NZ Comedy Guild Awards
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The 2008 NZ Comedy Guild Awards were handed out on Sunday night at a special ceremony at The Classic Comedy Club in Auckland, hosted by Jeremy Elwood.
The Best Male Comedian went to Brendhan Lovegrove (pictured) and Best Female Comedian went to Justine Smith. The Kevin Smith Memorial Cup for Artistic Achievement went to Te Radar for Homegrown and Off The Radar.The 2008 NZ Comedy Guild Awards were handed out on Sunday night at a special ceremony at The Classic Comedy Club in Auckland, hosted by Jeremy Elwood.
The Best Male Comedian went to Brendhan Lovegrove (pictured) and Best Female Comedian went to Justine Smith. The Kevin Smith Memorial Cup for Artistic Achievement went to Te Radar for Homegrown and Off The Radar.The 2008 recipients reflect a wide range of experience and style, with several new faces included in the winners list, alongside some regular award winners.
Best Newcomer
Urzila Carlson
Concrete Creative Best Show Concept
Shooting Ducks - Jamie Bowen
Best Show
The First Time - Steve Wrigley
Best Comedy Venue
The Classic, Auckland
Best Media Support
C4
Best International Guest
Mickey D (Australia)
Best Industry Friend
Scott Blanks (Comedy.co.nz)
Best Comedy Performance on NZ Television
Andre King, The Pretender, TVNZ
Most Improved Comedian
Chris Brain
The Andrew Kovacevich Memorial Cup
Urzila Carlson
bFM Gag Of The Year
Jeremy Elwood
Best MC
Steve Wrigley
Best Male Comedian
Brendhan Lovegrove
Best Female Comedian
Justine Smith
The Kevin Smith Memorial Cup for Artistic Achievement
Te Radar, Homegrown and Off The Radar
The Green Roomer Award
Heidi O'Loughlin
From television to live work, domestic to international success, new faces to established professionals, the "Class of 2008" represent the full diversity of comedy in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards are peer-voted, providing a genuine acknowledgement of the achievements of local comedians, as judged by those closest to them.
08/12/08