Ashley Harnett

Ashley Harnett

Locations
Wellington
Ethnicity
NZ European
Age Range
18 - 25
Height
179cm / 5ft 10in
Bust/Chest
89cm / 35in
Waist
73cm / 29in
Hips
99cm / 39in

Currently in her final year at Toi Whakaari - graduating end of 2025

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Bio

Ashley Harnett is a 20-year-old actor currently in her final year at New Zealand's leading drama school, Toi Whakaari, based in Wellington. Originally from Auckland, Ashley has worked on multiple short films and theatre gigs. Most recently, she played the role of Gen in the short film Caterpillar, directed by up-and-coming screen director Chelsea Preston Crayford. Ashley first started drama classes in 2014, performing for the Howick Little Theatre at the age of nine.

Theatre

Year Production Role Company / Director
2024 Dawn Raids Ensemble Pacific Underground, dir: Troy Tu'ua
2024 The Undertow: Dog & Bone Rutledge Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, dir: Jamie McKaskill
2024 The Undertow: The Ragged Mr Twist Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, dir: Regan Taylor
2024 Doormat Emma FOWID, dir: Sarah Lawrence
2024 Running Wet Through a Tunnel Cervix FOWID, dir: Izzie Newton-Cross
2017 Snow White Snow White Howick Little Theatre

Short Film

Year Production Role Company / Director Type
2024 Caterpillar Gen Miss Monarch Films, dir: Chelsea Preston Crayford Short Film
2024 If Looks Could Kill Duchess Supreme Victoria University, dir: Amelia Walshe Student Film
2024 Wings & Webs Harper Massey University, dir: Emma Faherty Student Film
2024 'Far North' Adaptation Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, dir: Kathy McRae Student Film
2023 Prince Dannevirke Girl Olympus Film Ltd Short Film
2020 Datsun Elise Sweetshop, dir. Mark Albiston Short Film

Training

Year Description Institution / Presenter
2024 Movement Creature Capture Shane Rani
2024 Shakespeare Masterclass Jonty Hendry
2024 Intamacy Workshop Miriama McDowell
2024 Audition Practice Workshop Emma Draper
2024 Circus Training Workshop- various techniques inc. Climbing, Aerial Tricks The Circus Hub
2023-2024 Voice/Accent Work Hilary Norris
2023-2024 Intimacy Workshop Jennifer Ward-Lealand
2023 Actor Instincts Britta McVeigh
2023 Year One - Bachelor of Arts Degree Majoring Acting - Graduating 2025 NZ Drama School: Toi Whakaari
2021 Acting Masterclass Miranda Harcourt
2019 Drama Classes Howick Little Theatre
2015-2017 Drama Classes Saint Kentigern School
2014-2018 Drama Classes Howick Little Theatre

Accents

Intermediate: American - General | British | Canadian | Italian | Russian | Swedish

Sports

Intermediate: Pilates | Swimming | Tennis | Yoga

Driving & Flying

Intermediate: Driving (general)

Dance

Intermediate: Disco | Hip Hop

General

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