Sonia Todd (born 1959) is an

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actress. She is best known for her television roles as Sgt. Georgia Rattray in ''

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'' (1989–1996), Meg Fountain in '' McLeod's Daughters'' (2001–2008) and Gina Austin in the soap opera ''

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'' (2009–2013).

Career

Todd studied at the

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where she starred in the play ''

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'', directed by

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. Todd became known from her role of 'Georgia Rattray' in the television series ''

'', for which she won for an AFI Award in 1991. She was also nominated for an AFI Award for her role in the four-part mini-series ''

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'' (2000). From 2001–06, 2007, 2009 (guest), she played Meg Fountain in '' McLeod's Daughters''. Todd held a recurring role in '' All Saints'' from late 2007 to early 2008; portraying psychiatrist Dr Elizabeth Foy, after having previously played the part of Kate Larson In January 2009, Todd joined the cast of

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drama series ''

'' in the regular role of Gina Austin. After four years on the show, Todd decided to leave ''

'' to pursue other acting challenges. She appeared in the legal drama '' Janet King''.

Personal life

Todd is married to Rhett Walton and has two sons (born in 1992 and 2000), the first from a previous relationship.

Filmography

Television

Film

Theatre

As actor

As crew

References

External links

*
Sonia Todd at the Home and Away official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Todd, Sonia 1959 births AACTA Award winners Actresses from Adelaide Australian television actresses Living people Logie Award winners National Institute of Dramatic Art alumni