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Adelaide Kane Biography

Birth Name:Adelaide Kane

Birth Place:Claremont, Western Australia, Australia

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Logie Award for Most Popular New Female Talent for "Neighbours" in 2008
  • Worked as an extra and in commercials for 10 years before landing her role on "Neighbours․"
  • Got her role on "Neighbours" by winning a national competition held by Dolly Magazine searching for two new cast members for the show
  • Quote: "There have been a lot of female characters․․․who will give up everything for the man they love․ No! I wouldn't give up my career for somebody․ The most important thing to me is my work, and reaching people through my work․․․It's my passion․"
  • Best known for her lead role in the series "Reign․"
  • Practiced martial arts and kickboxing when she was younger
  • Originally auditioned for the "Teen Wolf" pilot episode, and again for season two for the role of Erica, before finally being cast as Cora in season three

Awards

  • 2008Logie-Most Popular New Female Talent: nominated
  • 2014Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2014Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Breakout Star: Female: nominated