Kate Bell (Australian actress)

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Kate Bell
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Bell at The Cup Sydney Premiere, 2010
Born (1983-11-12) 12 November 1983 (age 39)
OccupationActress
Years active2005–present

Kate Bell (born 12 November 1983) is an Australian actress.

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Biography

Bell was born in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. She auditioned for the University of Wollongong and was admitted for a Bachelor of Creative Arts studying Screen Production and Theatre which took 3 years. Bell played the role of Bec Sanderson in the television series Blue Water High prior to her graduation, and from this series (where the main theme was surfing) she learned to surf. After playing Bec, she played Joey in Home and Away . [1] She also had a small role in the Power Rangers as well as appearing in the first episode of Stupid, Stupid Man on ABC.

She was in the Australian film In Her Skin , playing the role of Rachel Barber. Her on-screen boyfriend from Blue Water High , Edge (Khan Chittenden), plays Rachel's boyfriend in this film, Manni. Bell played the role of Cassie Hoffman in the online webisodes used to promote the Nine Network telemovie Scorched . As of February 2009, she has a recurring role in Home and Away as Joey Collins. In 2010, Bell had a guest role in Neighbours . [2]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Hold PleaseParty GuestShort film
2006 Macbeth 2nd Witch
2009Street AngelJesse / Street AngelShort film
2009 In Her Skin Rachel Barber
2009Dead BoringJessicaShort film
2010Summer CodaSarah
2011Brad in a BottleRachelShort film
2011 The Cup Claire

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005-2008 Blue Water High Bec SandersonMain role (51 episodes)
2006 Stupid Stupid Man MelindaEpisode: "Prophylaxis"
2008 Scorched Cassie HoffmanTV film
2009 The Cut Rhonda HutleyEpisode: "Brain Snap"
2009 Home and Away Joey CollinsRecurring role; Season 22 (10 episodes)
2010 Neighbours Naomi LordRecurring role; Season 26 (10 episodes)
2010 The Pacific Mary Houston PhillipsEpisode: "Home"

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryTitle of workResult
2010 Logie Award Most Popular New Female Talent Home and Away Nominated

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References

  1. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1893735/ IMDB: Kate Bell (III): Actress [ user-generated source ]
  2. Kilkelly, Daniel (29 March 2010). "'Neighbours' role for former 'H&A' star". Digital Spy . Retrieved 29 March 2010.