Tanya started acting as the result of a friendly dare, which brought out natural instincts for the craft and she hasn’t looked back. Since starting in 2014 she has been cast in over twenty-five films, two television series, six theatre productions, plus various commercials and music videos. Most recently, All Joking Aside, directed by Shannon Kohli (Supergirl, ShadowHunters, Van Helsing, You, Motherland) Cinequest New Visions Award Winner and Soccer Mom Madam on Lifetime, directed by Kevin Fair.
Her first solo-written/directed short film, Wallpaper, is currently entering the festival circuit. She made her commercial Directing Debut with the Winter Arts Festival TV commercial for the City of Perth, which she also wrote, choreographed and performed in.
Her multicultural heritage and diverse upbringing allows Tanya to play a broad spectrum of roles and appeal to a wide range of audiences.
Since discovering this passion, Tanya has submerged herself into acting courses and a magnitude of training around the world. In her endless quest for continuous improvement, she completed Atlantic Acting School's Summer Intensive Program in New York and has been recently honing her skills with renowned coach, Andrew McIlroy.
Tanya has a strong background in dance, she speaks Chinese (Mandarin) and some Spanish, is an advanced scuba diver, freediver, rides a motorbike, is highly adaptable and also trains in stunts.
Her strong work ethic and enthusiasm ensures her utmost dedication to every role.
2024
as Nikki
2022
as News Reporter and Katy (voice)
2022
as Brenda Lopez
2021
as Barfly Singer
2021
as Stacey
2021
as Tina
2021
as Cami
2020
as Kim
2018
as Eve
2017
as Dalia
2016
as Melisa