Carla Bonner

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Carla Bonner
Born (1973-03-03) 3 March 1973 (age 51)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
OccupationActress
Years active1997–present
Known for Neighbours as Stephanie Scully
Children2

Carla Bonner (born 3 March 1973) is an Australian actress, best known for playing the role of Stephanie Scully in the Australian soap opera drama Neighbours , a role she played from 1999 to 2010. She was also a guest on Celebrity Big Brother Australia in 2002. Following her departure from Neighbours, Bonner wrote a book called Hook, Line and Sink Her and guest starred in an episode of Wentworth . She briefly reprised the role of Steph in 2013, before returning to Neighbours as a permanent cast member from October 2015 until June 2018. She briefly reprised the role in July 2022.

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Career

Bonner attended the Australian College of the Arts. Prior to landing her role on Neighbours , Bonner's acting experience was confined to television commercials, corporate videos, and bit parts, including a guest role on Raw FM . [1] When Emma Roche unexpectedly quit the role of Stephanie Scully in Neighbours, Bonner auditioned for the part and was immediately cast as Steph. [2]

On 3 June 2010, it was announced that Bonner had quit Neighbours after eleven years. The character of Stephanie was not killed off, leaving the door open for a potential return. The show's executive producer, Susan Bower, said "The storylines on-air and coming up showcase what an exceptional talent Carla is and while fans will be disappointed, I promise Steph's farewell will be long remembered and will do the character proud." [3]

In 2012, Bonner wrote and published a dating book for men called Hook, Line and Sink Her. [4] That same year, it was announced that Bonner would be returning to Neighbours for two months. [5] The actress began filming her scenes in January 2013 and she made her on-screen return as Steph on 15 April 2013. [6] Bonner portrayed Manda Katsis in episode four of Wentworth . [7] On 10 September 2013, it was announced that Bonner had teamed up with writer and producer Gary O'Toole to develop a 12-part television series based on Hook, Line and Sink Her. [8]

Bonner appeared in the ABC3 teen drama Ready for This in 2015. [9] In July of that year, it was announced Bonner had returned to Neighbours as Steph. She appeared on-screen from October. [10] In May 2018, it was confirmed that Bonner had left the show. [11] That same year, she filmed a role in the ABC Comedy series Superwog . [12]

Personal life

Bonner lives in Perth, Western Australia. She has two sons Harley Bonner and Jhye. Harley joined the cast of Neighbours in 2013 as Josh Willis. [13]

Bonner is good friends with Kym Valentine, who played Libby Kennedy in Neighbours. Bonner's character and Valentine's character were also best friends. [14]

In 2007 Bonner was involved in a car accident and was charged with "unlicensed driving" amongst other offences. She was convicted and fined $1,000. [15] [16]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1996 Mr Nice Guy CameoFeature film
Raw FM ErinEpisode: "Cara"
1999–2010, 2013, 2015–2018, 2022 Neighbours Stephanie Scully Main cast
2002 Celebrity Big Brother Australia Guest
2013 Wentworth Manda KatsisEpisode: "The Things We Do"
2015 Ready for This Coach Beaton
2016The AgentJo5 episodes
2018 Superwog Foster MumEpisode: "Breaking Dad"
2023 The Claremont Murders Living WitnessMiniseries, 1 episode
Celebrity House CleanerThommie4 episodes
TBAPatchedRuthPre-production
TBAThe Wonderful World of Nancy NancyCarolynPost-production

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