Simone Robertson

Simone Robertson (born 28 May 1975) is an Australian actress, known for her roles as Phoebe Gottlieb in the television soap opera Neighbours from 1991 until 1993, and Monique Fairbairn in Breakers.

Early and personal life Robertson was born on 28 May 1975 in Sydney, Australia. Her sister is actress Aimee Robertson, known for her role as Melissa Drenth in Neighbours. Robertson attended Aquinas College. She is also a trained jazz and tap dancer.

Robertson dated her Neighbours co-star Benjamin Grant Mitchell (who played Cameron Hudson). They were already friends, having met on the set of another television series, but did not start a relationship until they met again at a charity event.

She is married to actor Jean-Marc Russ and they live in New York City.

Career Robertson began acting when she was twelve years old. She doubted her chances of winning the role when she auditioned, but said she was "absolutely thrilled" when she was cast. She then had to relocate from Melbourne to Sydney in three days to begin filming.

Filmography

Film Father (1990).... Rebecca Winton

Television Pugwall's Summer (1991).... Rochelle Neighbours (1991–1993).... Phoebe Gottlieb Breakers (1998).... Monique Fairbairn Water Rats (2000) 1 Episode.... Andrea Tell The Lost World (2001) 1 Episode.... Empress Centuria Home and Away (2001) 3 Episodes.... Desiree Upton Corridors of Power (2001) 1 Episode.... Annika Head Start (2001) 1 Episode.... Abby All Saints (2001) 1 Episode.... Bridget Farrier