Emily Weir is an Australian actress best known for playing Mackenzie Booth on

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's soap opera ''

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'' since 2019.

Early life

Emily Weir was born and raised in

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and attended

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. She has one brother, Tom. She was a dancer for over 15 years and also took up piano and singing lessons, before deciding to pursue a career in acting.

Career

Weir's first acting role was in the stage production ''

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,'' playing Dorine, the maid. For this role, she went on to win both Best Emerging Artist and Best Supporting Actress at the 2017 Matilda Awards, which recognise achievement in the performing arts industry in Queensland. In 2019, it was announced that Weir would be joining the cast of the Australian soap opera series ''

'' on the Seven Network, after landing the role of new character Mackenzie Booth. She made her debut on the show on 13 June 2019. In May 2023, Weir was announced as a contestant for the twentieth season of ''

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.'' She was partnered with Lyu Masuda. On 23 July 2023, the season wrapped and Weir was announced as the runner-up, behind winner

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Personal life

Weir has previously spoken openly about her struggles with crippling anxiety which led to an alcohol addiction. In 2020, she revealed that she had completely given up alcohol.

Filmography

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Weir, Emily 1990s births Living people Actresses from Brisbane 21st-century Australian actresses Australian soap opera actresses Australian television actresses Queensland University of Technology alumni Year of birth missing (living people)