Zoë Steiner

Zoë Steiner
Born
Australia
EducationUniversity of Melbourne
Occupationactress
Known forher role as Tarima Sadal in the U.S. television series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

Zoë Steiner is an Australian actress who became known for her role as Tarima Sadal in the U.S. television series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

Education

Born and raised in Melbourne, Steiner attended Genazzano FCJ College[1] and holds a Bachelor of Arts in French and Criminology from University of Melbourne.[2][3]

Career

Steiner has appeared in multiple short films and studied at 16th Street Actors Studio in Melbourne.[4] She also worked with Lenard Petit at the Michael Chekhov Acting Studio in New York.[5] She has trained with Carl Ford, Lisa Robertson, Iain Sinclair and Les Chantery.[6]

Television and film

Steiner made her professional debut in the lead role of Hanna in the Australian limited series Significant Others.[7] Her performance was described as "standout" in one review.[8] The show won Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in A TV Mini-series/Telemovie at the 2023 Equity Ensemble Awards.[9]

In July 2024, she joined the television series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, which premiered on the streaming service Paramount+ in January 2026.[10] Steiner booked the role after signing a test deal with the studio and performing over Zoom.[11] In January 2026, she was confirmed to be filming season 2.[12]

References

  1. ^ "Genazzano Alumnae". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
  2. ^ "Showcast". app.showcast.com.au. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
  3. ^ "Karim Diané and Zoë Steiner Join the Paramount+ Original Series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy". Paramount Press Express. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
  4. ^ Otterson, Joe (2024-07-18). "'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Adds Karim Diané, Zoë Steiner to Cast". Variety. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
  5. ^ "In Conversation with Zoë Steiner". Numéro Netherlands. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
  6. ^ "16th Street Acting Studio". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
  7. ^ "Significant Others: Exploring grief and fractured families". www.mediaweek.com.au. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
  8. ^ "Significant Others". TV Tonight. 2022-10-16. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  9. ^ Franks, Lizzie (2023-05-07). "Mystery Road: Origin, Colin From Accounts, Significant Others win 12th annual Equity Ensemble Awards". Equity Foundation. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  10. ^ Petski, Denise (2024-07-18). "'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Adds Karim Diané & Zoë Steiner To Cast". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
  11. ^ "Zoë Steiner on Aliens, Hunting For Good Vintage and Her Dream Project". Polyester. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
  12. ^ Ritter, Liz (2026-01-28). "Exclusive: Zoë Steiner on 'Star Trek' and Skin Care". New Beauty. Retrieved 2026-03-04.