'Maid for My Nemesis' Cast: Meet the Faces Behind the Addictive Vertical Drama

Emma Johnson and Lucas Bennett are constantly at war. When he gets her fired from her job, he hires her as his personal maid, only for their connection to deepen from hatred to love.

“Maid for My Nemesis” is a popular ReelShort vertical drama about Emma Johnson, a strong-willed woman whose drive lands her a scholarship at a top private school.

All About "Maid for My Nemesis"

There, Emma becomes the Class President. Through the years, however, she tries to hide the true conditions of her life: she is struggling financially and has an ailing dad.

Emma’s nemesis, Lucas Bennett, is an ultrawealthy playboy who relishes challenging Emma, partly because her values and ambition threaten his comfortable status. Their opposing worldviews fuel their rivalry.

As one of Lucas’s tricks to assert power and unsettle Emma, he gets her fired from her part-time job as a waitress. Little did he know, Emma was struggling to make ends meet as she desperately tried to raise money for her dad’s growing medical bills.

Emma’s dad, Daniel, was the only family she had. After he was hospitalized and his medical bills started piling up, Emma worked to keep him alive.

Ultimately, after getting Emma fired, Lucas hires her as his maid. Her nemesis made her perform the most absurd tasks imaginable, but she did them so she could earn money for her dad.

Emma felt trapped by her dependence on Lucas’s job but continued for her father's sake. Meanwhile, her vulnerability at school made her an easy target for Brielle Moore’s jealousy.

As homecoming approached, it seemed impossible for Emma to find a date. After all, she was seen as the “nerdy” kid at school. However, things start to take a strange turn, and Emma finds herself getting closer to Lucas.

Emma goes through a dramatic makeover, and it makes Moore even more determined to ruin Emma’s life. Moore’s true intentions became clear: she fixated on Lucas for his status and saw Emma as an undeserving rival, determined to sabotage any chance Emma had with him.

The story instantly captivated viewers, thanks in large part to the believable acting of its cast. Here's everything you need to know about the cast that played Emma Johnson and Lucas Bennett.

The Actress Behind Emma Johnson

Meg Bush plays Emma Johnson in “Maid for My Nemesis.” She studied classical theater at the University of Oxford and is from New York City. She relocated to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a career in acting. Apart from being a stellar actress, she is also a talented musician, skilled in playing the guitar and piano, as well as singing.

Apart from “Maid for My Nemesis,” Meg’s fans can catch her on other vertical drama hits like “Taming the Landlord,” “Woke Up Married to My Crush,” “Keys to My Heart,” and “Pretty Baby,” among many others.

The Man Who Played Lucas Bennett

When Ben isn't acting, he enjoys spending time with his loved ones. He is constantly looking for fun, and prefers to keep a low profile on social media.

Meg and Ben are often paired together in vertical shorts. Thanks to often working together, they’ve become good friends. Fans eager for more of them can catch them in “A Girl’s Guide to Queen Bee Takedown” and “Fake Dating My Rich Nemesis.”