Michelle Mayumi Chinen

Commercial talent, performance and storytelling

With extensive experience working in commercial environments, I bring natural movement, versatility and a genuine connection to camera to brand and production work.

GENDER: Non-binary PRONOUNS: Any. AGE RANGE: 25-35. HEIGHT: 160cm. LOCATION: Melbourne, Australia CULTURAL BACKGROUND: Brazilian/Japanese

A woman with short dark hair styled in an edgy, windswept look, wearing a colorful embroidered top with floral patterns, against a plain turquoise background.
Close-up of a young woman with dark hair, wearing a yellow sweater, resting her arm on her head and looking at the camera with a neutral expression.
A young woman with short dark hair wearing a fitted long-sleeve shirt with a pink and gray abstract pattern and loose beige trousers, standing against a light blue background.
A woman with dark hair styled in a messy bun, lying on her stomach, resting her head and arms on a surface, looking directly at the camera with wide eyes, against a light blue background.
A woman with short black hair holding the collar of her patterned shirt, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.
A woman with short black hair and a tattoo on her arm, wearing a sleeveless embroidered vest and dark pants, posing against a gradient blue-green background.
Close-up portrait of a woman with black hair, tattoos on her arm, and intense gaze, resting her arm on a surface against a light blue background.
A woman with short black hair wearing a yellow sweater and blue jeans against a red background.
A young woman with black hair, wearing a blue turtleneck sweater and a wristwatch, standing with her arms crossed against a plain gray background.
Smiling woman wearing a blue turtleneck sweater and black and white pants against a gray background.
Young woman with shoulder-length black hair wearing a blue turtleneck sweater and black and white track pants, smiling and looking at the camera in a studio setting.
A woman with black hair and blue eyes wearing a black turtleneck sweater and a white flower on her head, set against a red background.
Close-up of woman's face with black hair, red lipstick, and a black top, against a red background.
A person with closed eyes and long dark hair, facing to the left, against a black background.
A woman swimming outdoors during daylight with sunlight shining on her face.
A woman is lying on a surfboard in the water, smiling, with water splashing around her.
A woman smiling outdoors in a snowy, mountainous landscape with pine trees and peaks in the background.
Woman smiling outdoors in a snowy mountainous landscape, wearing a blue beanie, white jacket, and colorful scarf.
Close-up of a young woman with dark hair, wearing a red and blue jacket, outdoors during sunset, with a dark silhouette of a mountain in the background.
A woman in a red jacket and black pants standing on rocky terrain with snow-covered mountains in the background.
A woman in a red jacket and black pants stands outdoors with rocky mountains and snow in the background. Her arms are extended to the sides, and she looks confidently at the camera.
A woman with short dark hair wearing a large black hat and a gray blazer, sitting indoors with her chin resting on her hand, looking contemplative. She is wearing gray sneakers and has tattoos on her ankle.
A person with short hair wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a loose gray jacket, smiling with eyes closed, sitting in a relaxed pose against a light background.
A person wearing a large, wide-brimmed hat, looking upwards with a focused expression, and their hands raised in front of them.

Materials

COMMERCIAL / MODELLING

  • Two women smiling and hugging at a celebration event, with balloons in the background and a news banner that reads 'No Medicare Levy Surcharge' and 'Worth it'.

    Australian Unity - health Insurance 2025

  • People celebrating at a party with a woman smiling, surrounded by friends, with a ribbon and balloons, in a festive indoor setting.

    Australian Unity - health Insurance 2025

  • A promotional image for Hilton hotel featuring a smiling hotel staff member serving breakfast to two guests, with text encouraging booking through Hilton.com or their app.

    Hilton Hotel 2026

  • Screen showing a woman in a black blazer smiling with her eyes closed, promoting joining a service for free, with small text about terms and conditions at the bottom.

    Hilton Hotel 2026

  • A woman lying on a pile of crumpled papers, wearing a maroon tank top, winking and smiling, with her hands near her face making a gesture. She has bracelets and tattoos on her arms, and there is a calculator nearby.

    MYOB Solo 2026

  • Two women are having fun lying in a ball pit filled with red, white, and pink plastic balls. One woman is wearing a red dress, and the other is wearing a striped shirt. They are both smiling and appear to be enjoying themselves.

    HIJINX HOTEL 2025

  • A woman and an elderly man shake hands in an office or medical setting, with computer monitors and office furniture in the background.

    Movember 2026

  • A woman lying on a bed with striped pillows, smiling as she interacts closely with a young girl, who is leaning in to touch foreheads and share a moment.

    BUBS 2024

  • A woman working at a pottery wheel, shaping ceramic pieces, in a pottery studio.

    Bellroy 2022

  • A woman with short dark hair is smiling while looking at her smartphone, which has a pink case, in a cozy indoor setting with a lamp and shelves in the background.

    Bellroy 2022

  • A promotional poster for Deakin University featuring a woman looking to the side with a purple and black background, text inviting to invest in your future through online study, and statistics about the university's ranking and popularity.

    Deakin University - Study Online 2022

  • A woman with dark hair receiving a facial treatment with serum from a dropper, smiling with eyes closed against a colorful, speckled background.

    Darl' 2022

  • A promotional flyer for Aussie Chef clothing company featuring a smiling woman with shoulder-length black hair, wearing a white shirt and a dark apron, on a casual dining table background.

    Aussie Chef 2023

  • Posters advertising various events and parties, including a woman playing with colorful balls at a hotel, people holding bowling balls, and a celebration poster with smiling individuals.

    Hijinx Hotel 2025

Credits & Experience

Deakin University - Study Online
Kmart  - Christmas
Bellroy - Tech Campaign Shoot - Personalised
BRITEX - A Job Done Properly
"The Journey" - PSS (Personalised Support Service) NDIS worker
Growatt - INFINITY 1500 Portable Power Station.
Serie - Love Me SEASON 2 - Warner Bros.
Serie: Safe Home
Shayda
Darl' 
BENEUNDER (CHINA)
That's the Spot
Arts Melbourne theatre - Seat Dedications
FORD LIFE HACKS
Aussie Chef
Forró de Chinela
Santa Bamba
Tributo as Divas
Solar Vic
Bubs Australia
FUNLAB OFF PEAK PARTIES CAMPAIGN
Salta Riverworks
Healthy Break Gavison
Hilton Hotels
Aussie Chef
Opening Night Gala Fringe - BEEF (physical theatre/dance)
Jean Hailes Women's Health
Social Beast - BEEF - Fringe Festival (physical theatre/dance)
Fuá da Tita
BEEF - The Rockers (physical theatre/dance)
BEEF - Xmas tree (physical theatre/dance)
Empire City
Empire City
Empire City
BEEF - Love hearts  (physical theatre/dance)
BEEF - Boi Band (physical theatre/dance)
Toyota Value Chain
Eversys Legacy steam
Movember
Visit VIC 
MYOB
La Roche Posay National Skin Cancer Awareness
Roda de Samba

Fuá da Tita

Launch House - Homelessness Campaign

Pickleball 2026 Campaign Shoot

VIVO X500 (CHINA)

DIRECTOR

Brian Patto
Mitch Kennedy
Jimmy Gleeson
Stuart Gosling
Sarker Quashem
Adrian Burke
Bonnie Moir 
Anna Barnes
Noora Niasari
2022
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2022
2023

TYPE

Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Television
Television
Film
Commercial
Commercial
2023
Commercial
2023
Commercial
2023
Commercial
2023
Commercial
2023
Music Performance
2023
Music Performance
2023
Music Performance
2023

Television

2024

Commercial

2024

Commercial

2024
Commercial
2024
Commercial
2024
Commercial
2025
Commercial
2025
Commercial
2025
Commercial
2025
Commercial
2025
Performance
2025
Commercial
2025
Performance
2025
Music Performance
2025
Performance
2025
Performance
2025
Film
2026
Film
2026
Performance
2026
Performance
2026
Commercial
2026
Commercial
2026
Commercial
2026
Commercial
2026
Commercial
2026
Commercial
2026

Music Performance

2026
Music Performance
2026
Commercial
2026
Commercial
2026
Commercial

PROJECT

Sam Dickson
Wen Yen Kung
Justine
Ella Wells
Miki Simans
Maddie Jonnalagadda

Sophie Dahm

Marcelo Garcia

João Oliveira

Brendan Searle

Chris Pearce

Raghav Rampal

Stephen Packer
Ben Growns
Kim Summer
Cameron Boscoe
Debbie Hilton
Benjamin Duffy
Maddie Jonnalagadda
Lily Fish
Grace Moore
Lily Fish
Camilla Xicatto
Lily Fish
Lily Fish
Michael Matthews
Michael Matthews
Lily Fish
Lily Fish
Andrew Englisch
Tom Roger
Nat Taylor
Andrew Englisch
Kyle Tickell
Jono Cowan
Marcelo Garcia
Camilla Xicatto
Izzy watts
Adam Connolly
Jess

Year

Role

Hero
Hero - Drinking Jar
Hero - Pottery
Hero - Cat lady
Hero 
Talent -Camping
Zoe - Extra
Lawyer - Extra
Party guest - extra
Hero
Pregnant Yoga

Hero

Hero

Hero

Model

Zabumba/ Singer

Singer

Singer

Optus Rep

Talent - MOBILE

MAXINE/HERO

Hero

Hero

DRINKS PARTY talent

Business Woman

Hero

Hero - Rose

Model

Performer

Fatigued Mum

Performer

Zabumba/singer

Performer

Performer

Skate girl - extra

Skate girl - extra

Performer

Performer

Hero - Aisha

Barista

Doctor GP

Hero - Turist

Hero - Yoga Girl

Friend

Singer

Zabumba/singer

Mum

Hero - Office Worker

Mum

The Yearly  
Officeworks
Australian Unity - Health Insurance

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Whether it’s a campaign, performance, collaboration or something completely unexpected, I’m always curious to hear where a new idea might lead.

Let’s Work Together.

WORK WITH ME