Chanel Edwards

Actor

Chanel Edwards (Ngāi Tahu) is an emerging actor and graduate of The Actors’ Programme (TAP). Prior to TAP, she spent three years studying theatre and film at Victoria University in Wellington, building a strong theoretical foundation alongside her practical training.

Chanel has extensive touring experience, having performed nationally across two consecutive years with Ugly Shakespeare and Sexwise. These seasons have made her confident on stage and skilled at working directly with audiences, learning how to keep long-running shows fresh and responsive, performance after performance. She places real value on staying stage-fit and on forming a genuine connection with audiences.

Alongside her stage work Chanel is building her screen craft, with a recent guest role on Shortland Street. Always bringing her sense of play and authenticity to her work, she moves comfortably between comedy and drama, and continues to build a versatile and grounded performance practice.

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Hair Colour
Brown
Location
Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau
Age Range
18 - 25

Ethnicity
New Zealand European, Māori
Height
158cm
Eye Colour
Brown

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Full CV

• Credits

  Television
  2025 - Shortland Street - Bridget Murray - Director - Curtis Vowell - South Pacific Pictures
  
  Short Film
  2023 - Downfall - Alex - Director - Kacie Stetson - The Actors Program
  2023 - Cold Feet - Vaping Caterer - Director - Isla Macleod - The Directors Program
  2022 - Zenith - Rosie - Director - Alex Marinkovich-Josey - Windy Dog Productions
  2022 - Baby Teeth - Flora - Director - Cass Maughan - Tooth Fairy Productions
  
  Theatre
  2025 - Sexwise - Anna - Director/s Talia-Rae Mavaega & Jake Tupu - THETA
  2024 - Macbeth - Various - Director - Francesca Browne - The Ugly Shakespeare Company
  2023 - The Ferryman - J Carney, Diarmaid Corcoran - Director - Ben Henson
  
  Musical Theatre
  2019 - Phantom Of The Opera - Ensemble - Whangarei Theatre Company
  2018 - The Wizard Of Oz - Ensemble - Whangarei Theatre Company
  2017 - The Sound Of Music - Louisa Von Trapp - Whangarei Theatre Company
  2010 - Ye-Ha! - Wilbur Hubbard - Rising Starz Performing Arts Trust

• Training

  2023 - The Actors Program
  2020 - 2022 - Bachelor of Arts majoring in Theatre - Victoria University
  2011 - 2019 - Advanced Certificate in Classical Singing - Trinity College of London

• Skills

  Swimming
  Roller Skating
  Roller Blading
  Singer - Pop, Musical Theatre

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