A native of Australia, born December 27, 1981 (Capricorn), spirited and charismatic young actress Emilie de Ravin joins the cast of Roswell after appearing in the last several episodes of first season as Tess Harding, the new girl in school who turns out to be the mysterious fourth alien who makes the special group complete. Impressively, Emilie landed the role within one month of relocating to Los Angeles from her home in Australia.
Emilie first garnered the attention of international audiences with her performance on the popular television series Beastmaster: The Legend Continues, for 'Alliance Atlantis and Tribune Entertainment', as the mischievous but powerful Curupira, Guardian of the Game Animals.
Her rising stardom is based upon many years of performance experience and intensive training. She has studied ballet since the age of 9. At the age of 15, Emilie was accepted into the prestigious and highly selective Australian Ballet School. She performed in productions of the Australian Ballet Company as well as Danceworld 301. She won that honor by being chosen from a pool of national and international applicants. That experience has heightened Emilie's desire and need to act.
Emilie studied acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Australia, and with the Prime Time Studio in Los Angeles. She also took wo acting courses for the film and TV with Australia's Swinburne University.
Through her acclaimed performances, Emilie de Ravin is quickly gaining a reputation as of the most promising young actors of her generation.
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