Currently in her final year at Toi Whakaari - graduating end of 2025
Ashley Harnett
- Locations
- Wellington
- Ethnicity
- NZ European
- Age Range
- 19 - 26
- Height
- 179cm / 5ft 10in
- Bust/Chest
- 89cm / 35in
- Waist
- 73cm / 29in
- Hips
- 99cm / 39in
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.
Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Caterpillar | Gen | Miss Conception Films, dir: Chelsie Preston Crayford | Feature Film |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hayfever (Play by Noel Coward) | Judith Bliss | dir: Carleena Walsh | |
| 2025 | The Birthday Party (Play by Harold Pinter) | Stanley | dir: Jess Harrison | |
| 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 | Welington Fringe Fest. (FOWID), dir: Sarah Lawrence | |
| 2024 | Running Wet Through a Tunnel | Cervix | Wellington Fringe Fest. (FOWID), dir: Izzie Newton-Cross | |
| 2017 | Snow White | Snow White | Howick Little Theatre |
Short Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Yoobee Shortcuts | Lead | dir: Various | Short Film |
| 2025 | North | Stella | dir: Finn Bilsborough | Short Film |
| 2025 | Rapture | Anne | dir: Ashley Hartnett | Short Film |
| 2024 | If Looks Could Kill | Duchess Supreme | Victoria University, dir: Amelia Walshe | Short Film |
| 2024 | Wings & Webs | Harper | Massey University, dir: Emma Faherty | Short 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 |
Video
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sexual Wellbeing - Online Educational Video | Young Person | Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa, Goldfish Creative Ltd |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2025 | Bachelor of Arts Degree Majoring Acting - Graduating 2025 | NZ Drama School: Toi Whakaari | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 - Californian | American - General | Australian | British | Russian | Standard US
Sports
Intermediate: Pilates | Swimming | Tennis | Yoga
Driving & Flying
Intermediate: Driving (general)
Dance
Intermediate: Disco | Hip Hop