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European-Australian Screen Actor | English & French | NIDA Alumnus | Meisner-Trained

Recent News - Coming soon 2026

Boss Cat
A powerful Australian feature film exploring courage, resilience and the strength of the human spirit.
Endling
A gripping Australian feature film where survival, humanity and consequence collide.
Wally & Bob (Australian Original Animation)
A fresh Australian animated feature packed with heart, humour and imagination.

Featured Performances

DRAMA REEL 2026
A selection of dramatic performances showcasing emotional depth, authenticity and compelling character work across film and television.
VILLIAN REEL 2026
A collection of commanding, unpredictable, and morally complex characters, from understated menace to full-scale antagonists.
COMEDY REEL 2026
A collection of comedic performances showcasing timing, character, charm, and versatility.
COMMERCIAL REEL
A selection of national commercial campaigns showcasing warmth, relatability and authentic on-screen presence.

Featured Monologues

Amos Sibley - Spoon River Anthology
From the perspective of an unspecified limbo-like afterlife, this monologue is about Duty Vs Desire. The work delves into themes of hypocrisy, self-serving, contempt for his wife, calculating, and self-deception in Amos Sibley.
The Swan Song By Anton Chekhov
The Swan Song explores the loneliness of ageing, an actor's identity, regret, sacrifice, the fleeting nature of fame, and the enduring power of performance.
A Vietnam War veteran talks about a violent battle
A soldier from the Vietnam War talks about a violent battle. This is an actor, not a real veteran, speaking.
Hon Henry Bennett - Spoon River Anthology
From the perspective of an unspecified limbo-like afterlife, this monologue is about Naively faithful, self-sacrificing, intellectual, as he refers to wisdom, who trusted his character.
George Gray - Spoon River Anthology
Spoken from the grave by a man who realizes, too late, that he wasted his life by choosing absolute safety over passion and risk. George reflects on the regret of missed opportunities.
AD Blood - Spoon River Anthology
A.D. Blood is a self-righteous man who spent his life campaigning for "morality" in the village. He proudly recounts his efforts to close saloons, ban card-playing, and purge people of their sins. An afterlife reflection.
Legally Santa
A man who looks much like Santa stands in a courtroom and addresses the Judge. This is a comedic monologue by Gabriel Davis, performed by Jean-Pierre Yerma.
Willy Wonka
A whimsical journey through the eyes of Willy Wonka's Wacky Narrator. By JP Yerma

"Approach to Acting"

"For me, acting is about truthful human behaviour. Every character has a history, a need, and a point of view. My process is grounded in listening, instinct, and emotional honesty, allowing each performance to emerge naturally while serving the story. Whether the role is dramatic or comedic, my focus is always on creating authentic, believable people rather than simply performing lines."

Jean-Pierre's Bio

Jean-Pierre Yerma is a French-Australian actor whose work is grounded in authenticity, emotional truth, and a deep commitment to character. Fluent in both English and French, he brings a unique cultural perspective and versatility to performances spanning feature films, television, commercials, digital media, and theatre. An alumnus of the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) Screen Acting program, Jean-Pierre also completed six years of Meisner technique training, developing a disciplined yet instinctive approach to performance. His work is recognised for its emotional depth, naturalism, and ability to move seamlessly between drama and comedy. Jean-Pierre was selected for Australia's inaugural Diversity Showcase, recognising emerging talent from diverse backgrounds within the Australian screen industry. Throughout his career, he has remained passionate about collaborating with directors and storytellers to create honest, compelling characters that resonate with audiences. Whether portraying a compassionate father, a respected professional, a man under pressure, or a character with unexpected humour, Jean-Pierre is drawn to stories that explore the complexities of the human experience. He continues to build a diverse body of work across Australian and international productions. Passports: Dual Citizenship (Australia / European Union) Languages/Accents: English (Native Australian), French (Fluent)
PARTICIPANTS SELECTED FOR AUSTRALIA'S FIRST DIVERSITY SHOWCASE
The performers, writers, and directors who participated in Australia’s first Diversity Showcase were selected by industry judging panels from more than 500 applicants. The members of the selection panel for performers included casting directors Anousha Zarkesh and Amanda Mitchell, director Peter Andrikidis, Jungle Entertainment’s Chloe Rickard, and actor Shareena Clanton. Performer participants: Adam Bowes (NSW), Andrea Solonge (VIC), Belinda Jombwe (NSW), Esther Fwati (VIC), Philippos Ziakas (SA), Ratidzo Mambo (VIC), Simone Detourbet (WA), Winnie Mzembe (QLD), Yerin Ha (NSW) and Jean-Pierre Yerma(NSW).Writer participants: Tim Spencer (NSW), Aven Yap (QLD), A. N. Gurjar (NSW), Caden Pearson (QLD), Brendan Dousi (QLD) and Sarinah Masukor (NSW). Director participants: Bee Cruse (NSW), Amie Batalibasi (VIC), Bina Bhattacharya (NSW), Joe Chan (NSW) and Vonne Patiag (NSW).
Creative News in Association with Emporia Says Maxima Paper Towels Gets You Out of Any Mess
To watch this hilarious commercial click the image below
Emporia, traditionally known for its luxury toilet tissue, has released its latest product to the range, a thick 4-ply paper towel that gives maximum absorbency for a faster clean. REBORN was tasked with creating a campaign that was unconventional for the category to drive maximum awareness of the product, Says Russell Turner, strategy director, REBORN: we needed to deliver this message memorably and entertainingly.
"With this in mind we came up with the strategic proposition - 'Freedom to live life and be messy' - What we did was demonstrate the superior absorbency power of Maxima so that it brought a smile to the mind." Says Emmy Lukito, marketing manager, Emporia Maxima: "For Maxima to stand out on the shelves, we needed to create an ad that stood amongst its competitors. REBORN has managed to deliver a campaign that showcases Maxima 4-Ply's maximum absorbency & efficiency, while at the same time encouraging a smile when spotted on the shelf."
Client: Solaris Paper, Marketing Manager: Emmy Lukito, Creative Agency: REBORN, Agency Lead: David Easton, Strategy Director: Russell Turner, Director: Eran Thomson, Production Company: Chimney Group
Eyes: Hazel Hair: Black/Bald Height: 173cm Weight: 90kg Age Range: 46-65
FEATURE FILMS
2026 Endling - George Bishop - Sebastian Chan - Vorfreude Pictures 2026 Boss Cat - Dr Marcus O'Brien - Genevieve Clay-Smith Bus Stop Films 2023 Romance at the Vineyard - Franco Balzerini - Steve Jaggi Entertainment 2022 No Harm Done - Kirstie Boerst - Kirstie Boerst Productions 2020 Blaze - Del Kathryn Barton - Causeway Films - ABC 2017 Cops Enemy - Detective Dwyane - John K-ay Films 2016 Out for Vengeance - Lieutenant Franco - True Spirit Production 2015 You’re Not Thinking Straight - Bill the Gangster - Luke Sullivan Films
TELEVISION
2025 A Hamptons Summer Affair - Romero Rodriguez - Yvonne Chen Nebula Pictures 2019 Between Two Worlds - Channel 7 Productions 2019 Les Norton Drama Series - ABC TV
THEATRE
2025 Various 1850s Period Drama Monologues 2020 Unexpected turns of events - The Harried Parent - AMPA - Nathan Large 2018 Equality - Marvin - Beach House Productions2017 Popcorn the Musical - Richard Cranium Ruby Productions 2016 Special Places - Terry Director: Mark Fowler Theatre Short & Sweet Festival

Corporate

2025 Fair Work Commission - Yannis - Jonathan Adams Progressive Pictures2025 NSW Ministry of Health - Dr Laurent - Jeff Flood Clear Concept Production2020 NSW Transport - Case scenario's training modules
TRAINING
2019 - 2025 The Meisner Technique - Actors Pulse Sydney.Living truthfully in the moment, responding instinctively, and building genuine connection through behaviour and repetition. 2015 National Institute of Dramatic Arts Screen Acting Ensemble with Sonia Todd.Script Analysis, Voice, and Movement.
ACCENTS/LANGUAGES
Accents: French and American Languages: Fluent French and English
SPECIAL SKILLS
Dance: Modern, Club/Freestyle, Disco. Musical Instruments: Piano, Organ, Bongo Drums, Violin. Athletic Skills: Golf, Track & Field, Cycling, Swimming, Tennis, Soccer, Rugby League, Some Martial Arts.

Contact Details

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"Jean-Pierre Yerma as Elly’s pimp in the film; You’re Not Thinking Straight, is weapons-grade mind frag material, utterly unnerving”.Cinema Australia
As a Director I have witnessed the exceptional contributions that Jean-Pierre has made to our Production. Not only is he an excellent, very talented and hard-working Actor, But he was punctual, Patient, Takes Directions well and a wonderful asset to a production. He memorized his huge dialogue in no time at all. I was impressed! John Kay Films Actor Producer
I was thoroughly impressed with Jean-Pierre’s ability to adapt to frequent script changes in a large, comedic, ensemble piece. Jean-Pierre was professional, thoughtful, took direction well, had excellent dramatic instincts, was prepared to dive deep into characters, committed himself completely and, is also extremely pleasant to work with and quickly won over every member of the ensemble. Bina Bhattacharya Writer/Director, Gemme de la Femme Pictures
Jean-Pierre is a wonderful actor who plays a major role in my upcoming Australian feature film GREED. Jon-Claire Lee Director JCL Productions Pty Ltd
Jean-Pierre's approach to work is methodical, consistant and professional. He is not only extremely easy to work with but also shows great professionalism, sense of humour, persistance and attention to details. Florence Florens Acror Director
JP was a pleasure to work with and a fantastic talent that brought his own to the role to make it shine. I'd definitely cast him again in the future and recommend him to other producers and directors. Adam Theobald Director
Jean-Pierre is an actor who is professional, dedicated and consistently gave 100% of his  energy, talent and imagination to the major role he had in my TVC. And as a result it’s  still one of my favorites.  Eran Thomson Dir
Jean-Pierre is committed and gives 100% every time. He is a team player, easy going and good to work with. During the Showcase, he took on many roles and each time delivered a truthful, believable and compelling performance. Sonia Mehrmand Equity Foundation
Jean-Pierre was engaging & versatile in his performance on screen, able to transform fully into the character & also gave us something new. Professional & committed to the project from beginning to end. A pleasure to work with! Natalie Ling Creative Actor
JP was a fantastic addition to the production. Committed, professional and great to work with. He delivered a performance that truly elevated the film.Jordan Turner Director
Dedicated, motivated and totally focused on his acting career. JP Yerma has a passion for the performing Arts whether it be live theatre, comedy or television and film drama. His versatility bridges all areas of acting. Recently taking part in Diversity Showcase highlighting the cultural diversity in film and television in Australia, highlighted JP’s ability in both drama and comedy as an actor. Given the right opportunity I believe JP Yerma will shine and could easily become a major Australian actor. Confident, witty, personable and humble, JP Yerma is definitely star material. Steve Wickett Director Producer Enigma Media Group
JP is an incredibly intuitive actor and a great collaborator. He took care in crafting his performance and worked well in an ensemble and solo. Highly recommended and I look forward to working together again. Vonne Patiag Director In-Between Pictures
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