Miriana McGechie

Actor / Commercial / Voice
Age Range

18—26

Ethnicity

Māori / Multi-ethnic / Scottish

Based In

Auckland, New Zealand


Miriana’s voice is clear, expressive, and engaging — the perfect balance of youth, fluency, and cultural heart. Her Te Reo Māori flows naturally, with beautiful pronunciation and tone. In English, she brings a relatable ease and brightness. With a natural gift for storytelling and gentle emotional range, she’s ideal for kaupapa Māori content, youth-focused campaigns, and bilingual narrative work.

Voice Qualities:

• Tone: Bright, soft, and expressive
• Energy: Light, natural, engaging
• Style: Conversational, clear, culturally grounded
• Accents: Native NZ English, fluent Te Reo Māori
• Strength: Bilingual fluency and connection with rangatahi audiences

Strengths & Specialities:

• Commercial: Youthful tone for public service campaigns, education, and kaupapa-led brands
• Character Work: Authentic rangatahi voice with emotional warmth
• Audiobooks: Engaging storytelling for tamariki and YA fiction in both languages
• Explainers: Smooth, clear delivery ideal for bilingual educational content
• Audio Drama: Relatable emotional range with an honest, youthful feel

Miriana McGechie

Artist Resume

Awards

Year
Role
Production

2020

Viola - Twelfth Night

ACTT Award 'Best Female in a Leading Role'

2016

Daughters in Heaven

ACTT Nomination 'Best Production'

Stage

Year
Role
Production

2019

Viola

Twelfth Night

Shoreside Theatre's Summer Shakespeare Season

Dir. James Bell

2019

Comedy Sketch Troupe

Oil and Water

Auckland Fringe Festival

2019

Doctor Branch / Myself

For A Limited Time

NZ International Comedy Festival

Dir. Miriana McGechie, Willy De Wit, David Downs, Joshua Downs

2019

#13

The Wolves

Silo Theatre

Dir. Sophie Roberts

2018

Sarah Siddons

One Act Play Festival - 'The Actor's Nightmare'

Shoreside Theatre

Dir. Catherine Boniface

2018

Doctor Branch / Myself

For A Limited Time

Dir. Miriana McGechie, Willy De Wit, David Downs, Joshua Downs

2018

Narrator

A Christmas Carol

Shoreside Theatre

Dir. Kristof Haines

2017

'Coriolanus' - Third Place

Sheila Winn National Shakespeare Competition

Dir. Harriet Carter

2016

Juliet Hulme

Daughters of Heaven

Shoreside Theatre

Dir. Michelle Atkinson

2016

Lady of the Lake

King Arthur

Shoreside Theatre

Dir. Kara Claire Dunning

2015

Meg

One Act Play Festival - 'Young Zombies'

Shoreside Theatre

Dir. Kara Claire Dunning

Voice Over

Year
Role
Production

2019

Voice for Zoe Fergusson / Narration

My Perfect Family: The Fergusons

Attitude TV

Dir. Suzi Jowsey Featherstone

2019

Narration

Corporate Seminar Video

Uno Loco

Dir. Craig Muller