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Jess Bush

Jess Bush is an Australian actor, model, reality television personality, and visual artist.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jess Bush is an Australian actor, model, reality television personality, and visual artist. She is best known for playing Nurse Christine Chapel on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and for appearing on Australia's Next Top Model.

Early life

Jess Bush was born on 26 March 1992 in Keperra, a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She grew up in Keperra, and her creative work began at a young age.

Career

Bush first gained public recognition as a contestant on the seventh season of Australia's Next Top Model. She then transitioned to acting, appearing in Australian television series such as Home and Away, Secret Daughter, Playing for Keeps, Halifax Retribution, Les Norton, and the film Skinford: Chapter Two.

Star Trek role

Bush plays Nurse Christine Chapel in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. This role is consistently cited as her most well-known acting work.

Other work

In addition to acting and modelling, Bush is described as a visual artist. Some sources also identify her as a jewellery designer.

Key facts

  • Jess Bush was born on 26 March 1992 in Keperra, Queensland.
  • She competed on the seventh season of Australia's Next Top Model.
  • She portrays Nurse Christine Chapel in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
  • Her acting credits include Home and Away, Secret Daughter, and Playing for Keeps.
  • She is also a visual artist and jewellery designer.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jess Bush?
Jess Bush is an Australian actor, model, reality television personality, and visual artist best known for playing Nurse Christine Chapel in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
How old is Jess Bush?
Jess Bush was born on 26 March 1992, so she is 34 years old as of 23 July 2026.
What movies has Jess Bush been in?
Her film work includes Skinford: Chapter Two. Most of her credited screen work is in television rather than feature films.
Is Jess Bush on Star Trek?
Yes. She appears in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds as Nurse Christine Chapel.
What is Jess Bush nationality?
Jess Bush is Australian.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jess_Bush
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, occupations, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds role.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4563953/
    Supports: Age, birth date, birthplace, acting credits, and role in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
  3. TMDb — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/2180274-jess-bush
    Supports: Birth date, place of birth, and identification as an Australian actress, model, and visual artist.
  4. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/jess-bush/
    Supports: Birth date, age, birthplace, and appearance in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.