Caitlin Stasey facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Caitlin Stasey
Stasey in 2017
Born	Caitlin Jean Stasey (1990-05-01) 1 May 1990 (age 35) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Education	Star of the Sea College
Occupation	Actress singer
Years active	2000–present

Caitlin Jean Stasey (born 1 May 1990) is an Australian actress and singer. She is famous for her role as Rachel Kinski in the TV show Neighbours. Many people also know her as Francesca Thomas from The Sleepover Club.

Her first major movie role was as Ellie Linton in the 2010 film Tomorrow, When the War Began. She also played Lady Kenna in the American TV series Reign from 2013 to 2015. From 2013 to 2016, she had a role in the Australian series Please Like Me. In 2017, she starred as Ada in the TV show APB. More recently, she appeared in the horror movie Smile (2022).

Early Life and First Steps in Performing

Caitlin was born in Melbourne, Victoria. She grew up there with her parents, David and Sally, and her younger sister, Victoria. She went to school at Star of the Sea College.

When she was ten years old, Caitlin got to travel the world. She was part of the Australian Girls Choir. The choir even helped re-record the famous song "I Still Call Australia Home" for a TV commercial for the airline Qantas.

Career as an Actress and Singer

Acting on Screen

Caitlin's acting career began in 2003. She was cast as Francesca 'Frankie' Thomas in the kids' TV show The Sleepover Club. Frankie was the leader of the club. Caitlin even came back for one episode in the second season in 2006.

In 2005, she landed the role of Rachel Kinski in the popular Australian show Neighbours. After getting the part, she left her regular school. She continued her studies from home so she could focus on acting. In 2008, she left Neighbours to prepare for her final high school exams, called the VCE.

In 2008, Caitlin was chosen for a big movie role. She played Ellie Linton, the main character in Tomorrow, When the War Began. The movie is based on a popular book about a group of teenagers who have to defend their town. That same year, she also performed in a Christmas play called a pantomime. She played Snow White at a theater in Norwich, England.

From 2013 to 2015, Caitlin was in the American TV show Reign. She played Kenna, a lady-in-waiting to Mary, Queen of Scots. She also had a main role in the Australian comedy series Please Like Me from 2013 to 2016.

In 2013, she starred in the comedy-horror movie All Cheerleaders Die. The next year, she appeared in the film I, Frankenstein. In 2017, she played Ada Hamilton in the American TV show APB, but the show only lasted for one season.

Music Career

In 2008, Caitlin showed her singing talent. She recorded two songs with Dean Geyer, who also acted in Neighbours. They sang a cover of Jason Mraz's song "I'm Yours" for an episode of the show.

Their characters also sang a song called "Unforgettable" together. This song was released online and became popular in Australia. It reached number 40 on the digital music chart.

Personal Life

Caitlin Stasey moved to Los Angeles in the United States in 2014 to continue her acting career.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

See also

In Spanish: Caitlin Stasey para niños