Jordana Beatty (born 30 January 1998)[1] is an Australian actress best known for playing the title role of Judy Moody in the feature film Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer[2] and Susan Parks in the 10th anniversary tour of Billy Elliot the Musical.
Jordana Beatty | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jordana Beatty 30 January 1998 Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
History
editBeatty started acting in 2002,[3] and appeared in Australian television commercials.[1] She has played roles in the Home and Away and All Saints television series.[3] She also played the character Rachel in the television series Legend of the Seeker.
In 2012, she was nominated for the Young Artist Award as Best Leading Young Actress for her role in the film Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer.[4] She was also cast to play the title role in Eloise in Paris alongside Uma Thurman,[3] but the film was never made.[5]
In 2013, she was cast as Optimism in Mind Over Maddie, a local children's program on Disney Channel Australia, and in 2019, she was cast as ballerina Susan Parks in the 10th anniversary Australian tour of Billy Elliot the Musical.[citation needed]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Life Support | 1 Episode: "Episode #2.6" | |
| 2005 | All Saints | Lucy Stevens | 6 Episodes |
| 2007 | Home and Away | Jessie Watson | 2 Episodes |
| 2009 | Legend of the Seeker | Rachel | 2 Episodes |
| 2011 | Film Fiend | Herself - Guest | 1 Episode: "Cars 2" |
| 2011 | Made in Hollywood | Herself | 1 Episode: "Episode #6.29" |
| 2013 | Mind Over Maddie | Optimism | Starring role |
| 2021 | Young Rock | Bonnie | 4 Episodes[6] |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Superman Returns | Little Girl | |
| 2011 | Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer | Judy Moody |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast (shared with Preston Bailey, Parris Mosteller, Garrett Ryan, Ashley Boettcher, Taylar Hender, Cameron Boyce, Jackson Odell) |
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer | Won | [4] |
| 2012 | Young Artist Award | Best Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film | Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer | Nominated | [4] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Jordana Beatty Biography". Tribute. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ Paul, Pamela (3 June 2011). "Hollywood Challenge: Portrayals of Tween Girls". The New York Times.
- ^ a b c "Aussie girl Jordana Beatty in star role". heraldsun.com.au. 24 April 2008.
- ^ a b c "33rd Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on 4 April 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (5 December 2019). "MRC Acquires 'Eloise' Rights For Film, Television & Live Stage Productions". Deadline. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ [1] IMDb. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
External links
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