Hanah Tayeb is an actress of North African/Middle Eastern descent, raised in Algeria then emigrating to New Zealand with her family at age 7. Her passion for acting landed her a place at prestigious Auckland training institution The Actors Program, where she completed her training in 2022. For her graduation performance Hanah took on the role of 'Christine' in Stef Smith's adaptation of the Henrik Ibsen play, NORA: A DOLL'S HOUSE. The year after, Hanah was cast as 'Cordelia' in Auckland Theatre Company's critically-acclaimed production of KING LEAR.
On screen, Hanah has just wrapped supporting roles for two local series, MILES FROM NOWHERE and RAISED BY REFUGEES 2. Other recent credits include SHORTLAND STREET and award-winning Kiwi drama THE PACT. Alongside acting, Hanah is a skilled singer and musician.
