Naomi Sequeira is a renowned and accomplished filmmaker and actress based in Australia, hailing from Sydney and born in 1994 to a Filipino mother and Portuguese father with a rich cultural heritage of Spanish, French, and British descent.
With a strong foundation in television presenting, Naomi was offered a co-host role for Disney Channel Australia's 'Hanging with Adam and Naomi' upon graduating from high school, and went on to receive three nominations for an Astra Award for most outstanding presenter and most popular female personality.
Naomi's transition to acting was seamless, with her being cast in the role of May in the ABC television series 'Rake', followed by the lead role of Tara Crossley in Disney's 'The Evermoor Chronicles', which aired in 163 countries worldwide.
Naomi's critically acclaimed film debut in 'Rip Tide' (2017) opposite Debby Ryan marked the beginning of her film career, which has since seen her take on roles in 'Pearl in Paradise' (2018),'Romance on the Menu' (2020),the lead in the crime-drama 'Blood Sisters' (2020),and the shudder anthology 'Deadhouse Dark' (2021),which had its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Series.
Naomi's directorial debut, 'Who I Was Before I Forgot' (2022),earned her the prestigious awards for Best Actor and First-time Filmmaker at the 2022 SF3 Awards, solidifying her position as a talented and innovative filmmaker.
Following her directorial debut, Naomi booked supporting roles in the teen comedy 'Finally Me' (2023) and Stan original 'Totally, completely fine' (2023),showcasing her versatility and range as an actress.
Naomi is currently taking her career to new heights, starring in the Paramount+ original series 'Paper Dolls' as the wild-child Annabel Tonkin and having just wrapped up filming for "He Loves Me Not", "Pages 236-283", "The Deb" (Rebel Wilson),and the BBC new TV series "Return to Paradise".