Caitlin Stasey

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Caitlin Stasey

Born Caitlin Jean Stasey
May 1, 1990 (1990-05-01) (age 18)
Frankston, Victoria

Caitlin Jean Stasey is an Australian actress who is best known for her role as Rachel Kinski in Neighbours. Previously she played Francesca Thomas in The Sleepover Club.

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[edit] Biography

In 2000, at the age of ten, she travelled the world as a member of the Australian Girl’s Choir, and took part in a re-recording of Peter Allen’s ‘I Still Call Australia Home’, for a QANTAS commercial. In fact, it was declared ‘The Greatest Australian Commercial’ on the TV countdown show 20 to 1[citation needed].

[edit] Acting

Caitlin made a career breakthrough in September 2003 when she was cast in the children’s TV series 'The Sleepover Club', based upon the popular book series by Rose Impey. The series chronicled the adventures of a group of pre-teen friends, one of whom was played by Eliza Taylor-Cotter, Caitlin’s future Neighbours co-star. Caitlin took upon the role of Francesca ‘Frankie’ Thomas, the self-appointed leader of the club, whose bossiness could cause friction, but who stood by her friends when the occasion arose. The show was a big success and ran for twenty-six episodes.

[edit] Neighbours

After a year studying and attending auditions, she sufficiently impressed Neighbours casting director Jan Russ to be awarded the role of Rachel Kinski, middle child of the troubled Kinski clan. Caitlin won the part in April 2005, and her first episode was aired on the 18th August of that year.

As Rachel, Caitlin has had a range of storylines ranging from parental bereavement to first love. Acting alongside Matthew Werkmeister (Zeke Kinski) and Dichen Lachman (Katya Kinski), Caitlin imbued Rachel with an initial naivety. However, as Rachel befriended her fellow Ramsay Street residents, she gradually came out of her shell, enough to fall in love with the popular character Stingray (Ben Nicholas).

Caitlin also made a brief return to the character of Frankie, in the second series of The Sleepover Club in 2006. She also appeared in the Channel 10 special Australia's Brainiest Neighbour, finishing second overall.

Caitlin was nominated for 'Fave TV Star' in the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards 2007, but lost out to Big Brother Australia 2004 contestant, Bree Amer.

On Monday 19 May 2008, Stasey sang a duet with fellow Neighbours cast member Dean Geyer (who plays Ty on the show). The song "Unforgettable" was performed at the Erinsborough High School Formal.

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Starring roles

[edit] Guest roles

  • The New Sleepover Club - Francesca "Frankie" Thomas (2006)
  • Australia's Brainiest - Herself in Australia's Brainiest Neighbour special (2006)
  • Silver Tv Show as herself "Caitlin"(2007 and 2008) in a few parts.
  • Cherry Bomb as Friend 1 (2004)

[edit] Commercials

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