Jessica Marais
Jessica Marais | |
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| Born | Jessica Dominique Marais Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa |
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–2018, 2020 |
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| Partner | James Stewart (2009–2015) |
| Children | 1 |
Jessica Dominique Marais is a South African-born Australian former actress. She is best known for her roles in Australian television. Her accolades include five Logie Awards and nine nominations, as well as two Equity Ensemble Awards nominations.
Marais, a National Institute of Dramatic Art graduate, landed a breakout role as Rachel Rafter in the Seven Network comedy drama series, Packed to the Rafters (2008-2013). In 2012-2013, she co-starred in the American drama series, Magic City on Starz. She later appeared in the Nine Network drama series, Love Child (2013-2017) and the Network 10 drama series, The Wrong Girl (2016-2017). Jessica also played the role of evil mord sith, Mistress Denna in Legend of the Seeker.