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Pinky Agnew

b. 1955

Actor, author, social commentator

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About Pinky Agnew

Born 1955. Pinky Agnew is a New Zealand actor and comedian.

Pinky Agnew, MNZM (born 1955 in Port Chalmers) is an actor, author and social commentator based in Wellington in New Zealand. She has been a full-time performer and entertainer since 1990. In 2004 she appeared in the New Year's Honours list, becoming a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for her services to entertainment.

Agnew appears frequently on radio in New Zealand and has featured in television shows impersonating Jenny Shipley, who served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1997 to 1999.

Agnew has been a wedding celebrant since 1996 and has been part of several hundred weddings. As well as weddings, she officiates at civil unions, naming ceremonies, and funerals.

Plays Hens' Teeth Women's Comedy Company (1994–2002) The Truth about Love (2003) - a musical comedy Sex Drive (2011) - a comedy about decisions in a women's life

Pinky was one of the cast of Grumpy Old Woman Live, which toured all of New Zealand in March 2010 and again in a "mini tour" in September 2010.

Books Heartsongs (Random House 2004) - a compilation of readings for weddings Lifesongs (Random House 2006) - readings for life's milestones Pinky's Poems (self published 2007) - collection of comic poems

Television Love Mussel (2001) - about the unique properties of a New Zealand shellfish McPhail Gadsby (1998) - a political satire

Radio The Pink Report (current) - weekly social commentary on Newstalk ZB in Wellington Nine To Noon with Kathryn Ryan (current) - monthly commentary with Te Radar on Radio New Zealand

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pinky Agnew?

actor, author, social commentator

When was Pinky Agnew born?

Pinky Agnew was born in 1955.

What is Pinky Agnew's occupation?

Pinky Agnew is an actor and comedian.

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Pinky Agnew is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pinky Agnew

· Wikidata: Q7196230

· DBpedia: Pinky Agnew

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