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Danah Matthews

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Danah Matthews

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Danah-Jane Matthews – Actress | Dancer | Choreographer | Producer

Internationally accomplished, Danah-Jane’s work spans screen, stage, and studio. Known for her bold presence and refined artistry, she brings elegance and magnetism to every project.

✨ Career Highlights:

  • Lead at the iconic Moulin Rouge, Paris
  • Lead on Italian TV Shows Chiambretti Night, Grand Hotel Chiambretti
  • Multiple National Commercials in USA
Film + TV Credits:

• Coco (dir. Gad Elmaleh)
• Crave (dir. Richard Rudy) 
• Carjack (dir. Richard Rudy)
• Magic Lantern (dir. Amir Naderi – Venice Film Festival premiere)
• Chiambretti Night and Grand Hotel Chiambretti (Italian TV)
• Paris (dir. Cedrick Klapisch)
• Breakfast Not Included (dir. Richard Rudy) 
• On Our Way (dir. Sophie Curtis)
 
🎬 Behind the Camera:

  • Independent producer of multiple short films
  • Choreographer and creative director for Feature Films and Music Videos
🩰 Training & Talent:

  • Classical + contemporary dance: New Zealand School of Dance
  • Trained in acting at Studio Pygmalion, Cours Florent, and earned a certificate in French Civilization from La Sorbonne
  • Ongoing acting training in New York and Los Angeles
  • Languages: English | French | Italian
📍 Currently based in Paris + Los Angeles

Available for screen, stage, and collaborative creative work worldwide.

Danah Matthews
Vita as Open in Filmmakers
Los Angeles (US), Paris (FR)
Genderfemale
Place of birthAustralia
NationalityAustralian, Dutch
Main professionActor
Working permitsEuropean Union (EU-27), United States, Australia, New Zealand
Housing optionsMilan (IT), Rome (IT), London (GB), New York (US)
AssociationsActors' Equity Association (AEA)
SpecializationsDancer
Driver's licensesCar class
Eye colorbrown
Hair colorbrown
Height (cm)178
Weight (in kg)144
Ethnicity and heritageMixed, White or Caucasian, Australian, Ethnically ambiguous
LanguagesEnglish(native)FrenchItalian
DialectsAmerican-CaliforniaAmerican-New YorkAmerican-StandardAustralian(native dialect)
DanceBurlesqueCan-canChoreographyJazz dancePerformanceShow dance
Training
Primary professional training
2010 – 2012
Cours Florent Paris
Other professional training
2016 – 2025
Tony Greco, NY & LA: Method Acting
2013 – 2014
Studio Pygmailon, Paris: Film & Theatre
2004 – 2006
New Zealand School of Dance, Wellington: Classical Ballet
Film
2023
Breakfast Not Included picture
Breakfast Not Included (Short film) In development
Her (LR)
Richard Rudy ShowMe Media Richard Rudy Richard Rudy
2022
The Dance (Short film)
Choreographer, Joyce (SUP)
Ira Farmer Ira Farmer Ira Farmer Ira Farmer
2022
Carjack picture
Carjack (Short film)
Emma (LR)
Richard Rudy ShowMe Media Richard Rudy Richard Rudy
2021
On Our Way picture
On Our Way (Feature film)
Choreographer (OTH)
Sophie Curtis Artemis Gravitas Ventures Sophie Curtis
2020
Magic Lantern picture
Magic Lantern (Feature film)
Choreographer (OTH)
Amir Nadiri Rahmin Bahrani Scion Pictures, Runner Films Kerry Rock
2018
Crave picture
Crave (Short film)
Sarah (LR)
Richard Rudy ShowMe Media Richard Rudy Sarah Kane
2009
Coco picture
Coco (Feature film)
Eva (OTH)
Gad Elmaleh Légende Films StudioCanal Gad Elmaleh, Caroline Thivel
2008
Paris picture
Paris (Feature film)
Dancer (SUP)
Cédric Klapisch Ce Qui Me Meut Motion Pictures StudioCanal, IFC Films Noureddine Aberdine | Jeanne Millet | Nadia Nataf Cédric Klapisch
2007
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom picture
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (Feature film)
Dancer (SUP)
Shaad Ali Aditya Chopra | Yash Chopra Yash Raj Films Gilly Poole Habib Faisal (screenplay and dialogue) (as Habib-Faisal) | Tigmanshu Dhulia (Story development) | Anurag Kashyap (Story development) | Shaad Ali (story)
Television
2021
Infamy: When Fame Turns Deadly picture
Infamy: When Fame Turns Deadly (Documentary drama)
Dancer
David Joseph | Nick Zane Miller | Doug Glover VH1 Productions VH1 VH1 Television Megan Peterson
2015 – 2016
Grand Hotel Chiambretti picture
Grand Hotel Chiambretti (TV show)
Self | Prima Donna (LR)
Egidio Romio Roberto Ebale Canale 5 Canale 5
2016
Design Genius picture
Design Genius (TV series)
Model | Self (LR)
Tone Innset Bigfoot Entertainment Fashion One Fashion One International Susan Saldego Abdi Baktur | Khashayar Mahmoodabadi (additional material) | Vick Moukoian (story editor) | Cara Salmeri
2013
The Morning Show picture
The Morning Show (TV show)
Self (GR)
Daniel Burgess-Wise Adam Boland 7 Network Australia 7 Network
2009
San Remo Music Festival (Event recording)
Dancer (GR)
Rai Uno Rai Italia Janet Pharoah
2008 – 2009
Chiambretti Night picture
Chiambretti Night (TV show)
Self | Prima Donna (LR)
Massimo Fusi Roberto Ebale Italia Uno Mediaset Piero Chiambretti | Romano Frassa | Irene Ghergo | Dodo Liggeri
Theater
2023
TEASE If You Please picture
TEASE If You Please (Concert)
Dancer (GR)
Donna Hood Donna Hood Los Angeles Palace Theatre Donna Hood
2006 – 2015
Feerie picture
Feerie (Choreography)
Lead (LR)
Janet Pharoah Jean Jacques Clerico Moulin Rouge, Paris Janet Pharoah Bill Goodson
2014
Jean-Paul Gaultier Defilé (Choreography)
Dancer, Model (GR)
Blanca Li Jean-Paul Gaultier Rex Theatre, Paris Blanca Li
2010
NightCafe picture
NightCafe (Choreography)
Dancer (LR)
Raewyn Hill Arts Council Queensland DanceNorth Raewyn Hill Gavin Webber
2004 – 2006
New Zealand School of Dance
Other
Royal New Zealand Ballet
Internet
2024
You Showgirl picture
You Showgirl (App)
Founder (LR)
Danah Matthews ShowMe Media
2022
'Home' (Music video)
Dancer (LR)
Summer Watson Summer Watson
2022
'Repulse' picture
'Repulse' (Music video)
Dancer (LR)
Georgia Speakman The Orchard, Sony Music
2022
'Falling' picture
'Falling' (Music video)
Dancer (LR)
Georgia Speakman The Orchard, Sony Music
2022
'Ascension' picture
'Ascension' (Music video)
Dancer (LR)
Georgia Speakman The Orchard, Sony Music
2022
'Respite' picture
'Respite' (Music video)
Dancer
Georgia Speakman The Orchard, Sony Music Outlier Records
2019 – 2021
Facebook | META Portal picture
Facebook | META Portal (App)
Wife (LR)
Producit Inc | Facebook | META ERA
2021
Bodi picture
Bodi (App)
Advanced Pilates (LR)
Dragonfly
Commercial
2021 – 2022
TABTouch #1 picture
TABTouch #1 (Commercial)
Wife (LR)
Michael Downing Sweetshop Lacy Ross Casting
2021
TABTouch #3 picture
TABTouch #3 (Commercial)
Wife (LR)
Michael Downing Sweetshop
2020
Lenovo picture
Lenovo (Commercial)
Hero Woman (LR)
FEEL GOOD VIDEO FEEL GOOD VIDEO Kate Kostiukova
2015 – 2017
Energetiks Australia picture
Energetiks Australia (Image series)
Hero Woman (LR)
Elysia Mangier
2017
ADORE picture
ADORE
Hero Woman (LR)
FEEL GOOD VIDEO FEEL GOOD VIDEO BOK Casting
2017
Boost Mobile picture
Boost Mobile (Commercial)
Hero Woman (LR)
Anabella Casanova Schiefer Chopshop BOK Casting
2010 – 2016
DELSEY Paris picture
DELSEY Paris (Image series)
Brand Ambassador (LR)
Albert Engler TWA
2013
Lacoste (Commercial)
Hero Woman (LR)
Pixie Films Pixie Films Sport Models
2012
Arthur Bonnet (Commercial)
Hero Woman (LR)
Pixie Films Sport Models
2011
Decathalon (Image movie)
Hero Woman (LR)
Sport Models
2011
Banque Palatine (Image series)
Legs (LR)
Pixie Films