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Carla Bonner

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Carla Bonner
Born (1973-03-03) 3 March 1973 (age 51)
OccupationActress
Years active1997–present
Known forNeighbours as Stephanie Scully
Children2

Carla Bonner (born 3 March 1973) is an Australian actress, best known for playing the role of Stephanie Scully in the Australian soap opera drama Neighbours, a role she played from 1999 to 2010. She was also a guest on Celebrity Big Brother Australia in 2002. Following her departure from Neighbours, Bonner wrote a book called Hook, Line and Sink Her and guest starred in an episode of Wentworth. She briefly reprised the role of Steph in 2013, before returning to Neighbours as a permanent cast member from October 2015 until June 2018. She briefly reprised the role in July 2022.

Career

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Bonner attended the Australian College of the Arts. Prior to landing her role on Neighbours, Bonner's acting experience was confined to television commercials, corporate videos, and bit parts, including a guest role on Raw FM.[1] When Emma Roche unexpectedly quit the role of Stephanie Scully in Neighbours, Bonner auditioned for the part and was immediately cast as Steph.[2]

On 3 June 2010, it was announced that Bonner had quit Neighbours after eleven years. The character of Stephanie was not killed off, leaving the door open for a potential return. The show's executive producer, Susan Bower, said "The storylines on-air and coming up showcase what an exceptional talent Carla is and while fans will be disappointed, I promise Steph's farewell will be long remembered and will do the character proud."[3]

In 2012, Bonner wrote and published a dating book for men called Hook, Line and Sink Her.[4] That same year, it was announced that Bonner would be returning to Neighbours for two months.[5] The actress began filming her scenes in January 2013 and she made her on-screen return as Steph on 15 April 2013.[6] Bonner portrayed Manda Katsis in episode four of Wentworth.[7] On 10 September 2013, it was announced that Bonner had teamed up with writer and producer Gary O'Toole to develop a 12-part television series based on Hook, Line and Sink Her.[8]

Bonner appeared in the ABC3 teen drama Ready for This in 2015.[9] In July of that year, it was announced Bonner had returned to Neighbours as Steph. She appeared on-screen from October.[10] In May 2018, it was confirmed that Bonner had left the show.[11] That same year, she filmed a role in the ABC Comedy series Superwog.[12]

Personal life

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Bonner lives in Perth, Western Australia. She has two sons Harley Bonner and Jhye. Harley joined the cast of Neighbours in 2013 as Josh Willis.[13]

Bonner is good friends with Kym Valentine, who played Libby Kennedy in Neighbours. Bonner's character and Valentine's character were also best friends.[14]

In 2007 Bonner was involved in a car accident and was charged with "unlicensed driving" amongst other offences. She was convicted and fined $1,000.[15][16]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1996 Mr Nice Guy Cameo Feature film
Raw FM Erin Episode: "Cara"
1999–2010, 2013, 2015–2018, 2022 Neighbours Stephanie Scully Main cast
2002 Celebrity Big Brother Australia Guest
2013 Wentworth Manda Katsis Episode: "The Things We Do"
2015 Ready for This Coach Beaton
2016 The Agent Jo 5 episodes
2018 Superwog Foster Mum Episode: "Breaking Dad"
2023 The Claremont Murders Living Witness Miniseries, 1 episode
Celebrity House Cleaner Thommie 4 episodes
TBA Patched Ruth Pre-production
TBA The Wonderful World of Nancy Nancy Carolyn Post-production

References

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  1. ^ Schembri, Jim (10 February 2000). "Girls next door". The Age. Retrieved 21 November 2022 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  2. ^ Raven, Neil (25 October 2002). "Martial arts fan gets a kick out of Neighbours". Sunday Sun. Trinity Mirror. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
  3. ^ "Carla Bonner aka Steph Scully set to quit Neighbours and head off to Los Angeles". Herald Sun. The Herald and Weekly Times. 4 June 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2010.
  4. ^ "Carla Bonner wants Neighbours return for Steph". What's on TV. IPC Media. 10 June 2012. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
  5. ^ "New faces and big-name returns for Ramsay Street in 2013". Channel 5. Northern & Shell. 4 November 2012. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
  6. ^ Miller, Erin (10–16 November 2012). "There goes the neighbourhood". TV Week (45). ACP Magazines: 20–21.
  7. ^ "Biography". McMahon Management. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
  8. ^ Groves, Don (10 September 2013). "TV version of romance guide for men in the works". If Magazine. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
  9. ^ Knox, David (28 December 2015). "Everyone wants a hug from Carla Bonner". TV Tonight. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  10. ^ "Carla Bonner returns to Neighbours". TV Week. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  11. ^ Dainty, Sophie (17 May 2018). "Neighbours star Carla Bonner thanks fans for support over Steph Scully's exit". Digital Spy. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  12. ^ Anderton, Joe (16 July 2018). "Neighbours star Carla Bonner opens up over her future plans after Steph Scully's exit". Digital Spy. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  13. ^ "Actor Harley Bonner opens up on why he chose to act on Neighbours". news.com.au. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
  14. ^ Dunk, Tiffany; Stewart, Carolyn (20–26 December 2008). "Best mates forever". TV Week. No. 51. p. 24.
  15. ^ "Neighbours star on driving charges". The Age. Melbourne. 3 August 2007. Retrieved 19 April 2008.
  16. ^ "Neighbours Star Fined After Crash". Herald Sun. 4 August 2007. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
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