Janine McGrath

Janine McGrath is your Modern Everywoman - poised and composed on the surface... hairline cracks and a complex centre. In only a few years, Janine has featured in numerous short and feature films, theatre, play readings and commercials. "I think it's essential for women to see themselves in independent, resilient characters... not to say over-balancing can't be part of the charm." 'Evenings With Janine' was nominated for Best Comedy in the 2025 Antenna Awards. Janine was awarded 'Best Actress' at the Cracked Actors' 2023 Summer Readings in the lead role of Nell (aka Natasha Pavlova) by Gerard Lewis Fitzgerald and was a finalist for 'Best Supporting Actress' in 2022 & 'Best Actress' in 2021 in the Cracked Actors Theatre Summer Readings. Janine rekindled her passion for acting after three decades of running successful dance schools. With extensive experience in dance performance, education, and stage production, Janine brings a treasure trove of professional skills to her film & theatrical projects. In the 1980s Janine juggled careers as both a Primary School Teacher and private studio dance teacher. "I found myself choreographing a new Jazz syllabus, then becoming President of Southern Federation of Dance (SFD), which led to work as a choreographer, dance examiner, producer, MC, adjudicator, teacher-trainer and mentor." She also introduced an original program for preschooler dance. On both international and national theatre and arena shows she's worked as a choreographer and dance consultant. Riverdance (1998), Cavalcade - Reins of Fire (2005), Madiba The Musical (2018 & 2019), and Fast Love - a Tribute to George Michael (2018 & 2019). In 2001 & 2002 Janine lectured in Dance & Drama at Victoria University in the School of Human Movement, Recreation & Performance. Janine has a full Driver's Licence, Passport and Working With Children Check.