Caroline Morahan

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]

Caroline Morahan
Born	(1977-08-09) 9 August 1977 (age 47) 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

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)

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)