Catherine Văn-Davies (born 1985 or 1986[1]) is an Australian actress.
Catherine Văn-Davies | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | |
Early life
editVăn-Davies' mother was a refugee from Vietnam who arrived in Australia at the age of 18. Văn-Davies was born in Canberra, spent part of her early childhood in Indonesia and her school years in Brisbane, Queensland. After graduating from high school she first undertook a business degree at the Queensland University of Technology, but she then switched to acting and completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2006. She also studied at the HB Studio in New York City.[2][1]
Career
editAfter returning to Australia, Văn-Davies moved to Sydney and worked mostly in theatre. In 2019 she won a Sydney Theatre Award for Angels in America (best female support) and another one for White Pearl (best ensemble).[2]
In addition to her theatre work, Văn-Davies has also appeared in multiple Australian TV series, most notably Hungry Ghosts (2020) [3][4] and Amazing Grace (2021).[5]
At the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards, she won Best Performance in a Leading Role in a Mainstage Production for her role in Constellations and Best Performance in a Supporting Role in an Independent Production for A Streetcar Named Desire.[6]
Văn-Davies in 2022 appeared in ABC drama Barons,[7][8] and also appeared in Foxtel legal drama The Twelve.[9]
In 2023, Văn-Davies made several television appearances in Stan series Wolf Life Me, Mother and Son[10] and The Claremont Murders where she played the real life Alison Fan who reported on the case from the first day to the last day.[11][12] The following year, she played the recurring role of film star Stevie Marlow in the soap opera Home and Away.[13]
Personal life
editVăn-Davies has been in a relationship with fellow Australian actor Fayssal Bazzi since 2014.[14]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Prescint 13 | Frisky Dupont | 1 episode |
| 2018 | True Story with Hamish & Andy | Physical Girl | 1 episode |
| Fighting Season | Social Worker | 1 episode | |
| 2019 | The Letdown | Siah | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Hungry Ghosts | May Le | 4 episodes |
| 2021 | Amazing Grace | Laney Tran | 8 episodes |
| 2022 | Barons | Shirley Kwong | 4 episodes |
| The Twelve | Vanessa Young | 10 episodes | |
| 2023 | Wolf Like Me (TV series) | Melaine | 1 episode |
| Mother and Son | Maya | 8 episodes | |
| The Claremont Murders | Alison Fan | 2 episodes | |
| 2024 | Home and Away | Stevie Marlow | Guest role |
Film appearances
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sweet Jucies | Sarah | Short |
| 2009 | Entanglement Theory | Dancer | Short |
| Lonely | Gyspy | Short | |
| 2007 | All My Friends are Leaving Brisbane | Wedding Guest | |
| When Sally Met Frank | Nurse | Short |
Theatre
editVăn-Davies has appeared in numerous theatre projects. In 2021,Văn-Davies appeared in Beatie Bow.[15] Văn-Davies serves as co-artistic director of the Old Fitz Theatre.[16][17]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | American Signs | Multiple Characters | Sydney Theatre Co | [18] |
| 2023 | Sex Magick | Liraz | Griffin Theatre Co | |
| 2023 | Constellations | Marianne | Sydney Theatre Co | [19] |
| A Street Car Named Desire | Stella | [16] | ||
| 2021 | Beatie Bow | Abigail | [20] | |
| 2020 | No Pay? No Way! | Margaherttia | ||
| 2019 | White Pearl | |||
| Angels In America | Old Fitz | [21] | ||
| 2018 | Going Down | Natalie | STC / Malthouse |
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Siobhan Hegarty: The realities of a dream job as an actor in Australia. ABC Australia, 20 February 2020
- ^ a b https://westernedge.org.au/archives/program/forging-your-own-path-a-discussion-with-catherine-van-davies-mark-cole-smith-and-zahra-newman-about-working-in-the-australian-arts-industry Archived 23 April 2021 at the Wayback Machine (retrieved 21 April 2021)
- ^ Knox, David (21 August 2020). "Ghost stories close to home | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (17 August 2020). "Hungry Ghosts casts net wide for new talent | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (9 October 2020). "Filming underway on Amazing Grace | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Blake, Jason (29 January 2024). "The Winners: 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards announced". Limelight. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (22 March 2022). "Airdate: Barons | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (29 September 2021). "Filming wraps on Barons for ABC | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (13 December 2021). "More cast announced for Foxtel's The Twelve | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (11 July 2023). "Airdate: Mother & Son | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (8 April 2023). "Gallery: The Claremont Murders | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (13 March 2023). "The Claremont Murders: trailer | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Cooper, Brenna (25 March 2024). "Home and Away reveals possible new love interest for Remi Carter". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ Catherine Nikas-Boulos: At home with actor and Hungry Ghosts star Catherine Van-Davies. The Chronicle, 18 August 2020
- ^ Rugendyke, Louise (23 February 2021). "How the power of teenage girls makes Playing Beatie Bow an enduring classic". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ a b Low, Lenny Ann (6 June 2023). "The two women shaking up the idea of what makes good theatre". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Catherine Văn-Davies". www.sjmanagement.com.au. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ Theatre, Aussie (15 May 2024). "Catherine Văn-Davies stars in electrifying new one-person play AMERICAN SIGNS". AussieTheatre.com. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ Review, Arts (19 July 2023). "Constellations comes to The Wharf Theatre". Australian Arts Review. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ Travels, Theatre (3 March 2021). "Review: Playing Beatie Bow at Sydney Theatre Company". Theatre Travels. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Angels in America". Apocalypse. Retrieved 15 August 2024.