Carla Bonner
| Carla Bonner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 March 1973 Melbourne, Australia |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
Carla Bonner (born 3 March 1973) is an Australian actress best known for playing the role of Steph Scully in the soap opera Neighbours, a role she played from 1999 to 2010. She was also a guest on Celebrity Big Brother Australia in 2002.
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[edit] Career
Prior to her acting role on Neighbours, her experience was confined to TV commercials and television programmes, which included guest-starring on Raw FM.
During time on Neighbours, Bonner has been involved in many major storylines, emerging as a key character in the series.
On 3 June 2010, it was announced that Bonner had quit Neighbours after eleven years. The character of Stephanie will not be killed off, leaving Bonner a chance to return in the future. The show's executive producer, Susan Bower said "The storylines on-air and coming up showcase what an exceptional talent Carla is and while fans will be disappointed, I promise Steph's farewell will be long remembered and will do the character proud."[1]
[edit] Personal life
Bonner lives in Belgrave, Melbourne with her sons Harley (born April 1991) and Jhye, (born January 1998). She has dated Australian celebrity Sullivan Stapleton, brother of her one-time co-star Jacinta Stapleton, until 2008, she now dates a personal trainer.[2]
Outside of Neighbours, Bonner follows various public pursuits. She has been involved in several mainstream Australian charities over the years.
Bonner is best friends with Kym Valentine, who plays Elizabeth Kennedy in Neighbours. Bonner's character Steph and Valentine's character Libby are also best friends, meaning that they spend a lot of time together on and off screen.
In 2007 Bonner was involved in car accident and was charged with "unlicensed driving" amongst other offences. She was convicted and fined $1000.[3][4]
[edit] References
- ^ "Carla Bonner aka Steph Scully set to quit Neighbours and head off to Los Angeles". Herald Sun. Australia. 4 June 2010. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/tv/carla-bonner-aka-steph-scully-set-to-quit-neighbours-and-head-off-to-los-angeles/story-e6frf9ho-1225875479902. Retrieved 11 November 2010.
- ^ Byrne, Fiona (20 July 2008). "Bonner's New Beau". Herald Sun. http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24046522-27258,00.html. Retrieved 11 November 2010.
- ^ "Neighbours star on driving charges". The Age (Melbourne). 3 August 2007. http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/neighbours-star-on-driving-charges/2007/08/03/1185648112039.html. Retrieved 19 April 2008.
- ^ "Neighbours Star Fined After Crash". Herald Sun. 4 August 2007. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/tv/neighbours-star-fined-after-crash/story-e6frf9ho-1111114105364. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
