#Illustration of William James Te Wehi Taitoko MBE, better known by his stage name Billy T James. #BillyT, was a #NewZealand #entertainer, #comedian, #musician and #actor. He became a key figure in the development of New Zealand #comedy, a household name during his lifetime, and remains an #icon to the present day.
The Billy T #Award was founded in 1997 in honour of James. It is New Zealand’s most prestigious comedy award, recognising #comedians with outstanding #potential. Winners are presented with a #yellow #towel, Billy’s trademark from his “Te News” sketches.
#madewithwacom #bamboostylus in #adobeideas
#nz #aotearoa #TeNews #news #laugh #funny
