Advice from Irish stars: How to break into showbiz

As the great and the good in Irish film and television gather together to be honoured at this year’s IFTAs tonight, Rachel Borrill asks some of our best-known faces for advice and tips on how to break into the business.

LUCY KENNEDY, 37, gave up a career as a flight attendant for a TV presenting and production course. She rose to fame presenting RTE’s The Podge and Rodge Show and is currently co-hosting TV3’s afternoon show Late Lunch Live weekdays from 2.30pm.

1) What was your big break in broadcasting?