| Catherine Văn-Davies | |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Years Active: | 2007–present |
| Known For: | |
Catherine Văn-Davies (born 1985 or 1986[1]) is an Australian actress.
Văn-Davies' mother was a refugee from Vietnam who arrived in Australia at the age of 18. Văn-Davies was born in Canberra, spent part of her early childhood in Indonesia and her school years in Brisbane, Queensland. After graduating from high school she first undertook a business degree at the Queensland University of Technology, but she then switched to acting and completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2006. She also studied at the HB Studio in New York City.[2] [1]
After returning to Australia, Văn-Davies moved to Sydney and worked mostly in theatre. In 2019 she won a Sydney Theatre Award for Angels in America (best female support) and another one for White Pearl (best ensemble).[2]
In addition to her theatre work, Văn-Davies has also appeared in multiple Australian TV series, most notably Hungry Ghosts (2020) [3] [4] and Amazing Grace (2021).[5]
At the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards, she won Best Performance in a Leading Role in a Mainstage Production for her role in Constellations and Best Performance in a Supporting Role in an Independent Production for A Streetcar Named Desire.[6]
Văn-Davies in 2022 appeared in ABC drama Barons,[7] [8] and also appeared in Foxtel legal drama The Twelve.[9]
In 2023, Văn-Davies made several television appearances in Stan series Wolf Life Me, Mother and Son[10] and The Claremont Murders where she played the real life Alison Fan who reported on the case from the first day to the last day.[11] [12] The following year, she played the recurring role of film star Stevie Marlow in the soap opera Home and Away.[13]
Văn-Davies has been in a relationship with fellow Australian actor Fayssal Bazzi since 2014.[14]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Prescint 13 | Frisky Dupont | 1 episode | |
| 2018 | True Story with Hamish & Andy | Physical Girl | 1 episode | |
| Fighting Season | Social Worker | 1 episode | ||
| 2019 | The Letdown | Siah | 2 episodes | |
| 2020 | Hungry Ghosts | May Le | 4 episodes | |
| 2021 | Amazing Grace | Laney Tran | 8 episodes | |
| 2022 | Barons | Shirley Kwong | 4 episodes | |
| The Twelve | Vanessa Young | 10 episodes | ||
| 2023 | Wolf Like Me (TV series) | Melaine | 1 episode | |
| Mother and Son | Maya | 8 episodes | ||
| The Claremont Murders | Alison Fan | 2 episodes | ||
| 2024 | Home and Away | Stevie Marlow | Guest role |
| 2023 | Sweet Jucies | Sarah | Short |
| 2009 | Entanglement Theory | Dancer | Short |
| Lonely | Gyspy | Short | |
| 2007 | All My Friends are Leaving Brisbane | Wedding Guest | |
| When Sally Met Frank | Nurse | Short |
Văn-Davies has appeared in numerous theatre projects. In 2021,Văn-Davies appeared in Beatie Bow.[15] Văn-Davies serves as co-artistic director of the Old Fitz Theatre.[16]
| 2024 | American Signs | Multiple Characters | Sydney Theatre Co | [17] | |
| 2023 | Sex Magick | Liraz | Griffin Theatre Co | ||
| 2023 | Constellations | Marianne | Sydney Theatre Co | [18] | |
| A Street Car Named Desire | Stella | ||||
| 2021 | Beatie Bow | Abigail | [19] | ||
| 2020 | No Pay? No Way! | Margaherttia | |||
| 2019 | White Pearl | ||||
| Angels In America | Old Fitz | [20] | |||
| 2018 | Going Down | Natalie | STC / Malthouse |