Michala Banas is a multi award winning film, television and theatre actor. Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, Michala splits her time working between Melbourne, NZ and Los Angeles. Michala's career began very early with her first film credit at the age of 5. Since then, she has forged a remarkable career, starring in over 90 film, television and theatre productions. Known for many years as the go-to girl for drama in Australia, she has more recently been in high demand for comedy, after the huge international success of Upper Middle Bogan, in which she played the much loved and feisty Amber Wheeler. Michala is also a writer, director, Intimacy Coordinator and a founding member and co-artistic director of Green room nominated theatre company, The KIN Collective.