Avocado Toast the series

12: With a Side of Nelu Handa!


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Heidi Lynch chats with actor and writer Nelu Handa (she/her). Nelu plays the wry and very pregnant bar owner 'Rosie' on Avocado Toast the series, and is also well known for her roles on hit shows such as Workin Moms, Baroness Von Sketch Show, Decoys , Jann and Star Trek: Discovery.
Heidi and Nelu chat about working as a writer and actor in comedy and her experience with creating her own sketch comedy show. Back when acting work wasn't giving her the space she needed Nelu created it herself! Mirchi Comedy was born to give voice to women of colour because... women are funny! Nelu also speaks about her decision in 2020 to rename it (formerly Yas Kween) you can read her instagram post about that decision here.
We also get to hear about Nelu's experience as a writer on the new CBC show "Sort Of" which explores gender fluidity and authenticity which is set to air this year (2021).
Check out more on Nelu Handa on her website (currently under getting a makeover) www.neluhanda.com and on Instagram @neluhanda and Twitter @NeluHanda and check out Mirchi Comedy @mirchicomedyto for upcoming shows and announcements.
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