Amy Huberman (born 20 March 1979) is an Irish actress and writer, which is known for her role as Daisy in the

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drama series '' The Clinic''. In 2018, she began writing and starring in the comedy series ''Finding Joy''.

Early life

Huberman grew up in

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, south Dublin. She is the middle child of three siblings and the only daughter. Her father Harold was born in London to a Polish Jewish family; her mother Sandra is from County Wexford. Her parents married in 1974. Her brother, Mark Huberman, is also an actor and worked in films such as ''

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'' and on '' The Clinic'' as Kieran Miller. She was educated at Loreto College, Foxrock and she took classes in the Betty Ann Norton Drama School. Following school, she attended

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(UCD) intending to become a social worker, but when she found the drama society her career took a different direction.

Acting career

From 2003 to 2009, Huberman portrayed the role of Daisy on

's drama series '' The Clinic''. Her film appearances include ''Satellites & Meteorites'', and '' A Film with Me in It'', both released in 2008.

Writing

Huberman's debut novel, ''Hello Heartbreak'' (), was published on 2 July 2009. In 2018, Huberman began writing and starring in the comedy series ''Finding Joy'', as titular character Joy. To date, two series have been broadcast on

Personal life

Huberman married former

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rugby captain

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in July 2010 in Lough Rynn Castle; the couple have three children.

Filmography

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