Michala Banas

Michala Banas

46 · Born: Nov 14, 1978

Personal Details

Height5' 1"
BornNov 14, 1978 Wellington, New Zealand
Spouse
  • Toby Truslove

    ( Apr 29, 2019 to Jul 7, 2025 )
  • Kade Greenland

    ( Jan 4, 2014 to Jul 7, 2025 )

Biography

Michala Banas is a renowned and multi-award-winning actor, effortlessly transitioning between the realms of film, television, and theatre. Born in New Zealand, she was raised in Australia, and her versatile career has taken her to work in Melbourne, New Zealand, and Los Angeles.

Her acting journey commenced at an astonishingly young age of five, with her debut film credit, and since then, she has accumulated an impressive repertoire of over 90 film, television, and theatre productions. For an extended period, she was the go-to actress for dramatic roles in Australia, but her recent demand has shifted towards comedy, showcasing her remarkable range and adaptability.

Beyond her acting prowess, Michala is also a talented writer, director, and Intimacy Coordinator. Furthermore, she is a co-founder and co-artistic director of the esteemed theatre company, The KIN Collective, which has been nominated for a prestigious Green Room award.

Person Biography:

Name: Michala Banas

Born: New Zealand

Raised: Australia

Career: Actor, writer, director, Intimacy Coordinator

Notable works: Over 90 film, television, and theatre productions

Current affiliations: Co-founder and co-artistic director of The KIN Collective

Career

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2025
Ice Road: Vengeance
Ice Road: Vengeance as V.A. Pyschiatrist
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2023
Run Rabbit Run
Run Rabbit Run as Alice's Breaths
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2016
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Upper Middle Bogan
Upper Middle Bogan as Amber Wheeler
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2013
Nowhere Boys
Nowhere Boys as Phoebe Hartley
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2012
Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield as Carolyn Russell
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Winners & Losers
Winners & Losers as Tiffany Turner
{"id":8127,"title":"McLeod's Daughters","year":2008,"character":"Kate Manfredi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mcleods-daughters","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8127.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8127.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
McLeod's Daughters
McLeod's Daughters as Kate Manfredi
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2002
Scooby-Doo
Scooby-Doo as Carol
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Always Greener
Always Greener as Marissa Taylor
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2001
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2019