Biography

Mikaela Phillips is an Australian actress and producer whose work across television and film has established her as one of the industry’s most dynamic multi-hyphenate creatives. With over a decade of professional experience, she has built a reputation for delivering commercially successful, critically recognized projects while maintaining a commanding on-screen presence.

Phillips gained national acclaim as series regular Faith Morgan in the television drama Counter Play, which aired on Nine Network Australia and streamed internationally on Amazon Prime. In addition to leading the cast, she also served as Executive Producer. Her television credits also include appearances in long-running Australian drama Neighbours, further cementing her standing within the national screen landscape.

Expanding into feature film, Phillips delivered three films within a single year (2020-2021), demonstrating both creative drive and production capability at scale. Her debut feature, Madison and the Happiness Jar, was released across streaming platforms in 2021. She followed this with Malibu Crush, directed by James Pratt, which premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in September 2022. Her achievements during this period earned her the Best Young Filmmaker Award (2021) and recognition as one of the "30 Under 30 Producers to Watch."

In 2025, Phillips continued to expand her international footprint with the audio drama Seduction and the fantasy feature film Zavier and the Nightkeeper due for 2026 release - reinforcing her position as a leading creative voice across genres.

As both a performer and producer, Phillips is recognized for her strategic oversight, creative vision and sustained contribution to the screen industry.
- IMDb mini biography by: FSC

Daughter of best-selling author and Writer/Director Chrys Phillips.

Mikaela is a feminine form of the Hebrew name Michael, which means "Who is like God".

Mikaela modeled and acted in various promotions and video trailers of her mum's fantasy book series Magic Wars. The character in the series 'Miki' was based on Mikaela.

Frequently told and compared to looking very similar to actress Lea Michele.