Zahra Newman

[1] Newman was born in Port Antonio Jamaica and spent her formative years in Kingston before migrating to Australia at the age of 14 with her mother.

Later, in Brisbane Australia, performance opportunities with Harvest Rain Theatre Company served to cement her passion for and commitment to the stage.

[3] Newman has performed extensively with leading theatre companies in Melbourne and Sydney.

[5] Her television and film credits include Wentworth, Rush, Childhood’s End and Neighbours.

[11] Newman would also played music legend Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill .