Allyson Smith has been tickling Canada’s comedy scene from the moment she put down the chalk brush and picked up a microphone. With her sassy blend of in-your-face stand-up and hilariously insightful commentary, playing to packed rooms is just another day at the office for this former high-school teacher. Smith continues to remain true to her talent-show roots. Her down-to-earth nature and girl-next-door approachability have earned her the respect and friendship of fans and fellow comics alike.
From the Canadian Press:
From a media release:
Public voting is underway to determine funny fan favourites
at the 2010 Canadian Comedy Awards
Public voting is underway for the Canadian Comedy Awards. Fans can vote for their favourite comics by visiting www.canadiancomedy.ca and registering their vote. The awards will be given out during The Comedy Network presents the 11th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards & Festival, in Toronto October 14 – 18.
With their votes, Canadian fans have the opportunity to determine the winner of three of the Awards’ 21 categories: The XM Best Radio Comedy Clip, Best Web Comedy Clip and Canadian Comedy Person of the Year including the final five nominees Brent Butt, Colin Mochrie, Irwin Baker, Russell Peters and Seth Rogan.
To view the complete list of nominees and public voting regulations, go to www.canadiancomedy.ca and register your vote today! Public voting closes on Saturday, July 31 at 11:59pm (EST).
Nominees for the 2010 Canadian Comedy Awards were announced in June by The Canadian Comedy Awards Foundation in association with The Comedy Network. Winners will be declared at The Comedy Network Presents the Canadian Comedy Awards & Festival Awards Show on Monday, October 18 to be held at the Isabel Bader Theatre.
The Canadian Comedy Awards, now in its 11th year, recognizes and celebrates Canadian achievements both at home an abroad in all forms of comedy, be it film, television, radio, Internet, and live stand-up, sketch, improvisation and theatre. For more information visit www.canadiancomedy.ca.
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