Eileen Montesin

Eileen Montesin (born October 1, 1962, Birkirkara) is a Maltese actress and television personality. Active since 1979, Montesin has had a varied career as a presenter, actress, and producer across the realms of radio, TV, and theatre.

Career

1979-1989 Montesin began working in radio in September 1979, aged 16, as an announcer at Xandir Malta (now PBS).

At age 20, Montesin appeared on the TV program Kikku u Sika. From 1982 to 1987, Montesin was a presenter and producer of children's television. Programs she worked on included Int, Jien u il-Merill, Larry x-Xadin, Mid-Dinja ta’ Ġillin, and Nanna Għadek Tiftakar. The last children's show she worked on was L-Arka Mużikali. During the 1980s, Montesin was also a presenter for the adult shows Il-Konsumatur and Blanzuni ’85. The storyline earned Montesin a reputation as an LGBTQ ally.

In 2002, Undercover moved with Montesin to TVM. She stayed with the network until 2009.

In 2005, Montesin hosted Mhux Biċ–Ċajt, a show which aimed "to make the wildest dreams of lucky people come true".

She returned to TVM in March 2025, as the narrator of the program Come Dine With Me Malta.

In early 2025, Montesin launched a website to host all the shows on which she'd acted.

Early and personal life Montesin was born in Birkirkara. She began working on her school's radio broadcasts when she was ten. Montesin involved her daughter in television from a young age, and she often accompanied Montesin or Haber to work.''