Caroline Morahan
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Caroline Morahan | |
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| Born | Caroline Morahan 9 August 1977 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts in communication studies |
| Alma mater | Dublin City University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress and television personality |
| Spouse | Dáithí Ó Caoimh |
| Website | carolinemorahan.com |
Caroline Morahan is an Irish actress and television host. In 2015, she was chosen as the face of Littlewoods Ireland.[2]
Early life
Caroline Morahan was enrolled at drama school at the age of four[according to whom?]. She graduated from Dublin City University with a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies,[3] earning first class honors for her photographic thesis. During her university years she appeared in numerous short films and television pilots[citation needed].
In September 2012, she married Dáithí Ó Caoimh.[4]
Career
Caroline Morahan has appeared in numerous theatre productions and was chosen to represent Ireland in the World Youth Theatre Festival[citation needed]. In 1994, Caroline made her television debut, at the age of 17, in soap opera Fair City as Barbara Cleary.[5] She declined a three-year contract with the show, deciding instead to finish her schooling[citation needed].
In 2001, Morahan entered the reality TV series The Selection Box and was chosen from an open call of 2,000 to host The Fame Game.[5][6] She hosted the show for five seasons. Later, she co-hosted the fashion programme Off the Rails from 2002 to 2007.[5] Morahan left Off the Rails in 2007 to move back to acting.
She has guest hosted and appeared in a multitude of Irish television programmes, including The Panel, The Restaurant,[7] The Late Late Show, Tubridy Tonight,[8] Xposé,[9] The Den, and The Health Squad. A guest appearance on The Podge and Rodge Show led to the role of host.[10][11]
She has appeared as the female lead in the Irish musical, I, Keano.
In 2009, she moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue acting career in Hollywood.[8]
Awards
Morahan has been voted Ireland's Best Dressed Woman and Ireland's Sexiest Woman[citation needed].
In 2009, she was voted Sexiest TV Presenter in a poll by entertainment.ie.[12]
Filmography
Film
- Axis (voice) (2017)
- Mr. Thursday (2016)
- Lost & Found (2015)
- I Can't See You Anymore (2012)
- Howard Cantour.com (2012)
- Lionhead (2012)
- A Kiss for Jed (2011)
- What About Love (2020)
Television
- The World's Best CBS (2019) - International judge
- "Disjointed" Netflix original series (2018) - DD
- Fir Bolg (2016)
- The Real O'Neals ABC (2016)
- Once Upon a Time ABC (2015) - Queen Elinor
- Big Mike (2011)
- The Cosmetic Surgery Show (2010)
- The Podge and Rodge Show (2008–2009)
- Winning Streak (2008) – charity special
- Class Act – (2008) - judge
- Telethon (2008) – guest host and sang for charity
- IFTAs Red Carpet Show (2008)
- It's My Show (2007, 2008) - judge
- The Afternoon Show (2007) – guest host
- Off the Rails (2002–2007)
- O2 in the Park (2005)
- Chance to Dance (2005)
- The Restaurant (2005)
- Karl Spain Wants a Woman (2005) - stylist
- The Health Squad (2004)
- The Panel (2003, 2005)
- Close Encounters with Keith Barry (2003) - participant
- Beyond the Hall Door (2003) – guest host
- Fame Game on the Run (2003)
- The Fame Game (2001–2003)
- Fair City (1992) - Barbara Cleary[5]
Theatre
- Private Eyes (2016)
- The Weir (2015)
- She Stoops to Conquer (2014)[13]
- Anglo: The Musical (2013)
- Pity the Proud Ones (2011)
- I, Keano (2008)
Web
Radio
- 2FM Breakfast Show (2008)
References
- ^ "Revealed:The Age-old Secret that TVs coy Caroline is trying to hide from movie moguls". Evening Herald. 8 June 2009. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "Morahan the new face of Littlewoods". RTÉ. 15 September 2010. Retrieved 15 September 2010.
- ^ "DCU Alumni Office launched the Alumni Wall". Dublin City University.
- ^ "Could she be homeward bound? Caroline Morahan lands another TV role on Irish shores". evoke.ie. 27 April 2015.
- ^ a b c d Jarlath Regan (13 January 2018). "Caroline Morahan". An Irishman Abroad (Podcast) (226 ed.). SoundCloud. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "The Cafe: Caroline, Raj, Brilliant Boys, The Cooper Temple Clause". RTÉ.ie. 22 March 2007. Archived from the original on 18 August 2007. Retrieved 15 January 2018 – via Wayback machine.
- ^ "The Restaurant: Caroline Morahan". RTÉ.
- ^ a b "Tubridy Tonight: Saturday, 21 February 2009". RTÉ. 21 February 2009. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
- ^ "Xposé: Episode #1.13". IMDb.
- ^ "Caroline Morahan is to the Manor born as she prepares to move in with the Ballydung brothers". RTÉ. 5 February 2009. Archived from the original on 10 February 2009. Retrieved 5 February 2009.
- ^ Murphy, Catherine (16 October 2011). "Female TV Presenters: There is only one Queen Bee". Sunday Independent. Retrieved 16 October 2011.
- ^ "The Award Winners for the 3G Mobile Christmas Awards". entertainment.ie. Archived from the original on 15 January 2010.
Caroline Morahan: I was surprised and delighted to hear the news from entertainment.ie
- ^ "Caroline Morahan shows us how dressing up as an 18th century heroine isn't that easy!". evoke.ie. 14 December 2014.
- ^ "Your Life: Big on the Web" Archived 14 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Doctor Who - Alternate Empire".