Chloe Parker

Chloe Parker, yeah, she’s one of those young Kiwi actors who just sort of snuck up and stole the show. Born in 2006, she’s barely old enough to rent a car, but already has people talking—especially after she landed the lead as Jo in “Earthlings.” That’s the 2023 flick that made waves at the Melbourne International Film Festival. Not everyone gets their big break on a screen that size, you know? But Chloe, she just walked in and owned it. She got her start in acting at 14—so, what, while most of us were still figuring out how to pass science class, she was busy learning the ropes for real. And not just messing around, either. She trained hard, throwing herself into every workshop and class she could, including sessions with Miranda Harcourt at Rata Studios in 2022. If you know anything about New Zealand theatre or film, you know Harcourt’s a bit of a legend. So, yeah, Chloe’s got pedigree. “Earthlings” put her front and center, and people definitely noticed. Critics, festival folks, random moviegoers—they all walked out talking about her. There’s something raw and magnetic about her performances, not all polished and predictable like some actors her age. You can tell she’s got the kind of drive that doesn’t burn out after one good role. Honestly, if she keeps this up, it’s just a matter of time before she pops up in more big productions, maybe even outside of New Zealand. Keep an eye out, because Chloe Parker isn’t just another name on a cast list—she’s the real deal.