Perth Female Actors
Keren Schlink
Keren discovered her love of performing through ballet as a child but discovered an even greater passion for acting in high school. She performed in several school productions before completing TEE Drama and gaining entry into Curtin University. She finished her Bachelor of Arts in 2009, majoring in Performance Studies and Creative Writing, and was an active member of the Hayman Theatre Company throughout her degree. Over the years Keren has... more
Keren discovered her love of performing through ballet as a child but discovered an even greater passion for acting in high school. She performed in several school productions before completing TEE Drama and gaining entry into Curtin University. She finished her Bachelor of Arts in 2009, majoring in Performance Studies and Creative Writing, and was an active member of the Hayman Theatre Company throughout her degree. Over the years Keren has experienced multiple genres of theatre as well as studying stage combat, tap dancing, singing, oboe and ballet. She has also written and directed several productions, including the very popular ‘Flogging the Dead Horse and other pointless activities for a rainy day’. Keren is hard working and eager to learn and her dedication, creativity and attention to detail make her a pleasure to work with. less
Gemma Sharpe
Gemma has always loved performing and every time there’s a camera she’s constantly smiling. She is a very enthusiastic, outgoing, fun and friendly person who finds it easy to connect with others. A love of acting came at a young age when she would put on performances for her family, it then grew as she joined the acting class in school, and from there it has continued to grow as new and exciting opportunities presented themselves. She has... more
Gemma has always loved performing and every time there’s a camera she’s constantly smiling. She is a very enthusiastic, outgoing, fun and friendly person who finds it easy to connect with others. A love of acting came at a young age when she would put on performances for her family, it then grew as she joined the acting class in school, and from there it has continued to grow as new and exciting opportunities presented themselves. She has performed in numerous musical theatre productions and Plays. Gemma has a love of screen work and has appeared in television commercials and short films where she continues to learn and shine as an actor. Gemma completed her Certificate II in Musical Theatre at WAAPA and has participated in the Music Studio Summer Course at NIDA. She wants to continue her studies to extend her knowledge and add to her skills. Gemma is a confident and accomplished actor, singer and dancer less
Gillian Shilling
Gillian has always loved acting and is passionate about theatre and film work. She thrives on new challenges and is enthusiastic to ever develop her skills. Her natural ability to communicate effectively has seen her ?noticed? on many occasions. Gillian is actively involved in theatre and has enhanced her skills through ongoing acting workshops for the screen and theatre. She has trained within the NIDA Open Program and WAAPA extension... more
Gillian has always loved acting and is passionate about theatre and film work. She thrives on new challenges and is enthusiastic to ever develop her skills. Her natural ability to communicate effectively has seen her ?noticed? on many occasions. Gillian is actively involved in theatre and has enhanced her skills through ongoing acting workshops for the screen and theatre. She has trained within the NIDA Open Program and WAAPA extension courses, as well as Perth Actors Collective. Gillian is dedicated and professional in every aspect of her work. less
Elizabeth Spencer
Elizabeth trained as an actor at WAAPA, graduating in 1990 with a Diploma in Performing Arts/Theatre, and has worked in the performing arts industry in WA for over 16 years. Productions include two seasons of The Merry Go Round in the Sea for Black Swan Theatre Company, The Mules Foal for the PTC, Citizen X for Deckchair Theatre and three seasons of Face to Face for the PTC including a tour to Brazil in 2003 for the Cultura Inglesa Festival.... more
Elizabeth trained as an actor at WAAPA, graduating in 1990 with a Diploma in Performing Arts/Theatre, and has worked in the performing arts industry in WA for over 16 years. Productions include two seasons of The Merry Go Round in the Sea for Black Swan Theatre Company, The Mules Foal for the PTC, Citizen X for Deckchair Theatre and three seasons of Face to Face for the PTC including a tour to Brazil in 2003 for the Cultura Inglesa Festival. Film and radio credits include Rosie’s Story, Under the Lighthouse Dancing, The Shark Net and Cloud Street. In 2006 she did a three month Playing Australia tour of Soul Mates for the PTC, to Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and regional WA. Elizabeth lives in North Perth with her performer/musician husband and three children. less
Michelle Stanley
MICHELLE STANLEY started her acting career in Perth with the NATIONAL THEATRE WORKSHOP COMPANY. This led to roles at the PLAYHOUSE Theatre and HOLE IN THE WALL, including the lead in ?Rock-ola?. Michelle moved to SA in the 80/90?s and worked with just about every company in that state including STATE THEATRE COMPANY, TROUPE, HARVEST, JUNCTION, VITALSTASTIX and played ?Hating Alison Ashley? for MAGPIE. She?s toured, done ?stand-up... more
MICHELLE STANLEY started her acting career in Perth with the NATIONAL THEATRE WORKSHOP COMPANY. This led to roles at the PLAYHOUSE Theatre and HOLE IN THE WALL, including the lead in ?Rock-ola?. Michelle moved to SA in the 80/90?s and worked with just about every company in that state including STATE THEATRE COMPANY, TROUPE, HARVEST, JUNCTION, VITALSTASTIX and played ?Hating Alison Ashley? for MAGPIE. She?s toured, done ?stand-up comedy?, played guitar in a rock band and juggled whenever necessary. Add a supporting role in the award winning feature film ?RETURN HOME?, Television, Training Films, Documentaries and Voice Overs. For the past decade she?s been a full-time photographer ? and now ?. SHE?S BACK. less
Danuta Stansall
Danuta trained at Perth Actors? Collective and has completed a Graduate Diploma in Speech and Drama from Edith Cowan University. Danuta also trained in acting, directing, voice-overs, television presenting, interviewing and radio announcing. During 2004, she completed a summer school at NIDA with voice coach, Avigail Hermann. Over the last three years, Danuta has developed a strong association with Channel 31 as a weather presenter, guest... more
Danuta trained at Perth Actors? Collective and has completed a Graduate Diploma in Speech and Drama from Edith Cowan University. Danuta also trained in acting, directing, voice-overs, television presenting, interviewing and radio announcing. During 2004, she completed a summer school at NIDA with voice coach, Avigail Hermann. Over the last three years, Danuta has developed a strong association with Channel 31 as a weather presenter, guest interviewer for The Couch series and street interviewer for the Love Show. Danuta has also featured in locally produced movies, television advertisements and voice-overs for retail sales promotions. Danuta is an accomplished public speaker and Latin dancer and in 2005 performed in a dance festival choreographed by John O?Connell, choreographer for Strictly Ballroom and Moulin Rouge. less
Shanta Maree Surendran
Shanta-Maree is a skilled professional actor who approaches her craft with vigor, energy and commitment. She relishes the process of exploring and getting to know her characters. She has trained in both theatre and film. She was an active member of the Broken Limb Theatre Company in Perth and trained for 5 years in a series of courses in Acting for Film called A Journey through the Method. She has featured in a number of independent short... more
Shanta-Maree is a skilled professional actor who approaches her craft with vigor, energy and commitment. She relishes the process of exploring and getting to know her characters. She has trained in both theatre and film. She was an active member of the Broken Limb Theatre Company in Perth and trained for 5 years in a series of courses in Acting for Film called A Journey through the Method. She has featured in a number of independent short films shot in Perth. In addition to her love for acting Shanta-Maree also excels at presenting and has worked as a guest presenter for independent productions in Perth and she also works as a presenter for SciTech and Horizon. Shanta-Maree’s strengths are her joy for her craft, her professional and positive attitude and her flexibility in range and look. less
Annabelle Tan
Annabelle Tan (Tan Xiao Yong) has had considerable acting experience in China and has studied at the Beijing Film Academy. In 1998, Annabelle achieved an Honour of Excellence in the national (China) final of Fresh Artists. Since then she has acted in China in TV series, TV advertising campaigns and in the movies. Annabelle has also been employed as an assistant director for CCTV (China Central TV Station) the most powerful TV station in China.
Annabelle Tan (Tan Xiao Yong) has had considerable acting experience in China and has studied at the Beijing Film Academy. In 1998, Annabelle achieved an Honour of Excellence in the national (China) final of Fresh Artists. Since then she has acted in China in TV series, TV advertising campaigns and in the movies. Annabelle has also been employed as an assistant director for CCTV (China Central TV Station) the most powerful TV station in China. less
Sharon Thomas
Sharon's bright and bubbly personality enables her to work extremely well in team situations and her positive outlook on life is a great motivator to others. She has performed in many different styles of theatre, in most recent years with Phoenix Theatre, Melville Theatre and The Old Mill Theatre. Sharon has a natural flair for comedy, excellent comedic timing and can hold a variety of English and American accents with ease. She has also... more
Sharon's bright and bubbly personality enables her to work extremely well in team situations and her positive outlook on life is a great motivator to others. She has performed in many different styles of theatre, in most recent years with Phoenix Theatre, Melville Theatre and The Old Mill Theatre. Sharon has a natural flair for comedy, excellent comedic timing and can hold a variety of English and American accents with ease. She has also taught theatre sports, directed plays with children and is currently undertaking her own studies in The Black Swan Theatre Company?s Thrills & Skills Acting Classes and PAC Screen Workshops, where she continues to challenge herself and thrive in all aspects of acting. Sharon looks the same but now has a brown bob since these photos were taken. less
Rebecca Thomson
There is only one Rebecca. She is confident and motivated in anything she puts her efforts towards. Rebecca has completed one year at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts studying Dance. Beforehand she was an elite gymnast for over seven years. Now Rebecca is competing in Ballroom and Latin dance and hopes to compete professionally in the future. Rebecca is currently attending University studying Commerce/ Law and pursuing a... more
There is only one Rebecca. She is confident and motivated in anything she puts her efforts towards. Rebecca has completed one year at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts studying Dance. Beforehand she was an elite gymnast for over seven years. Now Rebecca is competing in Ballroom and Latin dance and hopes to compete professionally in the future. Rebecca is currently attending University studying Commerce/ Law and pursuing a career in entertainment whether it be street theatre, film or television commercials. less
