Sherry-Lee Watson

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Sherry-Lee Watson
Born1998or1999(age 25–26)
Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Education Victorian College of the Arts
OccupationActress
Years active2022–present
Known for Heartbreak High
Thou Shalt Not Steal

Sherry-Lee Watson (born 1998or1999) is an Aboriginal Australian actress. She is best known for her roles as Missy on the Netflix comedy drama Heartbreak High , and Robyn in the Australian comedy series Thou Shalt Not Steal on Stan.

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Early life and education

Sherry-Lee Watson was born in 1998or1999, [1] and grew up in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. [2] She is an Arrernte woman. [3] [2]

She moved out home at the age of 14 to study and pursue a career in arts and acting. [2] [1] Watson attended the Victorian College of the Arts, studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre). [2]

Career

In November 2021, Watson was cast in Netflix comedy drama Heartbreak High as Missy. [4]

In 2024, Watson starred in Stan original Thou Shalt Not Steal . [5] She appeared alongside Heartbreak High co-star Will McDonald, who she recommended for the role. [6]

Recognition and accolades

In June 2024, Watson won the inaugural Pedestrian Television Screen Star Of The Year Award, for her performance in Heartbreak High. [7]

References

  1. 1 2 Scott, Rosie (16 October 2024). "'I get so nervous': Heartbreak High's Sherry-Lee Watson reveals co-stars' sweet reaction to her new lead role in Thou Shalt Not Steal". nine.com.au.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Stahle, Mireille (30 July 2020). "Meet Sherry-Lee, BFA (Music Theatre) student at the University of Melbourne". The University of Melbourne .
  3. ↑ "SHERRY-LEE WATSON". The Collective Management.
  4. ↑ Burman, Nathan (22 November 2021). "Meet the cast of Netflix's Heartbreak High". Netflix .
  5. ↑ Douglas, Nicole (2024). "Everything you need to know about the Stan Original Series Thou Shalt Not Steal as first-look trailer is released". nine.com.au. Nine Network.
  6. ↑ "Dylan Rivers on directing Thou Shalt Not Steal". Awaye!. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 5 October 2024.
  7. ↑ Choy, Rachael (24 June 2024). "All The Winners From The Inaugural Pedestrian Television Awards & The BTS Goss You Missed". Pedestrian .


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