Shay Horay

  • Actor
  • MC
  • Comedy
  • Presenter
  • Age Range: 30-40s
  • Height: 5' 5"/167cm
  • Location: Christchurch
  • Ethnicity: NZ European
All
Summary
Awards
Feature Film
Television
Web Series
Training
Skills
Characteristics

Summary

Shay Horay has had an extensive career in the entertainment industry, both nationally and internationally. With 25 years experience as an actor and personality on stage, on the street, on radio, film and television and as a voice talent. Shay Horay is renowned for his comic timing and natural physical comedy. As well as the behind-the-scenes elements of writing and devising, one of Shay’s strongest skills is improvisation. He has an excellent ability of listening and responding, and the skills to be able to move quickly in improvised scenarios.

REVIEWS:
“Shay Horay is at the top of his craft.... his act demonstrates an exceptional degree of originality and extraordinary creativity” -
Shelley Switzer, Director Edmonton Streetfest, Canada
"Why not give Keith Preene his own TV show?.. Now, that I would watch" - Charlie Gates, The Press
“Shay has the amazing ability of drawing people in...” - Personality, Jason Gunn
“He’s great. He’s bold, refreshingly different and intuitively funny” - Writer, Joe Bennett

Awards

Critics Choice Iron Chicken Award -World Buskers Festival
2008-09T 2 x Guinness World Records

Feature Film

Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2017
Production (Role) Kiwi Christmas (Actor)
Production Company / Director Madman Entertainment
Year
2016
Production (Role) The Stolen (Actor)
Production Company / Director Cork Films

Television

Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2019 - 2023
Production (Role) The Project NZ (Presenter)
Production Company / Director TV 3
Year
2021
Production (Role) One Way One (Actor)
Production Company / Director Whitebait Productions

Web Series

Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2020
Production (Role) Don't Be Frank (Actor)
Production Company / Director
Year
2015
Production (Role) The Woolston Complex (Actor / Writer)
Production Company / Director Ruffell Productions

Shay Horay has had an extensive career in the entertainment industry, both nationally and internationally. With 25 years experience as an actor and personality on stage, on the street, on radio, film and television and as a voice talent. Shay Horay is renowned for his comic timing and natural physical comedy. As well as the behind-the-scenes elements of writing and devising, one of Shay’s strongest skills is improvisation. He has an excellent ability of listening and responding, and the skills to be able to move quickly in improvised scenarios.

REVIEWS:
“Shay Horay is at the top of his craft.... his act demonstrates an exceptional degree of originality and extraordinary creativity” -
Shelley Switzer, Director Edmonton Streetfest, Canada
"Why not give Keith Preene his own TV show?.. Now, that I would watch" - Charlie Gates, The Press
“Shay has the amazing ability of drawing people in...” - Personality, Jason Gunn
“He’s great. He’s bold, refreshingly different and intuitively funny” - Writer, Joe Bennett

Critics Choice Iron Chicken Award -World Buskers Festival
2008-09T 2 x Guinness World Records

Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2017
Production (Role) Kiwi Christmas (Actor)
Production Company / Director Madman Entertainment
Year
2016
Production (Role) The Stolen (Actor)
Production Company / Director Cork Films
Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2019 - 2023
Production (Role) The Project NZ (Presenter)
Production Company / Director TV 3
Year
2021
Production (Role) One Way One (Actor)
Production Company / Director Whitebait Productions
Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2020
Production (Role) Don't Be Frank (Actor)
Production Company / Director
Year
2015
Production (Role) The Woolston Complex (Actor / Writer)
Production Company / Director Ruffell Productions
Training:

Circus School Ecole Philippe Gaulie John Bolton Intensive

Accents & Dialects:
(* = native)

American-Standard, Australian, English-Standard, New Zealand*

Languages:
(* = native/fluent)

English*, Spanish, Te Reo Maori - Beginner

Music & Dance:
(* = highly skilled)

Dance (general), Singing (general)

Performance:

Comedy, Comedy Improv

Other Skills:

Comedian, Stunt Experience

Height:
5' 5"/167cm
Eye Colour:
Hazel
Hair Colour:
Strawberry Blond(e)
All
Summary
Awards
Feature Film
Television
Web Series
Training
Skills
Characteristics

Summary

Shay Horay has had an extensive career in the entertainment industry, both nationally and internationally. With 25 years experience as an actor and personality on stage, on the street, on radio, film and television and as a voice talent. Shay Horay is renowned for his comic timing and natural physical comedy. As well as the behind-the-scenes elements of writing and devising, one of Shay’s strongest skills is improvisation. He has an excellent ability of listening and responding, and the skills to be able to move quickly in improvised scenarios.

REVIEWS:
“Shay Horay is at the top of his craft.... his act demonstrates an exceptional degree of originality and extraordinary creativity” -
Shelley Switzer, Director Edmonton Streetfest, Canada
"Why not give Keith Preene his own TV show?.. Now, that I would watch" - Charlie Gates, The Press
“Shay has the amazing ability of drawing people in...” - Personality, Jason Gunn
“He’s great. He’s bold, refreshingly different and intuitively funny” - Writer, Joe Bennett

Awards

Critics Choice Iron Chicken Award -World Buskers Festival
2008-09T 2 x Guinness World Records

Feature Film

Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2017
Production (Role) Kiwi Christmas (Actor)
Production Company / Director Madman Entertainment
Year
2016
Production (Role) The Stolen (Actor)
Production Company / Director Cork Films

Television

Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2019 - 2023
Production (Role) The Project NZ (Presenter)
Production Company / Director TV 3
Year
2021
Production (Role) One Way One (Actor)
Production Company / Director Whitebait Productions

Web Series

Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2020
Production (Role) Don't Be Frank (Actor)
Production Company / Director
Year
2015
Production (Role) The Woolston Complex (Actor / Writer)
Production Company / Director Ruffell Productions

Shay Horay has had an extensive career in the entertainment industry, both nationally and internationally. With 25 years experience as an actor and personality on stage, on the street, on radio, film and television and as a voice talent. Shay Horay is renowned for his comic timing and natural physical comedy. As well as the behind-the-scenes elements of writing and devising, one of Shay’s strongest skills is improvisation. He has an excellent ability of listening and responding, and the skills to be able to move quickly in improvised scenarios.

REVIEWS:
“Shay Horay is at the top of his craft.... his act demonstrates an exceptional degree of originality and extraordinary creativity” -
Shelley Switzer, Director Edmonton Streetfest, Canada
"Why not give Keith Preene his own TV show?.. Now, that I would watch" - Charlie Gates, The Press
“Shay has the amazing ability of drawing people in...” - Personality, Jason Gunn
“He’s great. He’s bold, refreshingly different and intuitively funny” - Writer, Joe Bennett

Critics Choice Iron Chicken Award -World Buskers Festival
2008-09T 2 x Guinness World Records

Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2017
Production (Role) Kiwi Christmas (Actor)
Production Company / Director Madman Entertainment
Year
2016
Production (Role) The Stolen (Actor)
Production Company / Director Cork Films
Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2019 - 2023
Production (Role) The Project NZ (Presenter)
Production Company / Director TV 3
Year
2021
Production (Role) One Way One (Actor)
Production Company / Director Whitebait Productions
Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2020
Production (Role) Don't Be Frank (Actor)
Production Company / Director
Year
2015
Production (Role) The Woolston Complex (Actor / Writer)
Production Company / Director Ruffell Productions
Training:

Circus School Ecole Philippe Gaulie John Bolton Intensive

Accents & Dialects:
(* = native)

American-Standard, Australian, English-Standard, New Zealand*

Languages:
(* = native/fluent)

English*, Spanish, Te Reo Maori - Beginner

Music & Dance:
(* = highly skilled)

Dance (general), Singing (general)

Performance:

Comedy, Comedy Improv

Other Skills:

Comedian, Stunt Experience

Height:
5' 5"/167cm
Eye Colour:
Hazel
Hair Colour:
Strawberry Blond(e)
All
Summary
Awards
Feature Film
Television
Web Series
Training
Skills
Characteristics

Summary

Shay Horay has had an extensive career in the entertainment industry, both nationally and internationally. With 25 years experience as an actor and personality on stage, on the street, on radio, film and television and as a voice talent. Shay Horay is renowned for his comic timing and natural physical comedy. As well as the behind-the-scenes elements of writing and devising, one of Shay’s strongest skills is improvisation. He has an excellent ability of listening and responding, and the skills to be able to move quickly in improvised scenarios.

REVIEWS:
“Shay Horay is at the top of his craft.... his act demonstrates an exceptional degree of originality and extraordinary creativity” -
Shelley Switzer, Director Edmonton Streetfest, Canada
"Why not give Keith Preene his own TV show?.. Now, that I would watch" - Charlie Gates, The Press
“Shay has the amazing ability of drawing people in...” - Personality, Jason Gunn
“He’s great. He’s bold, refreshingly different and intuitively funny” - Writer, Joe Bennett

Awards

Critics Choice Iron Chicken Award -World Buskers Festival
2008-09T 2 x Guinness World Records

Feature Film

Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2017
Production (Role) Kiwi Christmas (Actor)
Production Company / Director Madman Entertainment
Year
2016
Production (Role) The Stolen (Actor)
Production Company / Director Cork Films

Television

Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2019 - 2023
Production (Role) The Project NZ (Presenter)
Production Company / Director TV 3
Year
2021
Production (Role) One Way One (Actor)
Production Company / Director Whitebait Productions

Web Series

Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2020
Production (Role) Don't Be Frank (Actor)
Production Company / Director
Year
2015
Production (Role) The Woolston Complex (Actor / Writer)
Production Company / Director Ruffell Productions

Shay Horay has had an extensive career in the entertainment industry, both nationally and internationally. With 25 years experience as an actor and personality on stage, on the street, on radio, film and television and as a voice talent. Shay Horay is renowned for his comic timing and natural physical comedy. As well as the behind-the-scenes elements of writing and devising, one of Shay’s strongest skills is improvisation. He has an excellent ability of listening and responding, and the skills to be able to move quickly in improvised scenarios.

REVIEWS:
“Shay Horay is at the top of his craft.... his act demonstrates an exceptional degree of originality and extraordinary creativity” -
Shelley Switzer, Director Edmonton Streetfest, Canada
"Why not give Keith Preene his own TV show?.. Now, that I would watch" - Charlie Gates, The Press
“Shay has the amazing ability of drawing people in...” - Personality, Jason Gunn
“He’s great. He’s bold, refreshingly different and intuitively funny” - Writer, Joe Bennett

Critics Choice Iron Chicken Award -World Buskers Festival
2008-09T 2 x Guinness World Records

Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2017
Production (Role) Kiwi Christmas (Actor)
Production Company / Director Madman Entertainment
Year
2016
Production (Role) The Stolen (Actor)
Production Company / Director Cork Films
Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2019 - 2023
Production (Role) The Project NZ (Presenter)
Production Company / Director TV 3
Year
2021
Production (Role) One Way One (Actor)
Production Company / Director Whitebait Productions
Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2020
Production (Role) Don't Be Frank (Actor)
Production Company / Director
Year
2015
Production (Role) The Woolston Complex (Actor / Writer)
Production Company / Director Ruffell Productions
Training:

Circus School Ecole Philippe Gaulie John Bolton Intensive

Accents & Dialects:
(* = native)

American-Standard, Australian, English-Standard, New Zealand*

Languages:
(* = native/fluent)

English*, Spanish, Te Reo Maori - Beginner

Music & Dance:
(* = highly skilled)

Dance (general), Singing (general)

Performance:

Comedy, Comedy Improv

Other Skills:

Comedian, Stunt Experience

Height:
5' 5"/167cm
Eye Colour:
Hazel
Hair Colour:
Strawberry Blond(e)
All
Summary
Awards
Feature Film
Television
Web Series
Training
Skills
Characteristics

Summary

Shay Horay has had an extensive career in the entertainment industry, both nationally and internationally. With 25 years experience as an actor and personality on stage, on the street, on radio, film and television and as a voice talent. Shay Horay is renowned for his comic timing and natural physical comedy. As well as the behind-the-scenes elements of writing and devising, one of Shay’s strongest skills is improvisation. He has an excellent ability of listening and responding, and the skills to be able to move quickly in improvised scenarios.

REVIEWS:
“Shay Horay is at the top of his craft.... his act demonstrates an exceptional degree of originality and extraordinary creativity” -
Shelley Switzer, Director Edmonton Streetfest, Canada
"Why not give Keith Preene his own TV show?.. Now, that I would watch" - Charlie Gates, The Press
“Shay has the amazing ability of drawing people in...” - Personality, Jason Gunn
“He’s great. He’s bold, refreshingly different and intuitively funny” - Writer, Joe Bennett

Awards

Critics Choice Iron Chicken Award -World Buskers Festival
2008-09T 2 x Guinness World Records

Feature Film

Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2017
Production (Role) Kiwi Christmas (Actor)
Production Company / Director Madman Entertainment
Year
2016
Production (Role) The Stolen (Actor)
Production Company / Director Cork Films

Television

Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2019 - 2023
Production (Role) The Project NZ (Presenter)
Production Company / Director TV 3
Year
2021
Production (Role) One Way One (Actor)
Production Company / Director Whitebait Productions

Web Series

Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2020
Production (Role) Don't Be Frank (Actor)
Production Company / Director
Year
2015
Production (Role) The Woolston Complex (Actor / Writer)
Production Company / Director Ruffell Productions

Shay Horay has had an extensive career in the entertainment industry, both nationally and internationally. With 25 years experience as an actor and personality on stage, on the street, on radio, film and television and as a voice talent. Shay Horay is renowned for his comic timing and natural physical comedy. As well as the behind-the-scenes elements of writing and devising, one of Shay’s strongest skills is improvisation. He has an excellent ability of listening and responding, and the skills to be able to move quickly in improvised scenarios.

REVIEWS:
“Shay Horay is at the top of his craft.... his act demonstrates an exceptional degree of originality and extraordinary creativity” -
Shelley Switzer, Director Edmonton Streetfest, Canada
"Why not give Keith Preene his own TV show?.. Now, that I would watch" - Charlie Gates, The Press
“Shay has the amazing ability of drawing people in...” - Personality, Jason Gunn
“He’s great. He’s bold, refreshingly different and intuitively funny” - Writer, Joe Bennett

Critics Choice Iron Chicken Award -World Buskers Festival
2008-09T 2 x Guinness World Records

Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2017
Production (Role) Kiwi Christmas (Actor)
Production Company / Director Madman Entertainment
Year
2016
Production (Role) The Stolen (Actor)
Production Company / Director Cork Films
Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2019 - 2023
Production (Role) The Project NZ (Presenter)
Production Company / Director TV 3
Year
2021
Production (Role) One Way One (Actor)
Production Company / Director Whitebait Productions
Year
Production (Role)
Production Company / Director
Year
2020
Production (Role) Don't Be Frank (Actor)
Production Company / Director
Year
2015
Production (Role) The Woolston Complex (Actor / Writer)
Production Company / Director Ruffell Productions
Training:

Circus School Ecole Philippe Gaulie John Bolton Intensive

Accents & Dialects:
(* = native)

American-Standard, Australian, English-Standard, New Zealand*

Languages:
(* = native/fluent)

English*, Spanish, Te Reo Maori - Beginner

Music & Dance:
(* = highly skilled)

Dance (general), Singing (general)

Performance:

Comedy, Comedy Improv

Other Skills:

Comedian, Stunt Experience

Height:
5' 5"/167cm
Eye Colour:
Hazel
Hair Colour:
Strawberry Blond(e)