Alicia Banit (born 5 September 1990) is an Australian actress and dancer best known for her role as Kat in the

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(ABC) television series ''

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''. She also appeared in various Australian television series, being the main cast in ''We Were Tomorrow'' or having recurring roles in '' Playing for Keeps''.

Biography

Banit first acting appearance was in the Australian film ''

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'', playing a younger version of the main character Alice. In 2006, she had a two episode minor role in the Network Ten

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'' as Madison Sullivan, then in 2008 she returned to the soap for another two episode role, this time portraying Sharni Hillman. From 2007 to 2009 she had two guest roles on the Australian version of the

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series ''

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'' playing Amber. In 2007, she was cast in Chris Lilley's television series ''

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'' as Kaitlyn for the duration of the first season. In 2008, Banit appeared in ''

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'' as Gemma Rose Parker acting alongside former ''Neighbours'' actress

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. In 2009, she was Leah in season one of the Australian drama series ''

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''. In late 2009, she was cast as one of the main characters Katrina Karamakov in the ABC television series ''Dance Academy''. From 23 August 2010 to 27 August 2010, she acted as a co-host on the

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wrapper program ''

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'' alongside

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and Amberly Lobo.

Filmography

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Banit, Alicia 20th-century Australian actresses 21st-century Australian actresses Living people 1990 births Australian female dancers