Rose Matafeo

Biography

Rose Matafeo is a New Zealand comedian, writer, and actor whose smart, relatable humor has made her one of the standout voices in modern comedy. Born in Auckland in 1992, she began performing stand-up at fifteen and quickly earned recognition for her unique voice and stage presence. Her breakout came with the award-winning stand-up show Horndog, which opened doors to international success. She went on to create and star in the hit series Starstruck, a romantic comedy that ran for three acclaimed seasons and showcased her as both a sharp writer and an effortless lead. She also starred in the film Baby Done, voiced a role in Moana 2, and appeared on shows like Taskmaster and its new spin-off, Junior Taskmaster. In 2024, she released a stand-up special titled On and On and On, digging into love, dating, and millennial life with her signature honesty. Across all platforms, Matafeo blends self-awareness, offbeat humor, and emotional intelligence, establishing herself as a fresh, thoughtful force in both comedy and television.

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