Born and raised in Sydney’s Inner West, Veronica has always been drawn to storytelling and the arts. From childhood living-room productions to leading roles in high school musicals like Grease and Little Shop of Horrors, she demonstrated an innate ability to connect with audiences from an early age. A natural entertainer, she explored hip-hop dancing, competitive swimming, and even joined the Australian Youth Choir, immersing herself in every opportunity for growth. Despite her passion for the arts, self-doubt and a deep commitment to supporting her family initially led her to view acting as an unattainable career. However, in 2016, she made the pivotal decision to formally study Meisner technique, building upon her self-taught exploration of Stanislavsky’s methods. Inspired by transformative actors like Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino, she developed a deep appreciation for raw, immersive performances that demand emotional honesty. A chance encounter led her to the Miss Universe competition in 2016, where she discovered newfound confidence, discipline, and the power of using her platform to inspire others. This experience reignited her commitment to acting, leading to her first short film the same year “while we live’. Through relentless dedication, she refined her craft, booking multiple projects before landing her breakout role in Streets of Colour alongside Rahel Romahn and Elliot Giarola in 2019—a transformative experience that solidified her presence in the industry. Determined to challenge herself further, she returned to Miss Universe the same year, measuring her personal and professional growth among a community of driven, like-minded women. She later wrote, produced, directed, and starred in a short film about the consequences of complacency, absue and exploitation called ‘On the House’, further expanding her creative voice. During lockdown, she deepened her technical skills in self-taping with Les Chantry and trained with Lisa Robertson, learning how different mediums shape performance. In 2024, Streets of Colour earned a prestigious nomination for ‘Best Indie Feature Film’ in the AACTA awards, marking another milestone in her evolving career. Now, as a contestant on MAFS, she hopes to further explore her personal journey while expanding her reach to inspire and connect with wider audiences. With an unwavering passion for storytelling, Veronica continues to challenge herself, seeking roles that push creative boundaries while using her platform to empower and uplift others.