Michelle Davidson (actress)
Australian actress (born 1987)
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Michelle Lim Davidson (born 23 July 1987[1]) is an Australian actress.[2] She got her break in television starring on the skit show Ben Elton Live from Planet Earth in 2011.[3][4][5] From 2012, she was a presenter on Play School, a long running Australian TV show and its spin off, Big Ted's Big Adventure.[5] She also played the role of Amy in two seasons of the critically acclaimed comedy series Utopia.[6][2] Davidson has also had roles in television series Doctor Doctor, Get Krack!n, The Newsreader and Top of the Lake China Girl.[7] In 2022, she appeared in After the Verdict.[8]
July 23, 1987
Michelle Davidson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michelle Lim July 23, 1987 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | |
Born in South Korea, Davidson was adopted by Australian parents when she was four months old and grew up in Newcastle.[9] She attended the Hunter School of Performing Arts and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.[3][7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Return to Paradise | Susie Huen | Guest: TV series | [10] |
| 2021-25 | The Newsreader | Noelene Kim | 18 episodes | [11] |
| 2022 | After the Verdict | Clara | 6 episodes | [12][13] |
| 2021 | Harrow | Izzy Young | 1 episode | |
| 2020 | The Secrets She Keeps | Rani | 1 episode | |
| 2017-19 | Get Krack!n | Penny Kwan | 5 episodes | |
| 2017 | Beyond the Bubble | Sarah | Short | |
| Top of the Lake | Linda | 1 episode | ||
| 2016 | Doctor Doctor | Becky | 2 episodes | |
| Goldstone | May | |||
| 2014-15 | Utopia | Amy | 16 episodes | [14] |
| 2011 | Ben Elton Live | Ensemble | 3 episodes |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Born to Spy | Writer | 1 episode | [15] |
| 2021 | The Wonder Gang | Writer | 1 episode |
Accolades
| Year | Show | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Newsreader | AACTA Award (Best Supporting Actress) | Nominated[16] |
| 2024 | Nominated[17] |
