Kimberly Paigion Walker (born September 27, 1986), better known mononymously as Paigion, is an American actress, radio and television personality. She is best known as the one-fourth of the new set of hosts of BET's 106 & Park from October 1, 2012[1][2] through May 2013.[3]
Paigion | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kimberly Paigion Walker September 27, 1986 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Western Michigan University |
| Occupation(s) | Media personality, actress, producer |
| Known for | Hot 107.5, 106 & Park "MTV2's WorldStar TV" |
| Website | www |
On February 3, 2017, she appeared on MTV2's WorldStar TV. She now films skits and posts them on YouTube[citation needed].
Early life edit
Walker was born in Oak Park, Michigan on September 27, 1986, and graduated from Ferndale High School in 2004. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in film and media studies.[4]
Career edit
Radio edit
Walker got her first break in radio as a high school reporter at the urban radio station WJLB ("FM 98").[4] She later landed a position in the promotions department at the urban radio station WGPR ("Hot 107.5").[2][4] where she worked her way into an on-air position. She has also served as a local producer for top radio programs such as, The Tom Joyner Morning Show and The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.[4]
Television edit
In November 2011, Paigion received her first shot at television on BET's 106 and Park as a correspondent after a successful screen test. Shortly after, BET extended an offer to host their annual Notarized New Year's Eve video countdown show alongside Shorty da Prince. Paigion went on to make a total of 11 appearances on BET's 106 & Park as a correspondent. On May 29, 2012, Rocsi and Terrence J announced they would be leaving 106 & Park on September 28, 2012. On June 1, 2012, a nationwide search for the next hosts began and ended on October 1, 2012. Walker became one-fourth of the fourth set of hosts for BET's 106 & Park alongside Shorty da Prince, Bow Wow and Miss Mykie on October 1, 2012.[1][2][4] She stopped appearing in May 2013.[3]
Filmography edit
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2012 | '"Loud Pack" DVD Movie / 'Why Do Men Cheat? The Movie | Stacey | Film Debut |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2012–2013 | 106 & Park | Herself - Hostess | |
References edit
- ^ a b "'106 & Park' Names Bow Wow, Ms. Mykie, Paigion and Shorty Da Prince As New Hosts". VIBE Vixen. 2012-09-04. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
- ^ a b c "BET Hiring New Hosts : Meet Paigion and Shorty Da Prince". FreddyO.com. 2011-12-29. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
- ^ a b "Shorty da Prince, several co-hosts let go from '106 & Park'".
- ^ a b c d e "Paigion". BET.com. 2012-10-01. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
