Maria is a renowned Australian actress, recognized for her captivating performances in numerous television series and films. She has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, particularly with her starring role as Julia Bechley in the Netflix series Sisters, produced by Imogen Banks.
Maria's recent credits include Angie Sanford in Stateless, a production by Cate Blanchette, as well as Isobel in ABC's Retrograde, Miss Tan in The InBestigators on Netflix, and Florence in the web series Other People's Problems, produced by Seymour Films. Additionally, she created, wrote, and starred in her own web series, Movement.
On stage, Maria has had the opportunity to showcase her talent in various productions. She played the lead role of Daphna in the 2015-16 premiere and national tour of the Australian premiere production of Bad Jews, produced by Ellis Productions.
Maria's feature film credits include Blessed, Under a Red Moon, and Hating Alison Ashley, while her television credits include Glitch, Wentworth, Underground, Rush, City Homicide, Home and Away, Trip for Biscuits, a recurring role in Chris Lilley's We Can be Heroes, Neighbours, and Blue Heelers. She has also appeared in the web comedy Footballer Wants a Wife.
Maria has been working professionally in the entertainment industry since her teenage years. She was fortunate enough to receive a place in the inaugural Scholarship Course at the Melbourne Theatre Company in 2002. She graduated from the Melbourne-based 16th Street Acting Studio in 2010 and later studied at the Susan Batson Studios in New York and with renowned acting coaches such as Larry Moss, Ivana Chubbuck, Elizabeth Kemp, Penelope Chater, and Penelope McDonald.
Throughout her career, Maria has also undertaken vocal and dialect training with Suzanne Haywood and Susan Gorrence.
