Sianoa Smit-McPhee
Sianoa Smit-McPhee | |
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Born | |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
Years active | 2004–present |
Spouse |
John Rush (m. 2012) |
Relatives | Kodi Smit-McPhee (brother) |
Sianoa Smit-McPhee is an Australian actress and singer. From 2005 until 2007, she played
Early and personal life
Smit-McPhee was born in Adelaide to Sonja Smit and Andy McPhee, an actor and former professional wrestler.[1] She has six siblings from her father's three marriages, including Kodi Smit-McPhee, who is also an actor. Smit-McPhee attended Croydon Primary and Allenby Gardens Primary, before she moved to Melbourne with her family when she was seven years old.[2] Her father got her into acting when she was three years old and she starred in a number of commercials.[3]
Smit-McPhee has been married to American music producer John Rush since 2012.[2]
Career
After signing to her father's agents, Smit-McPhee secured a role in police drama
Smit-McPhee made her feature film debut in the 2011 American sports film Touchback, alongside Kurt Russell.[8][9] In 2012, she featured in the American Broadcasting Company's television film Firelight,[10] as well as the series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.[11] The following year, she starred in All Cheerleaders Die, alongside her former Neighbours co-star Caitlin Stasey.[2] Smit-McPhee and her husband also wrote and produced the song "Take a Bite of My Heart", which was featured in the film and performed by her.[2] In 2014, she guested in an episode of Criminal Minds,[11] and appeared in the thriller film Mall.[12]
After living in Los Angeles for around ten years, Smit-McPhee moved back to Australia to launch her music career.[2][13] She played at the Adelaide Fringe in March 2017.[2] She also appeared in The Kettering Incident, which was filmed in Tasmania, and the 2016 feature film Fallen.[2]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Hugo | Desma | Short film |
2012 | Touchback | Sasha | |
2013 | All Cheerleaders Die | Leena Miller | |
2014 | Mall | Shel | |
2016 | Fallen | Molly Zane |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Blue Heelers | Charlie Campbell | Episode: "One of the Boys" |
2005–2007 | Neighbours | Bree Timmins | Main cast |
2007–2009 | As the Bell Rings
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DJ | Main role |
2009–2011 | Hung | Darby Drecker | Main role |
2012 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Bridesmaid | Episode: "The Maureen Ponderosa Wedding Massacre" |
2012 | Firelight | Tammy | Television film |
2014 | Criminal Minds | Sue Walsh | Episode: "Gabby" |
2016 | The Kettering Incident | Chloe Holloway | Main role |
References
- ^ Cook, Craig (27 February 2015). "The fabulous McPhees from Adelaide are taking the world of movies by storm". The Advertiser. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Debelle, Penny (18 March 2017). "Changing her tune". The Advertiser. Retrieved 22 February 2024 – via Gale.
- ^ Maddox, Garry (18 October 2010). "Acting game is a family affair". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Dubecki, Larissa (19 January 2006). "Critic's View – Tuesday". The Age. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
- ^ McManus, Bridget (27 September 2007). "High school drama doesn't ring a bell". The Age. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ McLintock, Penny (16 October 2008). "Festival attracts Australia's best short films". ABC News. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Hung – Darby Drecker". HBO. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Byrne, Fiona; Cosgter, Alice; Webber, Nicola (28 August 2010). "Bogan scores a touchdown". Herald Sun. Retrieved 5 April 2024 – via Gale.
- ^ Armitage, Hugh (1 March 2012). "'Touchback': Kurt Russell gives advice in the new trailer". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Phyllis (20 April 2012). "Firelight — DeWanda Wise talks working with Cuba Gooding on ABC's Sunday night movie". TVMusic Network. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ a b Heading, Carly (21 March 2017). "You Won't Believe What This 'Neighbours' Star Looks Like Now!". Hit Network. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- Silver Lining Entertainment. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Moran, Jonathon (7 October 2016). "Neighbours cutie Bree now unrecognisable: Sianoa Smit-McPhee's all grown up". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
External links
- Sianoa Smit-McPhee at IMDb