Charde Heremaia
Comedian | Content Creator | PresenterChardé (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Tahu) is an award winning comedian, social media star and entrepreneur. Beginning her comedy journey at the age of 16, she started the popular Facebook page, Memoirs of a Māori with a variety of characters who are portrayed through relatable comedy skits that attract millions of views on social media.
In 2022, she performed her first official stand up set to a sold-out crowd made up of her social media supporters. The transition from online comedy to live shows has been well received, earning her spots on pro line-ups and winning awards at The Auckland Fringe Festival in her first year.
Outside of the entertainment industry, Chardé is an entrepreneur with a successful e-commerce clothing brand and is an accomplished goalkeeper in the New Zealand Football National League.
Full Biography
2023 - The Hori Trinity featuring Kajun Brooking and Shady Tupu
2023 - Sunday Laughs (Wellington) featuring Tom Sainsbury, Justine Smith, Hoani Hotene, Leki Lyons and Sara Devcich
2022 - Matariki - Rising Māori Stars show featuring Joe Daymond, Kajun Brooking, Hoani Hotene, Lianne Karaitiana, Shady Tupu and Richie Bishara
2022 - Shoes Off (at the door) featuring Janaye Henry, Kura Turuwhenua, Lianne Karaitiana and Courtney Dawson
2022 - Friday Laughs (Putāruru) featuring Joe Daymond, Kajun Brooking and Ben Tito Caldwell 2022 - Friday Laughs (Wellington City) featuring Jerome Chandrahansen
2022 - One Night Stand featuring Pat Goldsack, Alexander Sparrow and Callum Wagstaff
Presenter and MC
2023 - Lunar Electronic Music Festival
2021 - Pamper and Glow - Women’s Empowerment Event featuring Timara Rapana
2017 - Polyfest Presenter - Māori Television
2017 - Red Carpet Reporter - Vodafone Music Awards - MTV Australia/NZ
2016 - Red Carpet Reporter - Vodafone Music Awards - MTV Australia/NZ
Television
2021 - The AM Show - Featured Guest
2017 - Funny Whare - Contestant - Māori Television
2017 - Baby Mama’s Club Jan - Culture Factory
Content Creation
2022 - HelloFresh - Content Creator
2021 - Hahana Productions - Content Creator
2017 - The Warehouse - Content Creator
Writer
2023 - Ahikāroa - Co-writer - Season 6
