Janaye Henry
Janaye Henry (Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa) is a comedian, writer, actor and theatre-maker residing in Tāmaki Makaurau. A self-described a "clown by nature, comedian by nurture", her work spans devising, performing, and facilitating projects that empower rangatahi and champion curiosity.
A 2023 Billy T Award nominee at the NZ International Comedy Festival, Janaye has appeared in numerous local and international productions including Time Bandits, Far North, and My Favourite Dead Person. Her writing credits include The Spinoff, Ahikāroa, Have You Been Paying Attention?, Only in Aotearoa, and Taskmaster NZ.
Most recently seen on Celebrity Treasure Island, Janaye continues to advocate for Māori, queer, and youth-focused storytelling - ensuring young audiences see themselves reflected in stories full of joy, play, and possibility.
Hair Colour
Brown
Location
Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau
Age Range
22 - 32
Ethnicity
Māori, New Zealand European
Height
154cm
Eye Colour
Brown
Showreel
Content Creator
Instagram followers:
11.3K
TikTok followers:
587
Facebook followers:
713
Full CV
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Television
2024 - Time Bandits - Being Three - Director - Ian Morris - Paramount USA
2023 - Far North - Sonya - Director - David White - South Pacific Pictures
2023 - My Favourite Dead Person - Customs Officer - The Downlow Concept
Television Appearances
2025 - Yeah, Nah (comedy special) - Comedian - Whakaata Māori
2024 - The Guy Montgomery Guy Mont Spelling Bee - Contestant - Kevin & Co
2024 - Celebrity Treasure Island - Contestant - Warner Bros. ITVP
2023 - Last Laughs - Comedian - NZ International Comedy Festival
2022 - Have You Been Paying Attention - Panelist - TVNZ
Web Series
2022 - 2 Cents 2 Much - Host - Hex Work Productions/The SpinoffTheatre
2025 - My Clowns, My Circus (devised) - Janaye - Basement Theatre
2024 - Same Love (devised) - Sketch show - Basement Theatre
2024 - Crush Season - Solo - Basement Theatre
2024 - Bullrush (Improv Troupe) - Troupe member/Artistic Director
2023 - 2024 - Snort - Comedian - Snort Productions
2023 - Jingle Bellethon Telethon - Dylan/Peter Cruise - Director - Bea Gladding & Janaye Henry - Basement Theatre Christmas Show
2022 - Literally Obsessed - Solo Show - Solo Comedy Club
2023 - Crush Season - Solo Show - Director - Bea Gladding - Basement Theatre
2021 - Sexwise - Various - THETA (national tour)
2019 - Teatrino - Educo Theatre (international tour)
2018 - Duffy and the Cloakbay Bully - Various - Duffy Theatre (national tour)
2018 - Into the Attic - Various - Victoria University
2017 - The First Time - Various - Circa Theatre
2017 - Booktown (improv) - Featherston Theatre
2016 - Story Fest (improv) - Porirua Library
2016 - Christmas Stories (improv) - Capital E
2016 - Showtimes (improv) - Capital ECommercial
2025 - Best Foods (online only)
2025 - Spark NZ
2024 - The Tertiary Education Commission NZ
2023 - FIFA Squad Member - Content Creator
2023 - Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
2023 - Bluebird
2023 - How to Series - Tertiary Education Commission
2023 - Census Campaign (Stats NZ) - Content Creator 2023 - 2 Cents 2 Much - Content Creator
2022 - NZ Drug Foundation - Content Creator
2021 - Try Rugby, NZ Rugby - Content Creator
2021 - BCITO Ministry of Health: Measles Vaccination - Content Creator
2021 - Ministry of Health: Covid Messaging - Content Creator
2020 - Student Job Search - Content Creator
2020 - Spark - Content Creator
2019 - Ecosa - Content Creator
2019 - Student Radio Network Awards - Content CreatorVoice
2023 - Last Laughs - Warner Bros. Discovery -
2023 - Snort Member - Snort Comedy Club
2022 - Writer's Room - Westpark Productions
2020 - Diploma Te Tohu Paetahi - Waikato University Tauranga
2017 - Producer's Course - VOLT
2017 - Bachelor of Arts - Theatre & Criminology, Victoria University Wellington
2010 - 2014 - Sing & Teach - Jan Beets -
Languages - Te Reo Māori
Drivers Licence - Full
Singer - Alto, Soprano
