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Catherine Văn-Davies

Catherine Văn-Davies

Australian actress


Catherine Văn-Davies (born 1985 or 1986[1]) is an Australian actress of Vietnamese descent.

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Biography

Văn-Davies' mother was a refugee from Vietnam who arrived in Australia at the age of 18. Văn-Davies was born In Canberra, spent part of her early childhood in Indonesia and her school years in Brisbane, Queensland. After graduating from high school she first undertook a business degree at the Queensland University of Technology, but she then switched to acting and completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2006. She also studied at the HB Studio in New York City.[2][1]

After returning to Australia, Văn-Davies moved to Sydney and worked mostly in theatre. In 2019 she won a Sydney Theatre Award for Angels in America (best female support) and another one for White Pearl (best ensemble).[2]

In addition to her theatre work, Văn-Davies has also appeared in multiple Australian TV series, most notably Hungry Ghosts (2020) [3][4] and Amazing Grace (2021).[5]

At the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards, she won Best Performance in a Leading Role in a Mainstage Production for her role in Constellations and Best Performance in a Supporting Role in an Independent Production for A Streetcar Named Desire.[6]

Văn-Davies in 2022 appeared in ABC drama Barons (TV series),[7][8] and also appeared in Foxtel legal drama The Twelve.[9]

In 2023, Văn-Davies made several television appearances in Stan series Wolf Life Me, Mother and Son[10] and The Claremont Murders where she played the real life Alison Fan who reported on the case from the first day to the last day.[11][12]

In 2024, Văn-Davies was announced to appear in Home and Away in the role of Stevie Marlow.[13]

Personal life

Văn-Davies has been in a relationship with fellow Australian actor Fayssal Bazzi since 2014.[14]

Filmography

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References

  1. Siobhan Hegarty: The realities of a dream job as an actor in Australia. ABC Australia, 20 February 2020
  2. Knox, David (21 August 2020). "Ghost stories close to home | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  3. Knox, David (17 August 2020). "Hungry Ghosts casts net wide for new talent | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  4. Knox, David (9 October 2020). "Filming underway on Amazing Grace | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  5. Blake, Jason (29 January 2024). "The Winners: 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards announced". Limelight. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  6. Knox, David (22 March 2022). "Airdate: Barons | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  7. Knox, David (29 September 2021). "Filming wraps on Barons for ABC | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  8. Knox, David (13 December 2021). "More cast announced for Foxtel's The Twelve | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  9. Knox, David (11 July 2023). "Airdate: Mother & Son | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  10. Knox, David (8 April 2023). "Gallery: The Claremont Murders | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  11. Knox, David (13 March 2023). "The Claremont Murders: trailer | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  12. Jenkins, Chris (26 February 2024). "Home and Away welcomes new character Stevie Marlow". Back to the Bay. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  13. Catherine Nikas-Boulos: At home with actor and Hungry Ghosts star Catherine Van-Davies. The Chronicle, 18 August 2020

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