Cariba Heine
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| Born |
1 October 1988 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Occupation | Actress, dancer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Cariba Heine (born 1 October 1988)[1] is a South African-born Australian actress and dancer. She is best known for her roles as Rikki Chadwick in the Network Ten show H2O: Just Add Water, Bridget Sanchez in Blue Water High, and Caroline Byrne in A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne.
Early life
Heine was born in Johannesburg to South African parents Michelle, a former showgirl, and Kevin Heine.[2] She moved to Australia at the age of three with her parents and older brother Kyle (born 1985).[2][3]
Career
Dancing
Her early days included training in jazz dance, tap dance, classical ballet, acrobatics and rhythmic gymnastics, and studying acting and singing at National Capital Acting School[3] She danced at her mother's dance school in Canberra,[4] where she later attended Telopea Park School and St Clare's College. She was the youngest dancer to perform at the Stargazers Convention in Sydney, Australia.[5] She was homeschooled to focus on her dance career, and performed in many stage productions, including a tour in the United States, where she featured in the music video for Will Young's song "Leave Right Now".[3] After a serious hip injury, she was suggested to turn temporarily to acting by her manager.[3]
Acting
Heine portrayed Caroline Byrne in A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne which was broadcast on Network Ten in Australia on 4 November 2009. After the lead role of Rikki Chadwick in the TV series H2O: Just Add Water, in 2011 she joined the cast of the indie film Lord of the Crows.[6] In 2012, she portrayed Heather in Bait 3D[7] and Delvene Delaney in Channel 9's biographical TV miniseries Howzat! Kerry Packer's War.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ballistic Sessions | Amanda |
| 2005 | Strictly Dancing | Herself |
| 2006–2010 | H2O: Just Add Water | Rikki Chadwick |
| 2007 | Stupid, Stupid Man | Mindy |
| 2008 | Blue Water High | Bridget Sanchez |
| 2009 | The Pacific | Phyllis |
| 2009 | A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne | Caroline Byrne |
| 2009 | At the Tattooist | Alex |
| 2010–2013 | Dance Academy | Isabelle |
| 2010–2013 | The Future Machine | Kate Hill |
| 2011 | Blood Brothers | Ellie Carter |
| 2012 | Bait 3D | Heather |
| 2012 | Howzat! Kerry Packer's War | Delvene Delaney |
| 2014 | Friendly Advice | Faith |
| 2015 | Hiding | Harriet |
References
- ↑ "About the Stars: Cariba Heine as 'Rikki'". ZDF-Enterprises.de. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ranawake, Sarah (November 2009). "Cariba Heine wears Young Romance".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Reilly, Gabrielle. "Cariba Heine Biography". Global Townhall.
- ↑ "Interview with Cariba Heine".
- ↑ "Australian Television: H2O – Just Add Water: Cariba Heine". Retrieved 2008-01-08.
- ↑ "Lord of the Crows attract Gibson Guitars.". 14 June 2011.
- ↑ "Bait 2011 movie trailer, poster".
- ↑ Byrne, Fiona (12 May 2012). "Cariba delves into her role as Delaney". Herald Sun. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
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