Phoebe Tonkin
| Phoebe Tonkin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Phoebe Jane Elizabeth Tonkin[1] 12 July 1989 [1][2] Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Phoebe Jane Elizabeth Tonkin (born 12 July 1989) is an Australian actress and model. She is best known for portraying Cleo Sertori in H2O: Just Add Water and Fiona Maxwell in Tomorrow, When the War Began. As of 2011[update], she portrays Faye Chamberlain in The Secret Circle.
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[edit] Early life and career
When she was four, Tonkin attended several dance courses in classical ballet, hip hop, contemporary dance and tap dance. At the age of twelve, she began courses at the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) at the Wharf Theatre. She later graduated from Queenwood School for Girls in Balmoral, New South Wales.[2]
Tonkin's first television appearance was on the Australian teen show H2O: Just Add Water, where she played one of the main characters, Cleo Sertori. While not a strong swimmer, she worked to improve her abilities during pre-production of the show.[2] On 20 October 2007, Tonkin appeared on the Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Awards, where she presented the award for best band alongside H2O co-stars Claire Holt and Cariba Heine.
Her other credits include appearances on the Australian series Packed to the Rafters and the film Tomorrow, When the War Began, and a guest role on Home and Away in 2010.[3] She has appeared in various commercials, including ones for Vauxhall Motors and Chic Management.
As of 2011, Tonkin stars as Faye Chamberlain in the CW series The Secret Circle, which premiered on 15 September 2011.[4][5] Her performance was well received by critics. She was featured on Variety's list of new faces to watch[6] and named one of 2011 Breakout TV Stars by E! Online.[7]
In 2012, she will shoot the sequel of Tomorrow, When The War Began,[8] and will be in the film Bait and the music video for Miles Fisher's "Don't Let Go".[9][10]
She has also modeled, and has been in various photo shoots for catalogues and magazines such as Girlfriend, Teen Vogue, and Dolly.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010 | H2O: Just Add Water | Cleo Sertori | Main cast |
| 2009 | Packed to the Rafters | Lexi | Guest star |
| 2010 | Tomorrow, When the War Began | Fiona Maxwell | Feature film |
| 2010 | Home and Away | Adrian | Guest star |
| 2011–present | The Secret Circle | Faye Chamberlain | Main cast |
| 2012 | Bait | Jaimie | Feature film |
| 2012 | Miles Fisher - "Don't Let Go" | Female lead | Music video |
[edit] Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | AFI Awards | Best Lead Actress in Television Drama[11] | H2O: Just Add Water | Nominated |
[edit] References
- ^ a b "About the Stars: Phoebe Tonkin as 'Cleo'". ZDF-Enterprises.de. http://www.zdf-enterprises.de/h2o/allmedia_season3/index_pink.html. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- ^ a b c "H2O Cast: Phoebe Tonkin as Cleo". Jonathan-m-shiff.com. http://www.jonathan-m-shiff.com.au/h2o/. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
- ^ "Away From the Bay". Yahoo!7. 10 August 2010. http://au.tv.yahoo.com/home-and-away/galleries/article/-/article/7739263/image/8/away-from-the-bay/. Retrieved 10 August 2010.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (19 May 2011). "CW Announces 2011-2012 Primetime Sked: 'Ringer' Joins Lineup, 'OTH' To End Run". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/cw-announces-2011-12-primetime-schedule/. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
- ^ Kenneally, Tim (21 July 2011). "'Alcatraz,' 'Person of Interest' bow at Comic-Con". Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/21/us-alcatraz-idUSTRE76K4RL20110721. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
- ^ Malcom, Shawna (9 September 2011). "Tonkin no fish out of water on CW's 'Secret Circle'". cds. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118042127. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
- ^ Bricker, Tierney (29 December 2011). "2011 Breakout TV Stars: The Secret Circle's Phoebe Tonkin Bares All (Thanks in Part to a Necklace Shirt)". E! Online. http://uk.eonline.com/news/watch_with_kristin/2011_breakout_tv_stars_secret_circles/283104?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
- ^ Staff (28 February 2011). "High hopes for Tomorrow sequel in Australia". Herald Sun. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/confidential/high-hopes-for-tomorrow-sequel-in-australia/story-e6frf96o-1226013136597. Retrieved 18 March 2011.
- ^ "Bait (2011) Movie Trailer, Poster: Sharni Vinson, Julian McMahon". Film-book.com. 9 June 2011. http://film-book.com/bait-2011-movie-trailer-poster-sharni-vinson-julian-mcmahon/. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
- ^ "Phoebe Tonkin in Miles Fisher's Video "Don't Let Go"". http://crowhavenroad.org/phoebe-tonkin-in-miles-fishers-video-dont-let-go/. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
- ^ "Australian Film Institute Awards". Australiantelevision.net. 2008. http://www.australiantelevision.net/awards/afi2008.html. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
[edit] External links
- Phoebe Tonkin at the Internet Movie Database
- Phoebe Tonkin at Australiantelevision.net
