Sophie Luck

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Sophie Kathlyn Luck
SophieLuckAug2011.jpg
Luck in August 2011
Born (1989-10-17) 17 October 1989 (age 33)
Pymble, Sydney, Australia
Years active2000-present

Sophie Kathrin Luck (born 17 October 1989) is an Australian actress best known for her roles on the television shows Blue Water High and Home and Away .

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Biography

Personal life

Luck has had drama lessons since the age of seven. She has trained with the Performing Arts Academy, and is currently continuing her acting and singing courses in its professional training program. In her spare time Luck enjoys dancing, surfing, horse riding and spending time with friends. She attended Crestwood High School [1] (although she was tutored while on set) and undertook the Higher School Certificate in 2007. Luck is known to be a Christian and attends Hillsong Church. She has a younger sister, Stephanie, who also attended Crestwood High School.

Film & TV

Luck had a five-month role on Home and Away as Tamara Simpson. Luck starred in Blue Water High as Fiona "Fly" Watson, appearing in all three seasons. Other film and TV credits include Don't Blame Me , Snobs and Water Rats . On 3 February 2009, Luck guest starred on the Season 12 premiere of All Saints as 'Lacey'.

Awards

Luck won the 2005 Australian Film Institute Award [2] for Best Young Actor. She was also nominated for a 2007 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award. [3]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010The FallJulieShort film
2012Circle of LiesUnknown / unnamed role
2014The Toy SoldiersBikini Girl
2014PandorianKira SomersShort film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000 Water Rats Polly FleetEpisode: "Chinese Checkers"
2002-03 Don't Blame Me TV series
2003 Home and Away Tamara SimpsonRecurring role; season 16 (10 episodes)
Additionally appeared in the exclusive video-only episode Home and Away: Hearts Divided
2003 Snobs Town GirlSeason 1, episode 7
2005–08 Blue Water High Fiona 'Fly' WatsonMain role; 2 seasons (52 episodes) (2005–06)
Guest role; season 3, episode 11 (2008)
2009 All Saints LaceySeason 12, episode 1: "Out of the Ashes"
2012–15 SYD2030 Frankie Goldstein2 seasons (23 episodes)
2013Whoopa-chow!SerenaTV series

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References

  1. "Biography:Sophie Luck". Sophie. Craig Hawke. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
  2. "Celebrity Pets:Sophie Luck". Creature Features. ABC. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
  3. "Blue Water High (2005–2008)". Australian Screen. NFSA. Retrieved 1 June 2012.