Comedian Katherine Ryan has hit out, explaining that people often snub comedy at award shows such as the Oscar Academy Awards.
The star who is no stranger to having people in fits of laughter with her quick wit and sense of humour explained that while she enjoys sitting down to watch movies, she hoped comedy could be widely recognised.
However, Katherine, 39, admits she finds Oscar season difficult as she doesn't like to be "moved" by films and believes that the Academy recognises powerful films.