Xenia Goodwin (born 7 February 1994[1]) is an Australian actress and dancer. Goodwin is known for her starring role as Tara Webster, a dance student, on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation television series Dance Academy, which was her first on-screen appearance.[2] She had a guest role on The Jesters in 2011. Goodwin has studied dance at the Tanya Pearson Classical Coaching Academy and the Valerie Jenkins Academy of Ballet.[2][3]
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Xenia Goodwin | |
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![]() Goodwin in 2012 | |
Born | (1994-02-07) 7 February 1994 (age 28) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Occupation | Actress, dancer |
Years active | 2010–present |
In July of 2019, Goodwin was in a near-fatal car accident while in Zakynthos, Greece.[4] The accident, which nearly left her a quadriplegic, fractured 4 of her vertebrae and required major surgery without painkillers. [4]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010–2013 | Dance Academy | Tara Webster | Main role |
2011 | The Jesters | Bec | Episode: "The Fallout" |
2015 | Winter | Natalie Higgins | Episode: "Skeletons" |
2017 | Dance Academy: The Comeback | Tara Webster | Film |
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