Emelia Jane Burns (born 18 February 1982) is an Australian actress, who has had roles in films and television series.

Films

Burns appeared in the 2007 action film ''

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'', written and directed by

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, as Yasantwa, a

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from

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, transported to a remote island to compete in an illegal

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television show. Burns also appeared in the 2011 horror movie '' Don't Be Afraid of the Dark''.

Television

Burns is well known for her role as Diva, in two seasons of the children's television series ''

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''. She has also appeared on '' The Starter Wife'' as Mudawa, ''

Sea Patrol ''Sea Patrol'' is an Australian television drama that ran from 2007 to 2011, set on board HMAS ''Hammersley'', a fictional patrol boat of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The series focused on the ship and the lives of its crew members. Despi ...

'' as Zuraya, the children's television series '' H₂O: Just Add Water'', and in

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's ''

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'' as Commander Tilton.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* 1982 births Australian film actresses Australian television actresses Living people People from Brisbane Australian actors of African descent {{Australia-screen-actor-stub