Tasia Zalar©

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Tasia Zalar is an Australian actress and creative whose dynamic performances have captivated audiences across the film and television industries. Born in Cairns, Far North Queensland, Tasia made her screen debut at just 15 years old in the short film Nia’s Melancholy, which premiered at the 2009 Message Sticks Festival. She went on to star in Uninhabited and gained recognition for her role as Bridget Titui in The Straits. Her breakthrough came in 2018 when she played Shevorne Shields in the critically acclaimed ABC neo-Western series Mystery Road, earning a Logie Award nomination for Most Popular New Talent and two Equity Ensemble Awards alongside her castmates.

Her versatility as a performer has been showcased in a range of projects, from the horror anthology Dark Place to the sports drama Streamline and the high-octane action film Wyrmwood: Apocalypse. With an impressive repertoire spanning independent films, mainstream productions, and impactful television roles, Zalar continues to push creative boundaries.

Beyond acting, Tasia has a passion for creating music influenced by funk, soul, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic sounds. She is also a photographic model with a natural flair for capturing striking images. Confident in her ability to produce powerful and compelling visuals, Zalar is eager to expand her work in this space, knowing that the right opportunities will allow her to create amazing images across both commercial and high-end fashion.

Now, Zalar is stepping behind the camera, expanding into filmmaking as a producer, writer, and director. With a strong creative vision and a bold approach, she is developing projects that offer unique, diverse, and culturally rich stories often missing from mainstream media, bringing fresh perspectives to the screen. This next chapter in her career marks an exciting evolution—one where she takes full creative control to shape stories that resonate deeply and endure. In her pursuit of storytelling excellence, Zalar is committed to creating authentic, thought-provoking narratives that challenge norms and break new ground.

Whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes, Tasia Zalar remains dedicated to bringing bold, compelling stories to life that resonate with audiences worldwide.
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Awards

2021

Winner

Audience Award, Sydney Film Festival - "Wyrmwood: Apocalypse"

Winner

The Equity Ensemble Award for Outstanding Performance by an
Ensemble in a Drama Series - "Mystery Road - Season Two"
2019

Winner

Rising Star Award. Casting Guild of Australia

Nominee

Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent.
61st Annual Logie Awards -"Mystery Road - Season One"

Winner

The Equity Ensemble Award for Outstanding Performance by
an Ensemble in a Drama Series - "Mystery Road - Season One"
2018

Winner

Best Director, Perun Bonser, Fringe World Festival Next Gen Short Film Fest - "Blight"

Winner

Best Actress, Fringe World Festival Next Gen Short Film Fest - "Blight"

Winner

Audience Award, Australian Film Expo. Austin, Texas - "Bluey"
2016

Nominee

Nominee, Best Short Fiction Film, AACTA Awards - "Bluey"

Winner

Best Actor, St Kilda Film Festival - "Bluey"

Winner

Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Film, First Peoples Festival, Montreal, Canada -"Bluey"

Winner

Best Short Film, Mexico International Film Festival - "Bluey"

Winner

Best Australian Short Film, Human Rights Arts and Film Festival - "Bluey"

Winner

Up, Rising Indigenous Talent Award, Dungog Film Festival -"Bluey"
2015

Winner

Event Cinema Award, Best Short Screenplay, Sydney Film Festival - "Bluey"
2009
Excellence in Performing Arts Encouragement Award. Cairns Business Liaison Association
Creative Generation Qld Excellence Award in Film and Television Media
Creative Generation Qld Excellence Award in Drama

Nominee

Creative Generation Qld Excellence Award in Visual Art and Design
Participation Creative Generation Qld Excellence Award, Visual Art and Design, Regional Exhibition

Training

I have trained with leading institutions like NIDA, Ilbijerri Theatre, and QPIX Film School, honing my craft through intensive workshops and specialized coaching, including the Ivana Chubbuck Technique.

2017

Institution

Ilbijerri Theatre

Course

John Bolton Week Workshop
2014

Institution

Anthony Brandon Wong

Course

Ivana Chubbuck Technique: One-on-One W
2012 - 2013

Institution

National Institute of Dramatic Art

Course

Young Actors Studio Open Program
2009 - 2010

Institution

QPIX Film School

Course

Certificate IV: Screen And Media
2009

Institution

National Institute of Dramatic Art

Course

4 Day Acting Techniques Workshop. Student Scholarship.

Institution

Creative Generation QLD

Course

Film, TV & Media

Institution

Creative Generation QLD

Course

Drama Workshop
2008

Institution

National Institute of Dramatic Art

Course

Actor Intensive Workshop. Student Scholarship
2006

Institution

Ben Parkinson Casting

Course

Acting 2 Day Workshop

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