Rose Matafeo
Rose Matafeo

Rose Matafeo

  • 32 years old
  • From New Zealand
  • Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and director

Press clippings

Starstruck made Rose Matafeo famous, then fans got strange

Rose Matafeo is thinking about retiring. She's just bought her first home, in London, where the Kiwi comedian has lived for almost a decade. "I'm a homeowner. I never thought I would ever own a home. My parents don't own a home, so I beat them," she says, with a laugh.

Hannah Story, The Age, 15th March 2024

There is so much wrong with 'Big Fat Quiz Of The Year' - can it really survive?

The annual comedy quiz has been a Christmas staple since 2004 - but its childish one-liners and macho atmosphere mean it struggles to feel fresh.

Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 26th December 2023

Starstruck review

Rose Matafeo's romcom ditches the love story (and is better than ever).

Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 28th August 2023

Starstruck review

Rose Matafeo's beloved BBC romcom hasn't lost any of its charm.

Kirsten Grant, The Telegraph, 28th August 2023

Starstruck review

There are so many shows and movies about how to find 'the one', Starstruck series 3 is about how to handle what comes next.

Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 28th August 2023

Starstruck's Rose Matafeo: Rob Lowe, Nelson Mandela and me

The comedian on her hippy parents and the culture that made her.

Jake Helm, The Sunday Times, 27th August 2023

Rose Matafeo on Starstruck Series 3 and equality in the comedy industry

The comedian sat down with Radio Times Podcast to chat about the new season of hit series Starstruck and her love of TV.

Kelly-Anne Taylor, Radio Times, 25th August 2023

Rose Matafeo on Starstruck, body image and babies

"I've got a spreadsheet of celebrities who don't have kids."

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 19th August 2023

Starstruck's Rose Matafeo: 'I don't die after every break-up'

The creator of the hit BBC comedy, about to return for its third season, talks going from the Fringe to prime-time TV - and dating comedians.

Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 19th August 2023

Starstruck Series 3 launches on 28th August

Series 3 of Rose Matafeo's sitcom Starstruck comes to BBC Three and BBC iPlayer on Monday 28th August.

British Comedy Guide, 15th August 2023