Pax Assadi
Comedian | Actor | Writer | Creator
Pax began his journey in comedy just over a decade ago, and has quickly risen to become one of our most sought after artists on both the comedy stage and screen. His work showcases his unique perspective on life, a blend of insightful observations coloured with hectic personal stories, an approach which has proven to resonate with a wide audience.
He has appeared in numerous local television shows including hosting the ever popular The Great Kiwi Bake Off, making a number of appearances on 7 Days, and being a regular guest comedian on The Project. Raised by Refugees, the comedy he created, wrote and starred in, has received both popular and critical acclaim, with season one receiving the award for Best Comedy at the NZTV Awards in 2022.
Pax has been nominated for numerous comedy awards over the years, including for the Billy T Award in 2013, the NZCG Breakthrough Comedian of the year in 2015, and the prestigious Fred Award in 2016.
Full Biography
Television
2024 - Time Bandits - Sultan Al-Malik - Apple TV
2023 - Raised by Refugees: season 2 - Afnan Assadi (lead) - Kevin & Co
2022 - Raised by Refugees: season 1 - Afnan Assadi (lead) - Kevin & Co
2019 - Mean Mums: season 1 - Dad (recurring) - South Pacific Pictures
2018 - Tongue Tied - Nehmet - Greenstone Pictures
2017 - Only in Aotearoa (sketch show) - Various (lead) - Kura Productions
Television Appearances
2024 - Guy Montgomery's Guy-Mont Spelling Bee - Contestant - Kevin & Co
2024 - The Great Kiwi Bake Off: season 5 - Host - TVNZ
2022 - The Great Kiwi Bake Off: season 4 - Host - TVNZ
2021 - Frickin Dangerous Bro On the Road - Host - TVNZ
2021 - 2023 - Patriot Brains - Panellist - The Down Low Concept
2019 - Have You Been Paying Attention? - Panellist - TVNZ
2019 onwards - 7 Days - Panelist (regular) - Three
Film
2024 - The Breaker Upperers - Client -Directors - Jackie van Beek and Madeleine Sami
Voice work
2019 - Jandal Burn (animated TV series) - Kev (recurring) - Mukpuddy
2019 - Quimbos Quest (animated TV series) - Savi - Mukpuddy
2022 - Best Comedy - Raised By Refugees - NZTV Awards
2016 - Gag of the Year Award - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
Award Nominations
2016 - Nominee - Laugh Factory's Funniest Person in the World (NZ Contender)
2016 - Nominee - FRED Award - NZ Comedy Trust
2016 - Nominee - Best Comedy Performance on Television - NZ Comedy Gala - NZ Comedy Guild
2016 - Nominee Best Male Comedian - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2016 - Nominee - Best Live Show - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2016 - Nominee - Break through Comedian of the Year - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2016 - Nominee - Best MC - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2015 Nominee - Best MC - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2015 - Nominee - Break Through Comedian of the Year Award - NZ Comedy Guild Awards
2013 - Nominee - Billy T Award - NZ Comedy Trust
Stand-up Comedy materials