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Mark Bonanno
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Biography
Mark Samual Bonanno is best known for his general silliness within comedy troupe Aunty Donna, one of Australia's biggest comedic acts who have garnered a huge international audience both live and online.
Since studying Acting at the University of Ballarat Arts Academy, Mark's work has won and been nominated for numerous awards, including the Helpmann Award for Best Comedy in 2017, Best of The Fest at Sydney Comedy Festival in 2018, and across the last few years, Best Supporting Actor, Best Ensemble and Best Comedy Web Series at the Melbourne International Web Festival.
Mark's work directing Demi Lardner's 2017 and 2018 stage shows also saw award attention, winning both the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Director's Choice Award and Pinder Prize in their respective years.
In 2020, Mark has co-written/created the six part sitcom Why Are You Like This, which will be coming to the ABC (Australia).
Mark also live streams weekly on Twitch under the name VeryPoliteGamer.
Since studying Acting at the University of Ballarat Arts Academy, Mark's work has won and been nominated for numerous awards, including the Helpmann Award for Best Comedy in 2017, Best of The Fest at Sydney Comedy Festival in 2018, and across the last few years, Best Supporting Actor, Best Ensemble and Best Comedy Web Series at the Melbourne International Web Festival.
Mark's work directing Demi Lardner's 2017 and 2018 stage shows also saw award attention, winning both the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Director's Choice Award and Pinder Prize in their respective years.
In 2020, Mark has co-written/created the six part sitcom Why Are You Like This, which will be coming to the ABC (Australia).
Mark also live streams weekly on Twitch under the name VeryPoliteGamer.
Known For
Aunty Donna's Big Ol House of Fun
Himself
Drag Race Down Under
Self - Special Guest
Lesbian Space Princess
Leader (voice)
The Wizards of Aus
Skulldrich
Aunty Donna's Coffee Cafe
Mark
Have You Been Paying Attention?
Self - Guest Quizmaster
Thank God You're Here
Self
Aunty Donna: Glennridge Secondary College
Mark / Various
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lesbian Space Princess MOVIE | Leader (voice) |
| 2025 | Aunty Donna: The Magical Dead Cat MOVIE | Self/Italian |
| 2024 | The Story of Pud: A Tell All Documentary MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Trope RPG TV | Haley Joel Osment |
| 2024 | Trope RPG TV | Con Man |
| 2024 | Trope RPG TV | Self |
| 2023 | Aunty Donna's Dungeons and Dragons TV | Dungeon Master |
| 2023 | Bald Future MOVIE | Owen |
| 2023 | The Most Upsetting Guessing Game in the World TV | Self - Host |
| 2023 | The Most Upsetting Guessing Game in the World TV | Self |