Catherine Văn-Davies

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Catherine Văn-Davies
OccupationActress
Years active2007–present
Known for

Catherine Văn-Davies (born 1985 or 1986[1]) is an Australian actress of Vietnamese descent.

Biography

Văn-Davies' mother was a refugee from Vietnam who arrived in Australia at the age of 18. Văn-Davies was born In Canberra, spent part of her early childhood in Indonesia and her school years in Brisbane, Queensland. After graduating from high school she first undertook a business degree at the Queensland University of Technology, but she then switched to acting and completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2006. She also studied at the HB Studio in New York City.[2][1]

After returning to Australia, Văn-Davies moved to Sydney and worked mostly in theatre. In 2019 she won a Sydney Theatre Award for Angels in America (best female support) and another one for White Pearl (best ensemble).[2]

In addition to her theatre work, Văn-Davies has also appeared in multiple Australian TV series, most notably Hungry Ghosts (2020) [3][4] and Amazing Grace (2021).[5]

At the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards, she won Best Performance in a Leading Role in a Mainstage Production for her role in Constellations and Best Performance in a Supporting Role in an Independent Production for A Streetcar Named Desire.[6]

Văn-Davies in 2022 appeared in ABC drama Barons (TV series),[7][8] and also appeared in Foxtel legal drama The Twelve.[9]

In 2023, Văn-Davies made several television appearances in Stan series Wolf Life Me, Mother and Son[10] and The Claremont Murders where she played the real life Alison Fan who reported on the case from the first day to the last day.[11][12]

In 2024, Văn-Davies was announced to appear in Home and Away in the role of Stevie Marlow.[13]

Personal life

Văn-Davies has been in a relationship with fellow Australian actor Fayssal Bazzi since 2014.[14]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Prescint 13 Frisky Dupont 1 episode
2018 True Story with Hamish & Andy Physical Girl 1 episode
Fighting Season Social Worker 1 episode
2019 The Letdown Siah 2 episodes
2020 Hungry Ghosts May Le 4 episodes
2021 Amazing Grace Laney Tran 8 episodes
2022 Barons Shirley Kwong 4 episodes
The Twelve Vanessa Young 10 episodes
2023 Wolf Like Me (TV series) Melaine 1 episode
Mother and Son Maya 8 episodes
The Claremont Murders Alison Fan 2 episodes
2024 Home and Away Stevie Marlow Guest role

Film appearances

Year Title Role Notes
2023 Sweet Jucies Sarah Short
2009 Entanglement Theory Dancer Short
Lonely Gyspy Short
2007 All My Friends are Leaving Brisbane Wedding Guest
When Sally Met Frank Nurse Short

External links

References

  1. ^ a b Siobhan Hegarty: The realities of a dream job as an actor in Australia. ABC Australia, 20 February 2020
  2. ^ a b https://westernedge.org.au/archives/program/forging-your-own-path-a-discussion-with-catherine-van-davies-mark-cole-smith-and-zahra-newman-about-working-in-the-australian-arts-industry Archived 23 April 2021 at the Wayback Machine (retrieved 21 April 2021)
  3. ^ Knox, David (21 August 2020). "Ghost stories close to home | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  4. ^ Knox, David (17 August 2020). "Hungry Ghosts casts net wide for new talent | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  5. ^ Knox, David (9 October 2020). "Filming underway on Amazing Grace | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  6. ^ Blake, Jason (29 January 2024). "The Winners: 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards announced". Limelight. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  7. ^ Knox, David (22 March 2022). "Airdate: Barons | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  8. ^ Knox, David (29 September 2021). "Filming wraps on Barons for ABC | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  9. ^ Knox, David (13 December 2021). "More cast announced for Foxtel's The Twelve | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  10. ^ Knox, David (11 July 2023). "Airdate: Mother & Son | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  11. ^ Knox, David (8 April 2023). "Gallery: The Claremont Murders | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  12. ^ Knox, David (13 March 2023). "The Claremont Murders: trailer | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  13. ^ Jenkins, Chris (26 February 2024). "Home and Away welcomes new character Stevie Marlow". Back to the Bay. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  14. ^ Catherine Nikas-Boulos: At home with actor and Hungry Ghosts star Catherine Van-Davies. The Chronicle, 18 August 2020
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