| Phoebe Tonkin | |
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| Born | 17 October 1989 Sydney, Australia |
Phoebe Tonkin (b. 1989 in Sydney, Australia) is an Australian actress and model. She portrays the role of Cleo Sertori in H2O: Just Add Water.
Early life
From the age of four, Phoebe was involved in various dance classes such as classical ballet, tap, hip-hop and contemporary dance. At the age of twelve, she completed different courses at the Australian Theatre for Young People, also known as ATYP; including Shakespeare, Script to Stage, Clowning Around and Musical Theatre. She attended Queenwood School for Girls in Balmoral, known for its excellent drama department, and supplemented her education with private drama classes. Each year she took part in the school's Shakespeare festival, ultimately winning the 2005 state final in A Midsummer Night's Dream. She also took part in all of the school plays including Antigone, White Crane and Venetian Twins.
TV/Film
Phoebe's first and only television show appearance is on the Australian teen show H2O: Just Add Water, where she plays one of the main characters, Cleo Sertori. While not a strong swimmer, Phoebe worked hard to improve her abilities during pre-production of H2O: Just Add Water. On 20th October 2007 she attended the Nickelodeon UK Kids Choice Awards where she presented the award for best band alongside her co-stars Claire Holt and Cariba Heine.
External links
- Official H2O: Just Add Water Website
- H2O: Just Add Water:Cast - Phoebe Tonkin as Cleo Sertori - Australian Television Information Archive
- Unofficial Phoebe Tonkin Fansite
- Cleo wallpaper
