Jessica Stafford-Ewing

Jessica Stafford-Ewing is an Australian Actress & Presenter. Born and raised in Melbourne, Victoria, Jessica began studying acting at a young age with Judy Banks on the Mornington Peninsula. Through her early twenties she found success as a sports and body model, was a finalist in numerous state and national swimsuit competitions and was crowned Miss Superbabe Australia in 2004. Returning to Australia, Jessica continued to study acting, picking up small parts in local and international productions. In 2017, after several years of intense training and dedication, she was accredited as an Australian stunt performer (MEAA SAP), diversifying her skills as an action-actress. Jessica's presenting highlights include co-hosting TV series Tough Tested, newsreader for the Nova, Star or Smooth FM networks across Australia, and reporter for Australian Independent Radio (AIR) News. Jessica lends her voice to audio narration and voiceovers, having worked with global brands including Qantas, HSBC, Woolworths and P&O. Off camera, Jessica's passion is animals and has worked alongside many of Australia's animal and marine organisations as a hands-on volunteer and is proud to be an RSPCA QLD Ambassador. After a melanoma diagnosis in 2016, Jessica joined Melanoma Patients Australia as an Ambassador to help raise awareness of early detection and is a regular guest speaker at various skin cancer research forums and events on behalf of MPA. Jessica resides on the Gold Coast.