Emily Weir

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

Emily Weir
Born1990 or 1991 (age 32–33)[1]
Brisbane, Queensland
NationalityAustralian
Alma materQueensland University of Technology
OccupationActress
Years active2017–present
EmployerSeven Network
Known forHome and Away

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
2023 Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series) Self 7 episodes
2023 63rd Annual Logie Awards Self TV Special
202? Pearly Gates Kate Short
2023 Over It Partygoer Music Video
2022 This Is Your LIfe: Ray Meagher Self TV special 1 episode
2022 Carols in the Domain Self TV Special
2022 62nd TV Week Logies Self TV Special
2019 Home And Away: Christmas in Summer Bay Self 2 episodes
2019–present Home and Away Mackenzie Booth Season 32– (400+ episodes)
2003 Sleepover Club Emily 1 episode

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