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Asher Yasbincek

Asher Yasbincek is an Australian actress from Perth, Western Australia.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Asher Teja Yasbincek (born January 2, 1994) is an Australian actress from Perth, Western Australia. She is best known for playing Harper McLean in the Netflix series *Heartbreak High* and Rose in the Australian drama *The Heights*.

Early life

Asher Yasbincek was born and raised in Perth, Western Australia. She attended Mount Lawley Senior High School.

Career

Yasbincek made her television debut as Rose in the Australian drama *The Heights*. She then appeared in the films *Rams* and *How to Please a Woman*.

Breakthrough role

Yasbincek's portrayal of Harper McLean in Netflix's *Heartbreak High* became her best-known role. The part significantly raised her visibility beyond Australia.

Other work

Her screen credits also include the miniseries *Riptide* and an appearance in *The Wilds*. In February 2026, she was reported to have joined the supporting cast of Netflix's *Breakers* as Maggie.

Key facts

  • Born and raised in Perth, Western Australia.
  • Made her television debut as Rose in *The Heights*.
  • Widely known for her role as Harper McLean in Netflix's *Heartbreak High*.
  • Appeared in the films *Rams* and *How to Please a Woman*.
  • Joined the supporting cast of Netflix's *Breakers* as Maggie in 2026.
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Canadian context

Asher Yasbincek's work has appeared on Netflix and other internationally distributed platforms available to Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Asher Yasbincek?
Asher Yasbincek is an Australian actress known for her roles in *Heartbreak High* and *The Heights*.
Where is Asher Yasbincek from?
She is from Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
What is Asher Yasbincek best known for?
She is best known for playing Harper McLean in Netflix's *Heartbreak High*.
What was Asher Yasbincek's first television role?
Her first television role was Rose in the Australian drama *The Heights*.
What films has Asher Yasbincek appeared in?
She has appeared in *Rams* and *How to Please a Woman*.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10052602/
    Supports: Birthplace, alternate name, acting credits, and early career notes.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asher_Yasbincek
    Supports: Overview, birth information, education, and selected screen roles.
  3. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/fr/person/asher-yasbincek/umc.cpc.6qvwfk34pi6orxtbqdhwxgihk?l=en
    Supports: Biography summary, *Heartbreak High* role, and note about her head-shaving scene.
  4. The West Australian — https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/tv/perth-actor-asher-yasbincek-is-a-star-on-the-rise-thanks-to-netflixs-new-heartbreak-high-reboot-c-8128219
    Supports: Perth origin, *Heartbreak High* role, and public profile context.
  5. Young Entertainment Mag — https://youngentertainmentmag.com/always-wanted-shave-head-asher-yasbincek-facetimes-us-talk-shaving-head-screen-things-harper-heartbreak-high/
    Supports: Television debut, *Rams*, *How to Please a Woman*, *Riptide*, and award nomination mention.
  6. TMDb — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/2496644-asher-yasbincek
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, gender, and selected career summary.