Joe Daymond

Joseph Daymond is a New Zealand actor, comedian, writer and producer.

Early life
Daymond was born in Wainuiomata, and is of Fijian and Māori descent. He spent his early childhood in Malaysia and India, moving back to New Zealand in 2005.

Comedy
Daymond started his career in comedy in 2017.

In 2020, he become the youngest comedian to sell out Auckland's SkyCity Theatre when he sold out two shows at the age of 24.

In 2023, he performed alongside Theo Von at The Comedy Store. That same year he joined Noel Miller on his international comedy tour Everything is F#&ked for its US West Coast leg.

In 2023, Daymond made his Australian television debut when he made an appearance at Just for Laughs Australia airing on Network 10 where he performed at Sydney Opera House.

Television
In 2017, Daymond created a TV production company West Park. The company in partnership with Māori TV launched a series Rags Are Riches, the series is about finding affordable alternatives to high fashion.

In 2021, Daymond was invited to participate in Celebrity Treasure Island. That same year he co-wrote and starred in SIS for Comedy Central, and made his debut on TVNZ's Have You Been Paying Attention and Three's 7 Days.

In 2022, Daymond went to The Netherlands to film Get the Name Right for Three (New Zealand network), the series is about finding the origin of different place names in New Zealand.

In 2023, Daymond worked on his second series for Comedy Central, mockumentary series Bouncers, which he also created, wrote, directed, co-produced and starred in. The series featured an appearance from UFC superstar Israel Adesanya.

Daymond has appeared in TV series including Bouncers, My Favorite Dead Person, Get the Name Right, The Eggplant, and Sextortion. He was also part of the writing team in The Eggplant, 7 Days and SIS.

Recognition
In 2018, Daymond was nominated for Best Newcomer and Best Breakthrough at the 2018 New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards.

In 2023, Daymond was nominated for Television Personality of the Year for his mockumentary series Bouncers, at the 2023 New Zealand Television Awards