"Heynatz is audacious as
the shrill, vain and mean
Lina, demonstrating her
impeccable comic timing in"
Sunday Herald Sun (Melbourne)
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FILM & TV

When the camera rolls, Erika's magnetic presence is undeniable. What began as presenting Channel 9's health and lifestyle series Body and Soul (perfect casting for this self-confessed wellness enthusiast) quickly evolved into a versatile on-screen career spanning multiple networks and formats.
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From Network 10's reality construction series Hot House to her star-making turn as host of FOX8's Australia's Next Top Model—which earned her an Astra Award for Favourite Female Personality—Erika consistently delivers that rare combination of authenticity, quick wit, and unflappable professionalism that makes live television look effortless.
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Her performance as host caught international attention, leading to appearances as the Australian correspondent and guest judge on America's Next Top Model and shooting the pilot for The CW network's live fashion-styling show Glam Me Up.
When Seven Network's It Takes Two needed a co-host who could bring both entertainment credentials and genuine empathy to their live singing competition, Erika's name topped the list. Her seamless handling of the unpredictable nature of live television further cemented her reputation as one of Australia's most versatile presenters.
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Viewers regularly enjoy her guest appearances on Channel 9's The Today Show, Channel 7's The Morning Show and Daily Edition, and Network 10's Celebrity Name Game. She even dominated the TVSN Celebrity Challenge, using her persuasive, comedic selling style to raise the most funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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Most recently, Erika has brought her sophisticated aesthetic sensibility to two seasons of 7's Habitus House of the Year, celebrating the diverse, vibrant architectural landscape of the Indo-Pacific region.
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Erika's natural instinct for creating compelling moments in front of a camera made her transition into acting virtually seamless. Her debut as Charlotte—the manipulative new villain in town—on Channel 7's Home and Away gave audiences a deliciously twisted antagonist to love hating. After her character took a bullet and plunged into a watery grave in the season finale, the network created their first-ever interactive app—a "whodunit" experience that kept global fans engaged through the summer hiatus.
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Her ability to create nuanced characters earned her a role in Rockstar Games' groundbreaking interactive detective narrative L.A. Noire, which led to a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in the NAVGTR Awards. Television comedy audiences have also enjoyed her performances in seasons 2 and 3 of SBS's acclaimed series The Family Law and the international streaming hit Almost Paradise.
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Erika's cinematic presence first captivated audiences as the female lead in Shane Abbess' critically acclaimed feature film Gabriel, released worldwide by Sony Pictures. Film buffs might have caught her brief but poignant appearance as Tom Hardy's wife in George Miller's global phenomenon Mad Max: Fury Road.
During the height of the pandemic, when film productions worldwide had shuttered, Erika joined the select few actors working on the only active set in the world—a reimagining of Stephen King's chilling classic Children of the Corn.
Her most recent American feature film role is currently in post-production, slated for release within the year—adding yet another dimension to her ever-expanding repertoire of on-screen characters.
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VIDEO CLIPS//
VIDEO// Habitus House of The Year S2 Teneriffe House Erika Heynatz
Channel 7 Vokes and Peters
VIDEO// Habitus House of The Year S1
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VIDEO// THE FAMILY LAW S2 AYERS ROCK THURSDAYS SBS
Produced by Matchbox Pictures
VIDEO// GOD OF A GIRL/ NO ONE IS SAFE CHARLOTTE PROMO
Produced by Channel 7
VIDEO// L.A. NOIRE
Produced by ROCKSTAR GAMES