Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Writer |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 31/03/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Dublin, Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Victoria Smurfit
Victoria Smurfit was named the new President of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), succeeding Dame Gail Ronson DBE, who stepped down after 14 years and became Honorary President. The appointment added to her ongoing charity work, where she has already served as an ambassador and host for major fundraising events. She has a personal connection to the charity through her daughter's sight condition and her father's long-standing role as an RNIB Vice-President.
Victoria Smurfit was announced as the Grand Marshal of Dublin's 2025 National St. Patrick's Day Parade. The role highlighted her as a prominent Dublin-born performer associated with Ballykissangel, Once Upon a Time, and Rivals, and she led the city's parade on 17 March 2025.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Irish actress known for roles in Ballykissangel, Trial & Retribution, Once Upon a Time, and Rivals. Also works as a writer and has devised shows for Atlantic Nomad, ABC and Eone. Appointed President of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) in May 2026. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| A-level | Theatre Studies |
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| Training | Bristol Old Vic Theatre School |
Personal Life
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| Siblings | Dermot Smurfit (brother) |
| Uncle | Michael Smurfit |
Career
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| Industry Experience | 30 years in Film and TV across Ireland, UK and US |
| Other | First female presenter of IFTA. Regularly hosts as an Ambassador and MC's large gala events for RNIB, GOSH, Crumlin, Fighting Blindness and Vision Ireland. Named President of RNIB in 2026, succeeding Dame Gail Ronson DBE. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Victoria Smurfit is also a writer and creator of television shows | |
| 2. She was the first female presenter of IFTA | |
| 3. Her family sponsors sporting events including the Smurfit European Open and the Champion Hurdle, and is associated with Smurfit Business School in University College Dublin | |
| 4. Her father, Dr Dermot Smurfit, is also a Vice-President of the RNIB |
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