Andrea McEwan

Andrea McEwan (born 9 October 1978) is an Australian actress, singer, musician and songwriter.

Career After attending MacRobertson Girls' High School in Melbourne, McEwan started acting, appearing in several television series including Ocean Girl and Funky Squad. In 1991 she was nominated for a Gladys Moncrieff Award for Outstanding New Talent by the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria after her performance in Annie. She has also appeared several times in the soap opera Neighbours. Her first role as Sonia came in 1989, then in 1991 she played Sarah Livingston, followed by Nicole Cahill in 1995. She played Penny Watts in 2002.

In 2000, McEwan studied at National Institute of Dramatic Art. She moved to the United Kingdom in the 2000s and in 2005 she appeared in Coronation Street where she played Lisa Ditchfield. and Dirty Dice which appeared on Melua's third album, Pictures. Rental Property released at end of May 2009 by Dramatico Entertainment Ltd.

Filmography + Andrea McEwan film and television credits Year Title Role Notes 1989–2002 Neighbours Sonia / Sara Livingston / Nicole Cahill / Penny Watts 34 episodes 2001, 2002 McLeod's Daughters Kimmy 2 episodes 2003 CrashBurn Lucinda 2 episodes 2004 The Secret Life of Us Melissa 1 episode 2005 Coronation Street Lisa Ditchfield 3 episodes