Coming from experience as a child in Theatre (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Beauty and the Beast), Shaela has been focusing on her Screen Acting career over the last 2 years, gaining TVC experience and engaging in screen training. This has come with the assistance of various prolific acting coaches such as Les Chantery, Ben Mathews, Amy Kersey and Jeremy Waters. Throughout this time, Shaela also studied Film at the University of Technology, Sydney - where she gained the opportunity to be involved in several short films in supporting roles such as 'Censored' (2021) and 'Ladybug' (2022), both in which entered the festival circuit. Shaela also has production experience, having worked as a Director's Assistant for the Nine Network for the last 3 years. Shaela's time at UTS and AFTRS has also offered her the chance to indulge in her passions of Directing, Producing and Screenwriting.