HSN's hosts and models, past and present

This blog post features HSN host bios and my own model bios for the network.

Adam Freeman, a native of Leeds, England, joined HSN in 2007. He enjoys traveling and is determined to visit as many U.S. states as possible. He likes attending movies and theme parks with friends and has a soft spot for cars and admits to a childhood dream of becoming a professional wrestler!

Alyce Caron, a native of St. Augustine, FL, has been on-air at HSN since 2003. She is a former news anchor at NBC station KXAS channel 5 in Dallas, TX. Aside from travel, Alyce’s passions include music, cooking and movies. She describes herself as a “complete and total gypsy” who loves immersing herself in the customs and personality of new destinations.

Amy Morrison, a native of Ann Arbor, MI, has been on air at HSN since 2005. Amy enjoys cooking, boating and fishing with her husband, and spending time with her family. Amy has ridden horses since she was a child and competed in show jumping for several years. Amy's signature show is Beauty Report, which she usually hosts Thursdays at 7PM ET on HSN as part of its Gotta Watch Thursdays block.

A New York native, Anji Corley, debuted on HSN in 2011 and is thrilled to help viewers with their shopping experience with flash and flavor! She brings an expertise ranging from interviewing A-list celebrities on TV & radio to transforming the lives of young people through mentoring. This “foodie” savors unique eateries, laughing, traveling and spending time with loved ones.

Bill Green, a native of Miami, has been on-air at HSN for 20 years. He began his career in radio at the age 16 and went on to produce and direct at several radio stations. Bill has dabbled in stand-up comedy, specializing in celebrity impersonations, and is an avid traveler.

Originally from Quonset, Rhode Island, Bobbi Ray Carter has been at HSN since 1983! Bobbi Ray has traveled the world with a theater company, and spends her free time shopping, riding motorcycles and redecorating.

With a love of live television, Brett Chukerman jumped off the red carpets of Hollywood to join HSN in 2011. His appetite for pop culture is matched by his love of technology. His intellectual curiosity spans from the latest electronics to the newest ideas in health, fitness, and house wares. He has a secret love for country music, historical fiction novels and cats – a strange mixture for sure, but one that keeps viewers guessing what he’ll say next. Brett loves guiding customers in their quest to upgrade and innovate their lives.

Originally from Grand Forks, ND, Callie Northagen made her HSN debut in 1999. Callie feels right at home in the outdoors - she loves to camp and stays active by hiking, horseback riding, and skiing. Callie also enjoys cooking, trying new recipes, and sampling her creations.

Although she can claim roots in Phoenix, Nashville and Los Angeles, there’s a good chance Carrie Smith has been to your town. Carrie began her career working as an emcee on various country music tours before transitioning her talents to in front of the camera. In 2011 she set her sites on her favorite network, HSN. Combining her love for shopping and passion for the latest products with her positive presence on screen, Carrie now feels she is right at home.


Colleen Lopez, a native of St. Paul, MN, has been on-air at HSN since 1994! She is passionate about gemstone design, and loves art and travel. She gets a thrill exploring new cities and browsing local museums and art galleries. Colleen hosts the most signature shows at HSN: My Favorite Things with Colleen Lopez, Designer Gallery with Colleen Lopez, and HSN's weekly show The List with Colleen Lopez which airs Thursdays at 9PM ET as part of Gotta Watch Thursdays.

A native of Morristown, TN, Connie Craig-Carroll has been on-air at HSN since 1998. In her free time, Connie watches sports, collects crosses, is an expert shopper, and enjoys hanging out with her girlfriends.

A native of Southport, CT, Guy Yovan returned to HSN in 2009. From rappelling in the jungles of Costa Rica to cooking at Spago with Wolfgang Puck, Guy’s work life has been anything but boring. He’s thrilled to be the “Go-to Guy” at HSN and has served as one of the hosts of HSN Today since its 2014 revamp.

Helen Keaney, a native of Vestal, NY, made her HSN debut in 2008. Once the winner of a disco competition, HSN’s dancing queen still has Saturday Night Fever dreams, but you are more likely to find Helen driving her daughter to a playdate, as well as at HSN's headquarters whenever you visit them and she's there.

St. Petersburg, FL born-and-bred, Kathy Wolf first appeared on HSN in 1992. She describes herself as a “total soccer mom” and enjoys chauffeuring her kids to various sporting events. Kathy’s favorite hobby is simple: laughing.

A Philadelphia native, Lynn Murphy has been with HSN since 1991. An avid Philly sports fan, Lynn cheers her teams on from afar. She enjoys golf, traveling, boating and spending time with family and friends.

Originally from Miami, Marlo Smith first appeared on HSN in 1997. She is active in several charities and serves as a volunteer guardian ad Litem. She enjoys saltwater fish, coral aquariums, loves to go dancing with friends, and she’s a make-up junkie.

Robin Wall, a native of Parma, OH, first appeared on HSN in 1995. Though Robin loves the hectic, unrehearsed world of live television, away from the cameras, she enjoys simple things - sunsets with her husband, photography, snow skiing, reading and decorating.

Shannon Fox debuted on HSN in 2014.  She is blessed to be a mother to 3 adorable children ages 7, 9, and 12. Shannon grew up on horseback, and first learned to ride a bike at age 21. She was best friends with her husband for 10 years before falling in love. She is the reigning Gangnam Style dance champ when her family plays Dance, Dance Revolution. She is the best-selling author of the book “Last One Down the Aisle Wins: 10 Keys to Getting a Fabulous Single Life Now and an Even Better Married Life Later”. Shannon fell in love with all things fashion and beauty on the set as a model and actress in Hollywood. She grew up in Southern California and her parents still watch every show she hosts. Shannon played Commander Riker’s girlfriend on Star Trek: The Next Generation, created by Gene Roddenberry for Paramount Television. She is a daredevil on a wave runner and even fancies herself an amateur gourmet.

Shannon Smith, who considers Herman, Donnelly and Morris, MN to be her hometowns, first appeared on HSN in 1995. Shannon cooks often and loves to experiment with recipes. She writes short stories and poems in her spare time and loves to work out, especially kickboxing and yoga. She has also begun to do dance cardio workouts on her days off as well, including her Minnesota vacations.

Hailing from NYC, Shivan Sarna has been at HSN since 1999. From her blog and Facebook to sharing the details on a ring or a lipstick on TV, she loves giving information so you can make informed decisions and have fun shopping! Shivan is writing an inspirational book about her parents’ business and legacy, The Bells of Sarna.

Suzanne Runyan is an outstanding host on HSN.  Originally from Delaware, OH, Suzanne made her HSN debut in 2004. Before joining HSN, she was a host at QVC. Suzanne enjoys crafting and scrapbooking in her spare time and has traveled to South Africa twice to teach scrapbooking!

Tamara Hooks's shows are always fun to watch. Tamara, born in Inglewood, CA , first appeared on HSN in 2006. Tamara is an accomplished jazz, modern, and ballet dancer, and incorporates golf and yoga into her exercise regimen, and she collects unique chess sets and loves to play!

Here are my own bios of some HSN models.

Sonja Ryans, originally from the Cleveland area in Ohio, is a great model at HSN. She has two boys named Zach and Cody who are actually named after The Suite Life of Zack & Cody which first aired on Disney Channel. Sonja enjoys watching movies and her favorite TV shows (including Disney movies and shows, which she watches with her kids).

Kara Preston, originally from Pinellas County in Florida, is an excellent model at HSN. She has a Shitzu/Maltese dog named Teddy. She lived in Miami for about nine years before finally returning to the Tampa Bay area and becoming a model at HSN, and had worked for a call center when she was 16 years old. Kara's hobbies include spending time with her family, her boyfriend, and her dog, dancing with friends, and watching her favorite TV shows.

Natalie Hayden-Nelson is a great model at HSN who is born and raised in Florida. She loves to have more fun in the sunshine state on her days off at HSN. She has been an HSN model for less than two decades and is an entertaining model who has three Boxers (Brodie, Oliver, and Woodley), and she enjoys sleeping, traveling, and watching football.

Regina Dow-Marlow is a great model at HSN and is also an actress in addition to being a model. She was Rhonda Shear's first model and is famous for modeling Rhonda Shear's shapewear line sold on HSN. She has had a perfect job as an HSN model for over a decade. Regina's hobbies include watching movies and her favorite TV shows on her days off.

Barbara Cetrone is the best fitness model in the history of HSN. She is famous for modeling the ProForm line of fitness equipment, and is famous for working out. In her spare time, Barbara works out on her own treadmill while watching TV and movies.

Carol Hewetson is a great HSN model who is about six decades old. Her modeling role at HSN is less entertaining than any other model's role at the network, as she has less excellence as a model. Watching her favorite TV shows is one of Carol's hobbies.