Georgina "Georgie" Kimberley Hagen (born 21 June 1991) is an English actress and singer. She is most known for her appearance as Lauren Waters, from

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''. She also featured in ''

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'' as

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in 2005.

Early life

As a child, Hagen starred in a number of West end musicals, including ''

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'' at the

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and as the voice of

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in the 2004–2013 UK tour of '' Starlight Express - The 3rd Dimension'', on which her father, Peter Hagen, was musical director. Her mother is actress Susie Fenwick who has appeared in many West End productions. She was heard alongside actors such as

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and Tim Driesen. She studied at the

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in London.

Career

Hagen starred in ''

'' as Lauren Waters alongside

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, Rana Roy,

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, Sophie Powles and Adam Garcia. She went through a year-long audition process which involved dance, drama and singing workshops. Hagen has starred as Meat in the 2009/2010 UK tour of

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musical ''

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', and played the lead role of

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in ''

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'' in Bochum, Germany until May 25, 2014. She recently featured in Tim Minchin's new Musical 'Groundhog Day', in which she played the role of Nancy Taylor.

Personal life

Hagen is the second cousin of

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, who plays

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in ''

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''.

Filmography

Television

Theatre

References

External links

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