A Vancouver-based comedy following the misadventures of two aspiring actors in pursuit of a dream career in competitive Hollywood North. Now in its third season, The Actress Diaries is a female-centred mockumentary that intimately, and at times awkwardly, follows Australian, Lisa Kimberley Hughes and her best friend, Canadian, Kate Bateman, as they breathe life into the show’s tagline, it’s hard to find yourself when you’re playing a part.
Starring: Lisa Hughes, Kate Bateman and Matt Hamilton.
Directed By: Megan Russell
Season Three
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They’re back. And more dramatic than ever.
Three months later, Lisa and Kate are on very different journeys and it’s hard to find yourself when you’re playing a part. The Actress Diaries Season 3 premiered Monday 23 April 2018.
Episode 1 - Three Months Later?
Closer than ever, Lisa and Kate are at very different crossroads in their acting careers. Blacklisted from the film community, Kate struggles with what to do next.
Written By: Lisa Hughes & Matt Hamilton
Guest Starring: Tony Alcantar, Simon Basch
Episode 2 - Smooth or Crunchy?
Lisa celebrates booking a commercial, while Kate continues her struggle with life after acting. Matt turns 30 and wants to keep things low key.
Written By: Lisa Hughes & Matt Hamilton
Guest Starring: Joe Sutherland, Tristan Jensen and Michael Chase.
Episode 3 - Detective Squad
When Lisa and Kate notice Matt has been a little down, they form detective squad to try solve the problem. Matt spends the day with Vancouver.
Written By: Lisa Hughes & Matt Hamilton
Guest Starring: Maddie Phillips
Episode 4 - YouTube Sensation II
Lisa and Kate find out what Matt does for work. Kate and Simon take a mime class, while Lisa makes a new friend on her Peanut Butter Commercial shoot.
Written By: Lisa Hughes & Matt Hamilton
Guest Starring: Matt Clarke, Julian Haig
Episode 5 - Chocolate Clowns
Lisa and Carl go on their first date, while Simon and Kate try a clown class. Matt has some unexpected visitors to the house.
Written By: Lisa Hughes & Matt Hamilton
Guest Starring: Julian Haig, Tony Alcantar
Episode 6 - 100%
Lisa researches the internet on how to be the perfect girlfriend for Carl. Kate wants to put on a clown show with Simon.
Written By: Megan Russell
Guest Starring: Simon Basch
Episode 7 - Lisa Kimberley Hughes Has No Hands
Lisa struggles with the aftermath of a drunk waxing accident while Kate and Simon put on their first clown show.
Written By: Max Sussman & Megan Russell
Guest Starring: Julian Haig, Simon Basch
Episode 8 - The Right Fit
Carl takes Lisa to the Movie Premiere of Hippocane 5: The Re-Prequel while Kate cops some bad news.
Written By: Megan Russell
Guest Starring: Julian Haig
Episode 9 - Lists
Everyone sets out to conquer their list.
Written By: Max Sussman & Megan Russell
Guest Starring: Duncan MacLellan, Tony Alcantar
Episode 10 - Braveheart
A huge audition, an unexpected romantic exchange and your best friend telling you she’s moving out. It’s a big day for Lisa.
Episode 11 - My Favourite Audition
As Kate prepares to move in with Simon, Lisa tries to avoid Matt so he can’t take back their almost kiss again.
Episode 12 - Moving
Lisa and Matt outline some rules for dating while Kate packs her bags.