Zoe Terakes Biography: Age, Parents, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows

Zoe Terakes is an Australian actor, writer, and advocate best known for their compelling performances as Reb Keane in the prison drama series Wentworth (2020–2021) and as Hayley in the hit horror film Talk to Me (2022).

They have built a reputation for bringing authenticity and depth to queer and trans characters, while making history as one of the first non-binary and trans actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With a career that also includes theatre, television, and now authorship, Terakes is recognised for their advocacy work supporting trans rights and representation in the arts.

Zoe Terakes
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Zoe Terakes
Born:	22 March 2000 (age 26 years old)
Place of Birth:	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality:	Australian
Height:	1.65m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Terakes
Occupation:	Actor, Writer, and Advocate
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early Life and Education

Zoe Terakes was born on March 22, 2000, in Sydney, Australia, to Mr. and Mrs. Terakes. Details about siblings remain unknown publicly.

Terakes attended SCEGGS Darlinghurst for high school, where a drama teacher encouraged them to pursue acting professionally. They completed their HSC while already performing on stage and did not pursue formal university education in acting, instead gaining experience through agents and theatre work. They are of Greek descent and identify as non-binary transmasculine.

Career

Zoe Terakes began their career in the mid-2010s with early roles in Australian television. They made their on-screen debut at age 17 as Pearl Perati in the ABC series Janet King.

Their breakthrough came with the role of Abbie in the queer coming-of-age film Ellie and Abbie (& Ellie’s Dead Aunt) (2020), which earned critical attention and an AACTA Award nomination for Best Lead Actor, making them one of the first non-binary actors considered in that category.

They followed this with a standout performance as the transgender inmate Reb Keane in Wentworth, bringing visibility and nuance to the role.

Zoe Terakes gained wider international recognition with their role in the horror film Talk to Me (2022), which became a major success. They appeared in the Netflix series Nine Perfect Strangers alongside Nicole Kidman and took on a groundbreaking part in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Ironheart (2025) as Jeri Blood.

In addition to acting, Terakes has received Sydney Theatre Awards and a Helpmann Award nomination for their stage work. Their transition into writing culminated in the 2025 publication of Eros: Queer Myths for Lovers, a debut book reimagining Greek myths through a queer lens.

Zoe Terakes has established themselves as a prominent voice in Australian arts and LGBTQ+ advocacy. Their work continues to influence discussions around trans representation both on screen and behind the scenes.

They remain active in theatre, screen projects, and writing, building a versatile career that resonates with diverse audiences while pushing boundaries in storytelling.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @zoeterakes

Personal Life

Zoe Terakes has been open about their identity as a non-binary transmasculine person and their experiences with gender-affirming care, including top surgery in 2022.

They were previously in a relationship with Kath Ebbs, though the two are no longer together. Terakes maintains a relatively private personal life focused on family, creative work, and advocacy for the trans community.

Filmography

• Janet King (2017)
• Ellie and Abbie (& Ellie’s Dead Aunt) (2020)
• Sunburn (2020)
• Wentworth (2020–2021)
• Talk to Me (2022)
• Nine Perfect Strangers (2021)
• Ironheart (2025)

Net Worth

Zoe Terakes has an estimated net worth of around $1 million. Their primary sources of income include acting roles in television and film, theatre productions, and recent work as an author with the release of their debut book.