Acting
Jan 8, 1968
Australia
Lynette Forday
Acting
Biography
Lynette Forday is a trailblazing Australian-born actress, television presenter, and former dancer. After graduating from Australia's prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), she moved to Auckland and made television history in 1994 as Dr. Grace Kwan on the hit soap opera Shortland Street, becoming one of the first Asian actors to secure a lead role on primetime New Zealand television. Her extensive career includes starring roles in Ride with the Devil, 800 Words, and the international romantic comedy film Choose Love. Most recently, she competed on Celebrity Treasure Island (2022) and stars as Inspector Sharon Li Feng in the murder-mystery series A Remarkable Place to Die.
Feature Films (1)
The steady boyfriend. The one who got away. The charming rock star. Who will Cami choose? In this interactive rom-com, her love life is in your hands.
Choose Love
Television & Series (8)
A recently widowed father, quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a top selling Sydney newspaper. Over the internet he buys a house on an impulse in a remote New Zealand seaside town. He then has to break the news to his two teenage kids who just lost their mum, and now face an even more uncertain future. But the colourful and inquisitive locals ensure his dream of a fresh start does not go to plan.
800 Words
In a seemingly quiet country town the newest resident, Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd, finds that murder lurks in even the most homely location.
The Brokenwood Mysteries
Anaís Mallory is a smart and savvy homicide investigator who after returning to her hometown, and taking the lead detective position, faces a series of startlingly complex murders with links to her family's tragic history.
A Remarkable Place to Die
Kiwi stars face off in paradise for the chance to win money for their chosen charities. With eliminations each week until the final celebrities remain, it will be a treasure hunt to end all treasure hunts!
Celebrity Treasure Island
Amy, Britta and Cody are three young women suffering their quarter century crisis: 25 and what have they achieved? They make a vow that in one year they’ll each fulfill their ambition. Their mate-since-childhood Kevin, admires their pluck but, to be honest, since Amy, Britta and Cody are currently Tragically Poor; Tragically Unknown; and Tragically Single, he reckons it’s going to be a bit of an ask.
