'It has changed my life enormously': Yael Stone reveals how Orange Is The New Black launched her career and the impact it has for women

By Amy Stevenson For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 18:57 EST, 11 June 2016 | Updated: 00:09 EST, 12 June 2016

It's the series that gained one of the biggest cult followings since debuting on Netflix in 2013.

And now Australian actress Yael Stone has revealed how being cast in Orange Is The New Black changed her life.

Speaking to the Herald Sun, the 31-year-old also said she's proud to be part of a series that not only portrays strong women but also supports them on and off the screen.

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Star on the rise: Australian actress Yael Stone has revealed how being cast in Orange Is The New Black changed her life

Star on the rise: Australian actress Yael Stone has revealed how being cast in Orange Is The New Black changed her life

'It has changed my life enormously,' Yael told the publication. 

The series show runner Jenji Kohan, is female and the Sydney-born actress also added 'We have camera operators who are female as well, and the crew — and that's significant.'

'I don't know that it's a deliberate choice but I think it is. It's a culture of giving women jobs they might not usually get. I'm yet to see any disadvantage in that.' 

Life changing role: Speaking to the Herald Sun , the 31-year-old also said she's proud to be part of a series that not only portrays strong women but also supports them on and off the screen

Life changing role: Speaking to the Herald Sun , the 31-year-old also said she's proud to be part of a series that not only portrays strong women but also supports them on and off the screen

Big break: Yael, who plays Laura Morello in the hit Netflix series, also added shows like OITNB are 'significant' as it proves to the networks that people 'want to watch female-centric shows'

Big break: Yael, who plays Laura Morello in the hit Netflix series, also added shows like OITNB are 'significant' as it proves to the networks that people 'want to watch female-centric shows'

Yael, who plays Laura Morello in the hit Netflix series, also added shows like OITNB are 'significant' as it proves to the networks that people 'want to watch female-centric shows.' 

Having worked extensively in Australian theatre, the brunette beauty won two Sydney Theatre Awards before moving to New York in 2011. 

At the 2008 Sydney Theatre Awards, she won the awards for Best Newcomer and Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The Kid.

Yael also starred in Australian drama All Saints and Spirited.

'I don't know that it's a deliberate choice but I think it is. It's a culture of giving women jobs they might not usually get. I'm yet to see any disadvantage in that,' Yael said. Pictured with OITNB co-star Dascha Polanco

'I don't know that it's a deliberate choice but I think it is. It's a culture of giving women jobs they might not usually get. I'm yet to see any disadvantage in that,' Yael said. Pictured with OITNB co-star Dascha Polanco

Career move: Having worked extensively in Australians theatre, the brunette beauty won two Sydney Theatre Awards before moving to New York in 2011

Career move: Having worked extensively in Australians theatre, the brunette beauty won two Sydney Theatre Awards before moving to New York in 2011

Last year Yael was seen in the miniseries Childhood's End alongside American actor Mike Vogel.  

She is also set to headline the upcoming SBS drama Deep Water, with fellow Australian Noah Taylor, who is fresh off his role on Game of Thrones.

 Orange Is The New Black forth season airs at 2pm on Friday June 17.

New season: Orange Is The New Black forth season airs at 2pm on Friday June 17

New season: Orange Is The New Black forth season airs at 2pm on Friday June 17

 

 

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