Marlee
Silva

Marlee Silva has established herself as one of Australia’s leading voices in media, sport, and advocacy. Since debuting with the Nine Network, she has continuously expanded her role, recently renewing her contract for another two years. Marlee is a prominent figure in NRLW coverage, contributes regularly to Today and Nine Digital, and serves as the Colour Reporter for Nine's Australian Open coverage.

In 2024, Marlee launched the Marlee and Me podcast, where she explores the personal lives of athletes, delving into themes of family, culture, and identity. The chart-topping podcast also features Marlee’s own reflections on First Nations culture, women in sport, and navigating life in the public eye. Its candid conversations and compelling storytelling have rapidly attracted a loyal and engaged following.

Marlee recently expanded into documentary filmmaking, further establishing herself as a powerful storyteller across platforms. Her debut documentary Skin in the Game explores the lived experiences of racism in Australian sport and the resilience of Indigenous athletes. The film premiered internationally at the Sunny Side Festival in France, earning industry recognition for its courage, authenticity, and impact.

Before her media career, Marlee was involved in the non-profit sector, co-leading AIME Mentoring, an Aboriginal education charity. Her leadership led to her becoming the first Aboriginal woman to attend Stanford University’s Summer Institute of General Management in the U.S., an experience that helped shape her commitment to purpose-driven leadership.

Outside of her media and sports work, Marlee is a passionate advocate for First Nations communities, women in sport, mental health awareness, and social justice. In 2020, she authored My Tidda, My Sister: Stories of Strength and Resilience from Australia's First Women, a powerful collection of stories from Aboriginal women, which was widely celebrated.

Marlee is a highly sought-after MC and keynote speaker, regularly hosting corporate events for organisations like the Commonwealth Bank, the Department of NSW Government, and the 2025 NEXUS Summit in Melbourne.

With over 22,000 engaged followers across her social media platforms, Marlee continues to collaborate with major brands including Cancer Council, New Balance, and Cerva Ve.

As of 2025, Marlee’s multifaceted career in media, sport, and documentary storytelling ensures she remains at the forefront of social change—championing representation, authenticity, and empowerment for Indigenous peoples and women in Australia and beyond.