Caroline Morahan

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Caroline Morahan
Born (1977-08-09) 9 August 1977 (age 46)
Nationality Irish
Education Bachelor of Arts in communication studies
Alma mater Dublin City University
Occupation(s)Actress and television personality
SpouseDáithí Ó Caoimh
Partner2
Website Official website

Caroline Morahan is an Irish actress and television host. In 2010, she was chosen as the face of Littlewoods Ireland. [2]

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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

Television

Theatre

Web

Radio

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