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Dax Carnay-Hanrahan (professionally known as DAXIE) is a multi-award-winning trans Filipina performer and writer based in Naarm/Melbourne. Known for her dynamic presence, razor-sharp wit, and deeply emotive range, DAXIE brings both dramatic weight and magnetic charm to every stage she walks on.

DAXIE’s work sits at the intersection of immigration, trans femininity, trauma, and humour, making her not just a performer but a powerful storyteller and cultural force. Trained across stage, screen, and devised performance, her acting style fuses classic craft with lived experience, resulting in unforgettable, truth-filled characters.

Whether performing devised ensemble works, solo monologues, or contemporary text, DAXIE is a director’s dream! An artist of depth, versatility, and undeniable presence.