Filmography Deborah Mailman

Deborah Mailman (born 14 July 1972) is an Australian television and film actress. She was the first Aboriginal actress to win the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She is well known for having played the character "Kelly" on successful Australian television series, The Secret Life of Us. 
 
Mailman grew up in Mount Isa in north west Queensland and is one of five children born to Walter John, a famous Rodeo Rider, and Jane (Heeni) Mailman, the daughter of a Preacher and talented musician. She has both Indigenous Australian (Bidjera) and M?ori (Ngati Porou and Te Arawa) heritage. In 1992 she graduated from Queensland University of Technology Academy of the Arts with A Bachelor of Arts majoring in Performing Arts. Since then she has worked extensively in Australian film, television and theater as well as many contributions overseas. She played the role of Kate in a La Boite Theatre production of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew' in 1994. 
 
Mailman's partner is advertising executive Matthew Coonan. They have two sons, Henry and Oliver. Deborah has four other siblings.