Docklands actor Eliza Hall skating towards a screen career

For Eliza Hall, performance has always felt like home.

The 27-year-old screen actor is carving out a place in Australia’s competitive television industry – even if she still finds it “surreal” to see her face appear during some of the country’s biggest sporting broadcasts.

I’m still in disbelief that this is my life, she said. Every time I see my commercial on TV or receive a message from someone saying they’ve seen it, it feels so surreal.

Hall’s recent credits include national campaigns for Coles, Carsales and Oz Lotto. The Coles Spring campaign aired during the 2025 AFL Grand Final, Carsales ran during coverage of the 2026 Australian Open, and Oz Lotto screened during major national broadcasts last month – high-profile placements that have given the emerging actor a strong start in the screen industry.

But her path to television began long before she stepped onto a commercial set.

Hall started training in dance and musical theatre at just five years old, developing an early love for performing. At 11, she transitioned into competitive figure skating, a move that would shape her teenage years and beyond.

“I loved the performance and media side of skating,” she said. “Even while I was competing, I knew I wanted to be an actor in film and TV.

Figure skating, with its blend of athleticism and artistry, offered a natural bridge between sport and storytelling. The discipline required to train, compete and perform under pressure laid foundations she now draws on in auditions and on set.

The leap into screen acting was recent, but deliberate. Hall immersed herself in training and began auditioning for national campaigns, navigating an industry known for its unpredictability.

“The reality is that building a career takes patience, resilience and a lot of training,” she told Docklands News. “There are far more auditions than bookings. You have to love the process.”

Behind the glossy final product of a 30-second television spot lies long days on set, multiple takes and meticulous direction. Hall describes the experience as both collaborative and intense, with dozens of crew working together to create a few polished moments of screen time.

While her commercial work has provided valuable exposure, her ambitions extend further.

“I’m focused on expanding my experience across film and television projects,” she said. “My goal is to develop my craft and pursue opportunities on an international scale.”

Balancing acting with her other passion keeps her grounded. Hall remains a competitive figure skater and works as a figure skating coach, mentoring young athletes on and off the ice.

“I really enjoy balancing my performance on screen with mentorship and coaching,” she said.

In her spare time, she also shares educational acting and figure skating content on TikTok, offering audition insights and training advice to aspiring performers. Some of her videos have reached large audiences, highlighting the growing role social media plays in the industry. •