Actor, Choreographer, Dancer, Extra (Background), Model, Musical Theatre, Stunt Performer, Voice Artist
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Emily French is a versatile actor with a natural sense of dialogue. She has appeared in various screen credits across feature films, television, TVC and live performance. Emily recently featured as lead role "Aster" in Director Ryn Lidell's debut short film "Wasteland" (Purita Pictures). Other recent work includes work on film and television projects including Megan 2.0, Heart Eyes, Head Girl, Second Nature, Miss X and more.
Emily's latest commercial work includes featuring as the Spaceman double in Taika Waititi's Vue Commercial Campaign, set for release in 2026. She is a skilled dancer with strong stage presence and musicality, with experience performing live as a backup dancer for Drag Queen "Amanda La'Whore" and more recently cheerleading performance for Auckland City Marathon.
Emily plans to continue her training in 2026 as an actor and performer through NZSS to build on her stunt abilities (weapons, falls, stunt scenarios) plus motion capture creature training with Shane Rangi (Narnia, Avatar).Emily is confident and committed to her work and always ready for a challenge.
