Marilyn
DENIS

Marilyn Denis is one of the most fun-loving – and quite honestly, one of the nicest people in broadcasting. In 2023, Marilyn bid adieu as host of the popular Canadian Screen Award-winning series THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW, following 13 incredible seasons and a 34-year career of daily daytime television. Throughout her years on television, Marilyn always placed her fans at the centre of it all, as she provided a unique blend of entertainment and topical lifestyle information, from fashion, food and fitness, to viewers across the country weekday mornings. 

The veteran radio broadcaster was formerly the co-host of Roger, Rick & Marilyn show and later host of The Marilyn Denis Show, weekday mornings on Toronto’s #1-ranked radio station CHUM 104.5. A dominating presence in Toronto radio, Marilyn’s quick wit, connection with her audience, and charm made her a much-beloved figure in her 40-year history at CHUM FM and a favourite among viewers nationwide. In 2026 after a groundbreaking 50-year broadcasting career, Marilyn stepped away from her morning show hosting role, concluding her historic career with CHUM 104.5. 

A definite trailblazer, Edmonton-born Marilyn became the first female DJ at KRPL in Moscow, Idaho. She then moved to Calgary where she held various radio and television positions including programmer, music director, and traffic reporter. But it wasn’t until she auditioned to become Roger Ashby’s co-host, that Marilyn found her niche. After interviewing dozens of broadcasters and actresses, Marilyn breezed into CHUM FM in July 1986. After chatting with her for a few brief minutes, Roger immediately remarked, “I think we’ve found the right one.” 

Marilyn has always balanced her dynamic radio career with her candid television presence. She first began her career in television by reporting on sports, weather, and entertainment at CFCN-TV (CTV Calgary) and working as a freelance reporter for TSN. Marilyn also shared hosting duties on Bravo!'s Gemini Award-winning concert series LIVE AT THE REHEARSAL HALL and was host of the popular daily show CITYLINE for nearly 20 years. 

A triple Gemini Award-winner (including back-to-back Viewers Choice Awards), Marilyn received The Rosalie Award, honouring Canadian women who have paved the way for others in radio broadcasting in 2006. Marilyn is also the recipient of the Allan Waters Broadcast Lifetime Achievement Award; is listed as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 by WXN; was selected as the University of Idaho’s (where Marilyn studied broadcasting) 2017 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree recipient; awarded the 2023 Crystal Award for Creative Excellence by Women in Film and Television; and in 2024 received the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Best Host, Talk Show or Entertainment News. Marilyn was appointed to the Order of Ontario in 2024.