Tahyna Tozzi MacManus

Tahyna MacManus (née Tozzi; born 24 April 1986) is an Australian actress, director, writer, and producer. She gained recognition for her roles in television series and film blockbusters like X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Afterward, she transitioned to working behind the camera, focusing on directing and producing. MacManus co-founded Neon Jane Productions, an all-female led production company, with producer Kelly Tomasich. In 2020, they launched The Australian Women's Film Festival, a short film festival celebrating women in film and honoring those who have made significant contributions to the industry. MacManus grew up in the Sydney beach-side suburb of Cronulla and began her career in modeling at the age of eight.More