Jessica Marais
Biography
Jessica Marais is a South African born Australian actress who was born on January 29, 1985, in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is best known for her television roles in the Australian series Packed to the Rafters and Love Child, as well as her co-starring role on the American drama series Magic City. Before settling in Perth, Western Australia, when she was nine years old, Marais and her family lived in Canada and New Zealand. Following her father Tony's death from a heart attack six months after the family arrived in Australia, she and her younger sister Clara were raised by their mother Karen. Marais attended John XXIII College in Claremont for a year before attending St Hilda's.
Career overview
Jessica Marais is a South-African-born Australian actress born on January 29, 1985, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Before relocating to Perth, Western Australia, when she was nine years old, she and her family lived in Canada and New Zealand. Following her family's move to Australia, her father Tony passed away from a heart attack six months after their arrival, while returning from a family picnic. She and her younger sister Clara were subsequently raised by her mother Karen. Marais attended John XXIII College in Claremont for a year before attending St Hilda's.
Marais is best known for her television roles in Australia, notably appearing in the programs Packed to the Rafters and Love Child. In addition to her work in Australian television, she also co-starred on the American drama series Magic City. Her acting career is reflected in her known credits and television appearances as documented by industry databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
10 titles- Chasing Wonders (2021) as Janine
- The Wrong Girl (2016) as Lily Woodward
- Love Child (2014) as Joan Miller
- That Sugar Film (2014) as Sugar Emotion Sketch
- Carlotta (2014) as Carol/Carlotta
- Magic City (2012) as Lily Diamond
- Needle (2010) as Kandi
- Two Fists, One Heart (2009) as Kate
- Legend of the Seeker (2008) as Denna
- Packed to the Rafters (2008) as Rachel Rafter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jessica Marais best known for?
Jessica Marais is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Love Child (2014), Magic City (2012), Elif (2014), Legend of the Seeker (2008).
When and where was Jessica Marais born?
Jessica Marais was born on January 29, 1985 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
How many credits does Jessica Marais have?
Jessica Marais has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2008 to 2021.
What is Jessica Marais's background in cinema and television?
Jessica Marais is a South African born Australian actress who was born on January 29, 1985, in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is best known for her television roles in the Australian series Packed to the Rafters and Love Child, as well as her co-starring role on the American drama series Magic City. Before settling in...