Billy T winners Lana Walters and Hoani Hotene talk identity, motherhood and comedy advice
The New Zealand International Comedy Festival has come to an end - and a new winner of the Billy T Award has been crowned.
Hoani Hotene picked up the acclaimed prize last weekend, which is awarded to the best rising comedian at the festival each year.
The award is represented
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Billy T winners Lana Walters and Hoani Hotene talk identity, motherhood and comedy advice
The New Zealand International Comedy Festival has come to an end - and a new winner of the Billy T Award has been crowned. Hoani Hotene picked up the acclaimed prize last weekend, which is awarded to the best rising comedian at the festival each year. The award is represented
