Caroline Morahan (born 9 August 1977) is an Irish actress and television host. In 2010, she was chosen as the face of Littlewoods Ireland.

Early life

Caroline Morahan graduated from

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with a

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, earning first class honors for her photographic thesis. During her university years she appeared in numerous short films and television pilots. In September 2012, she married Dáithí Ó Caoimh. They have two children, Rowan and Ava.

Career

In 1994, she made her television debut, at the age of 17, in soap opera ''

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as Barbara Cleary''. 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''. She hosted the show for five seasons. Later, she co-hosted the fashion programme '' Off the Rails'' from 2002 to 2007. 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'', '' The Late Late Show'', ''

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'', '' Xposé'', ''

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'', and ''The Health Squad''. A guest appearance on ''

The Podge and Rodge Show ''The Podge and Rodge Show'' is a talk show, broadcast and produced by RTÉ. For the first three seasons Podge and Rodge were joined by Lucy Kennedy as a co-host but for the first half of the fourth season they were joined by guest hosts includ ...

'' in 2008 led to the role of host in early 2009. She has appeared as the female lead in the Irish musical, '' I, Keano''. In 2009, she moved to

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to pursue acting career in Hollywood.

Awards

In 2009, she was voted Sexiest TV Presenter in a poll by entertainment.ie.

Filmography

Film

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'' (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) *''

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Television

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(2019) - International judge * "Disjointed" Netflix original series (2018) - DD *''Fir Bolg'' (2016) *''

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'' ABC (2016) *''

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'' ABC (2015) - Queen Elinor *''Big Mike'' (2011) *''The Cosmetic Surgery Show'' (2010) *''

'' (2008–2009) *''

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'' (2008) – charity special *''

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'' – (2008) - judge * Telethon (2008) – guest host and sang for charity *''IFTAs Red Carpet Show'' (2008) *''It's My Show'' (2007, 2008) - judge *''

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'' (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) *''

'' (1992) - Barbara Cleary

Theatre

*''Looking at the Sun'' (2022) *''Private Eyes'' (2016) *''The Weir'' (2015) *''She Stoops to Conquer'' (2014) *''Anglo: The Musical'' (2013) *''Pity the Proud Ones'' (2011) *'' I, Keano'' (2008)

Web

* MSN Lifestyle - ''The Surf Report'' (2010) *''Doctor Who - Alternate Empire'' (2009)"Doctor Who - Alternate Empire"
- Samantha

Radio

*'' 2FM Breakfast Show'' (2008)

References

External links

Official website
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