Andi Petrillo
CBC Sports and Olympics Host | Prime Wednesday Night Hockey
Book Anastasia Bucsis, Hosts/MCs Speaker
About This Speaker
Anastasia Bucsis was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta and started speed skating at the age of 4. Within her 24 year speed skating career she represented Canada at 2 Olympic Games and 6 World Championships. Anastasia was the only athlete from North America to come out publicly in opposition of Russia’s anti LGBTQ+ laws before her second Olympics in Sochi 2014.
She now lives in Toronto and is an award winning journalist for CBC Sports where she co-hosts alongside Andi Petrillo. She just finished Milano Cortina 2026, where she hosted both the Olympics and Paralympic Games, and provided the speed skating colour commentary.
Anastasia Bucsis is a passionate advocate for eradicating homophobia in sport, and mental health.
Speaker Fee: $5,000
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Master of Ceremonies / Host 
Anastasia brings energy, warmth, and genuine curiosity to every stage she hosts. A natural connector, she has a knack for reading the room, putting guests at ease, and keeping an event moving with the perfect balance of polish and personality. Anastasia does her homework, listens closely, and knows how to draw out the moments and insights that make conversations memorable - while still bringing spontaneity, humour, and plenty of heart. Whether she’s guiding a high-energy conference, moderating a thoughtful conversation, or navigating the unexpected moments that come with live events, Anastasia creates an experience that feels engaging, seamless, and distinctly human.
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