Zoe Tuckwell-Smith
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Zoe Tuckwell-Smith in February 2013
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| Born | Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Partner(s) | Damon Gameau |
| Children | 1 |
Zoe Tuckwell-Smith is an Australian actress. She is best known for her role as Bec Gilbert on the Australian Television show Winners & Losers.[1]
Early life
Zoe Tuckwell-Smith was born in Sydney. Shortly after, her parents returned to Bangladesh where they were working at the time.[2] Tuckwell-Smith's parents divorced when she was five years old and she was raised by her mother in Sydney. Tuckwell-Smith visited her father during her school holidays.[2] Tuckwell-Smith enjoyed acting from a young age and said "I've always been a dreamer – imaginative and creative. As a child I loved putting on plays and making up stories to perform for my parents or my toys!"[1] After finishing high school, Tuckwell-Smith was accepted into the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and graduated three years later.[1]
Career
In 2004, Tuckwell-Smith appeared in Six Pack, All Saints and The Cooks. She went on to appear in Home and Away and In Search of Paradise. Tuckwell-Smith was cast in Stupid Stupid Man in 2007. The following year, the actress made appearances in The Cut and The Strip.
As well as television, Tuckwell-Smith has appeared in various feature films, including Son of the Mask (2004), Gone (2005), Cactus (2008) and Primal (2009). In 2010, Tuckwell-Smith also guested in Short Stack's video clip for "Planets".
In 2011, Tuckwell-Smith joined the cast of Winners & Losers in the leading role of Rebecca "Bec" Gilbert. She relocated to Melbourne from Sydney for filming.[1]
Personal life
Tuckwell-Smith has been in a relationship with actor Damon Gameau since 2009. The couple were introduced to each other by fellow actor Gyton Grantley, while they were both in East Timor.[2] Tuckwell-Smith and Gameau announced that they were expecting their first child in June 2013.[3] Tuckwell-Smith gave birth to the couple's daughter in November 2013.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Son of the Mask | Mrs. Babcock | First film role |
| 2004 | Six Pack | Charlie Butterfield | First television role |
| 2004 | All Saints | Elle Campbell - | Season 7 Episode 28 |
| 2004 | The Cooks | Anna | |
| 2005 | Home and Away | Various characters | |
| 2005 | Gone | Ingrid | |
| 2006 | In Search of Paradise | Nicki | |
| 2007 | Stupid Stupid Man | Gwen | |
| 2008 | Cactus | Sammy | |
| 2008 | The Strip | Cassie | |
| 2010 | Primal | Anja | |
| 2011–2014 | Winners & Losers | Bec Gilbert | Leading role |
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