Michelle De Swarte
- Actor, stand-up comedian and writer
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Spent star Michelle de Swarte: How I went from modelling to homelessness
The Londoner went from living in a women's shelter as a teenager to becoming an international catwalk model, before moving to the States, running out of cash, sofa surfing and turning to stand-up. Now, she's made a TV show loosely based on her life. Here, she tells all to Ellie Harrison.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 8th July 2024Spent star Michelle de Swarte: "Someone had to tell me I was homeless - I was in such denial"
The writer and actor's new BBC Two comedy series Spent, about a former top model who becomes homeless, has its roots in her real life.
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 8th July 2024How I turned my modelling career into a must-see TV comedy show
Michelle de Swarte spent years working as a model - but behind the scenes was a world of drugs and dodgy men. Now, it's all material for her new series.
Scarlett Russell, The Sunday Times, 7th July 2024Spent's Michelle de Swarte: "Comedy is a great vehicle to touch on serious issues"
Ahead of the release of her new BBC Two series, the comedian discusses the transformative power of comedy.
Abby Robinson, Radio Times, 7th July 2024BBC Comedy Festival 2024 sessions now available to book
The BBC Comedy Festival 2024 will be in Glasgow on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd May, with speakers set to include Armando Iannucci, Jennifer Saunders and Steve Pemberton & Reece Shearsmith. Free tickets to the sessions can be booked now.
British Comedy Guide, 8th April 2024The Skewer wins at British Podcast Awards 2023
The Skewer, The Alan Partridge Podcast and Bang On It were the winners in the Comedy category at the British Podcast Awards 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 29th September 2023Best Comedy Podcast 2023 nominees revealed
Nominees have been revealed for 2023's British Podcast Awards, with comedians and comic shows featuring in a range of categories.
British Comedy Guide, 25th July 2023Michelle De Swarte at Latitude 2023
Michelle De Swarte has an easy confidence and an open, conversational style that charms. But for much of her Latitude set there isn't much hunger for a punchline - which is especially surprising when you find out she learned her craft on the New York scene, where jokes are usually paramount.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd July 2023Latitude 2023 Reviews - Day Two
Reviews of Bridget Christie, Fern Brady, Suzi Ruffell, Jordan Gray and Michelle De Swarte.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd July 2023Michelle de Swarte stars as a former catwalk model in Spent
BBC Two has confirmed the commission of Spent, a six-part comedy series in which Michelle De Swarte plays a former catwalk model who is on the run.
British Comedy Guide, 24th May 2023