Laura Daniel (born 25 November 1990) is an actress and comedian from New Zealand.
| Laura Daniel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1990 (age 33–34) Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Medium | Television |
| Spouse |
Joseph Moore (m. 2022) |
| Notable works and roles | |
Career edit
She currently reports on television show Seven Sharp. Previously, she has starred in the television series Funny Girls and Jono and Ben.[1]
She has also worked on 7 Days.[2] She was the voice of Riley in the animated television series The Barefoot Bandits and has performed in theater and musical theater productions. Daniel also sang "This Is For My Girls" with Teuila Blakely, Daisy Lawless, Lucy Lawless, Saraid Cameron, Kimberley Crossman, Kura Forrester, and Ilah Cooper.
Daniel won series 2 of Taskmaster New Zealand in 2021.[3] The same year she appeared on the panel show Patriot Brains.
She is a big fan of the Eurovision Song Contest and has campaigned for New Zealand to take part.[4]
In 2023, Daniel appeared on Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee.
Personal life edit
She is in a relationship with fellow comedian Joseph Moore[5] with whom she performs as the comedy duo Two Hearts.[2] The couple were married in December 2022.[6]
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Celebrity Treasure Island 2023 | Contestant for Shine | Contestant |
| 2023 | Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee | Herself | Contestant |
| 2022 | Patriot Brains | Panelist | Series |
| 2022 | Masked Singer New Zealand | Contestant | Ruru |
| 2022 | Night Eyes | Voice Actress | Series |
| 2021 | Taskmaster New Zealand | Herself (Winner) | Series |
| 2021 | The Eggplant | Police Officer Danial | 1 Episode |
| 2021 | My Life Is Murder | Isla | 2 Episodes |
| 2020 | Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson | Self | Featured |
| 2020 | Alice Sneddens Bad News | Self | Featured |
| 2018 | Kiwi Christmas | Carlton | Series |
| 2018 | Making Kiwi Christmas | Herself | Series |
| 2018 | Vloggintons | Flo's Aunty | TV Mini Series |
| 2018 | The Breaker Uppers | Woman At Party | Movie |
| 2017 | Jone And Ben | Herself | Series |
| 2016- | 7 Days | Herself | Series |
| 2014 | Happy Hour | Herself | Series |
References edit
- ^ "Laura Daniel is Palmerston North's funny girl". 17 June 2018.
- ^ a b "Us Two: Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore are Two Hearts". 27 January 2018.
- ^ "Taskmaster NZ to return with new line up of comedians". Stuff.co.nz. 29 May 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Should New Zealand be allowed in Eurovision?". Interview for Three. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "Jono & Ben co-star Laura Daniel 'gutted' the show is cancelled". 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Laura Daniel marries comedy partner Joseph Moore in colourful Queenstown wedding". 31 December 2022.
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