Jamaica Vaughan

Birth Place	Australia
Height	165 cm
Education	Trained through workshops and classes including the Howard Fine Masterclass in Melbourne, acting workshops with Christine King Casting in Sydney, singing lessons with Sue Kingham and acting, film and musical theatre training at King Street Arts Centre in Perth.
Ethnicity	Australian
Net Worth	$0.00 Million

Biography

Jamaica Vaughan is an Australian actor known for roles in film and television, including Unseen Enemy, Home and Away, 800 Words, Step Dave and the Starz series Spartacus: House of Ashur, where she plays the character Hilara, a shrewd house slave and quiet strategist navigating the brutal politics of Ashur’s world.

Early Life

Vaughan began acting as a child, performing in school and youth theatre productions in Australia and New Zealand before signing with professional representation. She built her craft early through stage work, short films and regular training in acting, singing and movement.

Career

Her screen career includes appearances in short film and feature projects such as The Weight of Elephants and Betrand the Terrible, and recurring or guest roles in New Zealand and Australian series including Shortland Street, Step Dave, Westside, 800 Words and Home and Away. In 2025 she gained wider international recognition playing Hilara in Spartacus: House of Ashur, bringing together her classical training, physical discipline and nuanced character work in a high-intensity, action-driven series.