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American supermodel Gigi Hadid to host IHeartRadio Canada MMVAs

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Gigi Hadid poses on the red carpet during the 2015 MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto on Sunday, June 21, 2015. Hadid will be hosting this year\'s IHeartRadio Canada MuchMusic Video Awards show alongside Much personalities Liz Trinnear and Tyrone Edwards. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

TORONTO – Gigi Hadid is heading from the runway to centre stage as host of the IHeartRadio Canada MuchMusic Video Awards.

The American supermodel made her MMVA debut as a presenter last year.

Hadid will be hosting this year’s show alongside Much personalities Liz Trinnear and Tyrone Edwards.

The 21-year-old has made a splash on the international fashion scene, walking the runways for leading labels including Marc Jacobs, Jean Paul Gaultier and Chanel, and gracing the covers of several magazines, including Vogue.

Hadid also racked up a significant following on social media with more than 16 million followers on Instagram.

Brampton, Ont., pop sensation Alessia Cara, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Nick Jonas are slated to perform on this year’s telecast on June 19.

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