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. She has had a working partnership with fellow writer Fay Rusling since 1999. 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
edit- Green Wing (2004–2007) Playing several roles.
- Speeding in Channel 4's Comedy Lab (2005) Playing Louise.
- The Inbetweeners (2008) Playing the driving tester.
Writer
edit- 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)
- Breeders (2020–2021)
- Piglets (2024)
Radio
edit- Bearded Ladies – (2005) (presenter, writer and performer)
External links
edit- Oriane Messina in BBC Comedy Guide.
- Orianne Messina in BBC Comedy Guide.
- Green Wing "microsite" at Channel4.com.
- British Sitcom Guide Green Wing writers.
- Oriane Messina at IMDb.