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Sherry-Lee Watson

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Sherry-Lee Watson
Born1998 or 1999 (age 26–27)
EducationVictorian College of the Arts
OccupationActress
Years active2022–present
Known forHeartbreak High
Thou Shalt Not Steal

Sherry-Lee Watson (born 1998 or 1999) is an Aboriginal Australian actress. She is best known for her roles as Missy on the Netflix comedy drama Heartbreak High, and Robyn in the Australian comedy series Thou Shalt Not Steal on Stan.

Early life and education

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Sherry-Lee Watson was born in 1998 or 1999,[1] and grew up in Alice Springs, Northern Territory.[2] She is an Arrernte woman.[3][2]

She moved out home at the age of 14 to study and pursue a career in arts and acting.[2][1] Watson attended the Victorian College of the Arts, studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre).[2]

Career

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In November 2021, Watson was cast in Netflix comedy drama Heartbreak High as Missy.[4]

In 2024, Watson starred in Stan original Thou Shalt Not Steal.[5] She appeared alongside Heartbreak High co-star Will McDonald, who she recommended for the role.[6]

Recognition and accolades

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In June 2024, Watson won the inaugural Pedestrian Television Screen Star Of The Year Award, for her performance in Heartbreak High.[7]

References

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  1. 1 2 Scott, Rosie (16 October 2024). "'I get so nervous': Heartbreak High's Sherry-Lee Watson reveals co-stars' sweet reaction to her new lead role in Thou Shalt Not Steal". nine.com.au.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Stahle, Mireille (30 July 2020). "Meet Sherry-Lee, BFA (Music Theatre) student at the University of Melbourne". The University of Melbourne.
  3. "SHERRY-LEE WATSON". The Collective Management.
  4. Burman, Nathan (22 November 2021). "Meet the cast of Netflix's Heartbreak High". Netflix.
  5. Douglas, Nicole (2024). "Everything you need to know about the Stan Original Series Thou Shalt Not Steal as first-look trailer is released". nine.com.au. Nine Network.
  6. "Dylan Rivers on directing Thou Shalt Not Steal". Awaye!. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 5 October 2024.
  7. Choy, Rachael (24 June 2024). "All The Winners From The Inaugural Pedestrian Television Awards & The BTS Goss You Missed". Pedestrian.
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