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Kura Leigh Forrester (born 1985) is a New Zealand comedian, actor and writer. In 2019, she won the Billy T Award for best emerging comedian, for her show Kura Woulda Shoulda. She formerly appeared as core cast member Desdemona Schmidt on prime-time soap opera Shortland Street.
Kura Forrester is known for The Adventures of Suzy Boon (2014), What We Do in the Shadows (2014) and Double Parked (2023).
8,734 Followers, 1,543 Following, 152 Posts - Kura Forrester (@kuraforrester) on Instagram: "Actor. Comedian. Writer. Link in bio for tickets to latest shows!"
Sep 9, 2023 · The truth is no laughing matter. Or is it? Comedian and actor Kura Forrester talks babies, why she’s not afraid of being cancelled and her own brand of comedy.
Actress: The Adventures of Suzy Boon. Kura Forrester is known for The Adventures of Suzy Boon (2014), What We Do in the Shadows (2014) and Double Parked (2023).
Kura Forrester's comedy star is on the rise after winning the 2019 Billy T James Award. In this Funny As interview, the actor and comedian talks about a range of topics, including: Putting a bean bag on her head and singing to her family as a child.
Actor, Comedian [Ngāti Porou] After studying drama at Unitec, Kura Forrester won television roles in Kai Korero and comedy A Thousand Apologies. Heading off to Europe, she studied at Paris clown school École Philippe Gaulier and tried stand-up comedy in London.
Kura Forrester. Amongst her many credits, Kura Forrester was the first Māori woman to win the Billy T Award, an accomplishment she achieved in 2019 for her show Kura Shoulda Woulda.
Oct 25, 2023 · The gift of humour comes naturally to actor, writer and comedian Kura Forrester and her whānau. Forrester (Ngāti Porou) is one of nine speakers at M9 Aotearoa, at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre...
Aug 25, 2019 · Kura Forrester is fast becoming one of the standouts of New Zealand comedy. This year she was the first Māori to win the prestigious Billy T James Award since 2004. Now her one woman...
