Ella May Cannon is a renowned Australian actress, celebrated for her captivating performances in the acclaimed Netflix original film, Trees of Peace, where she embodied the character of 'Peyton', and in the beloved CW series, iZombie, where she brought to life the character of 'Rachel'.
Born in East Melbourne, Australia, Ella grew up on a small farm surrounded by her loving parents and younger brother. Her early passion for the performing arts led her to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, initially starting on the stage at the tender age of 18.
Ella's transition to the screen was marked by her appearances on the long-running Australian television series Neighbours, and the channel 7 series Winners and Losers. As she ventured across the continent to America, she solidified her position in the industry through her work on a diverse range of productions, including the CW fan-favorite series iZombie and Supernatural, the Lifetime films Deadly Due Date and Who is Killing the Cheerleaders, and soon-to-be-released leading role in the highly anticipated film Trees of Peace.
Trees of Peace, a multi-award-winning Netflix Original, tells the powerful story of hope and triumph during the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, with Ella's performance being a standout in this critically acclaimed film.