Sherry-Lee Watson
Sherry-Lee Watson | |
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 Watson in 2025 | |
| Born | 1998 or 1999 (age 26–27) Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Education | Victorian College of the Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Known for | Heartbreak High (2022) Thou Shalt Not Steal (2024) My Brilliant Career (2026) |
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. In 2026 she appears as Nell in the Netflix series My Brilliant Career.
Early life and education
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 from 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
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]
In 2026 she was cast as Nell, a horse trainer in 1890s rural Australia who dreams of becoming a foreman of the large estate on which she works, in the Netflix series My Brilliant Career, starring Philippa Northeast and Christopher Chung.[7][8]
Recognition and accolades
In June 2024, Watson won the inaugural Pedestrian Television Screen Star Of The Year Award, for her performance in Heartbreak High.[9]
References
- 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.
- 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.
- ↑ "SHERRY-LEE WATSON". The Collective Management.
- ↑ Burman, Nathan (22 November 2021). "Meet the cast of Netflix's Heartbreak High". Netflix.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Dylan Rivers on directing Thou Shalt Not Steal". Awaye!. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 5 October 2024.
- ↑ Mangan, Lucy (13 August 2026). "My Brilliant Career review – a joyous heroine lights up this rare and beautiful period drama". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ Buckmaster, Luke (12 August 2026). "My Brilliant Career review – Netflix's take on this Australian classic is sassy and steamy – but a tad syrupy". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ Choy, Rachael (24 June 2024). "All The Winners From The Inaugural Pedestrian Television Awards & The BTS Goss You Missed". Pedestrian.
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