Brittany Anne Byrnes (born 31 July 1987) is an Australian actress. Her most notable acting role has been Charlotte Watsford in '' H₂O: Just Add Water''.

Personal life

Byrnes was born in Australia and trained in all aspects of dance at the Bradshaw Dancers Performing Arts Academy from the age of four. She attended Terra Sancta College in

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, a suburb of Sydney, during her high school years. She has been acting since she was seven, when she played her first role in the movie ''

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''. She was later given a lead role in the TV movie ''

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''. One of her latest roles was Charlotte Watsford on

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's '' H₂O: Just Add Water''.

Acting career

Byrnes' first theatrical role was in ''

'', where she played the Hoggetts' spoiled granddaughter. She has since appeared in films such as ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. Byrnes has also been in a number of television shows, including '' BeastMaster'', '' All Saints'' and the second season of the Australian show '' H₂O: Just Add Water'' as the new girl, Charlotte Watsford. In 2005, Brittany was nominated for an

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(The Young Actor's Award) for her performance in ''Little Oberon''. In 2008, she was nominated again for an AFI Award (Best Supporting Actress in a television drama) for her performance in ''H₂O: Just Add Water''.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * 1987 births Australian child actresses Australian film actresses Australian television actresses Living people 20th-century Australian actresses 21st-century Australian actresses {{Australia-screen-actor-stub