Kat Hoyos (born 1990) is an Australian actress. She is best known for her role in the television series Here Come The Habibs. She has also appeared in Body in the Yard and was also cast in the short film The Road Home.[1]

Kat Hoyos
Hoyos in 2017
Born1990 (age 33–34)
Australia
Education
  • Mary Mackillop College
  • Bachelor of Creative Arts from University of Wollongong
OccupationActress
Years active2009–present

Early life and education

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Hoyos was born to a single mother who moved to Australia from Colombia in the mid 1990s.[2] She attended Mary Mackillop College[3] before moving to Cronulla. Hoyos completed a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Theatre) from the University of Wollongong.[4][5]

Stage and television

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Hoyos was featured in professional stage roles in the Australian productions of Jersey Boys, Hairspray, Bring It On, Xanadu,[6] and Fame. Her onscreen credits include Here Come the Habibs, Body in the Yard and short film The Road Home. She has been featured in TV commercials for Bonds, the RTA, Pepsi Max, and McDonald's, amongst others. [citation needed]

Hoyos has performed in music clips for Guy Sebastian, Paulini, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, and worked with choreographers Project Moda, at the Annual Hair Expo for the Schwarzkopf main event. She has made TV appearances including the MTV and Aria Awards, Mornings, The Australian Open Tennis final, The Helpmann Awards, Sunrise, Hey Hey its Saturday, Dancing with The Stars and nationally televised Carols by Candlelight. Hoyos has also collaborated with companies and events like Auto Salon, Sony Ericsson and Nike on shoots and product launches.[7]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2009 Breathe Dancer Short
2011 Severed Jane
Mi Hermana Aj Short
2013 The Road Home Sophia Short
2015 1# at the Apocalypse Box Office Izzy Short
2016-17 Here Come the Habibs[8] Layla Habib 14 episodes
2018 El Mirador Margot
Chasing Comets Dee
A Suburban Love Story Josie
2021 Amazing Grace (Australian TV series)[9] Sasha Lorente 8 episodes

References

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  1. ^ "Here Come The Habibs! star Kat Hoyos on how she 'stalked' Kylie Jenner for her bratty teen role | 9TheFIX". thefix.nine.com.au. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  2. ^ Cooper, Amy (12 May 2016). "Mum's the muse for Xanadu the Musical's Kat Hoyos". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Kat Hoyos stars in Body in the Yard | Fairfield City Champion". fairfieldchampion.com.au. October 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  4. ^ "Biography I Kat Hoyos". kathoyos.com. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  5. ^ Seanna Cronin (7 June 2017). "Here Come the Habibs star to keep pushing boundaries | Coffs Coast Advocate". coffscoastadvocate.com.au. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  6. ^ "At home with… the Habib's Kat Hoyos". 10 March 2016.
  7. ^ "Layla Habib first big role for Kat Hoyos". 10 February 2016.
  8. ^ "Airdate: Here Come the Habibs! | TV Tonight". 29 January 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Filming underway on Amazing Grace | TV Tonight". 9 October 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
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