David Bromstad
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David Reed Bromstad (born August 17, 1973) is an American designer and television personality. In 2006, he became the winner of the debut season of HGTV Design Star. He has hosted a number of HGTV shows, including Color Splash, Beach Flip and My Lottery Dream Home.[1]
Early life and education
Bromstad was born the youngest of four children to Diane Marlys Bromstad (née Krueger) and Richard Harold David Bromstad in Cokato, Minnesota. His mother is of Swedish and German descent, and his father is of Norwegian descent. His siblings are Richard Bromstad, Dynelle Renee Bromstad and Dyonne Rachael Bromstad. He was always interested in art and design, and while attending Wayzata High School made a decision to pursue a career as a Disney animator. He attended the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida,[2] a school known as a starting point for careers with Disney. After graduating, he worked as a Disney illustrator.
Career
At the urging of a friend, Bromstad moved to Miami Beach and tried out for HGTV's Design Star, a reality show competition to pick a host for a new show on the HGTV cable network.[3] On Design Star, Bromstad competed against nine other potential designers, winning the grand prize – a car, and the chance to host his own show on HGTV. He hosted Color Splash on HGTV from 2007 to 2012.
Bromstad was a guest on the second season of HGTV Design Star, appearing as a guest judge in the first episode and as moral support to the finalists in "Challenge 7: Island Dreams". He was a mentor from Season 6, and host from Season 7.
In 2012, he hosted Design Star All-Stars.[4] He appeared on HGTV's Design at Your Door and was a competitor in the second season of Rock the Block, partnered with designer Tiffany Brooks.[1] He has also appeared on HGTV'd, HGTV Showdown, and Bang for Your Buck.[5]
In 2015, Bromstad began hosting My Lottery Dream Home.[1]
Personal life
Bromstad is gay.[6]
He owns a home in Orlando, Florida, which was featured on My Lottery Dream Home: David's Dream Home.[7]
He has a "tattoo addiction" and favors designs that speak to his love of family, color, gay pride, and Disney.[1]
He was the first HGTV personality to be named to Out magazine's Out100 list of prominent LGBTQ people.[5]
Filmography
- Design Star (2006, 2011-2013) - Winner of Season 1, guest on Season 6, host of Seasons 7 and 8
- Color Splash (2007-2012) - Host, All episodes
- Brother vs. Brother (2011–2017) – Celebrity judge during Seasons 3 and 4
- My Lottery Dream Home (2015–present) - Host, All episodes
- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2020) - Guest on Season 1, Episode 3
References
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- ^ a b c d Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."7 Things You Might Not Know About David Bromstad". HGTV. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."David Bromstad". HGTV. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Catch Up With Contestants: Where Are They Now?". HGTV. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Design Star All Stars: Photo Highlights From Episode 1". HGTV. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."About | David Bromstad | David Bromstad". bromstad.com. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."What to Know About 'My Lottery Dream Home' Host David Bromstad". Distractify. April 26, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."David Bromstad Looks for His Own Perfect Home in 'My Lottery Dream Home: David's Dream Home'". HGTV. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
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