Fiona O'Loughlin
Profession: Comedian
Partner: Craig Monley
Charity: Angel Flight
Vote: Eliminated
Hailing from Alice Springs, Fiona "Full House" O'Loughlin is one of Australia's most successful comediennes and a very busy mother of five! She has performed at the invitation only Montreal Comedy Festival and on the top-rating US program Last Comic Standing, but can she win over the judges on Dancing With The Stars?
Fiona is one of the most successful and popular Australian comedians working today; in addition to her stellar comedy career she has also been a mother to five children. 2009 has seen Fiona's contribution to the Australian cultural landscape recognised when she was awarded The Northern Territory's "Australian of the Year" honour.
Hailing from Alice Springs, the growth of her career is even more impressive when you take into account the geographic isolation of her home town. To have risen to become one of the most sought after stand-up comedians in the world is truly an incredible feat, and an indisputable testament to her tenacity and talent.
Fiona's debut solo show was "Fiona her Sister and some Guy..."; it sold out Adelaide Fringe and then the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 2000, in the latter she took out the coveted best Newcomer Award for that year. Since then Fiona has sold out ten Festival shows at Melbourne Comedy Festival, five Adelaide Fringe Festivals, three Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, two Hong Kong Fringe Festival seasons and twice at The Sydney Comedy Festival. She has also been booked to perform at the invitation only "Montreal Comedy Festival", including a prized performance in one of the globally televised "Just For Laughs Gala" TV productions.
In addition to this Festival success Fiona has also performed as the Featured Act at the world famous Hollywood Improv Comedy Club, as well as in theatres in Singapore and London. She was also selected from a world wide search to participate in the top rating USA TV program "Last Comic Standing".
She has appeared on virtually every relevant television program on Australian television, including Spicks and Specks, Good News Week and Sunrise.
She is currently finishing off her first book and writes a weekly column for Australian Women's Day magazine.
28 Comments
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Jenny S 08:35pm Sunday 16th August 2009 EST Report AbuseI am sad that Fiona ang Craig were eleminated. They are my favorites. I like Craig. He's a great professional dancer. He is the best.
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Bailey 11:50am Sunday 16th August 2009 EST Report Abuse
Hi Fiona, I really enjoyed watching you dance and i hope to meet you one day! :) you are related to me, I am Michael Taheny's youngest daughter if you remember him. It would be good if you could write back.
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Anita 09:21am Monday 03rd August 2009 EST Report Abuse
Fiona, I admire your courage in sharing your battle with alcohol (and I too suffer this battle and totally understand how difficult it is.) You are an amazing woman and you are in the middle of a fabulous journey. Don't give up and don't be too hard on yourself. You can do it!
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Eve 10:09pm Sunday 02nd August 2009 EST Report Abuse
The australian smooth you performed was just beautiful. my first time watching tonight, and I was dancing with you in my mind. we were princesses! nice job
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Imi 07:55pm Tuesday 28th July 2009 EST Report Abuse
HI FIONA , you keep getting better each week. Well done. I won't watch the show now. I think EMILY should be brought back to replace Adam or Gerrard.
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hayley.kruger 04:58pm Monday 27th July 2009 EST Report Abuse
Hey Fiona You are looking sensational. Keep it up. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished thus far.
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jo 08:56am Monday 27th July 2009 EST Report Abuse
Just got back and watched the show last night..'You made me feel like dancing' as that pint sized chap with my hair used to sing. Loved it. BUT where are the shiny fluorescent neck to knee jumpsuits with legwarmers for the training days. Slainte.
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tpbmmcbaile 09:08pm Sunday 26th July 2009 EST Report Abuse
Hi Fi, Your personality shone through tonight. We may be both vertically challenged,but, you showed them. Great show. Keep up the good work How's the dental industry lately?
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chapkaz 07:29pm Sunday 26th July 2009 EST Report Abuse
I loved your performance tonight. You lit up the dance floor with your smile. And the funny bits you added were fantastic. Loved it!
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