When Sean ‘Hollywood’ Hamilton debuts in mornings on iHeartMedia’s 103.5 WKTU Lake Success/New York on Monday, September 16 he will be joined by current “War of the Roses” sidekick ‘Marie From Accounting’ and longtime New York personality Astra Viola.
Astra, who joined the New York Post’s “Page Six TV” earlier as a host earlier this year and will continue in that position, has hosted weekends and fill-ins at WKTU since 2018. She previously has worked on-air at SiriusXM’s “Pitbull’s Globalization“, hosted afternoons on CHR “92.3 Amp Radio” WBMP from 2014-17, and spent nine years at Cox CHR 106.1 WBLI Patchogue NY in nights and then middays while tracking for the company’s stations in Athens GA and Miami after beginning her career at Dance “Party 105” and Alternative 107.1 WLIR-FM Long Island from 2002-2005.
She said, “I’m thrilled to join Hollywood Hamilton & The KTU Morning Crew—pinch me, this feels unreal. Working with such a talented host I’ve long admired is a dream come true. As a lifelong New Yorker with over two decades in the market, I’m incredibly excited for this opportunity to tackle morning radio with the best. A big thank you to Hollywood for this amazing chance, and to Thea Mitchem and Chris Conley for believing in me. And don’t worry, you’ll still catch me on ‘Page Six’ with all the latest celebrity news. Get ready for what’s next!”
The single-named Marie has been a part of Hamilton’s afternoon show since 2011 joining him for the “War of the Roses” segment. She is described as “a radio veteran who has been featured on many of the most prominent national and local radio shows in the business and is an accomplished voice over artist, actress and producer.” Marie commented, “I am truly honored and grateful for this incredible opportunity. A heartfelt thank you to iHeart and Hollywood Hamilton for their years of support and fun. I am excited to join the amazing team at WKTU and be part of this fantastic show. Thank you all!”