Childhood and Early Career
Wickham first started on television in Trinidad and Tobago at the age of six making appearances on the live weekly children’s TV show Rikki Tikki aired on the national TV channel Trinidad and Tobago Television,TTT. At the age of thirteen she was given her own segment on the Rikki Tikki show to host known as the “Spelling Bee”, which she hosted while attending school at Holy Name Convent.
As a child and teenager Wickham was active in a number of social and community groups including the Queen's Royal College Scout Troupe, being one of the first female Venture Scouts in Trinidad and Tobago.
In 1987, Wickham was selected to host the weekly teen talent show “Party Time” alongside Wendell Constantine, which she hosted for the first four seasons from 1987-1989 on the national TV channel Trinidad and Tobago Television.
While on television, Wickham continued in her academic pursuits at the University of the West Indies from where she graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) in Management.
At the same time Wickham continued to present on TV and Radio shows and to host live concerts/shows across Trinidad and Tobago.
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