Stephany Avila

Stephany Avila (born 17 May 1990 in Melbourne) is an Australian actress. Stephany Avila's work in the industry started with the lead role in the short film Crimes of the Heart directed by Robyn Hughan.

Avila is best known for her portrayal of Eleanor 'Scubi' Scubinski in the 9 Network Television Series Holly's Heroes and for her role of Tania next to Rose Byrne and Ronald Jacobson in the featured film I Love You Too written by Peter Helliar.

Life

Avila was born into a family of Argentine actors, dancers and visual artists. Her mother is an accomplished visual artist Marynes Avila. Avila grew up in Melbourne and traveled extensively through Argentina and South America, fluently speaking both English and Spanish. At the early age of 6 years old Avila began her studies of Performing Arts, commencing her acting career at the age of 11. Since then, she has been working as a professional actress, acting in theatre, television and films.

Acting career

Director Robyn Hughan found Avila had a depth that was incredible for her age and selected her to play the lead role in the short film Crimes of the Heart (2002). She appeared in the Australian TV Drama Series Neighbours (2003). Avila was part of the main cast of Channel 9 Television Series Holly's Heroes playing the role of 'Scubi' (2004). She acted as 'Naomi' in the Television Series The Elephant Princess (2007) and played the role of Amy in the television improvised comedy program Thank God You're Here (2009). Avila starred in the romantic comedy written by Peter Helliar I Love You Too as the role of Tania (2009). The actress made her artistic debut in Argentina featuring in the Music Video Cal y Arena by Argentinean band 'Las Sabrosas Zariguellas' (2010) starring next to Raúl Lavié and Miguel Angel Rodriguez.

Year Title Film TV Theatre
2010 Cal y Arena
2009 I Love You Too
2009 Thank God your Here
2007 The Elephant Princess
2004 Holly's Heroes
2003 Neighbours
2003 On the Bench
2003 Annie
2002 Crimes of the Heart
2002 The King and I
2001 Oliver
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