Phoebe Tonkin
Phoebe Jane Elizabeth Tonkin (born 12 July 1989) is an Australian actress, model, and social media influencer. She is best known for her roles as Hayley Marshall in The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off The Originals, as well as Cleo Sertori in H2O: Just Add Water and Fiona Maxwell in Bloom.
Tonkin was born in Sydney, Australia, and began appearing in commercials at the age of four. She attended Loreto Kirribilli, a Catholic girls' school in Sydney, before moving to the United States to pursue her acting career.
Tonkin's first major acting role was in the Australian television series H2O: Just Add Water, which ran from 2006 to 2010. She played the role of Cleo Sertori, a teenage mermaid who discovers she has magical powers. The series was a critical and commercial success, and Tonkin gained international recognition for her performance.
After H2O: Just Add Water, Tonkin appeared in a number of other television shows, including Packed to the Rafters, Home and Away, and The Secret Circle. In 2012, she landed a recurring role as Hayley Marshall in The Vampire Diaries. The character was later spun off into her own series, The Originals, which ran from 2013 to 2018.
Tonkin has also appeared in a number of films, including Bait 3D (2012), Take Down (2013), and The Final Girls (2015). In 2019, she starred in the romantic comedy The Wedding Year.
In addition to her acting career, Tonkin is also a successful model. She has appeared in campaigns for a number of brands, including Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and Chanel. She has also been featured on the covers of magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle.
Tonkin is active on social media, with over 6 million followers on Instagram. She uses her platform to share photos of her travels, fashion, and beauty looks. She also uses her platform to promote causes that she is passionate about, such as environmental protection and animal rights.
Tonkin is a talented and versatile actress who has achieved international success. She is also a successful model and social media influencer. She is a role model for young people around the world.