Karina Banno is a talented Australian actress with a diverse range of television and film credits to her name. Her most recent role was as 'Jules' in the 2022 Australian ABC series Barons, showcasing her versatility and acting skills.
In 2021, Karina took on the lead role of 'Gisselle' in the Lifetime/A&E's The Ruby Landry Saga, further demonstrating her ability to portray complex characters. Her impressive resume also includes appearances on the Netflix comedy series The Letdown and the FX Network/Fox Showcase series Mr. Inbetween.
Karina has also made notable appearances in several Australian productions, including the ABC miniseries Friday On My Mind, the Sony/Playmaker Media drama Reckoning, and the dark comedy short film Second Best, which won 'The Dendy Award for Best Live Action Short Film' at the 2018 Sydney Film Festival.
In addition to her acting work, Karina has also ventured into writing and directing. Her notable projects include The Unfortunate Files, which won 'Best Web Series' at the 2014 Port Stephens Film Festival, September, which was co-directed with Tara O'Connell and won 'Best Short' & 'People's Choice' at the 2014 Martini Awards, and In The Red, which was selected as part of Cinema Australia's 'Sunday Shorts' Program in 2018.
Karina's most recent writing and directing project is the short film @BladeRoller: Case Unsolved, which she co-directed with Raechelle Banno and was accepted into the Sydney Underground Film Festival's 'Take 48' 2020 lineup. She was also selected as one of only eight teams as a finalist for AACTA x Monster Pictures Isolation independent film development initiative for their project BLACKHEATH in 2020.
Karina is set to appear in the lead role of Tahnee Box in the Seven Network's comedy series Fam Time, marking another exciting chapter in her career. With her impressive range and versatility, Karina Banno is undoubtedly a talented actress and writer to watch in the Australian entertainment industry.
