Australia's First Attractive Comedian Elouise Eftos Talks About Love

Comedy

Elouise Eftos brings her show to Sydney and Brisbane comedy festivals.

Elouise Eftos has never been in love.

Elouise Eftos is not sure if love is real. She wants to believe it is, but she is not sure if it is possible for her.

Elouise Eftos' show is called Aphrodite. It is about her trying to understand why she has never been in love.

Some people did not like Elouise Eftos' first show. They thought it was not funny and that she was being mean to other women.

Elouise Eftos says she is not making fun of women. She is making fun of how people see women.

Elouise Eftos says men can say they are hot on stage, but women cannot.

Elouise Eftos says her show is a marketing thing. It is funny and it gets people's attention.

Elouise Eftos did not want to be a self-deprecating comedian. She wanted to be a high-status comedian.

Elouise Eftos does not feel empowered when she watches women self-deprecate on stage.

Elouise Eftos saw many women talk badly about themselves on stage. She saw men talk badly about women on stage too.

Elouise Eftos wanted to make fun of old ideas about who can be funny and confident on stage.

Elouise Eftos' joke about being attractive became a kind of affirmation for her.

Elouise Eftos grew up in Perth and did not fit into traditional beauty ideals.

Elouise Eftos was the first Australian woman to be nominated for best newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Elouise Eftos cried when she found out she was nominated. She said it was the most exhausting thing she had ever done.

Elouise Eftos' show featured traditional stand-up and acting. She played different types of women.

Elouise Eftos drew on popular culture for her show. She used images from Wayne's World and Basic Instinct.

Elouise Eftos is taking on the role of Aphrodite in her new show. She is trying to understand why she has never been in love.

Elouise Eftos is dropping her armor in her new show. She is being more vulnerable.

Elouise Eftos uses her sexuality as armor on stage. She does not want to tell stories about bad things happening to her.

Elouise Eftos sees her new show as both comedy and tragedy. She is the hero who falls because of her pride.

Elouise Eftos is opening up about her experiences as a single woman. She is talking about how men perceive her.

Elouise Eftos wants to teach herself that it is okay to be vulnerable. She does not want to be embarrassed.

Elouise Eftos wishes she had less shame around sex and love. She wants to be able to love freely.

Elouise Eftos is using Greek mythology in her new show. She loves the stories and the characters.

Elouise Eftos found Greek mythology when she was young. It was like finding her culture.

Elouise Eftos grew up with traditional Greek values. Women were expected to be quiet and do domestic work.

Elouise Eftos learned about shame and guilt from her family. She did not learn the language, but she learned the values.

Elouise Eftos is questioning the values she grew up with. She wants to know if they suppress women.

Elouise Eftos' grandmother was scared when she moved to Australia. She was engaged and married quickly.

Elouise Eftos loves the goddess Athena. She is a warrior and a symbol of strength.

Elouise Eftos' grandmother told her about how she met her grandfather. It was not a romantic story, but a story of survival.

Women could not open bank accounts or buy houses when Elouise Eftos' grandmother was young. They needed a man to choose them.

Elouise Eftos' life is very different from her grandmother's. She has a career and is proud of it.

Elouise Eftos is wondering if she has to compromise to find love. She does not want to lose herself in a relationship.

Comedy origins

Elouise Eftos' comedy persona is a response to the ideas of womanhood she grew up with. She was told she was not a feminist.

Elouise Eftos' persona is about being confident and outspoken. She wants to feel empowered on stage.

Elouise Eftos' persona is like a character she can play. She can say and do what she wants.

Many Australian comedians recommend Elouise Eftos' show. They think she is funny and talented.

Elouise Eftos started doing comedy while she was studying. She worked as an MC at a cabaret/burlesque venue.

Elouise Eftos felt powerful when she went on stage in a little dress and lingerie. She felt like she was in control.

Elouise Eftos used to fantasize about being a sexy and powerful woman. She wanted to be like Britney Spears or Madonna.

Elouise Eftos' persona is a response to feeling ashamed of her body. She wants to be desired and confident.

Elouise Eftos is still grappling with these feelings. She does not want to be vulnerable in a romantic way.

Stand-up comedy helped Elouise Eftos express her feelings. She could be silly and playful on stage.

Elouise Eftos likes Jennifer Lopez. She thinks she is a strong and talented woman.

People often hate Jennifer Lopez because she can do everything. Elouise Eftos thinks this is unfair.

Elouise Eftos' character used to be mean and bullying. Now she is more silly and playful.

Elouise Eftos watched a lot of comedy growing up. She liked Kath and Kim, French and Saunders, and Monty Python.

Elouise Eftos likes traditional stand-up comedy. She likes Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, and Demetri Martin.

Natasha Leggero is one of Elouise Eftos' favorite comedians. She likes her high-status comedy style.

Elouise Eftos plans to move to the UK. She wants to perform at more festivals and shows.

Elouise Eftos studied musical theatre and screen acting. She always wanted to be a performer.

Elouise Eftos found comedy while she was studying. It felt like a magic trick to her.

Elouise Eftos has won many awards for her comedy. She has performed at many festivals and shows.

Elouise Eftos is moving to the UK to pursue more opportunities. She wants to give it a good try.

Elouise Eftos is ready for the next step in her career. She is excited to see what happens.

Elouise Eftos' show is on at the Sydney Comedy Festival and the Brisbane Comedy Festival.

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