Maria Angelico is an Australian actress, writer and producer from Melbourne, Victoria. Angelico is best known for her portrayal of Julia Bechly in the TV series Sisters on Network Ten (2017), as Miss Tan in The InBESTigators (2019), and as Angie Sanford in the ABC Television drama Stateless in 2020. From 2023 she has starred in the Binge Original comedy series Strife. In 2025, she plays lead roles in the TV series The Family Next Door and the feature film Birthright.
Early life and education Maria Angelico was born in Melbourne, Australia.
In 2002, Angelico received a place in the inaugural scholarship course at the Melbourne Theatre Company, and studied at the Susan Batson studio in New York, then undertook vocal and dialect training.
In 2010 Angelico completed the part-time acting program at 16th Street Actors Studio in Melbourne.
Career Angelico acted in several TV series, including Blue Heelers as teenager Jassy Kennedy in 2001, and appeared again in that series as Bianca Amalti in 2004, Neighbours, and a recurring role in Chris Lilley's We Can be Heroes . She continued working professionally as an actor throughout her teenage years.
In 2015, Angelico wrote, produced and starred in the web series Movement: the web series about a woman named Sophia who needs to sort out her life after making bad decisions and attempting to stay in control. She won the 2016 Spotlight on Melbourne WebFest award and was selected for the digital creators showcase at TriBeCa film festival 2016.
She appeared as Florence in the web series Other People's Problems in 2017. Angelico starred in the lead role of Daphna in the stage play Bad Jews which toured nationally in Australia during 2015–2016.
In 2017, Ashe starred as Julia Bechly in the TV drama series Sisters on Network Ten.
On 26 March 2023, Angelico was announced in the cast for the first season of the Foxtel show Strife. On 8 August 2024, it was announced that season two had begun production and Angelico would reprise her role from series one.
On 22 November 2024, Angelico was named for the ABC drama The Family Next Door, which aired in July 2025.
She plays the character of Jasmine in Zoe Pepper's feature film directorial debut, Birthright, which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in New York City in June 2025.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2002 Take Away Undesirable Teen Actor 2005 Hating Alison Ashley Sophie Actor 2007 My Sister and I Nina Actor 2008 Under a Red Moon Natalie Actor 2009 Blessed Morgue Receptionist Actor 2010 Stalker Jan Actor 2011 The Fat Lady Swings Maria Actor 2012 10Terorists Tree Hugger, Jarrah Actor Underground: The Julian Assange Story Maureen Actor 2013 The War Fiona Voice Actor 2014 Small Amy Actor2023FavouritesSamShort2025BirthrightJasmineLead role
Television + Year Title Role NotesRef2001 Blue Heelers Jassy Kennedy 1 episode2004 Blue Heelers Bianca Amalti 1 episode2005 We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year Mel 6 episodes2008 Bogan Pride Girl at Canteen 1 episode2009 Home and Away Kayla Deboer 1 episode City Homicide Rhiannon Casey 1 episode2010 Rush Elizabeth Heinz 1 episode2014 Wentworth Katrina 'Trina' Jenkins 1 episode2015 Footballer Wants a Wife Jade 5 episodes2017 Trip For Biscuits Exalted Leader 1 episode Sisters Julia Bechly 7 episodes 2018 Zero-Point Amanda Jade/Hou Yi4 episodes Glitch Sophie1 episode American Eggs Revonika2 episodes How to Stay Married Verity1 episode Get Krack!n Rachel 1 episode2019 Mr. Black Greta1 episodeThe InBESTigators Miss Tan18 episodes My Life Is Murder Cara Morgan 1 episode 2020 Stateless Angie Sanford 6 episodes Retrograde Isabel 6 episodes2021-25The NewsreaderCheryl Rici16 episodes2021New Gold MountainAnnie Thomas4 episodes2022DiscontentMilly3 episodes2023The ClearingJenny2 episodes2023–presentStrifeChristine6 episodes2024The Strange ChoresGertrude / Brenda 2 episodes2025Apple Cider VinegarRebecca3 episodesThe Family Next DoorHolly6 episodes
Web series/Video Games
Year Title Role Notes2015-2016MovementWriter/ Producer/ Actor (Sophia)7 episodes2017Other People’s ProblemsActor (Florence)5 episodes2020World of Warcraft: ShadowlandsWinter QueenVideo Game2022World of Warcraft: DragonflightWinter QueenVideo Game
Theatre Year Title Role Notes2006 Black Rock Tiffany Actor2008 Shedding Rosa Actor2012 Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Roberta Actor2015-2016 Bad Jews Daphna Feygenbam Actor
Awards and nominations Screen writing Year Award Category Work Result Ref. 2016 Melbourne WebFest AwardSpotlight Award for Best WritingMovement
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