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Brenna Harding
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Harding at the opening night of Anna Karenina in 2013
Born (1996-05-19) 19 May 1996 (age 29)
Australia
Occupation Actress
Years active 2009–present

Brenna Harding is an Australian actress born on May 19, 1996. She is well-known for her acting roles in TV shows. Many people recognize her from her part as Sue Knight in the series Puberty Blues. She also appeared in an episode called "Arkangel" from the popular show Black Mirror.

Brenna Harding's Acting Journey

Brenna Harding started her television career early. Her very first appearance was in 2004 on the Australian children's show Play School. She was featured in a segment called "Through the Window." This clip showed Brenna and her two mothers enjoying a fun trip to an amusement park.

Early Roles and Big Breaks

Brenna began acting more seriously in the late 2000s. She took part in drama courses during school holidays. Soon after, she landed roles in TV shows. She appeared in My Place and had a three-episode role in Packed to the Rafters.

Her first major role came when she played Sue Knight in Puberty Blues. This series was based on a famous 1979 novel. Brenna's performance was highly praised. She won the 2013 Logie Award for Most Popular New Female Talent. She was also nominated for other awards, including the Logie Award for Most Outstanding Newcomer. In 2017, Brenna appeared in the science fiction series Black Mirror, playing a character named Sara in the episode "Arkangel."

Supporting Important Causes

Brenna Harding is also a strong supporter of equal rights for all people. She has actively campaigned for diversity and inclusion. In 2009, she appeared with her mothers before a government inquiry. This inquiry was looking into laws about adoption for all types of families.

Community Involvement and Books

As of 2012, Brenna was the president of a youth group called "Wear it Purple." This group works to create safe and supportive environments for young people. She has also helped write children's books. These books include The Rainbow Cubby House, Koalas on Parade, Going to Fair Day, and My House. She co-authored these books with her mother, Vicki. In 2015, Brenna also started a group in Sydney called Moonlight Feminists. This group focuses on promoting equality and empowerment.

Brenna Harding's Filmography

Brenna has appeared in many television shows and films. Here are some of her notable roles:

Television Appearances

Year Title Role Notes
2009 My Place Kath Episode: "1928 Bridie"
2010 Packed to the Rafters Georgia 3 episodes
2012-2014 Puberty Blues Sue Knight Series regular
2015 A Place to Call Home Rosie O'Connell Recurring (series 3), series regular (series 4); 22 episodes
2016 Secret City Cassie 4 episodes
2016 The Code Alyse Baxter 4 episodes
2017 Black Mirror Sara Episode: "Arkangel"
2018 Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation Herself Episode: Season 5, Episode 1
2019 Glitch Nia Hayes
2020 Total Control Officer Riley 3 episodes
2020-2022 First Day Ms Fraser
2022 The Twelve Yvie 3 episodes

Film Roles

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Shelling Pass Amy Short film
2013 The Road Home Girl with Reindeer Ears Short film
2013 Turning Anges Segment: "Cockleshell"
2017 Floc Hannah Short film
2017 Bring Me Back, Ma Alicia Short film

See also

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