Oriane Messina Explained

Oriane Messina (born 20 January 1971) is a British comedy writer and performer, best known for her work in the sketch show Smack the Pony and the sitcom Green Wing.[1] She has had a working partnership with fellow writer Fay Rusling since 1999.[2] In 2007, she appeared briefly as a nurse in sitcom Not Going Out, and again briefly in 2008 as a driving tester in The Inbetweeners.

Performer

Green Wing (2004–2007) Playing several roles.

Speeding in Channel 4's Comedy Lab (2005) Playing Louise.

The Inbetweeners (2008) Playing the driving tester.[3]

Writer

Smack the Pony (1999–2003)

2DTV – (2001–2004) (as Orianne Messina)

Green Wing (2004–2007)

Speeding in Channel 4's Comedy Lab (2005)

Campus (2009–2011)

Me and Mrs Jones (TV series) (2012) (also creator)

Brief Encounters (TV series) (2016) (also creator)[4]

Breeders (2020–2021)

Piglets (2024)[5]

Radio

Bearded Ladies – (2005) (presenter, writer and performer)

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Oriane Messina The Guardian . 29 November 2024 . www.theguardian.com.
  2. Web site: Interview with writers, Oriane Messina and Fay Rusling . bbc.co.uk . 29 November 2024 . en.
  3. Web site: The Inbetweeners: Series 1, Episode 3 . British Comedy Guide . 29 November 2024 . en.
  4. News: Lazarus . Susanna . Ann Summers drama Brief Encounters starring Penelope Wilton and Angela Griffin is axed after one series. Currently airing on BBC First in Australia Radio Times . 29 November 2024 . www.radiotimes.com . 22 May 2017.
  5. News: Bennett . Steve . Piglets gets a second series : News 2024 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide . 29 November 2024 . www.chortle.co.uk . 7 November 2024 . en.