Zoe Terakes

Zoe Terakes is one of Australia’s most exciting new writers whose first book, Eros, a collection of Greek Myths retold through a Queer lens, is published by Hachette Australia who will also publish Zoe’s forthcoming novel.

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Zoe’s first play Hermaphroditus, based on the story in their book Eros, will premiere in development at the inaugural Trans Theatre Festival in 2026, and is also being adapted as a feature film.

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As an actor, Zoe was most recently seen in the Marvel Studios / Disney+ series Ironheart. Other TV credits include the Australian remake of The Office, Nine Perfect Strangers, alongside Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy, and SBS On Demand’s Creamerie. Their other television credits include Foxtel’s Wentworth, Amazon’s The Moth Effect, ABC’s Janet King, and Foxtel’s The End. Zoe’s film credits include the coming of age hit, Ellie & Abbie (and Ellie’s Dead Aunt) and the AACTA award winning feature Talk To Me.

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On stage, Zoe has performed for Belvoir Street Theatre, Melbourne Theatre Company, Ensemble Theatre, and at The Old Fitz. For their work in A View from the Bridge at the Old Fitz, they received Sydney Theatre Awards for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in an Independent Production, and as joint winner, the Best Newcomer Award. Zoe was nominated for a Helpmann Award for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play for Melbourne Theatre Company’s production of A View from The Bridge.

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Zoe is represented by Shanahan Management as a performer, and by Artists First in the United States in all areas.

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Zoe identifies as nonbinary and trans masculine. They are a vocal advocate and activist for trans rights within the industry and on a global scale."

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