Michala Banas
Actor · Executive Producer · Director · Writer
Born Nov 14, 1978 · Wellington, New Zealand
Active 1990–present · 5′2″ (157 cm)
Michala Elizabeth Laurinda Banas is a New Zealand television actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Marissa Taylor in Always Greener and as Kate Manfredi in McLeod's Daughters.
Filmography
Blue Murder Motel (2026) — VinnyIce Road: Vengeance (2025) — V.A. PyschiatristPacked Away (2025) — Em · Executive Producer · Director · WriterRun Rabbit Run (2024) — Alice's BreathsHalifax: Retribution (2020) — ErinBad Mothers (2019) — JesseNowhere Boys: The Book of Shadows (2016) — Phoebe HartleyParty Tricks (2014) — Tanya KeeganThe Doctor Blake Mysteries (2013) — Joyce EllisNowhere Boys (2013) — Phoebe HartleyUpper Middle Bogan (2013) — Amber WheelerMiss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012) — Enid ShannonBeaconsfield (2012) — Carolyn RussellSpicks and Specks (2005)Ned (2003) — MuffyScooby-Doo (2002) — CarolMcLeod's Daughters (2001) — Kate ManfrediThe Saddle Club (2001)Always Greener (2001) — Marissa TaylorThe Lost World (1999) — RenataBeastMaster (1999) — LorielMirror, Mirror (1995) — Louisa IredaleBlue Heelers (1993)Round the Twist (1990) — Ariel