Raechelle Banno

Raechelle was most recently seen in a series of films as the title character in the production, THE RUBY LANDRY SAGA, based on the V.C. Andrews ‘Ruby Landry’ book series for the Lifetime/A&E Network. Raechelle also appeared as one of the lead roles (Atria Nine) in the CW Network premiere season of the television series PANDORA. Her breakthrough role was as series regular Olivia on the long running Australian Network Seven television series HOME & AWAY.

Prior to this, Raechelle appeared in the role of Courtney in the Southern Star/7Two series IN YOUR DREAMS and starred in the co-lead role of Noushka in the award-winning short film SECOND BEST, directed by Alyssa McLelland.

In 2020, Raechelle co-directed (with Karina Banno) the short film @BLADEROLLER: CASE UNSOLVED leading to its selection within the Sydney Underground Film Festival’s ‘Take 48’ lineup. Raechelle was recently on one of only eight teams selected as finalists for AACTA x Monster Pictures Isolation independent film development initiative for their project BLACKHEATH.

In 2021, Raechelle made her directorial debut with THE PARTY JOB, a short film she also wrote and produced with the production company she shares with her sister and collaborator, Karina Banno, Palindrome Productions. Throughout its festival run, THE PARTY JOB earned Raechelle nods for ‘Best Short Film’, ‘Best First Time Director’, ‘Best Debut Award’, as well as winning the ‘Emerging Talent Award’ at the Canberra Short Film Festival. After being selected and published on OMELETO, hosting the world’s best short films, THE PARTY JOB has been enjoyed by nearly 115K viewers.

Up next, Raechelle will star in the Musical Biopic, BETTER MAN, based on the life of UK Singer Robbie Williams.