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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: Remembering Olivia Newton-John and her Aussie TV appearances
Television

Mercado on TV: Remembering Olivia Newton-John and her Aussie TV appearances

'Olivia would joyfully appear on almost every Aussie talk show and awards ceremony'

by Andrew MercadoAug 11, 2022

Mercado on TV: Sunday ratings war, Nine’s new Aussie drama, 10’s new judges
Television

Mercado on TV: Sunday ratings war, Nine’s new Aussie drama, 10’s new judges

‘The Block may be the old bloke, but it still manages to come across as the freshest’

by Andrew MercadoAug 4, 2022

Mercado on TV: 50 former characters make Neighbours finale an Aussie TV classic
Television

Mercado on TV: 50 former characters make Neighbours finale an Aussie TV classic

‘Neighbours has left the airwaves as the most inclusive show in the history of Australian television’

by Andrew MercadoJul 28, 2022

Mercado on TV: Religious overtones haunt new Netflix and Disney+ thrillers
Television

Mercado on TV: Religious overtones haunt new Netflix and Disney+ thrillers

Seven revives This Is Your Life with a marathon episode, Netflix and Disney+ explore Catholic and Mormon themes

by Andrew MercadoJul 21, 2022

Mercado on TV: Hunted on 10 is a wild ride alternative for your Sunday night
Television

Mercado on TV: Hunted on 10 is a wild ride alternative for your Sunday night

Plus: Aftertaste, Miriam Margolyes, The Secrets She Keeps, Ghosts, Shaun Micallef and Corrie returns to 7TWO

by Andrew MercadoJul 14, 2022

Mercado on Neighbours: How the super soap discovered and developed talent
Features

Mercado on Neighbours: How the super soap discovered and developed talent

Hear from Neighbours directors Kate Kendall, Grace Feng and Emerald Chan

by Andrew MercadoJul 10, 2022

Mercado on TV: 10's Pilot Showcase – 'Good news is the diverse line-up'
Television

Mercado on TV: 10's Pilot Showcase – 'Good news is the diverse line-up'

Plus Stan's new movie: 'Nude Tuesday is a true original, and a pleasure to see from an Aussie streaming service'

by Andrew MercadoJul 7, 2022

Mercado on TV: Great NAIDOC week dramas Mystery Road: Origin and True Colours
Television

Mercado on TV: Great NAIDOC week dramas Mystery Road: Origin and True Colours

Make sure you also sample Big Mob Brekky on NITV and Evonne Goolagong Cawley with David Wenham on ABC

by Andrew MercadoJun 30, 2022

Mercado on TV: Rich pickings on the ABC include a party and a farewell
News

Mercado on TV: Rich pickings on the ABC include a party and a farewell

Plus new offerings from Apple TV+, Stan and Prime Video

by Andrew MercadoJun 24, 2022

Mercado on TV: Jury dramas are hot right now, and Foxtel’s The Twelve is the best
Television

Mercado on TV: Jury dramas are hot right now, and Foxtel’s The Twelve is the best

‘A classy and compelling courtroom drama that is impossible to switch off’

by Andrew MercadoJun 16, 2022

Mercado on TV: Pushing the boundaries in Pride Month with outrageous sex scenes!
Television

Mercado on TV: Pushing the boundaries in Pride Month with outrageous sex scenes!

Mercado on TV: Pushing the boundaries in Pride Month with outrageous sex scenes!

by Andrew MercadoJun 9, 2022

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