COMICS - 2o1o
Ninia Benjamin
Ninia Benjamin is one of the UK 's hottest female comedians with a wealth of television, stage and live stand-up
experience.
Ninia was catapulted to stardom as one third of BBC3's 3 Non-Blondes, which later transferred to BBC2 and BBC America before
going to a second series, shown internationally. From this, her talents have been showcased across all the major UK channels
in a variety of roles, as a presenter, studio guest, actress and reality TV star. Ninia was crowned the Winner of Celebrity
Scissorhands 2007 (BBC3) in which she and a host of celebrities cut and styled their way through two weeks in a televised
salon, raising thousands of pounds for Children in Need. She was recently seen in the hit Living programme, The Underdog Show
in which celebrities were paired up with rescue dogs which they had to train in preparation for a number of obedience tests in
front of an experienced panel of judges. With an infectious sense of humour and effervescent screen presence, Ninia is a
favourite guest and commentator for many popular discussion shows, for example Sky Comedy Close Up. Other recent television
appearances include Celebrity Masterchef and Hole in the Wall whilst her vocal talents can be heard in CBeebies' Tinga Tinga
Tales. A talented actress, Ninia performed in Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues at the New Players Theatre as part of the
London celebration of V-Day, the global movement to end violence against women.
While Ninia's popularity on television continues to soar, her stand-up remains at the highest level. She is a regular
headliner at all the top venues across the UK , such as Jongleurs, Up the Creek, The Banana Cabaret, Glee Clubs and Bound &
Gagged. She has also spread her talents overseas and has enjoyed a successful run at the Cape Town Comedy Festival in South
Africa in addition to appearances at the 'Big Night of Comedy' festival in Holland.
www.niniabenjamin.com
