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1992
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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).
Comedian and actor Kura Forrester talks babies, why she’s not afraid of being cancelled and her own brand of comedy. There’s more than a hint ofglee in her voice when Kura Forrester says ...
8,776 Followers, 1,568 Following, 151 Posts - Kura Forrester (@kuraforrester) on Instagram: "Actor. Comedian. Writer. Link in bio for tickets to latest shows!"
Oct 4, 2023 · Kura Forrester: Fertility is a privilege. The Kiwi comedy queen opens up about her lucky new man, freezing her eggs and life after Shortland Street. Author Donna Brookbanks.
Jun 23, 2021 · Kura Forrester relives the horror of being the Eagle Boys mascot. The comedian and actor tells us about her actual first appearance on Shortland Street, first job and more in the latest episode...
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.
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.
Sep 6, 2017 · While others cried and crumbled under Gaulier’s brutal critiques, Kura Forrester flourished. The Auckland actor — who attended the school for eight weeks during a two-year overseas hiatus — says the experience helped prepare her for the success she’s now reaping back home.
Comedian, actor and writer Kura Forrester drops into Culture 101 to talk about what she’s been watching and listening to when she’s not in rehearsal.
