Celia Pacquola
Australian Comedian, Writer and Television Star
Celia Pacquola is an award-winning Australian comedian, writer, actress, and radio presenter known for her intelligent humour, quick wit, and standout performances across television, radio, and live comedy. With a successful career spanning Australia and the United Kingdom, Celia Pacquola has become one of the country’s most respected and popular entertainers.
Since beginning her comedy career, Celia has earned recognition for her unique storytelling style, relatable comedy, and versatility as both a performer and writer.
Radio and Broadcasting Career
Celia Pacquola has worked extensively in Australian and British radio, building a strong reputation as an engaging presenter and comedy personality.
In Australia, she has presented programs including Red Hot Go and Fox Summer Breakfast on Fox FM, as well as The Comedy Hour on ABC Radio.
Internationally, Celia has written and performed for several BBC Radio 4 productions, including Shappi Talk, What’s So Funny?, It’s Your Round, The Headset, The Unbelievable Truth, and Britain Versus the World. Her work on British radio further established her reputation as an internationally recognised comedy writer and performer.
Television Career
Celia Pacquola has enjoyed a highly successful television career both in front of and behind the camera.
She has written for popular Australian television programs including Network Ten’s Good News Week and the award-winning ABC series Laid, where she also appeared as the character EJ.
Celia also co-wrote and starred in the first episode of the second season of It’s a Date. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Nat in the acclaimed ABC comedy series Utopia and later appeared as Dolly in The Beautiful Lie.
Audiences have also enjoyed seeing Celia Pacquola on popular Australian television shows including Rove, The Project, Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation, and Have You Been Paying Attention?
In the United Kingdom, Celia has appeared on successful British television programs such as The Rob Brydon Show, Russell Howard’s Good News, and Never Mind The Buzzcocks.
Live Comedy and Festival Success
Celia Pacquola has been writing and performing live comedy shows since 2007, becoming a standout performer at major comedy festivals in Australia and overseas.
Her 2009 live show Am I Strange? received critical acclaim at both the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, where it won Best Comedy and The Age Critics Award for Best Australian Act.
Celia also performed at the iconic Sydney Opera House as part of This Was The Year That Was. She later returned to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival with her successful shows Flying Solos and Delayed.
Awards and Achievements
Throughout her career, Celia Pacquola has received numerous awards and nominations recognising her talent as a comedian and writer.
In 2006, she won the Best First Time Entrant award, known as the Raw Recruit Prize, at the Raw Comedy Awards. Since then, she has continued to receive critical and industry recognition for her work across comedy, television, and live performance.
Why Audiences Love Celia Pacquola
Celia Pacquola is loved for her intelligent humour, relatable storytelling, and natural stage presence. Her ability to seamlessly move between stand-up comedy, acting, writing, and presenting has made her one of Australia’s most admired comedy performers and television personalities.
