Emily Weir Explained

Emily Weir
Birth Date:[1]
Birth Place:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Nationality:Australian
Alma Mater:Queensland University of Technology
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2003, 2017–present
Employer:Seven Network
Known For:Home and Away

Emily Weir is an Australian actress best known for playing Mackenzie Booth on Seven Network's soap opera Home and Away since 2019.

Early life

Emily Weir was born and raised in Brisbane, Queensland and attended Queensland University of Technology.[2] She has one brother, Tom.[3] She was a dancer for over 15 years and also took up piano and singing lessons, before deciding to pursue a career in acting.[4]

Career

Weir's first acting role was in the stage production Tartuffe, playing Dorine, the maid. For this role, she went on to win both Best Emerging Artist and Best Supporting Actress at the 2017 Matilda Awards, which recognise achievement in the performing arts industry in Queensland.[5]

In 2019, it was announced that Weir would be joining the cast of the Australian soap opera series Home and Away on the Seven Network, after landing the role of new character Mackenzie Booth.[6] [7] She made her debut on the show on 13 June 2019.[8]

In May 2023, Weir was announced as a contestant for the twentieth season of Dancing with the Stars Australia. She was partnered with Lyu Masuda.[9] [10] On 23 July 2023, the season wrapped and Weir was announced as the runner-up, behind winner Phil Burton.[11]

Personal life

Weir has previously spoken openly about her struggles with crippling anxiety which lead to an alcohol addiction. In 2020, she revealed that she had completely given up alcohol.[12]

Filmography

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
2023Dancing with the StarsSelf7 episodes
202363rd Annual Logie AwardsSelfTV Special
202?Pearly GatesKateShort
2023Over ItPartygoerMusic Video
2022This Is Your LIfe: Ray MeagherSelfTV special 1 episode
2022Carols in the DomainSelfTV Special
202262nd TV Week LogiesSelfTV Special
2019Home And Away: Christmas in Summer BaySelf2 episodes
2019–presentHome and AwayMackenzie BoothSeason 32– (400+ episodes)
2003Sleepover ClubEmily1 episode

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harmsworth. Andrei. Dancing With The Stars' Emily Weir explains why she admitted to alcohol battle. Perth Now. 6 July 2023. 6 October 2023.
  2. Web site: 2019-06-10 . Home and Away: Meet Summer Bay's fiery new addition . 2023-08-05 . New Idea . en-us.
  3. Web site: Ward . Shauna Bannon . 2022-04-04 . Home and Away's Emily Weir life with family and romances away from soap . 2023-08-05 . RSVP Live . en.
  4. Web site: Harvey . Kerry . 2019-09-25 . Landing Home And Away role 'like winning Lotto' for Emily Weir . 2023-08-05 . Stuff . en.
  5. Web site: 2017-02-20 . Dead Puppet Society sweep the Queensland theatre awards . 2023-08-05 . ABC Brisbane . en-AU.
  6. Web site: Emily Weir joins Home and Away as new girl Mackenzie . 2023-08-05 . Now To Love . 17 June 2019 . en.
  7. Web site: 2019-06-17 . Emily Weir joins Home and Away – as Dean's sister? . 2023-08-05 . Metro . en.
  8. Web site: 2018-11-30 . Home and Away: Colby and Dean catch Mackenzie's attention . 2023-08-05 . Digital Spy . en-GB.
  9. Web site: 2023-05-12 . Home and Away star Emily Weir signs up for Dancing With The Stars . 2023-08-05 . Digital Spy . en-GB.
  10. Web site: Dolphin . Isabelle . 2023-07-04 . Just everything we know about Dancing With The Stars Emily Weir and Lyu Masuda. . 2023-08-05 . Mamamia . en-AU.
  11. Web site: 2023-08-05 . Dancing With The Stars winner Phil Burton and runner up Emily Weir . 2023-08-05 . 7NEWS . en.
  12. Web site: 2020-09-30 . Home and Away star Emily Weir opens up over why she gave up alcohol . 2023-08-05 . Digital Spy . en-GB.

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