| Caitlin Stasey | |
|---|---|
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| Biographical Information | |
| Real Name: | Catlin Jean Stasey |
| Birth: | May 1 1990 |
| Age: | 24 |
| Originally From: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Relatives: |
Victoria (Sister) |
| Character Information | |
| Portrays: | Rachel Kinski |
Catlin Stasey (born 1 May 1990) is an Australian actress. She portrayed Rachel Kinski on Neighbours
Life and Career[]
Caitlin Stasey is an Australian actress who is well known for her roles as Francesca Thomas in The Sleepover Club, Rachel Kinski in Neighbours and Ellie Linton in the film adaptation of John Marsden's best seller 'Tomorrow When the War Began'
Caitlin is from Victoria, Australia, She began taking an interest in acting/performing when she was about six years of age. She also has an active interest in writing screenplays and documentary film making.
Caitlin was featured as part of the Australian Girls Choir in a Qantas commercial, singing "I Still Call Australia Home" and traveled the world as a member of the choir to film the commercial in 2000 before the Sydney Olympics. This commercial was named the "Greatest Australian Commercial" on 20 to 1. In Caitlin's early years she played the role of Francesca "Frankie" Thomas which made a hit in both Australia, UK and Americas Nickelodeon TV.
Her role in Tomorrow When the War Began was highly praised by critics and won her an IF (inside film) award in 2010 for best actress. One of the most prestigious film awards in Australia. In 2007 Caitlin reportedly turned down a recording contract offered to her by Tom Nichols, who did the same for another girl from 'Neighbours. Caitlin said "acting is my main passion and I wanted to concentrate my efforts on that, although most actors have that triple threat of being able to sing, dance and act."
In 2008 she covered the song I'm Yours from Jason Mraz, for her TV show. In May 2008 her duet Unforgettable with Dean Geyer was released to the Australian iTunes store and peaked at number 40 on the ARIA Digital Tracks chart.
In February 2013, Caitlin Stasey was cast as Kenna, Mary’s precocious lady-in-waiting and Bash’s new wife in The CW's drama series Reign.
Trivia[]
- Caitlin Stasey and Adelaide Kane both stared on Neighbours' together in 2007, and currently work on Reign together.
- Long time friend, fellow CW star Eliza Taylor-Cotter while on The Sleepover Club and Neighbours.
- Believes in equal rights for Women & Men, and is a proud feminist.
- Caitlin's mother is from Norwich, Norfolk, England and Caitlin spent a year there.