suranne Jones, Naomi Watts and Eve Best drive dramas Maryland and Feud

'I could watch Eve Best and Suranne Jones snap at each other forever' in BritBox's Maryland

by Andrew MercadoFeb 2, 2024

Mercado on TV: Memorable year already with Boy Swallows Universe, Prosper and Total Control
Television

Mercado on TV: Memorable year already with Boy Swallows Universe, Prosper and Total Control

Boy Swallows Universe is anchored by star-making performances from Felix Cameron and Zac Burgess both playing Eli

by Andrew MercadoJan 19, 2024

Mercado on Summer TV: The big list of best TV to watch on your summer break
Television

Mercado on Summer TV: The big list of best TV to watch on your summer break

Over 40 great series to choose from before the new TV year gets underway

by Andrew MercadoDec 22, 2023

Mercado on Summer TV: Smothered is a feel-good romcom Christmas treat from Binge
Television

Mercado on Summer TV: Smothered is a feel-good romcom Christmas treat from Binge

Plus other summer highlights on Britbox, Stan and Prime Video

by Andrew MercadoDec 15, 2023

Mercado on TV: Strife, The Royal Hotel, and Stan's doco Ben Roberts-Smith: Truth on Trial
Television

Mercado on TV: Strife, The Royal Hotel, and Stan's doco Ben Roberts-Smith: Truth on Trial

'It's Paper Giants crossed with Offspring but sadly, a pale imitation of both'

by Andrew MercadoDec 7, 2023

Mercado on TV: Paper Dolls gets off to a great start, but Faraway Downs is a hot mess
Television

Mercado on TV: Paper Dolls gets off to a great start, but Faraway Downs is a hot mess

Plus Disney+ lands a hit with The Artful Dodger – a co-pro from Curio and Beach Road

by Andrew MercadoDec 1, 2023

Mercado on TV: Star turns from Jon and Juno in Fargo, Heather Mitchell in Jones Family Christmas
Television

Mercado on TV: Star turns from Jon and Juno in Fargo, Heather Mitchell in Jones Family Christmas

A huge shout-out to Stan for continuing to make Aussie-themed Christmas movies

by Andrew MercadoNov 23, 2023

Mercado on TV: Scrublands a compelling new drama on the platform with most Aussie content
Television

Mercado on TV: Scrublands a compelling new drama on the platform with most Aussie content

Remembering drama pioneer James Davern and how Studio 10 could have been saved

by Andrew MercadoNov 17, 2023

Mercado on TV: Local cast shine in NCIS: Sydney, plus Neighbours back at its best
Television

Mercado on TV: Local cast shine in NCIS: Sydney, plus Neighbours back at its best

International drama – a US show about Australia being made for a US audience and Ramsay Street's Flashback Week

by Andrew MercadoNov 10, 2023

Mercado on TV: Australian Epic is a musical comedy that is nothing short of a triumph
Television

Mercado on TV: Australian Epic is a musical comedy that is nothing short of a triumph

'So good to see a new Aussie series being audacious and pulling off every crazy stunt'

by Andrew MercadoNov 3, 2023

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