Lynn Gilmartin

Lynn Gilmartin (born 3 November 1984 in Dublin, Ireland. Emigrated to Australia in 1986) is an Australian actress and TV host, best known as the anchor of the World Poker Tour on Fox Sports Networks (US). In 2020, she was inducted into The Australian Poker Hall of Fame.

Lynn Gilmartin
Gilmartin in her role as WPT anchor
Born (1984-11-03) 3 November 1984
Dublin, Ireland
NationalityAustralian
EducationLa Trobe University,
RMIT University
OccupationActress, TV Presenter
TelevisionNeighbours
World Poker Tour
World Series of Poker Asia Pacific
Aussie Millions
Partner(s)Angel Guillén
HonoursAustralian Poker Hall of Fame

Personal life

Gilmartin is married to professional poker player and World Poker Tour Mexico commentator, Angel Guillen.

Career
Tony Dunst, Lynn Gilmartin, Vince Van Patten - World Poker Tour - 2019

Gilmartin began following the poker circuit in 2009 as a reporter for PokerNews and PokerStars.tv, regularly presenting from the World Series of Poker, European Poker Tour, Latin American Poker Tour and Asia Pacific Poker Tour.[1]

She first hit Australian and UK television screens in 2012 as the host of Crown's Aussie Millions Poker Championship[2] and continued into 2013 as sideline reporter for ESPN Australia's coverage of the World Series of Poker Asia Pacific, and One HD and ESPN Australia's coverage of Crown's Aussie Millions Poker Championship.[3]

Later in 2013, Gilmartin moved to Los Angeles to assume the role as anchor of the World Poker Tour on Fox Sports Networks,[4] alongside commentators Mike Sexton and Vince van Patten. At the same time, Gilmartin also took the roles of anchor and producer of the World Poker Tour's high roller series, WPT Alpha8, on Fox Sports 1, alongside commentators Ali Nejad and Olivier Busquet.[5]

Gilmartin featured on the December 2013 cover of Bluff magazine.[6]

In February 2018, Gilmartin hosted the American Poker Awards.[7]

In 2018, Gilmartin began her film career with the role of Gemma in the film Museo,[8] which won a Silver Bear award for Best Screenplay at the Berlin International Film Festival.[9] She has since appeared in Australian film productions, How Do You Know Chris?,[10] The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee, Kidnapped and This Little Love of Mine.

In January 2020, Gilmartin was inducted into the Australian Poker Hall of Fame[11] for her contributions to broadcasting for more than a decade.

Gilmartin had a guest role as Jessica Quince on Australian soap opera Neighbours from 23 April 2020.[12]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Director
2021 This Little Love of Mine Gem Bailey Christine Luby
2021 Kidnapped Gabby Vic Sarin
2020 The Very Excellent Mr Dundee TV Host Dean Murphy
2020 How Do You Know Chris? Dot Ash Harris
2019 Trauma Center Nurse Crystal Matt Eskandari
2018 Museo Gemma Alonso Ruizpalacios

Television
Year Title Role Network
2020 Neighbours Jessica Quince Network 10 (AU), Channel 5 (UK)
2020 World Poker Tour - Season 18 Anchor Fox Sports Networks
2019 World Poker Tour - Season 17 Anchor Fox Sports Networks
2018 World Poker Tour - Season 16 Anchor Fox Sports Networks
2017 World Poker Tour - Season 16 Anchor Fox Sports Networks
2016 World Poker Tour - Season 15 Anchor Fox Sports Networks
2015 World Poker Tour - Season 14 Anchor Fox Sports Networks
2015 WPT Alpha 8 - Season 3 Anchor/Producer FS1
2014 World Poker Tour - Season 13 Anchor Fox Sports Networks
2014 WPT Alpha 8 - Season 2 Anchor/Producer FS1
2013 World Poker Tour - Season 12 Anchor Fox Sports Networks
2013 WPT Alpha 8 - Season 1 Anchor/Producer FS1
2013 World Series of Poker Asia Pacific Sideline Reporter ESPN Australia
2013 Aussie Millions Sideline Reporter ESPN Australia & One HD
2012 Aussie Millions Host Channel 5 (UK)

Poker

In 2015, Gilmartin won the largest-ever European Poker Tour Women's Event in Barcelona, Spain, securing an EPT trophy and a first-place prize of €5,890. The event had a record-breaking field size of 148 entries with a prize pool of €28,712.[13]

In July 2017 Gilmartin made her first cash at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, finishing in 49th place in Event #70: $1,000 No Limit Hold'em - Ladies Championship for $2,301.[14]

In January 2020, Gilmartin was inducted into the Australian Poker Hall of Fame. Speaking at her induction ceremony at Crown Melbourne, Gilmartin said, "This is a game that makes you smarter, wiser, more present, more in tune with yourself and with others. You learn life lessons by the orbit."[15]

Philanthropy

Gilmartin is an ambassador for WPT Foundation, hosting annual fundraising events for beneficiaries TGR Foundation, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Education Reform Now.

Gilmartin is a global ambassador for Wildlife Warriors.[16] In an effort to support Australian wildlife during the 2020 bushfires, Gilmartin rallied poker players all over the world to donate more than A$100,000 to Wildlife Warriors.[17]

References
  1. Hastie, David (30 January 2011). "Melbourne Presenter a Star in Waiting". Herald Sun.
  2. "PokerNews' Lynn Gilmartin to Host 2012 Aussie Millions Television Coverage". PokerNews. 11 January 2012.
  3. 2013-02-25. "The 2013 Aussie Millions Airs On OneHD Tonight".CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. Ryan, Rich (3 September 2013). "Lynn Gilmartin to Replace Kimberly Lansing as World Poker Tour Anchor". PokerNews.
  5. Holloway, Chad (18 July 2013). "WPT Announces Alpha8 Series Super High-Roller Tournaments; Lynn Gilmartin New Anchor". PokerNews.
  6. Bradley, Lance (1 December 2013). "LG: Life's Good -- as the Anchor for WPT Alpha8, Lynn Gilmartin Takes on the World". BLUFF Magazine.
  7. "LYNN GILMARTIN TO HOST 4th ANNUAL AMERICAN POKER AWARDS - American Poker Awards". American Poker Awards. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  8. Hopewell, John (8 November 2017). "Los Cabos: 'Museum's' Panorama Unveils 1960s CIA Mexico Espionage TV Drama 'Litempo' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  9. Tartaglione, Nancy (24 February 2018). "Berlin Film Festival Winners: 'Touch Me Not' Is Golden Bear; Wes Anderson Takes Best Director For 'Isle of Dogs' – Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  10. Johnson, Travis (24 April 2018). "How Do You Know Chris? Starts Shooting in Melbourne This Week". FilmInk. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  11. "Gilmartin, Burns Inducted into Australian Poker Hall of Fame". www.pokernews.com. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  12. "Arrivals and departures lounge". TV Soap. No. 9. 27 April 2020. p. 41.
  13. "Former PokerNews Hostess Lynn Gilmartin Wins Largest Ever EPT Women's Event". www.pokernews.com. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  14. "Tournament Results | Official World Series of Poker Online". www.wsop.com. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  15. "Lynn Gilmartin Celebrates Australian Poker Hall of Fame Induction | World Poker Tour". Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  16. "Wildlife Warriors Global Ambassadors".
  17. Smyth, Daniel (3 February 2020). "Lynn Gilmartin Presents Australia Zoo Owner Terri Irwin with Mega-Donation". Cardschat.
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