Born in the South of France, Actor Jean-Pierre Yerma (JP) migrated to Australia with his family in 1971. JP was encouraged into Music & the Arts from a very young age by his father Claude, a professional Violinist. JP studied Screen Acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts and The Meisner Technique at the Actors Pulse. Jean-Pierre is passionate about delivering truthful performances encompassing emotional Preparation and realism with Deep Emotional Connection. With an outgoing personality and a strong desire for excellence, JP's natural entrepreneurial flair consistently provides opportunities to incorporate his splash of color and pizzazz into every role that he undertakes. Fluently bilingual in both French & English, JP's versatility and commitment to success have seen him land roles in feature films, working alongside world-renowned Directors such as George Miller in (Happy Feet), and Colin Budds in (Romance in the Vineyard). JP's professionalism in Performances earned him the prestigious selection to perform in Australia's first Diversity Showcase. Recently acclaimed for his role as "Franco Balzerini" in Romance in the Vineyard (opposite Susie Abromeit, Tim Ross, and Cameron Robbie. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Alison Williams