Yanina (she/her) is a Canberra and London-based actor who trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA).Stage credits include Cassius, Julius Caesar (Chaika); Martirio, The House of Bernarda Alba (Chaika); Lady Capulet, Romeo and Juliet (LAMDA); The Ghost, Hamlet (LAMDA); Juliana, Hedda Gabler (LAMDA); Anna, A Bright New Boise (LAMDA); Mrs Waller, The Gift (LAMDA); Mrs Farley, Playhouse Creatures (Pigeonhole Theatre); Sonja, Uncle Vanya (Canberra Rep); and Marry Warren, The Crucible (Canberra Rep). Film credits include Oncology Nurse, 6 Festivals (Paramount +); Nurse, Blue World Order (Full Point Films); Ella, The Blacksmith (WW Productions); Flora Brayshaw, Letter from Bobeyan (WW Productions); and Connie, Theatre of the Dead (Caluburn Productions). Voice acting credits include Princess; Herc (HarperColinsUK); Sarah, As You Like It - Churchill and Daughter (ArtSound Radio Theatre); and Emergency Operator/Atmosphere, Water Horse (FFE Films).

Yanina is thrilled to join Lakespeare this season. She’s always loved how the company turns Canberra’s parks into magical spaces where anyone—young or old, seasoned theatre-goer or first-timer—can fall in love with Shakespeare.