About Me

www.sarahlawrenceonline.net
sarahlawrenceonline@gmail.com

ACTING BIO

Sarah sat her first drama exam when she was 5 and by the time she was 15 had won the coveted title of Best Overall Dramatic Performance of 2001 in Australia.

As soon as she graduated from school she went on to study the Stella Adler and Lee Strasberg intensive method acting techniques at the Nicholson School of Acting. Sarah then went on to work continuously, securing roles in TV series, shooting high profile national commercial campaigns and performing on stage.

After conquering Perth, Sarah moved to Melbourne and secured her first major film role in 2009 as a truck driver in the Australian feature film, “Stone Bros.”. This saw her gain nominations for Best Actress and
Best Young Actor in the IFA’s and the AFI Awards respectively. (Inside Film Awards & Australian Film Institute). She also gained a further nomination for a People’s Choice award in 2010 from the Inside Film Awards Board.

Shortly after the success of “Stone Bros.”, Sarah gained the role of a ‘New York Model’ in Nicholas Cage’s last feature film, “The Knowing”.

Sarah is aware that Australia is very small in the world of acting and is hoping her move to London will mean much more continued, varied and recognised work.


PRESENTING BIO

Sarah got her first taste of presenting as the Sports & Weather Correspondent on the breakfast TV show, “Wake Up Perth”. She soon moved up in the ranks, adding the title of Co-Host to her credit and presenting over 100 shows live-to-air.

Sarah’s next challenge came at the expense of over 2,000 other hopefuls when she was awarded a place in the final four of MTV’s search to find their next presenter. The journey through the live auditions and subsequent voting stages of this competition was made into a reality TV show documenting the progress of the finalists and was hosted by Jackass star Bam Margera. Shortly after this whirlwind experience at MTV Sarah relocated from Perth to Melbourne and immediately began working as a presenter.

Sarah has worked the red carpet at many high profile events and parties including the
L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, the BWM Melbourne Cup and has hosted several Charity Balls, addressing over 500 guests at each event for the Australian Asthma Foundation, which has risen over $200,000 since its inception.

After having made a name for herself in Australia, but not before shooting a top secret kids cooking show series, Sarah is now looking forward to bigger and better opportunities in London.

Acting

Experience

Accents

Employment History & Experience

FILMS
Feature
Date Role Title Director/Company
2009 Elizabeth (supporting) “Stone Bros.” Richard Frankland
**NOMINATED FOR BEST ACTRESS & PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD INSIDE FILM AWARDS
http://www.ifawards.com/film/stone-bros
**NOMINATED FOR BEST YOUNG ACTOR AUSTRALIAN FILM INSTITUE
http://www.afi.org.au/AM/ContentManagerNet/HTMLDisplay.aspx?ContentID=9629&Section=Feature_Film_Contenders1#S
2009 New York Model (featured extra) “The Knowing” Esekie Films
2006 Hostess (speaking) “Death Bet” Morten Willoch

Short
2009 Silo (supporting) “The Winner” Dan Brophy
2007 Carol (supporting) “This is a Paid Presentation” Henry Inglis
2007 Venus (principle) “The Dating Game” Rowan Cosby
2007 Sarah (speaking) “Space Invaders” Vanessa Barnett
2007 White Dress/Black Seraph (principles) “The Black Seraph” James Pontifex
2007 Best Friend (supporting) “The Eightfold Path” Matthew Knight
2007 Love Interest (minor) “Priced to Clear” Courtney Waller
2006 Newsreader (speaking) “The Switch” Saurav Subedi
2006 Marilyn (principle – voice over) “Daemon Hunter” (animated) Wayne Barrow
2006 Ebony (principle) “Exit Strategy” Sam Barett
Silver Signature Productions

Television
2009 Backpacker (featured extra) “Offspring” (Pilot) Southern Star Productions
2006 Coach Alice (guest) “The Sleepover Club” Southern Star Productions
2006 Woman Foxtel advertising campaign Free-to-air TV
2005 Dramatic re-enactment “Schoolboy Scam Artist” “Today Tonight” – Channel 7

Commercials
2008 Home Owner Taubmans Paint TVC Sauce Films
2008 Woman Taubmans Paint Print Commercial Sauce Films
2007 Lottery Winner Lottery West Print Commercial Lottery West
2007 Dove Evolution Parody “Selling Out in Style” Wasted Magazine
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtRmUsrWmkl&sns=em)

2007 Awards Host Nokia International Print Commercial Nokia
2007 Woman Relocation Commercial The Bra Bar
2006 Home Buyer Ellenbrook New Commercial Oxygen Films
2006 Model 90 second Foxtel Commercial Foxtel
2006 Toothpaste User Macleans Toothpaste Commercials (x3) Foxtel

Presenting / Hosting / MC
2010 Host International Paint Party DAYGLOW
2010 Host Kids TV Show *Pilot CONFIDENTIAL
2010 Co-Host Asthma Foundation’s Annual Ball Variety – The Children’s Charity
2009 MC – Caulfield TV BMW Caulfield Cup - Caulfield TV Alpha Zeta Events
2009 MC – Caulfield TV The Age Caulfield Guineas Day Alpha Zeta Events
2009 MC Bigpond Games Arena Andrew Wells
2009 Co-Host Asthma Foundation’s Annual Ball Variety – The Children’s Charity
2008 Hosted a TV show exploring MELB nightlife “Night Clubber” Dale Reeves
2007 Competitor “Viva La VJ” MTV – Foxtel – Sydney
2007 MC – Compered 9 fashion shows Perth Motorcycle & Scooter Show Premiere Productions
2006 Co-Host “Wake Up Perth” Access 31 - Perth

Theatre
2008 Sarah (speaking) “The Frenchman Who Killed His Wife” Ari Mandilayis
2007 Nikki (principle) “Prod and Prejudice” Blak Yak Productions
2006 Female version of Rimmer (principle) “Red Dwarf – Parallel Universe” Blak Yak Productions
2004 L’Oréal Hair Show (principal) “Le Femme Fatal” Dale James Salon
2003 ‘Colours Award’ - excelling as Director “Drama Fest” Penrhos College
2001 Lead Role in the Sparta House Play “Drama Fest” Penrhos College

Director
2003 Director “Visiting Hour” Penrhos College

Musical Theatre
2003 Mabel (principle & solo) ”The Pajama Game” Penrhos College
2003 ‘Colours’ award for excelling “The Pajama Game” Penrhos College
2002 Aunt Eller (principal & solo) “Oklahoma” Penrhos College
2002 ‘Emblem’ award for excelling “Oklahoma” Penrhos College
2001 Charlotte (speaking & chorus) “Oliver” Wesley College

Training
2010 Home & Away Screen Test Workshop Bill Hughes MAA
2007 Private Accents/Voice Coaching Upper class English, Cockney, American James Hagan
2007 Neighbours Showcase/Audition Perth Jan Russ
2007 Neighbours Showcase/Audition Melbourne Jan Russ
2007 Neighbours Showcase Preparation Workshop Craig McMahon
2007 “The Heart of Drama” Workshop Faith Martin
2007 “Casting Internationally” Seminar Faith Martin
2007 PAC Screen Workshop Comedy Annie Murtagh-Monks
2007 PAC Screen Workshop Film Noir Annie Murtagh-Monks
2007 PAC Screen Workshop Improvisation Annie Murtagh-Monks
2007 PAC Screen Workshop Introduction Annie Murtagh-Monks
2005 Short Improvisation course NIDA Cameron Knight
2005 Nicholson School of Acting Intensive Method Acting Fern & Wayne Nicholson
2005 McLeod's Daughters’ Acting Workshop Sue Manger
2005 Actors Management High Impact Theatre Course Bill McClusky
2003 TEE Drama Penrhos College David Ballantyne
*Several AMEB Speech and Drama Exams up to grade 6

Notable Achievements/Awards
2002 President’s Award Prose Section Perth Speech & Drama Festival
2002 Highly Commended Duologue Section Perth Speech & Drama Festival
2001 Winner; State Drama Final Overall Best Performance of 2001 AMEB (Speech and Drama)
2001 Winner Duologue Section AMEB (Speech and Drama)
2000 First Place Young Writers Competition Christobel Mattingley Award

Presenting

Experience

Employment History & Experience

2010 Host International Paint Party DAYGLOW
2010 Host Kids TV Show *Pilot CONFIDENTIAL
2010 Co-Host Asthma Foundation’s Annual Ball Variety – The Children’s Charity
2009 MC – Caulfield TV BMW Caulfield Cup - Caulfield TV Alpha Zeta Events
2009 MC – Caulfield TV The Age Caulfield Guineas Day Alpha Zeta Events
2009 MC Bigpond Games Arena Andrew Wells
2009 Co-Host Asthma Foundation’s Annual Ball Variety – The Children’s Charity
2008 Hosted a TV show exploring MELB nightlife “Night Clubber” Dale Reeves
2007 Competitor “Viva La VJ” MTV – Foxtel – Sydney
2007 MC – Compered 9 fashion shows Perth Motorcycle & Scooter Show Premiere Productions
2006 Co-Host “Wake Up Perth” Access 31 - Perth

Modelling

Experience

Employment History & Experience

http://scenemodels.com.au/models/883/Sarah+Lawrence

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

ACTING RÉSUMÉ

NAME: SARAH Rachael Olivia LAWRENCE

NATIONALITY: Australian

VISA: 5 year working visa EXP: 2015

ADDRESS: London SW4

EMAIL: sarahlawrenceonline@gmail.com

WEBSITE: www.sarahlawrenceonline.net
IMDB LINK: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2709689/

FILMS
Feature
Date Role Title Director/Company
2009 Elizabeth (supporting) “Stone Bros.” Richard Frankland
**NOMINATED FOR BEST ACTRESS & PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD INSIDE FILM AWARDS
http://www.ifawards.com/film/stone-bros
**NOMINATED FOR BEST YOUNG ACTOR AUSTRALIAN FILM INSTITUE
http://www.afi.org.au/AM/ContentManagerNet/HTMLDisplay.aspx?ContentID=9629&Section=Feature_Film_Contenders1#S
2009 New York Model (featured extra) “The Knowing” Esekie Films
2006 Hostess (speaking) “Death Bet” Morten Willoch

Short
2009 Silo (supporting) “The Winner” Dan Brophy
2007 Carol (supporting) “This is a Paid Presentation” Henry Inglis
2007 Venus (principle) “The Dating Game” Rowan Cosby
2007 Sarah (speaking) “Space Invaders” Vanessa Barnett
2007 White Dress/Black Seraph (principles) “The Black Seraph” James Pontifex
2007 Best Friend (supporting) “The Eightfold Path” Matthew Knight
2007 Love Interest (minor) “Priced to Clear” Courtney Waller
2006 Newsreader (speaking) “The Switch” Saurav Subedi
2006 Marilyn (principle – voice over) “Daemon Hunter” (animated) Wayne Barrow
2006 Ebony (principle) “Exit Strategy” Sam Barett
Silver Signature Productions

Television
2009 Backpacker (featured extra) “Offspring” (Pilot) Southern Star Productions
2006 Coach Alice (guest) “The Sleepover Club” Southern Star Productions
2006 Woman Foxtel advertising campaign Free-to-air TV
2005 Dramatic re-enactment “Schoolboy Scam Artist” “Today Tonight” – Channel 7

Commercials
2008 Home Owner Taubmans Paint TVC Sauce Films
2008 Woman Taubmans Paint Print Commercial Sauce Films
2007 Lottery Winner Lottery West Print Commercial Lottery West
2007 Dove Evolution Parody “Selling Out in Style” Wasted Magazine
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtRmUsrWmkl&sns=em)

2007 Awards Host Nokia International Print Commercial Nokia
2007 Woman Relocation Commercial The Bra Bar
2006 Home Buyer Ellenbrook New Commercial Oxygen Films
2006 Model 90 second Foxtel Commercial Foxtel
2006 Toothpaste User Macleans Toothpaste Commercials (x3) Foxtel
Presenting / Hosting / MC
2010 Host International Paint Party DAYGLOW
2010 Host Kids TV Show *Pilot CONFIDENTIAL
2010 Co-Host Asthma Foundation’s Annual Ball Variety – The Children’s Charity
2009 MC – Caulfield TV BMW Caulfield Cup - Caulfield TV Alpha Zeta Events
2009 MC – Caulfield TV The Age Caulfield Guineas Day Alpha Zeta Events
2009 MC Bigpond Games Arena Andrew Wells
2009 Co-Host Asthma Foundation’s Annual Ball Variety – The Children’s Charity
2008 Hosted a TV show exploring MELB nightlife “Night Clubber” Dale Reeves
2007 Competitor “Viva La VJ” MTV – Foxtel – Sydney
2007 MC – Compered 9 fashion shows Perth Motorcycle & Scooter Show Premiere Productions
2006 Co-Host “Wake Up Perth” Access 31 - Perth

Theatre
2008 Sarah (speaking) “The Frenchman Who Killed His Wife” Ari Mandilayis
2007 Nikki (principle) “Prod and Prejudice” Blak Yak Productions
2006 Female version of Rimmer (principle) “Red Dwarf – Parallel Universe” Blak Yak Productions
2004 L’Oréal Hair Show (principal) “Le Femme Fatal” Dale James Salon
2003 ‘Colours Award’ - excelling as Director “Drama Fest” Penrhos College
2001 Lead Role in the Sparta House Play “Drama Fest” Penrhos College

Director
2003 Director “Visiting Hour” Penrhos College

Musical Theatre
2003 Mabel (principle & solo) ”The Pajama Game” Penrhos College
2003 ‘Colours’ award for excelling “The Pajama Game” Penrhos College
2002 Aunt Eller (principal & solo) “Oklahoma” Penrhos College
2002 ‘Emblem’ award for excelling “Oklahoma” Penrhos College
2001 Charlotte (speaking & chorus) “Oliver” Wesley College

Qualifications & Training

2010 Home & Away Screen Test Workshop Bill Hughes MAA
2007 Private Accents/Voice Coaching Upper class English, Cockney, American James Hagan
2007 Neighbours Showcase/Audition Perth Jan Russ
2007 Neighbours Showcase/Audition Melbourne Jan Russ
2007 Neighbours Showcase Preparation Workshop Craig McMahon
2007 “The Heart of Drama” Workshop Faith Martin
2007 “Casting Internationally” Seminar Faith Martin
2007 PAC Screen Workshop Comedy Annie Murtagh-Monks
2007 PAC Screen Workshop Film Noir Annie Murtagh-Monks
2007 PAC Screen Workshop Improvisation Annie Murtagh-Monks
2007 PAC Screen Workshop Introduction Annie Murtagh-Monks
2005 Short Improvisation course NIDA Cameron Knight
2005 Nicholson School of Acting Intensive Method Acting Fern & Wayne Nicholson
2005 McLeod's Daughters’ Acting Workshop Sue Manger
2005 Actors Management High Impact Theatre Course Bill McClusky
2003 TEE Drama Penrhos College David Ballantyne
*Several AMEB Speech and Drama Exams up to grade 6

Notable Achievements/Awards
2002 President’s Award Prose Section Perth Speech & Drama Festival
2002 Highly Commended Duologue Section Perth Speech & Drama Festival
2001 Winner; State Drama Final Overall Best Performance of 2001 AMEB (Speech and Drama)
2001 Winner Duologue Section AMEB (Speech and Drama)
2000 First Place Young Writers Competition Christobel Mattingley Award