Jessica McNamie is an Australian theater and film actress. She began performing on the theater stage in her school years with her older sisters and brother. She received her first television role in 2007 in the TV series Home and the Way.
In the creative biography of the actress, 24 roles in television series and films, including participation in TV Week Logie Award ceremonies, shows "Dancing with the Stars", entertainment programs "Morning Show", "Phone", "Most Recent Show with Craig Ferguson"
Facts from the biography
Jessica was born in Australia in the winter of 1986 in the family of Helen and Peter McNamee. The girl grew up surrounded by 2 older sisters and a brother. One of the sisters - Penny, later chose an acting profession. Interestingly, Jessica's niece is also a well-known Australian actress Tigan Croft. She starred as Rachel in the DC series The Titans.
All children began to be creative early. At home, together with their parents, they arranged various performances, loved to portray the heroes of their favorite films, sing and dance.
In school years, the girl continued to perform in theatrical productions. In high school, she began to attend a theater studio and, having received a secondary education, decided to devote the further life to the acting profession.
McNamie loves sports. She is actively involved in fitness, yoga, running, swimming, cycling and wakeboarding. Good athletic training allowed her to take part in the Australian version of the show "Dancing with the Stars" in 2009.
Film career
The debut in the movie took place with McNamie in 2007. She played Lisa Duffy in the melodramatic series Home and the Way, telling about the life of the inhabitants of a small Australian town.
In the popular comedy project "Visit the Rafters, " the actress played the role of Sammy Rafter. The Australian series was released in 2008 and immediately received high ratings. Thanks to her participation in the project, McNamie became known not only in her homeland, but throughout the world. She starred in the film for 6 seasons in 2013.
In 2009, Jessica got the role of Mia Valentini in the thriller Favorite. The film was presented at the Toronto Film Festival and received good ratings from film critics.
McNamie played one of the main roles in the comedy series "Sirens", which tells about the work of three doctors who constantly find themselves in strange and funny situations.
McNamie starred in such well-known and popular projects as: White Collar, Oath, Battle of the Sexes, Meg: Monster of the Depths, Towards Darkness.
In 2021, viewers will be able to see Jessica as Sonya Blade in the cult science fiction project Mortal Kombat.
