Lucy Ansell
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Lucy Ansell | |
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| Born | Melbourne, Australia |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
Lucy Ansell is an Australian actress. She is best known for playing Bree in Force of Nature: The Dry 2.[1] and Norma in the Australian comedy drama series Strife[2]
Early life
[edit]Ansell was born in Melbourne, Australia.[3] She is of Afro-Caribbean and English descent. She graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2018[4]
Career
[edit]Ansells first appearance in a full-length film came in the mystery thriller Force of Nature: The Dry 2 starring alongside Sisi Stringer and Eric Bana[5][6]Ansells first recurring role was in the comedy drama series Strife where she played Norma[7] Ansell has also appeared in theatre productions.[8] Most recently Ansell will feature in a short film called CHINA: Come Home I Need Affection.
Personal life
[edit]Her mother Jacqui is her idol along with all black matriarchs for their resistance and what they've been through. She said her dream jobs outside of acting is being a glassmaker, volcanologist or a librarian. South America is her dream holiday destination.[9]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | The Water Inside Us All | Girl | Short |
| 2024 | Force of Nature: The Dry 2 | Bree |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | Rostered On | Young Girl 2 | Episode: "My Whole House Smells Like Poo" |
| 2019 | My Life Is Murder | School Girl | Episode: "Old School" |
| 2019 | Utopia | Secretary | Episode: "The Ghost of Christmas Future |
| 2023–2025 | Strife | Norma | 9 episodes |
References
[edit]- ^ "Five Women Go In & Only Four Come Back: The Dry 2 Cast On Exploring Guilt In The Australian Bush". refinery29. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ "Sisi Stringer, Robin McLeavy and Lucy Ansell: Fierce, Soft, and Indignant". filmink. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ "Lucy Ansell". tresamagazine. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ "Lucy Ansell". redstitch. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ "Exclusive: The 'Force of Nature: The Dry 2' cast spill set secrets". smh.com. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ "Movie Review: Eric Bana's back on the case in exotic, scenic Oz-Force of Nature: The Dry 2". rogersmovienation. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ "Stars help launch new BINGE Australian original Strife at the world premiere". foxtelgroup.com.au. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ "In Conversation with Lucy Ansell". theatreworks. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ "On the Couch with Lucy Ansell". artsreview. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
External links
[edit]- Lucy Ansell at IMDb