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Zoe Cramond
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![]() Zoe Cramond in 2013
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Born | Papamoa, New Zealand
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8 October 1984
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2007–present |
Zoe Cramond (born 8 October 1984) is an actress from New Zealand. After finishing her studies at Unitec Institute of Technology, Zoe appeared in plays and TV ads. She also had roles in TV shows like Outrageous Fortune and Shortland Street. For a short time, she decided to stop acting to study graphic design. But she soon returned to acting after getting parts in the TV movie Panic at Rock Island and the series Go Girls.
In 2011, Zoe joined the cast of the comedy-drama Packed to the Rafters as Emma Mackey. This was a big step in her acting career. She moved to Sydney, Australia, for the filming. In 2012, Zoe competed in the 12th season of Dancing with the Stars. She and her dance partner, Aric Yegudkin, finished in third place. The next year, Zoe had a guest role in Fat Tony & Co.. From 2015 to 2020, she played Amy Williams in the popular TV show Neighbours. She returned to the show in 2022 for its final episodes.
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About Zoe Cramond: Early Life & Hobbies
Zoe Cramond grew up in Papamoa, New Zealand. Her parents are both artists. They encouraged her to get involved in local theater, ballet, and modern dance. Zoe went to Unitec Institute of Technology to study performing arts.
Zoe loves to surf. She started learning how to surf at Waihi Beach when she was 14 years old.
Zoe Cramond's Acting Journey
After graduating from Unitec, Zoe worked for an underground music radio station. She also appeared in several plays and TV commercials. She had guest roles in Outrageous Fortune in 2008 and Shortland Street in 2009.
For a while, Zoe found it hard to get acting jobs. She decided to quit acting and study graphic design instead. Just one week later, she found out she had been cast in the TV movie Panic at Rock Island. She also got an audition for the New Zealand comedy-drama Go Girls. Zoe joined Go Girls as Amanda. Her character became a love interest and later the wife of the main character, Kevin, played by Jay Ryan.
Becoming Emma Mackey in Packed to the Rafters
In 2011, Zoe Cramond joined the TV show Packed to the Rafters as Emma Mackey. She was part of the fourth season. Zoe moved to Sydney for filming. Her character, Emma, was introduced as a possible girlfriend for Ben Rafter, played by Hugh Sheridan. Zoe stayed with the show until it ended in 2013.
Dancing on Dancing with the Stars
In 2012, Zoe competed in the 12th season of Dancing with the Stars. Her dance partner was Russian dancer Aric Yegudkin. They danced to support the Spinal Cord Injury Network. During one dance, Zoe broke four ribs. Even with her injury, she kept going in the competition. Many people thought Zoe and Aric would win. However, they finished in third place.
Roles in Fat Tony & Co. and Neighbours
In 2014, Zoe Cramond played a lawyer named Zarah Garde-Wilson in the show Fat Tony & Co.. The next year, she joined the cast of Neighbours. She played a regular character named Amy Williams. Her last episode as a regular character aired on January 1, 2020. She later returned for the show's final episodes in 2022.
Zoe Cramond's Filmography
Movies
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Bridge to Terabithia (2007 film) | Parishioner (uncredited) | Feature film |
2010 | Panic at Rock Island | Ari | TV film |
2019 | Clover | Claire | Short film |
2021 | The Secrets She Keeps | Diane Campbell | TV movie |
Television Shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Outrageous Fortune | Tara | TV series, 1 episode |
2009 | Shortland Street | Tamson Katz | TV series, 1 episode |
2010–2012 | Go Girls | Amanda | TV series, 12 episodes |
2011–2013 | Packed to the Rafters | Emma Mackey | TV series, 45 episodes |
2011 | The Fall Guys | Kayley | TV series, 10 episodes |
2012 | Dancing with the Stars | Contestant (placed third) | TV series |
2014 | Fat Tony & Co. | Zarah Garde-Wilson | TV series, 1 episode |
2016 | Neighbours: Summer Stories | Amy Williams | TV miniseries, 2 episodes |
2017 | Neighbours V Time Travel | Amy Williams | TV miniseries, 2 episodes |
2015–2020, 2022 | Neighbours | Amy Williams | TV series, 577 episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Zoe Cramond para niños