Elaine C Smith – MC for CDN Virtual College Awards 2020

Elaine C Smith is one of Scotland’s best known performers. She is a singer, actress, writer, comedienne, raconteur, stand up, campaigner, political activist, sister, wife, mother and granny.

For over 30 years Elaine has worked extensively in radio, television, film and theatre. She has written two books about her life relaying the trials and tribulations of growing up as a woman in Scotland and Elaine has also written the hugely popular version of The Gruffalo – ‘The Glasgow Gruffalo.’ She has been awarded two Honorary Doctorates, from the university of Glasgow and the University of Dundee, and is patron of numerous charities.

Elaine is perhaps best-known for her portrayal of Mary Doll, wife of Rab in the iconic BBC comedy production Rab C Nesbitt. She also had leading roles in City Lights and 2000 Acres of Skye.