Maria's Greek parents immigrated to Albury, Australia and we are very fortunate that Maria moved from Melbourne to Brisbane and decided to join us at Rotary Club of Brisbane. Maria has also lived in Mexico and loved Mexico's vibrancy and the happy culture of the people she met there. Maria is a highly experienced Brisbane based Casting Director with over 20 years of experience under her belt. She was co-founder of 2 leading Melbourne casting agencies: 2 Divas and Chameleon Casting.
In addition to her casting work, Maria is the director and founder of Brave Studios, a highly respected acting school known for its exceptional training programs. Her passion for nurturing talent and bringing out the best in actors has earned her a solid reputation in the entertainment community.
Maria’s network extends from Brisbane to the Gold Coast and beyond, giving access to top-notch studios, cutting-edge casting tools, and a pool of incredibly talented actors along the east coast of Australia.
She is a strong advocate for equal representation and diversity in the Australian film and creative industries and is passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment where she can get the best out of actors in every audition.