Sonya Macari

“As an actor myself, living and working in Hollywood, I understand the important role professional acting coaches and casting directors play in ones career. I believe in always studying and keeping your muscles working. Pushing the boundaries and challenging yourself. The more you're exposed to new challenges, the more you will grow. With Ireland and the UK having such a vibrant film and TV industry and with diverse voices and talent, I believe there’s a wealth of new opportunities for actors who will benefit hugely from the professionals CAS has to offer in our classes”.

Born in Ireland of Italian descent, Sonya Macari began appearing in television commercials in Dublin at the age of 18, and her acting debut was in the Irish hit show “The Clinic” followed by a recurring role on Showtime’s “ The Tudors.” She now resides in Los Angeles and has built on the success she has achieved as a stage and screen actress in Ireland, playing a variety of roles including a feature in the ten time Oscar nominated silent movie “ The Artist,” the title role of “Mary Magdalene” for the Hallmark channel, an Italian spy "Antonia” for the hit show “Chuck” on NBC, Francesca in a TV series “Caravaggio And My Mother The Pope.” Other credits include the lead role of “Sara” in an apocalyptic science fiction movie entitled “ Protocol” alongside Eric Lange, and Eva Clark, a 1930’s stage actress driven by the pressure of achieving and losing fame in “Behind The Curtain,” a film noir homage and festival favorite. In “Kiss The Devil,” a fantasy thriller, Sonya stars as “Vanessa” alongside Doug Jones, and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at The Utah Film Festival, and won Best Supporting Actress at the Maverick Movie Awards. Just recently Sonya booked a role in the hit American show “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia,” which is due to air worldwide soon.

Sonya is also a book narrator and has narrated several books for Penguin Random House international. She is a member of SAG/AFTRA, Irish and British Equity.