Pax Assadi

Pax Assadi


in New Zealand
Pax is regarded as one of the most exciting young acts in New Zealand by his peers & audiences alike.

Beginning his comedy journey in 2012, he has since racked up an impressive array of award nominations for his performances on stage including the 2013 Billy T Award, 2015 NZCG Breakthrough Comedian of the year and Best Male Comedian of the year Awards and in 2016 was nominated for the prestigious Fred Dagg Award. Pax has also appeared on a number of local television shows Including TV One's panel show Word Up, TV 3s 7 Days, Maori TVs Crack Up, the critically acclaimed Brown Eye and the 2016 NZ International Comedy Gala.

Born and raised in New Zealand and the son of immigrant parents, Pax brings a unique perspective that resonates with people of every background. His hectic blend of personal stories and insightful observations will have you pondering life whilst simultaneously curled over with laughter.

Movies for Pax Assadi...

Title: 60 Seconds
Released: March 14, 2022
Type: TV
In a world that's faster, bigger and better than ever, every second counts! With talent from all over Aotearoa, do these hopefuls have what it takes to become famous in 60 seconds?
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Title: Raised by Refugees
Character: Afnan Assadi
Released: February 24, 2022
Type: TV
Pax is your typical 12-year-old from the early 2000s. His parents came to NZ in the late '80s as refugees and want him to get good grades, but all Pax wants to do is fit in. However, a major international incident changes that.
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Title: Frickin' Dangerous Bro on the Road
Character: Himself
Released: April 19, 2021
Type: TV
Comedy trio Frickin Dangerous Bro - made up of Jamaine Ross, James Roque and Pax Assadi - take their stand-up show on the road, visiting provincial towns and exploring what makes each part of Aotearoa unique.
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Title: Have You Been Paying Attention?
Character: Panellist
Released: July 24, 2019
Type: TV
New Zealand's best and brightest comedians showcase their current affairs prowess unpacking the hot topics of the week: politics, sports, pop culture news and international affairs to test just who’s been paying attention.
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Title: The Great Kiwi Bake Off
Character: Self - Presenter
Released: October 16, 2018
Type: TV
From biscuits to bread, pies to pavlovas, 12 amateur Kiwi bakers have their skills put to the test. Will they rise to the challenge?
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The Breaker Upperers
Title: The Breaker Upperers
Character: Client
Released: March 10, 2018
Type: Movie
Two women run a business breaking up couples for cash but when one develops a conscience their friendship unravels.
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Title: 7 Days
Character: Panelist
Released: August 21, 2009
Type: TV
7 Days is a New Zealand comedy gameshow similar in some ways to the British program Mock the Week, hosted by Jeremy Corbett and created by The Down Low Concept. Paul Ego and Dai Henwood usually appear on each episode, along with other comedians, who form teams and answer questions about news stories from the last week.