Isabel Lucas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Isabel Lucas
Lucas at the opening of the Christian Dior couture Sydney CBD store in January 2013
Born	(1985-01-29) 29 January 1985 (age 40) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nationality	Australian and Swiss
Occupation	Actress, model, and environmentalist
Years active	2003–present

Isabel Lucas (born January 29, 1985) is an Australian actress, environmentalist, and model. She is known for her roles in TV shows and movies. Some of her famous roles include Home and Away (2003–06), Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009), and MacGyver (2017–2018).

Isabel has won awards for her acting. In 2009, she won Best Breakout Performance Female at the 2009 Scream Awards for her part in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. In 2011, she also won a Young Hollywood Award for Female Star of Tomorrow. She even appeared in Ed Sheeran's music video for "Give Me Love" in 2012.

Early Life and Background

Isabel Lucas was born in Sydney, Australia, on January 29, 1985. Her father, Andrew, was a farmer and pilot. Her mother, Beatrice, was a special needs teacher.

Isabel's father is Australian, and her mother is Swiss. She has an older sister named Nini, who works as an environmental lawyer. Isabel can speak French and Swiss-German, as well as English.

As a child, Isabel lived in different places. She lived in Cairns, Queensland, and also spent time in Switzerland. She also lived in Kakadu in Australia's Northern Territory. Isabel went to St. Monica's College in Cairns.

Isabel's Acting Journey

Starting Out: From School to Home and Away

Isabel was interested in drama during her school years. She took acting classes at the Victorian College of Arts and Queensland University of Technology. In 2002, she was discovered by an agent.

Isabel auditioned for a role in the TV show Home and Away. The show's producer, Julie McGauran, was very impressed with Isabel. Even though the original role wasn't quite right, Julie created a brand new character just for her: Tasha Andrews.

Isabel Lucas at the 2011 Wondercon in San Francisco, with Henry Cavill and Luke Evans

In 2008, Isabel moved to Los Angeles in the United States. She wanted to continue her acting career in Hollywood.

Big Roles: Transformers and Beyond

While working on a TV miniseries called The Pacific, director Steven Spielberg noticed Isabel. He suggested her for the role of Alice in the 2009 movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. This was a huge step for her career!

Isabel won an award for Best Breakout Performance-Female for her role in Transformers. She later said that auditioning for Transformers was very different from other auditions. Filming was also different from Home and Away, where she would shoot many episodes at once.

In 2008, Isabel was cast in a vampire science-fiction movie called Daybreakers. In 2009, she played Erica Martin in the movie Red Dawn, which came out in 2012. She also played Scarlett in the romantic film The Waiting City in 2009.

Lucas at the Asos Fashion launch in October 2011

In 2011, Isabel played the goddess Athena in the fantasy movie Immortals. She also appeared in the film Knight of Cups, released in 2015. In 2012, she was the main character in the music video for "Give Me Love" by Ed Sheeran.

In 2013, Isabel was cast in the thriller Careful What You Wish For, which was released in 2016. In 2014, she was in a documentary called That Sugar Film. This film was about how sugar affects our bodies and why eating healthy food is important.

Recent Work: MacGyver and Australian Films

In 2017, Isabel appeared in the Australian comedy-drama film, That's Not Me.

From 2017 to 2018, Isabel played Samantha Cage in the TV series MacGyver. She left the show in June 2018.

She also filmed the Australian movie In Like Flynn in 2017. This movie was released in Australia in 2018 and worldwide in 2019. In the same year, she played Brooke in Chasing Comets, a comedy-drama about a rugby player. She also played Kali Stewart in the drama thriller Shooting in Vain.

In 2022, Isabel starred in a drama film called Bosch & Rockit. She later appeared as Katie in Sons of Summer, a crime-action film released in 2023.

Personal Life and Interests

Lucas at a Louis Vuitton store VIP party in Sydney, December 2011

Isabel Lucas has been described as a shy and quiet person. She has said that acting helped her become more confident and sociable.

Isabel became a vegetarian after watching a documentary called Earthlings. She is also a big animal lover and has been since she was a child.

In 2016, Isabel moved back to Australia from the United States. She wanted to be closer to her family and work on Australian films. She often travels between Los Angeles and Australia for work, but she prefers to live permanently in Australia. She lives in Byron Bay.

Activism and Helping Others

Isabel Lucas is also known for her work as an environmentalist. She cares deeply about protecting animals and nature.

In October 2007, Isabel joined a group called Surfers for Cetaceans. They protested against dolphin hunting in Taiji, Japan. The group tried to stop the hunt by paddling out on surfboards. They had to leave the country quickly to avoid trouble with the police.

Isabel has supported many organizations over the years. In 2004, she was a spokesperson for the Australian National Breast Cancer Foundation. She has also supported groups like World Vision, Oxfam Community Aid Abroad, Global Green Plan, Save the Whales Again, and Sea Shepherd.

In 2010, Isabel and a team called Summit on the Summit climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. They did this to help raise awareness about the global clean water crisis.

Filmography

Lucas at the Pave Low Festival, USA: Celebrating Age Of The Rising Stallion, 30 March 2012

Movies

Television Shows

Awards and Recognition

Isabel Lucas has received several awards for her acting. She won a Logie Award for new popular talent for her role in Home and Away. She also won the Best Breakout Performance-Female award at the 2009 Scream Awards for her role as Alice in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

Isabel, who is a vegetarian, was also nominated as one of Australia's Vegetarian Celebrities by PETAAsiaPacific.com in 2010.

See also

In Spanish: Isabel Lucas para niños