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Larissa Allen is a New Zealand-based actor and producer known for her emotionally grounded performances and passion for authentic storytelling. Recent screen credits include lead roles in the short films Pākehā (2025), Exposure (2025), and Love Ya Face (2022), as well as a supporting role in the supernatural drama Petrified (2024). She also voiced the lead character in Death of a Star (2024), showcasing her versatility across mediums and genres. She has trained extensively with industry leaders, including at the Atlantic Acting School in New York as the 2023 Equity Foundation Scholarship recipient.

 

A graduate of the University of Waikato (BComm, Public Relations & Marketing), Larissa blends sharp business acumen with creative flair. She is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Eddie Page Productions. Combining a sharp eye for story with a background in strategic marketing, Larissa is committed to developing unique, globally resonant content from Aotearoa (NZ) and was proud to production coordinate feature film, Ka Whawhai Tonu (2023).

 

A recent breast cancer survivor and proud mother, she is especially passionate about supporting wāhine-led projects and bringing underrepresented voices to the screen. 

 

Larissa Allen brings 15 years’ experience as a marketing and event manager as well as over 20 years’ experience in the entertainment industry.