ACTING
"Mariah is a talent of EXTRAORDINARY ability. I have worked with Academy Award, Primetime Emmy and Tony Award winners, including some of the biggest names in Film & TV history; A listers such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lawrence and Margot Robbie. After over 50 years of experience in both Hollywood and New York. I strongly believe Mariah has it! Her gifts, talent, intelligence and professionalism make for a successful performer. "
-BOB CORFF (Corff Studios Los Angeles)
"Mariah is an incredibly talented young actress with a wide range of skills, a priceless instinct, spirit and a fearless approach to the work. She's an asset to any film set or production.
-KYM VALENTINE (Neighbours)
"Mariah Mannae is a magnetic actor who's natural gifts and abilities are extremely valuable, not only here in Australia but to the global film industry."
-SAARA LAMBERG (International Director, Producer- FAFF winner LA, IF Milan winner.)
Theatre, Film & TV
Mariah's recent credits include Netflix, Channel 7 & a starring role in a Feature Film which premiered at Cannes Film Festival. She has recently wrapped on leading role in the Feature Film, 'Love Tea & Epiphany,' working opposite iconic stars Frankie J Holden, 'A Place to Call Home,' & 'Dennis Coard, 'Home & Away,' 'San Andreas.' Mariah is slated to film two features in 2024, with the release of another film set to screen early in the year. She has also scored the role of playing Historical Figure Caroline Newcombe for various film productions in 2025.
Ballet
Mariah Mannae has trained as a Ballet Dancer at the highest level in the country. At the young age of nine, she was one of only seven dancers accepted into the prestigious Australian Ballet School; which had over 500 applicants that year. Two weeks after her acceptance, Mariah was cast in her first show with The Australian Ballet Company, where she worked alongside some of the world's greatest dancers. She went on to perform in numerous shows and in 2009, Mariah recieved the "Award for Excellence Scholarship," from Director Marilyn Rowe AM, OBE. Soon after, Mariah was accepted into the full-time program at The Australian Ballet School, where she began her academic & dramatic studies at The Victorian College of The Arts Secondary School.
FILM
Caroline Newcombe | Magic Lands | 2024 | Directed by James Vegter | Rabbit out of a Hat Productions
Stephanie Finchampstead I Love, Tea & Epiphany I 2023 I Directed by Probir Dutt & Davini Malcolm I Blue Star / RokStar Films
Mint | Westermarck Effect | 2022 | Directed by Saara Lamberg. Blairwood Entertainment, Umbrella Entertainment
Holly | Chloe lives | 2016 | Directed by Nathan Sirikumara
TV
Vish's Girlfriend | Rostered On | 2019 | Directed by Ryan Chamley | Robot Army Productions, Ruby Entertainment, NETFLIX, Channel 7 Network, Screen Australia.
Imogen | Get Realestate | 2019 | Directed by Ryan Chamley | Robot Army Productions, Vagabond Prince Production Company.
SHORT FILM
Charlotte | George | 2016 | Directed by Sophie Grant.
Kristina | TRAUMA | 2016 | Directed by Ricky Capo.
Aggie | The Sky is not Mine | 2019 | Directed by Kelly Dolen
Sam | Anamorphic | 2018 | Directed by Hayden Mustica, Stu Ross | Robot Army Entertainment
Bianca Callahan | Renew | 2014 | Directed by Madeline Cantwell. Footscray City Films.
Cloe | Beyond Imagination | 2013 | Directed by Fabian Kwok, Michelle Tan.
Isabella | Measure For Measure | 2017 | Directed by James Adler | The Eagles Nest Theatre Company.
STAGE - Theatre & Ballet
Dancer | PEGGY! | 2010 | Directed by Mark Annear | The Australian Ballet Company, The Art Centre- State Theatre.
Young Water Fairy | Stanton Welch's, The Sleeping Beauty | 2009 | Directed by David McAllister | The Australian Ballet Company, The Arts Centre, State Theatre.
Lady Macbeth | Macbeth | 2009 | Directed by Janine McKenzie, Clonard College.
Jocasta | Oedipus | 2008 | Directed by Janine McKenzie. Clonard College.
Clara's Friend | Clara's Story, The Nutcracker | 2007 | Directed by Leigh Rowles | The Australian Ballet School, Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
Young Canary Fairy | Stanton Welch's, The Sleeping Beauty | 2009 | Directed by David McAllister | The Australian Ballet Company, The Arts Centre, State Theatre.
MUSIC VIDEO
Lead Actress, | Pipeline | 2017 | Splitting Films Productions, MTV Australia
Lead Actress, | Maa hi Ve, | 2015 | AIK Productions, MTV Asia
TRAINING
2019- ONGOING | Joy Studios | Private Coaching
2017- ONGOING | CORFF VOICE STUDIOS L.A | Private Accent coaching (Standard American & English) & Acting Coaching
2017- ONGOING | Jasper Bagg | Private Coaching
2017 | Bone Marrow Theatre Company | Neutral Mask Workshop (Jacques Lecoq Technique)
2017 | Bone Marrow Theatre Company | Clowning & Physical Comedy Theatre Workshop
2017 | Lou Mitchell | Casting Director Workshop
2015 | Jasmine Dare | Standard American Accent
2014-2017 | Melbourne Actors Lab | Strasberg Technique, Adler Technique, Meisner Technique
2014 | Lyndelle Green | Chubbuck Technique
2013 | Danielle Carter | Stanislavski Tecnhique, Chekov Play Studies
2013 | Spencer McLaren | Laban Principles of Movement
2013 | Tyler Coppin | Standard American Accent
2013 | Rowena Balos | Shakespeare Studies
2013 | Patti Stiles | Trance Mask & Movement
2013 | Brendan Guerin | Screen Combat
2013 | Peter Dodds | Screen Testing
2013 | Film & Television Studios International | Foundation Year
2012 | Jan Russ | Casting Workshop
2012 | Swinburne University, Ballet Theatre Australia | CERT IV in Dance
2011 | Victorian College of The Arts Secondary School | DRAMA
2005-2011 | The Australian Ballet School | Classical Ballet Contemporary Dance, Character