Rose Matafeo
- 32 years old
- From New Zealand
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and director
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A gloriously funny take on modern romance
If you're still pining for Fleabag, then help could finally be at hand in the form of Starstruck - the six-part comedy series from Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning comedian Rose Matafeo.
Becky Gamester-Newton, BT, 24th April 2021Starstruck: another sign TV is taking romcom seriously
The comedian's sweet, smart and generous first sitcom follows Jessie, who wakes up after a one-night stand to discover her lover is a film star.
Sarah Carson, i Newspaper, 22nd April 2021Rose Matafeo on her new romcom, Starstruck
'People have been constantly asking, "So who was it?, when did this happen to you?",' she says. 'I'm like, "It didn't happen to me. I swear to God!"
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th April 2021Rose Matafeo: 'female comedy' shouldn't be a genre
The comedian said there is more work to be done to make comedy more diverse.
Tom Horton, PA, Belfast Telegraph, 19th April 2021Rose Matafeo on her new sitcom, Starstruck
The stand-up's new series is her take on 1940s screwball.
Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 15th April 2021Starstruck cast confirmed
The cast has been confirmed for Starstruck, the new sitcom starring Rose Matafeo. Nikesh Patel co-stars as the famous film star the lead character sleeps with, and the cast list also includes actors including Emma Sidi, Sindhu Vee and Jon Pointing.
British Comedy Guide, 15th March 2021Rose Matafeo to edit edition of Radio 3's In Concert
Rose Matafeo is one of the celebrities who will curate an edition of Radio 3's In Concert series in March.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd February 2021Rose Matafeo's Horndog comes to BBC ahead of Starstruck Series 2
Rose Matafeo's stand-up special Horndog is coming to the BBC, as her sitcom Starstruck prepares to shoot its second series.
British Comedy Guide, 4th February 2021TV review: Dead Pixels, Series 1-2
Genuinely funny, very watchable and boosted by impressive visuals and strong comic performances from Davies, Mellor and Ritchie especially, Dead Pixels is guaranteed to keep you glued to the screen.
Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 1st February 2021Big Zuu Series 2 line-up announced
The line-up of guests appearing in the forthcoming second series of Big Zuu's Big Eats has been announced by Dave.
British Comedy Guide, 15th December 2020