Jaime Passier-Armstrong is an exceptionally talented and undeniably captivating actress, born in New Zealand to Dutch and Maori heritage. She has been actively pursuing her acting career since the tender age of 12, when she was handpicked by renowned Director Chris Bailey to portray the character of Rita in the critically acclaimed New Zealand police drama, "Plainclothes".
As one of New Zealand's most consistently employed professional actors, Jaime has had the privilege of taking on a diverse range of roles and embracing characters across multiple genres. Her impressive repertoire includes starring in New Zealand's bilingual prime-time drama, "Korero Mai", as well as international thrillers, fantasy, and action TV series and feature films.
In her native New Zealand, Jaime is perhaps most famously recognized for her striking, untamed curly locks, which have earned her a devoted cult following. Her standout performance as the passionate and feisty lesbian bar owner, Jay Copeland, on the hugely successful New Zealand prime-time drama, "Shortland Street", has cemented her status as a beloved and respected figure in the country's entertainment industry.
In addition to her acting prowess, Jaime is also an accomplished horse rider and has undergone rigorous training with the renowned New Zealand Stunt School, led by the esteemed Stunt Coordinator/Performers Dayna Porter and Steve McQuillan. Her training encompasses a range of skills, including wire/aerial work, fighting for film and television, and specialized techniques such as armed and unarmed fighting, sword fighting, aerial wirework, gymnastics, breakfalls, and specialist kicks.
