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| name | | name = Bridget Neval | ||
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| birth_name | | birth_name = Bridget Phillips | ||
| birth_date | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1985|2|13}} | ||
| birth_place | | birth_place = [[New Delhi]], [[India]] | ||
| occupation | | occupation = Actress | ||
| known for | | years_active = 1998–2012; 2020 | ||
| known for = ''[[Neighbours]]'' | |||
| height | | height = {{convert|1.70|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | ||
| spouse = Amos Phillips (m. 2011) | |||
| spouse | | children = 2 | ||
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'''Bridget Neval''' (born 13 February 1985) | '''Bridget Neval''' (born 13 February 1985) is an Australian former actress. She has been in various television programs including ''[[Wicked Science]]'' and is most famous for her portrayal of [[Lana Crawford]] in ''[[Neighbours]]''. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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Neval then played sixteen-year-old Amelia in stage production ''Chasing Pegasus'' from 3 October 2006, as part of the [[Melbourne Fringe Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chasingpegasus.com/cast/bridget.html|title=Chasing Pegasus official site|accessdate=3 February 2009}}</ref> | Neval then played sixteen-year-old Amelia in stage production ''Chasing Pegasus'' from 3 October 2006, as part of the [[Melbourne Fringe Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chasingpegasus.com/cast/bridget.html|title=Chasing Pegasus official site|accessdate=3 February 2009}}</ref> | ||
In 2006, Neval appeared in Australian horror film ''[[Damned by Dawn]]'' playing the role of The Banshee, a ghostly spirit whose eerie cries awaken the dead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.damnedbydawnmovie.com|title=Damned By Dawn official website|accessdate=10 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101103000351/http://www.damnedbydawnmovie.com/|archive-date=3 November 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film was released in America on Blu-ray and DVD on 9 November 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/news/ni5363754/|title=Major Horror DVD and Blu-Ray Releases for November 9th|accessdate=10 November 2010}}</ref> She appeared in yet another Australian horror movie ''[[Crawlspace (2012 film)|Crawlspace]]'' in 2012, as 'Echo Unit'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liveforfilms.com/2011/04/20/crawlspace-australian-horror-is-like-cronenberg-meets-die-hard/|title=Crawlspace – Australian Horror is like Cronenberg meets Die Hard|accessdate=1 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717020239/http://www.liveforfilms.com/2011/04/20/crawlspace-australian-horror-is-like-cronenberg-meets-die-hard/ | In 2006, Neval appeared in Australian horror film ''[[Damned by Dawn]]'' playing the role of The Banshee, a ghostly spirit whose eerie cries awaken the dead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.damnedbydawnmovie.com|title=Damned By Dawn official website|accessdate=10 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101103000351/http://www.damnedbydawnmovie.com/|archive-date=3 November 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film was released in America on Blu-ray and DVD on 9 November 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/news/ni5363754/|title=Major Horror DVD and Blu-Ray Releases for November 9th|website=[[IMDb]] |accessdate=10 November 2010}}</ref> She appeared in yet another Australian horror movie ''[[Crawlspace (2012 film)|Crawlspace]]'' in 2012, as 'Echo Unit'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liveforfilms.com/2011/04/20/crawlspace-australian-horror-is-like-cronenberg-meets-die-hard/|title=Crawlspace – Australian Horror is like Cronenberg meets Die Hard|accessdate=1 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717020239/http://www.liveforfilms.com/2011/04/20/crawlspace-australian-horror-is-like-cronenberg-meets-die-hard/|archive-date=17 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
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| || ''Ken's Bad Day'' || || Award-winning short film<ref>{{cite web|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120424163800/http://bridgetneval.com/filmography/ | | | || ''Ken's Bad Day'' || || Award-winning short film<ref>{{cite web|url= http://bridgetneval.com/filmography/ |title= Filmography |publisher= bridgetneval.com |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120424163800/http://bridgetneval.com/filmography/ |archive-date= 24 April 2012 }}</ref> | ||
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| 2010 || ''[[Damned by Dawn]]'' || The Banshee || Direct to video film | | 2010 || ''[[Damned by Dawn]]'' || The Banshee || Direct to video film | ||
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[[Category:Australian television actresses]] | [[Category:Australian television actresses]] | ||
[[Category:Canadian television actresses]] | [[Category:Canadian television actresses]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:32, 8 September 2025
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Early life
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Neval acted in school plays and secured an agent with the idea of working as an extra, but after going for auditions, she began landing speaking roles. After playing roles in children's series and short films, she secured a role on Neighbours while studying her final year in high school.[1]
Career
Neval's first main role was on 2002 Canadian television series Guinevere Jones in which she played Reine Davidson, the nemesis of protagonist Guinevere Jones and her friends.
From 2003 to 2005, Neval then portrayed the lead of teenage genius Elizabeth Hawke in Australian-produced children's series Wicked Science.[2] In the series Elizabeth Hawke and Toby Johnson became geniuses after a science experiment went wrong. Elizabeth had previously been a quiet nerd but she uses her new-found intelligence for evil, making her the villain of the program. Only fellow genius Toby can stop her from hurting innocent people.
From 2004 to 2005, Neval secured a part in long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours, playing Lana Crawford, the series' first lesbian character. She later returned for Neighbours 35th Anniversary on 18 March 2020.[3]
Neval then played sixteen-year-old Amelia in stage production Chasing Pegasus from 3 October 2006, as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.[4]
In 2006, Neval appeared in Australian horror film Damned by Dawn playing the role of The Banshee, a ghostly spirit whose eerie cries awaken the dead.[5] The film was released in America on Blu-ray and DVD on 9 November 2010.[6] She appeared in yet another Australian horror movie Crawlspace in 2012, as 'Echo Unit'.[7]
Personal life
In March 2011, Neval married voice actor Amos Phillips in Byron Bay, Australia. She has legally changed her name to Bridget Phillips.[8] Together they have two children.
In December 2011, she began contributing articles to Bon Vivant, an Australian comedy website.[9]
On her personal blog and elsewhere, Neval has spoken about her history of depression and eating disorders. She cites this as her main reason for leaving the acting industry.[10][11] After her initial stint on Neighbours stint, she obtained some minor qualifications in social sciences/counselling and worked in office jobs.[12]
Acting credits
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken's Bad Day | Award-winning short film[13] | ||
| 2010 | Damned by Dawn | The Banshee | Direct to video film |
| 2012 | Crawlspace | Echo Unit |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Guinevere Jones | Reine Davidson | Lead role, 23 episodes |
| 2004 | Kath & Kim | Amber | 1 episode |
| 2004–2006 | Wicked Science | Elizabeth Hawke | Lead role, 52 episodes |
| 2006 | Wicked Science – The Movie | Elizabeth Hawke | TV movie |
| 2004–2005; 2020 | Neighbours | Lana Crawford | 19 episodes |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Chasing Pegasus | Amelia | Gasworks Main Theatre with Incognita Enterprises for Melbourne Fringe Festival |
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External links
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