Jessica Marais

Jessica Marais
Born	Jessica Dominique Marais (1985-01-29) 29 January 1985 (age 39) Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Nationality	South African Australian
Education	National Institute of Dramatic Art (BFA)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2008–2020
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 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).