Celia Pacquola is a talented Australian comedian, actress, writer, presenter, and radio personality whose sharp observational comedy has captivated audiences across Australia and the United Kingdom.
She became widely recognized for Rosehaven, Utopia, Offspring, The Breaker Upperers, and Thank God You’re Here, while also earning major recognition for her stand-up performances.
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| Name: | Celia Pacquola |
| Born: | February 12, 1983 (age 43 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Yarra Glen, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality: | Australian |
| Ethnicity: | Italian-Australian |
| Height: | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Pam Pacquola, Mr. Pacquola |
| Siblings: | Amalia Pacquola, Lia Pacquola |
| Relationship: | Dara Munnis |
| Children: | Eleanor Jessica |
| Occupation: | Comedian, Actress, Writer, Presenter |
| Net Worth: | $3 million |
Early life and education
Celia Pacquola was born on February 12, 1983, in Yarra Glen, Victoria, Australia. She was brought up by her parents, Pam Pacquola and Mr. Pacquola, alongside her two older sisters, Amalia Pacquola and Lia Pacquola.
Her ethnicity is Italian-Australian, with Italian ancestry on her father’s side. Her religion is Christianity. She developed her comedic voice before beginning professional stand-up in 2006.
Career
Celia Pacquola began performing stand-up comedy in 2006 after entering the Raw Comedy competition. She subsequently built a successful career across comedy, television, radio, writing, and acting, appearing on programs including Good News Week, Rove, The Project, Live at the Apollo, and Have You Been Paying Attention?.
Her acting work includes Nat Russell in Utopia, Emma Dawes in Rosehaven, and roles in Offspring, The Beautiful Lie, Love Me, and The Breaker Upperers. Pacquola co-created and co-wrote Rosehaven alongside Luke McGregor and won the 2018 Helpmann Award for Best Comedy Performer.
She also won Dancing with the Stars Australia in 2020 and became host of Thank God You’re Here in 2023. In 2026, she began touring her stand-up show Gift Horse.
Awards and nominations
- Raw Comedy — Raw Recruit Prize (2006): Winner
- Australian Writers’ Guild Award — Best Comedy Script (2017): Winner, Rosehaven
- Helpmann Award — Best Comedy Performer (2018): Winner
- Dancing with the Stars Australia — Season 17 (2020): Winner
Social media
- Instagram: @celiapacquola
Personal life
Celia Pacquola, 43 years old, is currently in a relationship with Irish photographer Dara Munnis. The couple share one daughter, Eleanor Jessica, born in 2022. Pacquola previously dated Toby Truslove from 2008 to 2013.
She has spoken about her family life and motherhood in recent interviews, while continuing to balance parenting, stand-up comedy, television, writing, and touring.
Her interests include comedy, walking, dancing, performing, writing, and spending time with her family and rescue dogs. Her height is 168 cm (5 ft 6 in).
Net worth
Celia Pacquola‘s net worth is $3 million USD. She has accumulated her wealth from stand-up comedy, television acting, writing, presenting, radio, producing, comedy specials, and live performances.
Her major professional work includes Rosehaven, Utopia, Offspring, The Breaker Upperers, Thank God You’re Here, comedy tours, television specials, and her 2026 Gift Horse tour.
Filmography
- Offspring (2013–2014)
- Utopia (2014–2023)
- The Beautiful Lie (2015)
- Rosehaven (2016–2021)
- The Breaker Upperers (2018)
- Dancing with the Stars (2020)
- Love Me (2021–2023)
- Thank God You’re Here (2023–present)
- Dog Park (2026)