Stephany Austin (born 17 May 1995 in
Melbourne
Melbourne ( ; Boonwurrung/Woiwurrung: ''Narrm'' or ''Naarm'') is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Its name generally refers to a met ...
) is an Australian
actress
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a Character (arts), character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek ...
.
Stephany Austin's work in the industry started with the lead role in the short film ''Crimes of the Heart'' directed by Robyn Hughan.
Austin is best known for her portrayal of Eleanor 'Scubi' Scubinski in the 9 Network Television Series ''
Holly's Heroes
''Holly's Heroes'' is a children's drama series produced as a collaboration between the Nine Network in Australia and TVNZ in New Zealand. It was produced as a series of 26 episodes and first screened in 2005.
Plot summary
Holly McKenzie is a 1 ...
'' and for her role of Tania next to
Rose Byrne
Mary Rose Byrne (born 24 July 1979) is an Australian actress. She made her screen debut in the film ''Dallas Doll'' (1994), and continued to act in Australian film and television throughout the 1990s. She obtained her first leading film role i ...
and Ronald Jacobson in the featured film ''
I Love You Too'' written by
Peter Helliar
Peter Jason Matthew Helliar (born 16 June 1975) is an Australian comedian, actor, television, radio presenter, writer, producer and director. He is best known for his work on television as a former regular co-host of '' The Project'' on Networ ...
.
Life
Austin, fluently speaking both English and Spanish.
At the early age of 4 years old Austin began her studies of Performing Arts. Since then, she has been working as a professional actress, acting in theatre, television and films.
Acting career
Director Robyn Hughan found Austin had a depth that was incredible for her age and selected her to play the lead role in the short film ''Crimes of the Heart'' (2004). She appeared in the Australian TV Drama Series ''
Neighbours
''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera, which has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson. The Seven Network commissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap '' Sons an ...
'' (2003).
Austin was part of the main cast of Channel 9 Television Series ''
Holly's Heroes
''Holly's Heroes'' is a children's drama series produced as a collaboration between the Nine Network in Australia and TVNZ in New Zealand. It was produced as a series of 26 episodes and first screened in 2005.
Plot summary
Holly McKenzie is a 1 ...
'' playing the role of 'Scubi' (2004). She acted as 'Naomi' in
the Television Series ''
The Elephant Princess
''The Elephant Princess'' is an Australian children's television series that first screened on Network Ten in 2008. The series is produced by Jonathan M. Shiff Productions. A second season began screening in 2011. The series revolves around a ...
'' (2007) and played the role of Amy in the television improvised comedy program ''
Thank God You're Here
''Thank God You're Here'' is an Australian television improvised comedy program created by Working Dog Productions, which premiered on Network Ten on 5 April 2006, and aired for the first three seasons and on Seven for the fourth season.
Each ...
'' (2009).
Austin starred in the romantic comedy written by Peter Helliar ''
I Love You Too'' as the role of Tania (2009).
The actress made her artistic debut in Argentina featuring in the Music Video ''Cal y Arena'' by Argentinean band 'Las Sabrosas Zariguellas' (2010) starring next to
Raúl Lavié
Raúl Lavié (born August 22, 1937) nickname ''El Negro'', is an Argentine entertainer prominent in the Tango genre.
Life and work
Raúl Alberto Peralta was born in Álvarez, located in the Rosario Department of the Santa Fe Province, Argentina i ...
and Miguel Angel Rodriguez. Austin has continued her career in Australia as teen lead Mackenzie (Mack) in "
Clique
A clique ( AusE, CanE, or ), in the social sciences, is a group of individuals who interact with one another and share similar interests. Interacting with cliques is part of normative social development regardless of gender, ethnicity, or popular ...
" (2014). She is currently in Vancouver, Canada.
External links
''Australian Television Information Archive'', The Elephant Princess: episode guide''IMDb'', Stephany Avila''TVNZ'', Stephany Avila''Australian Screen'', Holly’s Heroes – Crunch Time
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Living people
1995 births
Actresses from Melbourne
Australian people of Argentine descent