Stats

Age

62

Height

167cm

Ethnicity

NZ European

Skills

• Cooking
• Guitar
• Pilates

Marisa is a family-oriented, enthusiastic grandmother and actor who brings authenticity to every role she plays. Represented by Odd for over 20 years, Marisa has a wealth of on-set experience, appearing in numerous local and international TV campaigns. Marisa embraced the challenge of portraying multiple characters in Andrew Bovell’s Speaking in Tongues, directed by John Callen at Howick Little Theatre. She has trained under industry professionals including Maggie Maxwell, Sally Spencer Harris, Jan Saussey, Jennifer Ward-Lealand, and Miranda Harcourt. Marisa stays active by lifting weights, hiking, and enjoying nature—especially with her elderly dog. A passionate aviation enthusiast, she continues to bring energy and dedication to every role she takes on.

Experience

Television
2014	Purina Pound Pups - Ep 1 TV One	Role: Actor	Production Company: DSPS Australia

TVC
2024	Dignity Insurance 'Workout' campaign	Role: Sandra	Production Company: DK Advertising
2022	Oceania 'Care Suites' campaign	Role: Hero Couple mid 50s	Production Company: Flying Fish
2018	Spark 'Wedding' Campaign	Role: Mother	Production Company: Finch
2018	Spark 'Wedding' campaign	Role: Mother	Production Company: Finch
2017	Opdivo - USA & Canada	Role: Waterfall Wife	Production Company: McCann Humancare/Revolver
2014	Centrum Multi Vitamins	Role: Lead Woman	Production Company: 8comm
2013	Masterfoods Brand - AUS Release	Role: Shaking Lady	Production Company: Clemenger BBDO Sydney
2013	Xelianz 'Body Language' campaign	Role: Lead	Production Company: Cherokee Films

Training
2018	Screen Naturalism Course	Role: Actor	Production Company: Howick Little Theatre Director: Miranda Harcourt