At the age of 15, New Zealand born, Australian raised, Emma Harrison started modeling when she was spotted in the audience of a beauty contest and immediately signed by a local agency. She began her career with numerous televison commercials including Palmolive Soap and Kentucky Fried Chicken. For Emma, this was the first step in a career that has made her a house hold name in more than 50 countries around the world.

Emma expanded her interests to include the stage, where she continued to develop her talents. Her gift for dance became particularly apparent, resulting in an offer of placement in the Australian National Ballet School.

Shortly after Emma left for college, she attracted the attention of several prominent casting agents, who persuaded her to embark on an acting career. Before long, her striking looks and unique qualities caught the attention of established directors and she rapidly secured substantial roles. In short order, she landed parts in television productions of "Timetrax" and "Mission Impossible". Emboldened by these early successess, Emma felt ready to purse acting in earnest, and decided to make the move to Sydney.

Signed by agency powerhouse Chadwick Management, Emma was instantly in constant demand, spending the next two years working with commercial clients Impulse and Coca-Cola, and serving as the feature model for several hair and beauty lines. Emma also became a huge favorite with pop culture magazines, eventually being courted by top design houses and making appearances for high profile designers including Donna Karan.

The young actress' career exploded after she was discovered by the casing director of the landmark series "Neighbours". Taken with her talent, charisma, and sensational looks, the team behind the number one show decided to write her into the program as part of the starring cast. For three seasons, Emma took the viewing public by storm playing Joanna Hartman, resulting in a nomination for Best New Talent at the Australian Logie Awards.

Fresh from her conquest of Australia, Emma traveled to England where, thanks to "Neighbours" , she was already a a major star. While in the UK, she hosted two television programs, appeared on the covers of dozens of magazines such as FHM, Loaded, Maxim, and Inside Sport and was selected as a presenter for the prestigious BAFTA Awards.
Setting her sights on Hollywood, Emma's appeal proved to have no boundaries. As of this date, she has already been seen in spots for Budweiser, Taco Bell, Subway, ABC Sports and TNT, to mention a few. Appearances on "Ally McBeal" and "Just Shoot Me" followed shortly thereafter. Currently focussing on her feature film career, Emma has roles in two upcoming releases, The Coen Brothers' "Intolerable Cruelty" and Robert Altman's "The Company." In January of 2004 Emma appeared in 8 installments of "E! Entertainment's Style Network hit "Style Court".

RESUME
FILM
The Company - Wendy - Sony Pictures
Intolerable Cruelty - Rexies girlfreind - Universal Pictures
Street Fighter - Nicola - Warner Bothers

TELEVISION
Style Court - Celebrity Juror - E! Entertainment Television
VIP - six-time Guest Star - Sony Pictures Television
Ally McBeal - Richard's Fantasy - 20th Century Fox Television
Just Shoot Me - Blush Model - Sony Pictures Televison
Snowy Hilltops - Series Host - Granada Television
Babewatch UK - Series Host - Granada Televison

B.A.F.T.A Awards - Presenter - BBC Televison
Neighbours - Joanna Hartman - Pearson Television
Timetrax - Millie - Warner Brothers Television
Mission Impossible - Sandy - Warner Brothers Televison

THEATER
The Taming of the Shrew - Kate - Hampstead Park Theater
The Room - Ms. Derek - Gold Coast Drama Festival

COMMERCIALS
More than two dozen national commercials and regional spots in the US, UK and Australia including Palmolive, KFC, Coca-Cola, Taco Bell, Budweiser, Subway, ABC Sports, TNT, Kellogg's, and numerous others.

AWARDS
Australian Logie Awards - Nominee 'Best New Talent'
Gold Coast Drama Festival - Best Supporting Actress
Australian Talent Awards 'Best New Face'

OTHER CREDITS
Over 200 episodes starring in Neighbours
(Australia and Europe's longest running top-rated TV series)
More than 30 magazine covers including Maxim, FHM, Loaded and Inside Sport.
Featured in numerous music videos including Blues Traveler and Smashmouth.