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.

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GENDER: Non-binary PRONOUNS: Any. AGE RANGE: 25-35. HEIGHT: 160cm. LOCATION: Melbourne, Australia

CULTURAL BACKGROUND: Brazilian/Japanese Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial

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

  • Screen showing a woman in a green blazer smiling and playing pickleball

    Pickleball 2026

  • 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

  • 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

On Camera

Live Performance

Fuá da Tita — Forró Music

I sing and play zabumba with Fuá da Tita, a Melbourne-based band sharing the music and energy of Northeastern Brazil. We perform at festivals and events, inviting audiences to experience forró through live music and dance.

Rodas de Samba — Vocals

I also sing at Rodas de Samba in Melbourne, sharing Brazilian music in the lively, communal setting of the roda.

BEEF — Interactive Performance

I perform with the Brunswick East Entertainment Festival (BEEF) at public spaces, events and festivals, using character, dance and physical theatre to bring play and connection to shared spaces. My performances with the group have included Boi Band, The Rockers, The Dancing Christmas Trees, and The Famous Loveheart Dancers.

Social Beast — Melbourne Fringe 2025

I performed with BEEF in Social Beast, an improvised dance and physical theatre show in which the ensemble created a new performance each night. Directed by Lily Fish.

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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.
Michelle Mayumi Chinen, Melbourne actor and commercial model

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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.

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