Paul Martell
14 x MO Comedian of the Year, Impressionist, MC
Paul Martell is one of Australia’s most successful corporate comedy entertainers and MCs. A multi-talented performer, Paul adds impact to any occasion with fast-paced Irish wit and an abundant array of Hollywood impressions.
Whether he is Master of Ceremonies at a three-day conference, compering an awards presentation, creating a hoax character at a seminar or performing his cabaret show at a gala dinner, Paul stands alone as the consummate professional. On 17th April, 2018 Paul was once again voted Comedian of the Year at the Australian Variety Awards making it the 15th time he has won this award!
An incredibly adaptable and versatile performer, Paul has made numerous appearances at high-profile corporate and sporting events. His corporate clients include AMP, Ford, Norwich Union, Lend Lease, Mazda, Nissan, Elders and Qantas, Mazda, The Ridge Golf Complex, The Macquarie Network, Kirby and Lion Nathan.
His many sporting events include the AFL and NRL Grand Finals, Bledisloe Cup, A League, State of Origin, Australian Open Tennis, Formula 1, Melbourne Cup for Crown Casino and also Super V8’s on the Gold Coast.
Paul has also performed on prestigious cruise ships such as the Queen Mary and on stage around Australia with international legends such as Shirley Bassey, Julio Iglesias, Shirley MacLaine and Engelbert Humperdinck.
As an MC Paul is continually re-booked at conferences and award dinners. For example, he has toured Australia with for 3 years as MC /Comedian for the Park Trent Properties Group with Jessica Mauboy, Samantha Jade, David Campbell and Leo Sayer and been confirmed for a fourth year with Glenn Shorrock, Brian Cadd and Marcia Hines.
In April 2015 Paul and his wife Jane Scali entertained guests on the Gallipolli Centenary Cruise alongside Bert Newton, Daryl Braithwaite, Kate Ceberano, John Williamson, Ross Wilson and Normie Rowe.
Paul’s hoax characters are hilarious and can be specifically tailored to your business and audience. His brilliant impressions of Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Robert De Niro, Russell Crowe, Jack Nicholson and Nicholas Cage, to name but a few, are a highlight of his act.
A true professional, Paul Martell is an incredibly talented and extremely charismatic performer with an enviable ability to immediately connect with a very wide range of audiences.