Ayesha Heble

Ayesha Heble

Stats
Age
73
Height
155cm
Ethnicity
Indian
Skills
  • Accent - Standard UK
  • Language - Fluent Hindi & Bengali
Known for her thoughtful, grounded performances, Ayesha Heble is an Auckland-based actor having appeared in Shortland Street, numerous short films, national commercials, and a wide range of stage productions. In 2024, she starred in Call Girls by James Carrick (Phoenix Theatre), earning an ACTT nomination for Outstanding Comedy.

Alongside her acting, she brings a rich literary background to her work—having taught at universities around the world and authored two novels and several internationally published short stories. Her depth of experience informs every role, both on screen and on stage.

Experience

Television
2024 Shortland Street Role: Helen Bakshi Production Company: South Pacific Pictures
Director: Various
2024 'Give Me Babies' part of the Motherhood Anthology Role: Featured Extra Production Company: TVNZ
2021 The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Role: Seer Diplomat Production Company: GSR Productions
2021 Shortland Street Role: Maisie Bowden Production Company: South Pacific Pictures
Theatre
2024 Call Girls Role: Lead Production Company: Phoenix Theatre
2023 Dhaba on Devon Avenue Role: Lead Production Company: Prayas at Artworks Theatre
2022 Dhaba on Devon Avenue Role: Lead Production Company: Prayas at TAPAC
2021 First World Problems 3.0 Role: Lead Production Company: Prayas at Basement Theatre
2020 Yātrā by Prayas Role: Ammijan, in Harlesden High Street Production Company: TAPAC
Director: Amit Ohdedar
2020 Vagina Monologues by Foolish Wit Role: Bosnian woman/ensemble Production Company: Pumphouse Theatre
Director: Meg Sarah Andrews
2019 First World Problems 2.0 Role: Lead Production Company: Basement Theatre
Director: Prayas
2019 A Fine Balance Role: Lead Production Company: Auckland Theatre Company - Q Theatre
Director: Prayas
2019 Shakespeare's Henry V Role: Hostess Quickly/French Queen Production Company: Shoreside Theatre - Pumphouse
2019 The Doctor Monologues - Play Reading Role: Reader Production Company: TAPAC
Director: Renee Liang
2018 Dara Role: Old Woman Production Company: Prayas Theatre Company - TAPAC
Director: Amit Odedar & Sananda Chatterjee
Short Film
2022 My Own Eyes Role: Lead Production Company: Part of the Atlas Mercury Series
Director: Vanessa Vandy
2022 Parvati Role: Featured Extra Production Company: Under Kāinga for NZIFF
2019 Myth of the Model Minority Role: Lead Production Company: TVNZ on Demand
2019 Grace Role: Grace Production Company: AUT
2019 Myth of the Modern Minority Role: Lead Production Company: TVNZ On Demand
TVC
2024 Tegel 'Free Feels Good' Role: Golfer 4 Production Company: Scoundrel
Director: Ric Cantor
2024 Whittaker's 'The Moment' campaign Role: Bookclub Member Production Company: Flying Fish
2024 Spark 'Christmas 2024' Campaign Role: Grandmother Production Company: Supernormal
2022 Bupa Villages campaign Role: Featured Card Player Production Company: Magnesium
2022 Adidas campaign Role: Neighbour Production Company: Augusto
Director: Tom Gould
2022 Aurory campaign Role: Grandma Production Company: Invisible North
Director: Alan Bibby
2022 DB Breweries 'Good & Great' campaign Role: Sprinkler Lady Production Company: Motion Sickness
2021 KFC 'Wicked Wings Box' campaign Role: Featured Bowler Production Company: Film 360
2020 Vodafone 'Companion Plan/Endless Data' campaign Role: Nana Production Company: Clockwork Films
2020 BP 'Thanks' campaign Role: Community Volunteer Production Company: Designworks NZ Ltd
2019 McDonalds 'Spicy McChicken' campaign Role: Elderly Couple Production Company: Flying Fish
2019 30 Seconds 'Art Lover' campaign Role: Group Leader Production Company: Reel Factory
2018 NZ Lotteries 'Lotto - Christmas' campaign Role: Mother Production Company: Scoundrel Films
Print
2025 Green Cross Health Limited 'Unichem & Life Pharmacies' campaign Role: Female Customer Production Company: Bastion Shine NZ
Music Video
2023 No Comply Role: Lead Production Company: Connor Films
Training
2018 Advanced Screen Acting Workshop Role: Training Actor Production Company: Sydney Actors Collective
Director: Chum Ehelepola