EMILY BESTER
ABOUT
Emily Bester is a dynamic 16-year-old Australian actress represented by Youth Division Talent Management, Emily has already established herself as a rising star across multiple artistic fields. Having honed her craft at the prestigious institutions NIDA, The Australian Performing Arts Grammar School, The Young Actors Assembly, ATYP, Screenwise, and The Australian Shakespeare Company.
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Emily gained significant recognition as the lead actress and writer of POSTED, a film she developed at just 16. Directed by renowned filmmaker Ronnie Riskalla.
Her growing portfolio features a range of compelling roles in both theater and film. Some of her recent film credits include Beautiful Misunderstandings (2024) as Alicia, The Earth, The Worm (2024) as Eunice, and Un(known) Number (2023) as Estelle. Emily’s versatility is also evident in her musical theater performances, including Into the Woods Jr. (2023) as Jacqueline and The Little Mermaid (2023) as a Mersister.
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In addition to her acting prowess, Emily is an experienced radio personality. She has hosted and co-hosted shows like The Breakfast Bunch (2023) and Loaded Evening Show (2023) on Northside FM 99.3. She has also appeared as a guest on IN THE SPOTLIGHT (2024) to discuss her acting endevors.
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Her stage credits include leading roles in Sonder (2024), Love and Information (2024), and the State Drama Festival’s Drama Ensemble (2022). Emily’s commercial experience includes starring in campaigns such as KFC Australia’s Right Place, Wrong Day and a commercial for Project Cyprus.
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With an unstoppable passion for storytelling and performance, Emily Bester is poised to leave a lasting mark on the entertainment industry.
NEWS AND REVIEWS
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In the Cove writes about Emily Charlotte, her screen debut and upcoming premier!
To quote the article: "Her next role is set to captivate audiences with her debut mystery short film, titled ‘Un(known) Number! With its suspenseful twists, the film showcases the talent and versatility of Emily as an actress."
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Wishing her the best of luck with her latest project and commenting "Emily has already made waves in the local industry with performances in national musicals, and commercial productions, numerous TV credits and her radio show “The Breakfast Bunch” on Northside Radio FM99.3."