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Sherry-Lee Watson | |
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| Born | 1998or1999(age 25–26) [1] Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Education | Victorian College of the Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2022–present |
Sherry-Lee Watson is an Australian actor. She is best known for her roles as Missy on the Netflix comedy drama Heartbreak High , and Robyn on Australian comedy Thou Shalt Not Steal .
Watson is an Arrernte woman. [2] [3]
Watson grew up in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. [3] She moved out home at the age of 14 to study and pursue a career in arts and acting. [3] [1]
Watson attended the Victorian College of the Arts, studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre). [3]
In November 2021, Watson was cast in Netflix comedy drama Heartbreak High as Missy. [4]
In 2024, McDonald 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]
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