Dianella Connell

Dianella Connell

Dianella Connell is a Canberra-based actor with a versatile background spanning stage, screen, and commercial productions. She recently appeared in a supporting role in the feature film *Invasion Day* and starred as the lead in the theatrical production *Holka Polka*. Her experience is broad, ranging from social media commercials for the Cannoli Brothers to high-energy simulation acting for St. John’s Ambulance training. Dianella has also contributed to the industry as both an actor and production manager for Canberra Theatre WEXA under the direction of Christopher Maher. Dianella’s craft is supported by formal training in Screen Craft with Ruth Pieloor and master drama studies at Telopea Park School. A multi-faceted performer, she possesses a unique blend of physical and linguistic skills, including intermediate proficiency in Japanese and Taekwondo. An accomplished musician on drums and percussion, she also brings expertise in belly dancing, physical theater, and advanced content creation to her creative projects.

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TV / Film

2026

Invasion day • Feature film • Supporting • Violent Velcro productions • David J. Reid

Theater

2026

Simulation acting • Distracting, loud, chaotic character to distract trainees • St. John’s ambulance training • St. John’s • canberra, Australia

Canberra theatre WEXA • Actor/production manager • Canberra theatre • Christopher Maher • Canberra, Australia

Holka polka • cinderella

Commercial

2026

Cannoli brothers • Social media commercial • Dark horse creative • Hannah pingilly

On camera talent • MOS interviews • Chocd Full • Nathan beer

Voice

2026

online projects

Education

2026

Telopea Park School • Year 10 master drama class • Canberra, Australia

Screen Craft • Acting for screen workshop - Ruth Pieloor • Canberra, Australia

Attributes

Appearance

GenderFemale
Height5'10" / 178 cm
EyesGrey, Blue
HairBlonde, Dark Blonde
EthnicityWhite, Other

Special Skills

Content creation
Japanese
Physical Theater
Voice Acting
Badminton
Basketball
Belly Dancing
Hip-Hop Dance
Drums/Percussion
Drums/Percussion
Piano/Keyboard
Taekwondo

Dianella Connell

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