Oriane Messina
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Oriane Messina (born 20 January 1971) is a British comedy writer and performer, best known for her work in the sketch show Smack the Pony and the sitcom Green Wing.[1] She has had a working partnership with fellow writer Fay Rusling since 1999.[2] In 2007, she appeared briefly as a nurse in sitcom Not Going Out, and again briefly in 2008 as a driving tester in The Inbetweeners.[3]
Performer
[edit]- Green Wing (2004–2007) Playing several roles.
- Speeding in Channel 4's Comedy Lab (2005) Playing Louise.
- The Inbetweeners (2008) Playing the driving tester.[3]
Writer
[edit]- Smack the Pony (1999–2003)
- 2DTV – (2001–2004) (as Orianne Messina)
- Green Wing (2004–2007)
- Speeding in Channel 4's Comedy Lab (2005)
- Campus (2009–2011)
- Me and Mrs Jones (TV series) (2012) (also creator)
- Brief Encounters (TV series) (2016) (also creator)[4]
- Breeders (2020–2021)
- Piglets (2024)[5]
Radio
[edit]- Bearded Ladies – (2005) (presenter, writer and performer)
References
[edit]- ^ "Oriane Messina | The Guardian". www.theguardian.com. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Interview with writers, Oriane Messina and Fay Rusling". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ a b "The Inbetweeners: Series 1, Episode 3". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Lazarus, Susanna (22 May 2017). "Ann Summers drama Brief Encounters starring Penelope Wilton and Angela Griffin is axed after one series. Currently airing on BBC First in Australia | Radio Times". www.radiotimes.com. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Bennett, Steve (7 November 2024). "Piglets gets a second series : News 2024 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
External links
[edit]- Oriane Messina at IMDb
- Orianne Messina in BBC Comedy Guide
- Green Wing "microsite" at Channel4.com
- British Sitcom Guide Green Wing writers