Phoebe Tonkin

Australian actress in 'The Originals'

Phoebe Tonkin - Australian actress in 'The Originals'
Born

July 12th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Australia

Links & References

An Australian actress gained recognition for roles in television series. Appeared in 'H2O: Just Add Water' as Cleo Sertori, a mermaid. Later starred as Hayley Marshall in 'The Originals' and 'The Vampire Diaries', contributing to the success of these supernatural dramas. Also featured in films such as 'The Ever After' and 'Shark Bait'. Pursued modeling and appeared in various advertising campaigns throughout her career.

Played Cleo Sertori in 'H2O: Just Add Water'

Played Hayley Marshall in 'The Originals'

Appeared in 'The Vampire Diaries'

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