Celia Pacquola is a versatile performer who effortlessly transitions between the worlds of stand-up comedy, writing, and acting. As one of the most in-demand performers in the industry, she has established herself as a master of her craft, effortlessly weaving intricate stories and physicality to create unforgettable shows that have captivated audiences in some of the world's most prestigious venues.
Celia's journey in comedy began in 2006 as a Raw Comedy contestant, and since then, she has been nominated for numerous awards, including the Melbourne Comedy Festival Award and the Helpmann Award. Her impressive list of accolades also includes winning the Amused Moose Award in Edinburgh and the 2018 Helpmann Award.
As a stand-up comedian, Celia has appeared on some of the world's most renowned comedy stages, including the Soho Theatre in London and the Sydney Opera House. Her engaging and hilarious stand-up has also been recorded as specials, including "The Looking Glass" for Stan in 2018 and "All Talk," which is set to be released on Amazon Prime globally in 2020.
In addition to her stand-up comedy career, Celia is also a talented actor. She won the Best Supporting Actress AACTA Award for her role as Dolly Faraday in the acclaimed ABC1 drama "The Beautiful Lie." She has also starred in the AACTA award-winning drama "Laid" and the Logie Award-winning drama "Offspring." Furthermore, Celia has appeared in all four seasons of the critically acclaimed comedy series "Utopia," for which she won an AACTA Award in 2015.
Celia has also made numerous appearances on popular comedy shows, including "Spicks and Specks," "The Project," and "Have You Been Paying Attention?" Internationally, she has been a guest on shows such as "Never Mind The Buzzcocks," "Chelsea Lately," and "The Rob Brydon Show."
In 2016, Celia co-created, co-wrote, and starred in the hit comedy series "Rosehaven" with Luke McGregor for ABC-TV. The show has been a critical and commercial success, earning Celia numerous award nominations, including two nominations for Most Popular Actress at the Logies and two nominations for her writing at the AWGIEs. The fourth season of "Rosehaven" is set to premiere in 2020.
Celia has also made her feature film debut in 2019 with the smash hit NZ film "The Breaker Upperers," created by Madeline Sami and Jackie van Beek and produced by Taika Waititi. Additionally, she made her theatrical debut in 2019, starring in the Black Swan State Theatre/Sydney Theatre Companies' production of the seldom-seen Australian feminist classic "Oriel Gray's The Torrents."
In 2020, Celia is set to have a banner year, with the launch of her Amazon special "All Talk" and a new series of "Rosehaven." She will also be participating in the popular reality TV show "Dancing With The Stars" on Network Ten.
