Congratulations to the actors who are finalists in the Equity Ensemble Awards for their work on Australian drama, comedy and miniseries programs that aired in 2025. Finalists were chosen by industry judging panels from 31 eligible Australian productions.
The Ensemble Awards honour outstanding performances by Australian small screen ensembles and recognise the truly collaborative process that leads to captivating viewing and powerful storytelling.
Since 2011 these awards have been a celebration of local screen stories, and the many people who bring them to life.
The winners will be selected by the National Performers’ Committee and announced at an awards ceremony later this year.
2026 FINALISTS
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE IN A DRAMA SERIES
This award is proudly sponsored by Media Super
RFDS S3 (Seven Network / Endemol Shine Australia)
Rodney Afif, Justine Clarke, Rob Collins, Rick Davies, Emma Hamilton, Emma Harvie, Sofia Nolan, Stephen Peacocke, Ash Ricardo, Jack Scott, Thomas Weatherall.
The Family Next Door (ABC / Beyond Productions)
Maria Angelico, Catherine McClements, Bella Heathcote, Jane Harber, Daniel Henshall, Ming-Zhu Hii, Bob Morley, Philippa Northeast, Teresa Palmer, Tāne Williams Accra.
The Newsreader S3 (ABC / Werner Film Productions)
Michelle Lim Davidson, Marg Downey, Chum Ehelepola, William McInnes, Philippa Northeast, Stephen Peacocke, Sam Reid, Anna Torv.
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE IN A COMEDY SERIES
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Ghosts S1 (Paramount + & Network 10 / BBC Studios Productions Australia)
Tamala, Michelle Brasier, Ines English, Brent Hill, Mandy McElhinney, Jackson Tozer, Rowan Witt, George Zhao.
Good Cop/Bad Cop S1 (Stan / Jungle Entertainment)
Blazey Best, Clancy Brown, Grace Chow, Luke Cook, Jeanette Cronin, Scott Lee, William McKenna, Leighton Meester, Philippa Northeast, Shamita Siva, Devon Terrell.
Mother and Son S2 (ABC / Wooden Horse)
Virginia Gay, Matt Okine, Denise Scott, Angela Nica Sullen.
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE IN A MINI-SERIES/TELEMOVIE
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Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix / See-Saw Films and Picking Scabs)
Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Mark Coles Smith, Essie Davis, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Aisha Dee, Kaitlyn Dever, Catherine McClements, Matt Nable, Susie Porter, Phoenix Raei, Ashley Zukerman.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North (Amazon Prime / Curio Pictures)
Simon Baker, Christian Byers, Essie Davis, Olivia DeJonge, Jacob Elordi, Eduard Geyl, Ciaran Hinds, David Howell, Sho Kasamatsu, William Lodder, Fabian McCallum, Caelan McCarthy, Heather Mitchell, Reagan Mannix, Sam Parsonson, Thomas Weatherall, Dan Wyllie, Odessa Young.
The Survivors (Netflix / Tony Ayres Productions)
Shannon Berry, Johnny Carr, Jessica De Gouw, Damien Garvey, Thom Green, Yerin Ha, Robyn Malcolm, George Mason, Catherine McClements, Martin Sacks, Miriama Smith, Charlie Vickers, Julian Weeks.
The Equity Ensemble Awards are proudly supported by Media Super, Showcast and ABC TV.
