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+ | '''Dichen Lachman''' (born February 22, 1982) is an Australian actress notable for appearing in the Australian soap opera ''[[wikipedia:Neighbours|Neighbours]]'' as Katya Kinski and the American science fiction thriller [[Dollhouse]] as [[Sierra]].<ref name="kristin">[http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=7a8cccc3-6b6c-4605-90ce-9fb186d14e4f ''Dollhouse'' Casting Alert!]</ref> |
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| + | Lachman was born in [[wikipedia:Kathmandu|Kathmandu, Nepal]], and lived in Nepal until she was eight years old, before her family moved to [[wikipedia:Adelaide|Adelaide, Australia]]. Her mother was born in India and is of Tibetan descent, and her father is from Australia. She attended various schools in the area before attending [[wikipedia:Norwood Morialta High School|Norwood Morialta High School]], [[wikipedia:Annesley College|Annesley College]], and [[wikipedia:University of Adelaide|University of Adelaide]]. |
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| − | Lachman was announced as a cast member on March 26th, 2008. <ref name="kristin">[http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=7a8cccc3-6b6c-4605-90ce-9fb186d14e4f Dollhouse Casting Alert!]</ref> |
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| + | == Career == |
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| + | Dichen big break came in 2005 when she joined the cast of the long-running Australian soap opera ''[[wikipedia:Neighbours|Neighbours]]'' as nurse [[wikipedia:Katya Kinski|Katya Kinski]]. Originally, she auditioned for the part of Elle Robinson but as she wasn't ideal for the part. In the end, however, the character Katya was created for her. She left the show after her 14-month contract expired. |
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| + | She trained at The Lynette Sheldon Actors Studio in Sydney between 2003 and 2008 and The Ivana Chubbuck Studio in 2007. During that time she has had supporting roles in films such as ''Safety in Numbers'' (2004), ''[[wikipedia:Aquamarine|Aquamarine]]'' (2005), and ''Bled'' (2007). She has the lead role in the film ''[[wikipedia:Tyrannosaurus Azteca|Tyrannosaurus Azteca]]'' (2007) and in the upcoming film ''Sunday Punch'' (2010) which is currently in post-production. |
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| + | == ''Dollhouse'' == |
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| + | Lachman was announced as a cast member on March 26th, 2008. She since then appeared as [[Sierra]]; a main supporting character in the series with the episode [[Belonging]] dedicated in exploring her character's background. |
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Revision as of 03:34, 9 December 2009
Dichen Lachman (born February 22, 1982) is an Australian actress notable for appearing in the Australian soap opera Neighbours as Katya Kinski and the American science fiction thriller Dollhouse as Sierra.[1]
Early Life
Lachman was born in Kathmandu, Nepal, and lived in Nepal until she was eight years old, before her family moved to Adelaide, Australia. Her mother was born in India and is of Tibetan descent, and her father is from Australia. She attended various schools in the area before attending Norwood Morialta High School, Annesley College, and University of Adelaide.
Career
Dichen big break came in 2005 when she joined the cast of the long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours as nurse Katya Kinski. Originally, she auditioned for the part of Elle Robinson but as she wasn't ideal for the part. In the end, however, the character Katya was created for her. She left the show after her 14-month contract expired.
She trained at The Lynette Sheldon Actors Studio in Sydney between 2003 and 2008 and The Ivana Chubbuck Studio in 2007. During that time she has had supporting roles in films such as Safety in Numbers (2004), Aquamarine (2005), and Bled (2007). She has the lead role in the film Tyrannosaurus Azteca (2007) and in the upcoming film Sunday Punch (2010) which is currently in post-production.
Dollhouse
Lachman was announced as a cast member on March 26th, 2008. She since then appeared as Sierra; a main supporting character in the series with the episode Belonging dedicated in exploring her character's background.
Notes & References
External Links
- Dichen Lachman at the IMDb
- Dichen Lachman at the Wikipedia