Born and raised in Sydney in a big Italian family, Larissa is an actor,singer, and musician who has been training and performing professionally sincethe age of 4. Larissa has worked on TV, short films, TVC's, and in music videos, gaining experience both on stage and in front of the camera. Recent credits include 'Mia' in the upcoming feature film, 'Pray for Dawn', and the role of 'Judith' in 'Home and Away'.

Since graduating with her PhD in Molecular Biology, Larissa has consistently trained with the industry’s leading professionals on a weekly basis, and has had the pleasure of working with L.A. director Kim Farrant, Ben Mathews, Les Chantry, Yure Covich, John Bell, Miranda Harcourt, Donald Woodburn, Darren Gilshenan, Peter Andrikidis, and Michael Sheasby.

Larissa has recently written a Short Film that's very close to her heart, soon to enter into pre-production, and working as both Producer and Lead Actor. Larissa is also an avid singer and musician, proficient in both guitar andpiano, holds a Certificate III in Fitness, and has a Bachelor of Forensic Science, Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons), and a PhD in Molecular Biology.

Languages spoken: English / Basic Italian

Accents: Proficient in Standard American / R.P British.