Location: New Zealand | Height: 157 cm | Hair Colour: Brown | Eye Colour: Brown | Ethnicity: European / Mixed Ethnicity
She / Her
Originally from the United States, Danika Leigh is a skilled and versatile actor with a strong foundation in film, television, and theatre. She brings a natural presence to the screen, with performances that feel grounded and authentic. Comfortable in a range of roles, she has a sharp understanding of character and delivers with nuance and depth.
Her work spans both live performance and screen acting, from appearing in Universal Studios’ SuperStar Parade to producing and starring in the independent short What Is Left Unsaid, a thoughtful exploration of the effects of trauma on relationships. She has an instinctive approach to storytelling and is equally confident behind the camera, running Herstory Collective, a production company dedicated to queer, female-driven narratives.
Danika is excellent at all US accents, with a natural standard American accent that makes her well-suited for international productions. Easy to work with and collaborative on set, she brings professionalism and focus to every project.
| 2025 | Teddy Bear's Secret | Role: Angel [supporting] |
Fantasy Films Limited - Director: Yalin Zou Producer: Helen Wu |
| 2013 | Thunderstruck | Role: Student |
Warner Bros. - Director: John Whitesell Karz Entertainment - Producer: Mike Karz |
| 2025 | Shortland Street | Role: Michelle Beca |
South Pacific Pictures - Director: Amanda Tito TVNZ - Producer: Oliver Driver |
| 2022 | Arranged [season 3] | Role: Blind Date Contestant |
Notable Pictures - Director: Julia Parnell THREE - Producer: Julia Parnell |
| 2022 | Sui Generis | Role: Bar Patron |
Chillbox Creative - Director: Roberto Nascimento Rebels & Robots Productions - Producer: Milon Tesiram |
| 2020 | Chloe and the Crash Test | Role: Danny |
Barefoot Film - Director: Anton Steel Heinz Productions - Producer: Paula Jones |
| 2025 | Fracture | Role: Betty [lead] | Simon Shin Films - Director: Simon Shin |
| 2025 | What is Left Unsaid | Role: Ava [lead] |
Herstory Collective - Director: Shay McKendrick Producer: Connor Amor-Bendall |
| 2023 | As Time Goes By | Role: Emily [lead] | Sinomine Productions - Director: Choco Rony |
| 2022 | Aria | Role: Adult Aria | Navi Collaborative |
| 2022 | Some Knights | Role: Templar Knight | Brothers in Crime - Director: James Atkins |
| 2021 | Bloody Mary | Role: Victoria | Simon Shin Films - Director: Simon Shin |
| 2018 | Meme-tics | Role: Jordan | Director: Gilbert Gallad |
| 2021 | Cheshire Cat's Smile | Role: Caterpillar [full-time lead] |
Whoa! Studios - Director: Dawn Glover Producer: Candice Borchert |
| 2019 | Radio K.A.O.S. | Role: Victoria [lead] | Whirlwind Productions - Director: Margaret O'Hanlon |
| 2017 | Legally Blonde | Roles: Delta Nu & Judge | Athens Theatre - Florida - Director: Trevor Southworth |
| 2016 - 2012 | Universal Studios Florida | Roles: Full time - various | Universal Destinations & Experiences |
| 2018 - 2017 | Legacy! Choir | Role: Soloist & Choir | Central Florida Community Arts - Director: Scott Kincaid |
| 2017 | Midsummer Night's Dream | Role: Dancer | AntiGravity Orlando - Director: Adam Graham |
| 2025 | Electric Kiwi Mobile | Role: Speed Cart Woman |
True - Producer: Claudia Miller Flying Fish - Director: Samantha Attenborough |
| 2025 - 2023 | ScreenFit | Nikki Si'ulepa | |
| 2025 - 2023 | Swing360 | Pole Dance | |
| 2024 - 2022 | Equity Scene Group | New Zealand Equity | |
| 2023 | Advance Audition Workshop | Liz Mullane & Rachel Bullock | Rachel Bullock Casting |
| 2022 | Australian Accent | Alex Whitham | |
| 2022 - 2017 | Private Vocal Lessons | Tutors: Delisa Dean [US] & Cherie Moore [NZ] | |
| 2021 | British Accent | Sarah Valentine | |
| 2021 | Combat Training | Tutors: Damian Hoskin & Alexander Holloway | New Zealand Stage and Screen Combat School |
| 2017 - 2016 | Lyra / Hoop & Silks Training | Tutors: Various | Metro Movement Aerial Arts & AntiGravity Orlando |
| 2009 - 2006 | Bachelor of Theatre Arts | Tutors: Various | California Polytechnic State University |
| 2005 | Young People's Project | Tutors: Various | PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre - California |
| 2002 - 1995 | Ballet, Tap & Jazz Training | Tutors: Various | Fossemalle Dance Studio & Los Olivos Dance Company |
| Accents | American, English, English - RP |
| Dance | Ballroom, Cabaret, General movement, Hip Hop, Jazz, Rock n Roll, Tap |
| Other | Circus Skills, Sword Play, Weapons |
| Singing | Cabaret, Classical, Country, Folk, Jazz, Musical, Pop, Rock |
| Sports | Athletics, Basketball, Canoeing, Deep Water Diving, Golf, Horse Riding, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Roller Skating, Rollerblading, Running, Scuba diving, Shooting, Sledding, Snowboarding, Soccer / Football, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball, Yoga, Martial Arts » Hand to Hand Combat, Mixed Martial Arts » Fantasy Combat |
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