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Australian celebrity to christen Avalon ship

Avalon Waterways has chosen Australian celebrity and television host Deborah Hutton to christen the Avalon Illumination next year. A former international model, Hutton has enjoyed a high-profile career as a television host on a range of top-rated programs. She is currently the host of Australia’s popular “Foxtel Movie Show.”In addition, in 2012, Hutton founded “Balance by Deborah Hutton,”an online community designed to provide women practical advice to help them maintain balance in their lives. She has also served as a brand ambassador for iconic Australian companies including Qantas. Hutton will christen the Avalon Illumination in an international ceremony that will take place in June 2014. Christening plans are also underway for the Avalon Poetry II and Avalon Impression for 2014 (details will be unveiled later this year). (http://www.avalonwaterways.ca)