Background
Born in Toronto, Pugliese grew up in Woodbridge.
Born in Toronto, Pugliese grew up in Woodbridge.
She joined the show in 2006, replacing Liza Fromer. She is a graduate of York University (Sociology and Mass Communications) and Humber College (Journalism). Prior to joining Breakfast Television, she began her career as a producer of Global Television Network"s The Bynon Show and Toronto 1"s Toronto Today, later becoming an entertainment reporter and host of The A-List and Star!"s Star! Daily.
She has also hosted MuchMusic"s MuchMusic VJ Search and Citytv"s New Year"s Eve special from Nathan Phillips Square.
On October 17, 2011, Martin Short announced on Breakfast Television that Pugliese would host of Canada"s Got Talent, the Canadian version of the hit international franchise scheduled to air early 2012.