Caitlin Stasey

Infobox actor
name = Caitlin Stasey


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birthdate = birth date and age|1990|5|1
birthname = Caitlin Jean Stasey
location = Frankston, Victoria
notable role = Francesca ‘Frankie’ Thomas in "The Sleepover Club"
Rachel Kinski in "Neighbours"
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Caitlin Jean Stasey is an Australian actress who is best known for her role as Rachel Kinski in "Neighbours". Previously she played Francesca Thomas in "The Sleepover Club".

Biography

In 2000, at the age of 10, she travelled the world as a member of the Australian Girls Choir, and took part in a re-recording of Peter Allen’s "‘I Still Call Australia Home’", for a QANTAS commercial.

Acting

Caitlin made a career breakthrough in September 2003 when she was cast in the children’s TV series 'The Sleepover Club', based upon the popular book series by Rose Impey. The series chronicled the adventures of a group of pre-teen friends, one of whom was played by Eliza Taylor-Cotter, Caitlin’s future Neighbours co-star. Caitlin took upon the role of Francesca ‘Frankie’ Thomas, the self-appointed leader of the club, whose bossiness could cause friction, but who stood by her friends when the occasion arose. The show was a big success and ran for twenty-six episodes.

Neighbours

After a year studying and attending auditions, she sufficiently impressed Neighbours casting director Jan Russ to be awarded the role of Rachel Kinski, middle child of the troubled Kinski clan. Caitlin won the part in April 2005, and her first episode was aired on the 18th August of that year.As Rachel, Caitlin has had a range of storylines ranging from parental bereavement to first love. Acting alongside Matthew Werkmeister (Zeke Kinski) and Dichen Lachman (Katya Kinski), Caitlin imbued Rachel with an initial naivety. However, as Rachel befriended her fellow Ramsay Street residents, she gradually came out of her shell, enough to fall in love with the popular character Stingray (Ben Nicholas).

Caitlin also made a brief return to the character of Frankie, in the second series of The Sleepover Club in 2006. She also appeared in the Channel 10 special "Australia's Brainiest Neighbour", finishing second overall.

Caitlin was nominated for 'Fave TV Star' in the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards 2007, but lost out to "Big Brother Australia 2004" contestant, Bree Amer.

On Monday 19 May 2008, Stasey sang a duet with fellow "Neighbours" cast member Dean Geyer (who plays Ty on the show). The song "Unforgettable" was performed at the Erinsborough High School Formal. Unforgettable has now been released on iTunes by popular demand.

On Friday the 19th September 2008, Stasey announced in an interview to the Herald Sun that she would be leaving Neighbours in the coming weeks, primarily so that she can concentrate on her end of year VCE exams. The producers have stated that her character will not be 'killed-off', allowing Stasey the chance to return to Neighbours next year, after her exams are over. The character Rachel Kinski will continue to be in scenes until the end of March 2009. [ [http://neighbours.com.au/Caitlin_stasey_to_leave_Ramsay_Street.htm ] ]

Music

In 2007 Stasey reportedly turned down a recording contract offered to her by Tom Nichols, who did the same for ex-"Neighbours" star Stephanie McIntosh.

Filmography

tarring roles

*"Neighbours" - Rachel Kinski (2005-2009)
*"The Sleepover Club" - Francesca "Frankie" Thomas (2003, 2007)

Guest roles

*"The New Sleepover Club" - Francesca "Frankie" Thomas (2006)
*"Australia's Brainiest" - Herself in "Australia's Brainiest Neighbour" special (2006)
*Silver Tv Show as herself "Caitlin"(2007 and 2008) in a few parts.
*Cherry Bomb as Friend 1 (2004)
*The Strip as Cate (2008)

References