Cariba Heine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cariba Heine
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Heine in 2012
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| Born | 1 October 1988 Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
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| Years active | 2003–present |
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Matt Pong
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Cariba Heine is an actress and dancer from Australia. She was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on October 1, 1988. Many people know her as Rikki Chadwick from the TV show H2O: Just Add Water. She also played Bridget Sanchez in Blue Water High and Caroline Byrne in A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne.
Early life
Cariba was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Her mom, Michelle, was a dancer. When Cariba was three years old, her family moved to Australia. She has an older brother named Kyle.
Career
Dancing
Cariba started dancing when she was very young. She learned many styles like jazz dance, tap dance, and classical ballet. She also studied acting and singing. Cariba danced at her mom's dance school in Canberra, Australia. She was even the youngest dancer to perform at a big convention in Sydney, Australia!
To focus on dancing, she was homeschooled. She performed in many shows, even touring in the United States. She appeared in a music video for Will Young's song "Leave Right Now". After a hip injury, her manager suggested she try acting for a while.
Acting
Cariba began acting in 2006. She got a main role in the TV series H2O: Just Add Water. She played Rikki Chadwick, one of the three mermaids.
In 2009, Cariba played Caroline Byrne in the TV movie A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne. This movie was shown on Network Ten in Australia.
In 2012, she was in the movie Bait 3D. She also played Delvene Delaney in the TV miniseries Howzat! Kerry Packer's War. In 2016, Cariba returned as Rikki Chadwick in Mako: Island of Secrets. This show is a spin-off from H2O: Just Add Water.
Later, Cariba joined the cast of Home and Away in 2018. She played the character Ebony Harding. In 2020, she appeared in the TV series The Secrets She Keeps.
Personal life
Cariba Heine married her boyfriend Matt Pongrass on June 24, 2024. On December 20, 2024, she shared that they are expecting their first child.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Ballistic Sessions | Amanda | Short film |
| 2009 | A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne | Caroline Byrne | TV film |
| 2009 | At the Tattooist | Alex | Short film |
| 2011 | Blood Brothers | Ellie Carter | TV film |
| 2012 | Quietus | Alex | Short film |
| 2012 | Bait 3D | Heather | Feature film |
| 2016 | How'd I Get In This Field | Ashley | Short film |
| 2016 | Rough Sweat | June | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Strictly Dancing | Herself | Episode: "Heat 12" |
| 2006–10 | H2O: Just Add Water | Rikki Chadwick | TV series. 78 episodes |
| 2007 | Stupid, Stupid Man | Mindy | TV series, episode: "The Boyfriend" |
| 2008 | Blue Water High | Bridget Sanchez | TV series. Season 3, 25 episodes |
| 2009 | The Pacific | Phyllis | TV series, episode: "Home" |
| 2010–13 | Dance Academy | Isabelle | TV series, 9 episodes |
| 2010–13 | The Future Machine | Kate Hill | Web series |
| 2012 | Howzat! Kerry Packer's War | Delvene Delaney | TV miniseries |
| 2014 | Friendly Advice | Faith | Web series; 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Hiding | Harriet | TV series, 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Adopted | Harriet | Web series; episodes: "Music, Virgins, and Prawns", "Kofi's Choice" |
| 2016 | Mako: Island of Secrets | Rikki Chadwick | TV series, episodes: "The Legend of Jiao Long", "Homecoming" |
| 2017 | Designated Survivor | Peyton Lane | TV series, episodes: "Suckers", "Two Ships", "Family Ties" |
| 2018 | Home and Away | Ebony Harding | TV series |
| 2020 | The Secrets She Keeps | Grace | TV series, 6 episodes |
| 2021 | Everyone Is Doing Great | Isabella Baker | TV series, 6 episodes |
| 2023 | Wellmania | Goldie | TV series, episode: "Carpe That Diem" |
See also
In Spanish: Cariba Heine para niños
