MTV first spied their ‘jewel in the rough’ at the Melbourne VJ Search auditions. As one of the first hopefuls in line, Ruby’s striking appearance and unique style had her standing out from the crowd. However, it was her quirky and eclectic personality that made MTV execs decide Ruby was definitely worth remembering.

Indeed, after three more weeks of searching and thousands of auditions, Ruby’s sparkle hadn’t faded, and she was selected as a finalist. Forced to endure round after round of wild and crazy stunts issued by Jackass superstar Bam Margera, Ruby saw herself drinking 100 shots in 100 minutes and vomiting on air to prove she has what it takes to be an MTV VJ! MTV was sold, and thus, a new VJ was born.

A country girl at heart, Ruby had a pretty bohemian childhood, moving around Australia before finally settling in Melbourne. Her distinctively edgy look led her to enter the Girlfriend Model Search in 2002 to which she came in second to friend and now international supermodel Catherine McNeil. And while it lead to entrance into the VCA, several successful years of modelling and door bitch duties at one of Melbourne’s leading live music venues The Evelyn Hotel, Ruby craved attention for more than just her looks.

A natural in front of the lens, this self-confessed 80’s rock & pop tragic is everything MTV could want in a VJ – smart, quick-witted and edgy with looks to boot. Ruby’s vivacious attitude and somewhat mysterious allure have made her an MTV heavyweight….. and this is just the beginning.

Ruby has been in demand this year. She’sHosted – yen woman of the year awards , summer gay day, instant rockstar party, in the mix top 50 dj awards night. She has been an on-air favourite at 2day fm this year, where she had a weekly spot for a month with Tim and Biggsy. She Presented 3 awards at this year’s ARIA’s and she’s been up for some pretty cool awards herself this year, being nominated for – Best Presenter dolly Teen Choice Awards, Best TV Presenter Cosmo Fun Fearless Female Awards, and 2008 Influential Gay Person of the Year at Same Same Awards.

With a keen passion and ear for music Ruby loves dj’ing and has done so at one of Brisbane’s biggest clubs GPO as well as Sean’s Kitchen, Shhh, Slide, Snatch and Grab, Q Bar, Ruby Rabbit and more..

Ruby actively involved in charity work as an ambassador for fashion targets breast cancer and is heading off on a trip to Kenya on behalf of Global Vision early in 2009.

To have accomplished so much and made such an impact in her first year on air is testament to her diverse talents and a big future in entertainment.

Fashion Palette is excited to have Ruby Rose hosting the 2009 event.