Australia’s Maddy Tyers is an up-and-coming actor, author, filmmaker, and self-confessed Lego fan-girl. Her first major TV break came back in 2008 with The Elephant Princess, an award-winning teen fantasy drama in which she played the supporting lead role of Amanda Tucci for over 50 episodes. The show was a worldwide success, being shown in over 35 countries. Since then, Tyers has continued to build her acting resume with roles in the likes of Neighbours, Back in Very Small Business, and Lego Masters.

Tyers is accomplished in all fields of acting. Her early career saw her work in musical theatre, playing roles in the likes of Annie and Witches of Eastwick. As a teenager, she also appeared in numerous television adverts for things as diverse as the Commonwealth Games and Fox Radio. Following her Elephant Princess success, she has also appeared in numerous short films and several feature films, including the 2015 comedy Border Protection Squad and the 2020 sci-fi thriller 24 Hours, in which she plays the Australian Prime Minister as a meteorite hurtles towards Earth.

A talented all-rounder, Tyers has also recently published her first children’s book, When Anna Comes to Stay, a magical realist picture book that deals with eating disorders in young people. Along with her husband Jimmy, she presents The Maddy & Jimmy Show on the couple’s YouTube channel, which has over 1,500 subscribers. The shows revolve largely around the couple’s passion for Lego. With such a varied and dynamic range of interests, Tyers has built a career as distinctive as her platinum-blonde bob.