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30-708: Caitlin Jean Stasey (born 1 May 1990) is an Australian actress. She is known for her role as Rachel Kinski in Neighbours . Previously she played Francesca Thomas in The Sleepover Club , although her breakthrough film role came in Tomorrow, When the War Began , a 2010 film adaptation of the teen novel of the same name in which she played lead protagonist Ellie Linton. She also played Lady Kenna in

60-434: A break from their relationship. Rachel grows jealous of the time Ringo is spending with Carmella Cammeniti ( Natalie Blair ) and when he declares his love for her, Rachel is devastated and eventually their relationship ends. Rachel meets Angus at the pool and lets him believe she is at university. They are both shocked to realise that he is her new teacher. Angus initially wants nothing to do with her, but they decide to have

90-571: A potential live action film of the video game franchise Wonder Boy , before Sega cancelled the proposal. Robin Morningstar revived the project as a CGI movie, but Stasey withdrew to be in the film adaptation Tomorrow, When the War Began . Her CGI character, although with a new voice, retains her face. In December 2008, she appeared in the Christmas pantomime Snow White at Norwich Theatre Royal . From 2013 to 2015, Stasey appeared in

120-446: A recording contract offered to her by Tom Nichols, who had also offered one to former Neighbours star Stephanie McIntosh . About it she said "acting is my main passion and I wanted to concentrate my efforts on that, although most actors have that triple threat of being able to sing, dance and act." In 2008, she recorded two duets with fellow Neighbours cast member Dean Geyer ; their cover of " I'm Yours ", originally by Jason Mraz ,

150-715: A relationship with Erin Murphy-Muscatelli. Rachel Kinski Rachel Kinski is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours , played by Caitlin Stasey . She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 18 August 2005. She is the middle child of Alex Kinski and sister to Zeke and Katya Kinski . Rachel's storylines ranged from parental bereavement and first love to an inappropriate relationship with an older man. Rachel departed on 11 March 2009, following Stasey's decision to quit

180-583: A reporter for the Herald Sun confirmed Stasey had decided to end her contract with the show, so she could return to her school and focus on Year 12. Stasey said while it had been a difficult decision to make, she knew it was right. She explained, "I want to know that when I finish my exams and get my score, it is representative of my abilities. My exams start in November and I want to be able to give them my full concentration." Stasey also admitted that she

210-442: A secret relationship. When Rachel learns that Jessica Wallace ( Heidi Valkenburg ) knows about them, Rachel leaves a dance party to see Angus and they spend the night together. Declan Napier ( James Sorensen ) reveals the relationship and Daniel Fitzgerald ( Brett Tucker ) tricks Rachel into confessing the truth. Angus is sentenced to six months in jail and he gives Rachel a letter and a ring. Rachel writes to Angus, but he returns

240-768: A sheltered life, but she's a really sweet girl." In 2006, writers paired Rachel with her older neighbour Stingray Timmins ( Ben Nicholas ). Stasey thought they were well suited and said they were "sweet together". Stasey explained, "She's mature for her age, and Stingray is immature, so they meet in the middle." She also described their relationship as innocent and added that they were best friends, who happened to have strong feelings for one another. Rachel falls for her teacher Angus Henderson ( Jonathan Wood ); they later embark on an affair. Stasey spoke to TV Week and stated: "She's so taken with him. I don't know if she's really in love with him – it's more that she's totally besotted by him. But she hasn't been thinking straight. At

270-418: A song with Ty and they sing it at the school formal. Rachel tells Ty about her feelings for him and they begin dating. When Zeke disappears during a rafting accident, Rachel throws herself into her music career and tries to take her relationship with Ty further. She also blames Libby Kennedy ( Kym Valentine ) for letting go of Zeke's hand. Zeke is found, but he only recognises Rachel, until she takes him back to

300-401: Is representative of my abilities, my exams start in November and I want to be able to give them my full concentration." In 2008, Stasey was chosen to star in the movie adaptation of the teen novel, Tomorrow, When the War Began as the lead character Ellie Linton, a teenage girl who documents her time with a group of friends fighting the invasion of Australia. During 2008, Stasey was linked to

330-513: The American television series Reign as Kenna, a lady-in-waiting to Mary, Queen of Scots . From 2013 to 2016, she had a recurring role in the ABC2 series Please Like Me . In 2013, she starred in the independent comedy-horror film All Cheerleaders Die as Maddy. The following year, she appeared in the movie I, Frankenstein as Keziah from the gargoyle order. On 22 February 2016, Stasey

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360-551: The CW series Reign from 2013 to 2015 and had a recurring role in the ABC2 series Please Like Me from 2013 to 2016. In 2017, Stasey starred as Ada on the Fox television drama APB , which was cancelled after one season in May 2017. In 2020, she starred in the short film Laura Hasn't Slept and had a brief role as the same character in the feature film version Smile (2022). Caitlin

390-541: The Sea College after landing the part of Rachel, but continued to study on a distance education programme. In September 2008, Stasey announced in an interview to the Herald Sun that she would be leaving Neighbours in the coming weeks, primarily to concentrate on her end of year VCE exams. The producers stated that her character would not be 'killed-off', allowing Stasey the chance to return. Stasey said "I want to know that when I finish my exams and get my score, it

420-697: The age gap. Rachel and Zeke go to live with Katya for a while, but they later move back with Susan. Stingray admits that he loves Rachel and they begin a relationship. Rachel is disgusted to find out that Susan was seeing her ex-husband Karl Kennedy ( Alan Fletcher ). Rachel moves out for a while, but is brought back by Toadfish Rebecchi ( Ryan Moloney ). Rachel tries to help Stingray with his drink problem and she later discovers that he may have fathered Sky Mangel 's ( Stephanie McIntosh ) child. Rachel ends their relationship. Rachel starts dating Ringo Brown ( Sam Clark ) after she helps him with his fear of water. When Stingray dies, Rachel tells Ringo that she needs to take

450-727: The date, Rachel hears Jake making a prank call to Susan and she confronts him. Alex calls the police and Jake receives a warning, but Rachel decides to see Jake in secret. When he comes on too strong during another date, Rachel dumps him. Rachel competes for Bree's friendship, when Summer Hoyland ( Marisa Siketa ) returns. Alex tells Rachel and Zeke that he has terminal leukaemia and Rachel runs away. She and Zeke find Katya and beg her to come and say goodbye to Alex, but she refuses. Katya later turns up for Susan and Alex's wedding. That same night, Alex dies. Rachel becomes friends with Bree's older brother, Stingray ( Ben Nicholas ), but when she kisses him, Stingray says they cannot be together because of

480-880: The letters. He later asks her to visit him and he tells her that he loves her. When he is released early, Rachel helps him find a home and later moves in with him. Someone throws a brick through the window and it injures Rachel. Angus leaves town briefly, but they reunite. Angus accepts a job in South Australia and Rachel initially agrees to go with him, but she later changes her mind. A few weeks later, Rachel and her friends, Bridget Parker ( Eloise Mignon ) and Donna Freedman ( Margot Robbie ), all fear they are pregnant. They take pregnancy tests together, but only Bridget's comes back positive. Taylah Jordan 's ( Danielle Horvat ) cousin Ty Harper ( Dean Geyer ) arrives in town and Taylah tries to set Rachel up with him. Rachel writes

510-465: The most high-profile and high-stakes cases and their personal lives intersect. Britne Oldford and Lyndon Smith were cast in the pilot as Sandra Black and Allison Anderson, respectively. Both roles were later recast with Britt Robertson as Black (renamed Sandra Bell) and Jasmin Savoy Brown as Anderson (renamed Allison Adams). After re-shooting the pilot and shooting the second episode with

540-500: The new actresses, production was temporarily shut down in September 2017 in order to rewrite existing scripts for the rest of the season to adjust the show to Robertson and Brown's new dynamic. Filming for the second season began on September 23, 2018. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes , the series holds an approval rating of 69% based on 16 reviews, with an average rating of 7.7/10. The website's critical consensus reads, " For

570-417: The other students, however, she makes friends with Bree Timmins ( Sianoa Smit-McPhee ). When Alex decides to transfer Rachel and Zeke to another school, Rachel begs him not to and he changes his mind. Alex starts dating Susan Kennedy ( Jackie Woodburne ) and the family later move in with her. Rachel agrees to go on a date with an older boy, Jake Rinter (Chris Toohey), and she lies to him about her age. During

600-490: The place where he was held. Rachel receives a scholarship to a school in London, but she turns it down to be with Ty. Ty decides to break up with her, so she would go and it works. Ty rushes to the airport and he tells her that he loves her, before she goes. Ty later joins her in London. For her portrayal of Rachel, Stasey was nominated for Fave TV Star at the 2007 Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards . That same year, she

630-520: The same time, Angus would have known that he shouldn't have got involved with Rachel. He's the adult in the relationship, not Rachel." Their relationship causes controversy amongst the residents and tests her relationships with family, of this Stasey adds: "It'll turn Rachel's life upside down & it will be something she'll never forget. It will actually destroy the relationship she has with Susan & Karl, as well as many of her friendships. And Rachel's heart will get broken, too." On 19 September 2008,

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660-564: The series to focus on her studies. Former The Sleepover Club star Caitlin Stasey was offered the part of Rachel Kinski when she was fifteen years old. She said "I was either very lucky or very good, but it's been a fantastic experience for me." Stasey left school after she won the role of Rachel and decided to study using a distance education programme. Rachel was introduced along with her brother Zeke ( Matthew Werkmeister ) and their widower father Alex ( Andrew Clarke ). Stasey initially described Rachel as "an introverted girl who has had

690-558: The storyline featuring Rachel, Donna and Bridget thinking they were pregnant was one of her favourites from the past twenty-five years. For the People (2018 TV series) On May 9, 2019, ABC canceled the series after two seasons. Set in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) Federal Court, known as "The Mother Court", For the People follows new lawyers—both prosecutors and federal public defenders —as they handle

720-405: Was an excellent student. She and Zeke were both home-schooled by her parents. Following the death of their mother, Alex threw Katya out after she lashed out at Rachel. Alex enrolled Rachel and Zeke at Erinsborough High School to help develop their social skills and have a normal teenage life. On her first day at school Rachel is picked on for singing in the corridor and not understanding some of

750-558: Was born in Melbourne , Victoria , where she was raised with her younger sister Victoria. Her parents are David and Sally. Stasey attended Star of the Sea College . In 2000, at the age of ten, she travelled the world as a member of the Australian Girls Choir and took part in a re-recording of Peter Allen 's " I Still Call Australia Home " for a Qantas commercial. Stasey's career started in September 2003, when she

780-515: Was cast in the Fox drama APB as Ada Hamilton, The pilot received a series order on 10 May. which premiered in February 2017. The show was cancelled after one season in May 2017. Stasey played ATF Agent Anya Ooms in the 2018 legal drama series For the People . In April 2023, Stasey was featured in the music video for "One That Got Away" by MUNA . In 2008, Stasey stated that she had turned down

810-467: Was cast in the children's TV series The Sleepover Club , playing Francesca 'Frankie' Thomas, the self-appointed leader of the club. She made a brief return for the second series, appearing the first episode in 2006. After a year studying and attending auditions, in April 2005 Neighbours casting director Jan Russ cast her as Rachel Kinski . Her first episode was aired on 18 August. Stasey left Star of

840-489: Was looking forward to being "a normal 18-year-old". Producers decided not to kill her character off, allowing for her to return at some point in the future. Stasey filmed her final scenes in October. Rachel is the youngest daughter of Alex Kinski ( Andrew Clarke ) and Francesca Sangmu and the sister of Zeke ( Matthew Werkmeister ) and Katya ( Dichen Lachman ). When she was younger Rachel had an appetite for knowledge and

870-537: Was nominated for Best Young Actor at the Inside Soap Awards . The following year, Stasey was nominated for Best Actress. A reporter for the Daily Record called Rachel and Zeke "the usually whiter than white Kinski kids". They also thought Rachel's relationship with Angus was "a move sure to end in tears in the not too distant future". In a 2010 interview, executive producer Susan Bower said

900-730: Was used for an episode of Neighbours , and their characters performed the song "Unforgettable" on the episode. On 19 May 2008, Stasey and Geyer performed "Unforgettable" at the Erinsborough High School Formal. The song was released to the Australian iTunes store, where it peaked at number 40 on the ARIA Digital Tracks chart. As of 2014, Stasey lives in Los Angeles . In 2016, she married American actor Lucas Neff . In early 2021, Stasey revealed that she and Neff had divorced and that she had entered

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