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Grace Palmer is a talented actress from New Zealand. She was born on November 9, 1994. Many people know her for playing Lucy Rickman. This role was in the popular TV show Shortland Street.

Grace Palmer's Early Life

Grace Palmer was born in Tai Tapu, New Zealand. Her parents are Tony Palmer and Janine Morrell-Gunn. Both of her parents work as television producers. Her mother is Māori, from the Ngāti Kahungunu tribe. Her father is of New Zealand European background.

Her Education and Training

Grace went to St Margaret's College. There, she studied theatre. After that, she moved to Sydney, Australia. In Sydney, she took acting classes. She also worked at a bar during this time.

Grace Palmer's Acting Career

Grace Palmer started her TV acting career in 2014. Her first role was a guest appearance. She played Monique Wu on the Australian show Home and Away.

Famous TV Roles

Her most well-known TV role was on Shortland Street. She played Lucy Rickman from 2014 to 2017. In 2022, Grace appeared on The Masked Singer NZ. She was dressed as a New Zealand possum. She was eliminated in Episode 6 of the show.

Moving to Hollywood

In 2018, Grace made her first Hollywood movie. It was called Adrift. She played the character Deb in the film. The movie starred famous actors Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin.

Creating Her Own Shows

In 2020, Grace created a comedy web series. It was called Good Grief. She also starred in it with her sister, Eve Palmer. Since 2023, she has been in the Fox Broadcasting Company comedy Animal Control. She acts alongside Joel McHale in this show.

Grace Palmer's Personal Life

Grace Palmer has three siblings. One of her sisters is Eve Palmer. Eve is also a TV presenter and actress. Grace's stepfather is Jason Gunn. He is a well-known New Zealand TV and radio presenter. Grace is married to Ra Jobe. They got married in Las Vegas in 2019.

Grace Palmer's Filmography

Grace Palmer has acted in several films and television shows.

Films

• 2018 – Adrift as Deb
• 2018 – My Name Is Heather as Alice

Television Shows

• 2014 – Home and Away as Monique Wu
• 2014–2017 – Shortland Street as Lucy Rickman
• 2017 – Shop Girls as Summer (Web series)
• 2020 – Good Grief as Gwen (Web series she co-created)
• 2021 – The Brokenwood Mysteries as Cherie Kernan (Episode: "Exposed to the Light")
• 2023–present – Animal Control as Victoria Sands

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