Emily Weir | |
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Born | 1990or1991(age 32–33) [1] |
Nationality | Australian |
Alma mater | Queensland University of Technology |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2003, 2017–present |
Employer | Seven Network |
Known for | Home and Away |
Emily Weir is an Australian actress best known for playing Mackenzie Booth on Seven Network's soap opera Home and Away since 2019.
Emily Weir was born and raised in Brisbane, Queensland and attended Queensland University of Technology. [2] She has one brother, Tom. [3] She was a dancer for over 15 years and also took up piano and singing lessons, before deciding to pursue a career in acting. [4]
Weir's first acting role was in the stage production Tartuffe, playing Dorine, the maid. For this role, she went on to win both Best Emerging Artist and Best Supporting Actress at the 2017 Matilda Awards, which recognise achievement in the performing arts industry in Queensland. [5]
In 2019, it was announced that Weir would be joining the cast of the Australian soap opera series Home and Away on the Seven Network, after landing the role of new character Mackenzie Booth. [6] [7] She made her debut on the show on 13 June 2019. [8]
In May 2023, Weir was announced as a contestant for the twentieth season of Dancing with the Stars Australia. She was partnered with Lyu Masuda. [9] [10] On 23 July 2023, the season wrapped and Weir was announced as the runner-up, behind winner Phil Burton. [11]
Weir has previously spoken openly about her struggles with crippling anxiety which lead to an alcohol addiction. In 2020, she revealed that she had completely given up alcohol. [12]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2023 | Dancing with the Stars | Self | 7 episodes |
2023 | 63rd Annual Logie Awards | Self | TV Special |
202? | Pearly Gates | Kate | Short |
2023 | Over It | Partygoer | Music Video |
2022 | This Is Your LIfe: Ray Meagher | Self | TV special 1 episode |
2022 | Carols in the Domain | Self | TV Special |
2022 | 62nd TV Week Logies | Self | TV Special |
2019 | Home And Away: Christmas in Summer Bay | Self | 2 episodes |
2019–present | Home and Away | Mackenzie Booth | Season 32– (400+ episodes) |
2003 | Sleepover Club | Emily | 1 episode |
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