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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 TV: Safe Home and North Shore from production houses Kindling and Beach Road
Features

Mercado on TV: Safe Home and North Shore from production houses Kindling and Beach Road

These must-see new series come from SBS and 10 and producers Imogen Banks plus David Maher and David Taylor

by Andrew MercadoMay 4, 2023

Mercado on TV: From Beef to Whitehouse Plumbers to the puzzling Mrs Davis
Television

Mercado on TV: From Beef to Whitehouse Plumbers to the puzzling Mrs Davis

If you want something familiar, crossed with the unpredictable, Kevin can F*** Himself could be for you

by Andrew MercadoApr 27, 2023

Mercado on TV: Remakes of Fatal Attraction, Dead Ringers, and an erotic thriller
Television

Mercado on TV: Remakes of Fatal Attraction, Dead Ringers, and an erotic thriller

One of these series is as graphic as it gets, but it's also TV as good as it gets

by Andrew MercadoApr 21, 2023

Mercado on TV: Must-see new Aussie dramas on Seven, Foxtel, Binge and Stan
Television

Mercado on TV: Must-see new Aussie dramas on Seven, Foxtel, Binge and Stan

Love Me on Foxtel & Binge, Claremont Murders on Seven and Totally Completely Fine on Stan

by Andrew MercadoApr 14, 2023

Mercado on TV: Hollywood musical week as Schmigadoon becomes Schmicago
Television

Mercado on TV: Hollywood musical week as Schmigadoon becomes Schmicago

Plus: Details of Andrew’s new weekly TV podcast, TV Gold

by Andrew MercadoMar 30, 2023

Mercado on TV: ABC's new In Our Blood drama from Hoodlum Entertainment
Television

Mercado on TV: ABC's new In Our Blood drama from Hoodlum Entertainment

'A tribute to those who died, and a celebration for everyone who survived'

by Andrew MercadoMar 16, 2023

Mercado on TV: Rebecca Gibney's latest incarnation – hot-to-trot winemaker
Television

Mercado on TV: Rebecca Gibney's latest incarnation – hot-to-trot winemaker

Plus Reframed: Marilyn Monroe (SBS On Demand) 'The Monroe project I have longed to see, where she finally gets credit for being a trailblazer'

by Andrew MercadoMar 9, 2023

Mercado on TV: Female characters driving new HBO/Foxtel, Prime and Stan series
Television

Mercado on TV: Female characters driving new HBO/Foxtel, Prime and Stan series

Rain Dogs (HBO on Foxtel/Binge) is going to be one of the most talked about TV series this year

by Andrew MercadoMar 3, 2023

Mercado on TV: Happy WorldPride and Mardi Gras, Welcome Queerstralia
Television

Mercado on TV: Happy WorldPride and Mardi Gras, Welcome Queerstralia

Don't miss Queerstralia, a fabulous new three-part series uncovering hidden LGBTQIA+ history

by Andrew MercadoFeb 24, 2023

Mercado on TV: Helena Bonham Carter not to be missed in Nolly on Binge/Foxtel
Television

Mercado on TV: Helena Bonham Carter not to be missed in Nolly on Binge/Foxtel

The drama about a British TV star also reveals the connections to Australian TV industry

by Andrew MercadoFeb 9, 2023

Mercado on TV: Home and Away milestone, Shortland Street abandoned
Television

Mercado on TV: Home and Away milestone, Shortland Street abandoned

TV roadmap: Kiwi classic Shortland Street looking for its fifth Aussie suburb in 30 years

by Andrew MercadoFeb 2, 2023

Mercado on TV: The highs of 2022 and the series so bad you have to watch
Television

Mercado on TV: The highs of 2022 and the series so bad you have to watch

Don't miss The Offer and Ethan Hawke's love letter to Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman

by Andrew MercadoDec 8, 2022

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