Jessica Marais

Jessica Marais
Born	Jessica Dominique Marais (1985-01-29) 29 January 1985 (age 40) Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Nationality	South African Australian
Education	John XXIII College, Perth St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls, Perth National Institute of Dramatic Art (BFA)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2008–2020
Known for	Packed to the Rafters Love Child The Wrong Girl
Height	175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Partner	James Stewart (2009–2015)
Children	1

Jessica Dominique Marais (born 29 January 1985^{[citation needed]}) is a South African-born Australian former actress. She is best known for her roles in Australian television. Her accolades include 5 Logie Awards and 9 nominations, as well as 2 Equity Ensemble Awards nominations.^[1]

Marais, a National Institute of Dramatic Art graduate, landed a breakout role as Rachel Rafter in the Seven Network comedy drama series, Packed to the Rafters (2008-2013). In 2012-2013, she co-starred in the American drama series, Magic City on Starz. She later starred in the Nine Network drama series, Love Child (2013-2017) and the Network 10 drama series, The Wrong Girl (2016-2017).