Caroline Morahan

Caroline Morahan
Born	(1977-08-09) 9 August 1977 (age 48) Drogheda, County Louth, [1] Ireland
Nationality	Irish
Education	Bachelor of Arts in communication studies
Alma mater	Dublin City University
Occupation(s)	Actress and television personality
Spouse	Dáithí Ó Caoimh
Partner	2
Website	Official website

Caroline Morahan (born 9 August 1977) is an Irish actress and television host. In 2010, she was chosen as the face of Littlewoods Ireland. ^[2]

Early life

Caroline Morahan graduated from Dublin City University with a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies, ^[3] earning first class honors for her photographic thesis. During her university years she appeared in numerous short films and television pilots.^{[ citation needed ]}

In September 2012, she married Dáithí Ó Caoimh. They have two children, Rowan and Ava. ^[4]

Career

In 1994, she made her television debut, at the age of 17, in soap opera Fair City as Barbara Cleary. ^[5] 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 . ^{[5] [6]} She hosted the show for five seasons. Later, she co-hosted the fashion programme Off the Rails from 2002 to 2007. ^[5] 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 , ^[7] The Late Late Show , Tubridy Tonight , ^[8] Xposé , The Den , and The Health Squad. A guest appearance on The Podge and Rodge Show in 2008 led to the role of host in early 2009. ^{[9] [10]} She has appeared as the female lead in the Irish musical, I, Keano .

In 2009, she moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue acting career in Hollywood. ^[8]

Awards

In 2009, she was voted Sexiest TV Presenter in a poll by entertainment.ie. ^[11]

Filmography

Film

• Axis (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)
• What About Love (2024)
• I Hope We Can Still be Friends (2025)

Television

• The World's Best CBS (2019) - International judge
• "Disjointed" Netflix original series (2018) - DD
• Fir Bolg (2016)
• The Real O'Neals ABC (2016)
• Once Upon a Time ABC (2015) - Queen Elinor
• Big Mike (2011)
• The Cosmetic Surgery Show (2010)
• The Podge and Rodge Show (2008–2009)
• Winning Streak (2008) – charity special
• Class Act – (2008) - judge
• Telethon (2008) – guest host and sang for charity
• IFTAs Red Carpet Show (2008)
• It's My Show (2007, 2008) - judge
• The Afternoon Show (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)
• Fair City (1992) - Barbara Cleary ^[5]

Theatre

• Looking at the Sun (2022) ^[12]
• Private Eyes (2016)
• The Weir (2015)
• She Stoops to Conquer (2014) ^[13]
• Anglo: The Musical (2013)
• Pity the Proud Ones (2011)
• I, Keano (2008)

Web

• MSN Lifestyle - The Surf Report (2010) ^[14]
• Doctor Who - Alternate Empire (2009) ^[15] - Samantha

Radio

• 2FM Breakfast Show (2008)

References

1. "Revealed:The Age-old Secret that TVs coy Caroline is trying to hide from movie moguls". Evening Herald . 8 June 2009. Archived from the original on 10 June 2009. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
2. "Morahan the new face of Littlewoods". RTÉ. 15 September 2010. Retrieved 15 September 2010.
3. "DCU Alumni Office launched the Alumni Wall". Dublin City University . Archived from the original on 8 December 2008.
4. "Could she be homeward bound? Caroline Morahan lands another TV role on Irish shores". evoke.ie. 27 April 2015. Archived from the original on 30 April 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
5. Jarlath Regan (13 January 2018). "Caroline Morahan". An Irishman Abroad (Podcast) (226 ed.). SoundCloud . Retrieved 15 January 2018.
6. "The Cafe: Caroline, Raj, Brilliant Boys, The Cooper Temple Clause". RTÉ.ie . 22 March 2007. Archived from the original on 18 August 2007. Retrieved 15 January 2018– via Wayback Machine.
7. "The Restaurant: Caroline Morahan". RTÉ. Archived from the original on 11 March 2007.
8. "Tubridy Tonight: Saturday, 21 February 2009". RTÉ. 21 February 2009. Archived from the original on 27 February 2009. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
9. "Caroline Morahan is to the Manor born as she prepares to move in with the Ballydung brothers". RTÉ. 5 February 2009. Archived from the original on 10 February 2009. Retrieved 5 February 2009.
10. Murphy, Catherine (16 October 2011). "Female TV Presenters: There is only one Queen Bee". Sunday Independent. Retrieved 16 October 2011.
11. "The Award Winners for the 3G Mobile Christmas Awards". entertainment.ie . Archived from the original on 15 January 2010. Caroline Morahan: I was surprised and delighted to hear the news from entertainment.ie
12. Looking at the Sun with Caroline MorahanNewstalk Archived 3 September 2022 at the Wayback Machine
13. "Caroline Morahan shows us how dressing up as an 18th century heroine isn't that easy!". evoke.ie. 14 December 2014. Archived from the original on 28 April 2015.
14. "Your Life: Big on the Web" Archived 14 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine .
15. "Doctor Who - Alternate Empire".

External links

• Official website
• Caroline Morahan at IMDb