Claudia Karvan is one of Australia's most recognized actresses, having achieved popular success and critical acclaim through her work in film and television. Having begun work at 14, Karvan has an extensive filmography. She first appeared in 'Gillian Armstrong' .
Her daughter, Audrey, was born in October 2001. She also has a step-daughter, Hollie - her partners daughter from a previous relationship - who was born in 1991.
She met her partner, film construction manager Jeremy Sparks , when she was 22. Valentines Day 2004 marked the couples ten year anniversary.
Her surname, Karvan, comes from her step-father who is Greek. His original name was Karvaniardos, but he changed it to Karvan upon migrating to Australia. Immigrants were treated poorly and so often changed their names in order to disguise their origins.
Punch-Drunk Love and Magnolia are among Claudias favourite films. She has said that shes interested in these stories because they deal with loners - and lonely people - finding love.
She champions many human rights issues in Australia, and has been a patron of A Just Australia - a campaign for refugee programs - since September 2002. She has spoken publicly to challenge the Australian governments line on asylum seekers.
She has been devoted to yoga for many years, and has called it "a life defining influence". She practices both Ashtanga and Iyengar yoga.
Claudia lived in Bali, with her mother and brothers, for a year when she was 8.
Daughter Audrey was born in October 2001.
Gave birth to her son, her second child with partner Jeremy Sparks , on May 18th, 2006. The baby weighed in at 8 lbs, 7 oz and was named Albee.
