Zoe Cramond

Zoe Cramond (born 8 October 1984) is a New Zealand actress. After graduating from Unitec Institute of Technology, Cramond appeared in many theatre productions and television commercials. She was in "Outrageous Fortune" and "Shortland Street", before deciding to give up her acting career to study graphic design. She returned to acting after being cast in the television film "Panic at Rock Island" and "Go Girls".
In 2011, Cramond joined the cast of comedy-drama "Packed to the Rafters" as Emma Mackey, marking her first major role. She relocated to Sydney for filming. Cramond competed in the 12th Season of "Dancing with the Stars" in 2012. She and her dance partner Aric Yegudkin came in third place. The following year, Cramond filmed a guest appearance in "Fat Tony &amp; Co.". She joined the cast of "Neighbours" in 2015 as Amy Williams.
Early and personal life.
Zoe Cramond is from Papamoa, New Zealand. Her parents are both artists, who encouraged her to try community theatre, ballet and contemporary dance. Cramond attended Unitec Institute of Technology, where she studied performing arts.
Cramond is a keen surfer. She learned how to surf at Waihi Beach from the age of 14.
Career.
After graduating from Unitec, Cramond worked for an underground music station and appeared in several theatre productions and television commercials. She made guest appearances in "Outrageous Fortune" (2008) and "Shortland Street" (2009). After struggling to find acting work, Cramond quit to study graphic design. A week later she learned that she had been cast in the television film "Panic at Rock Island" and had an audition for the New Zealand comedy-drama "Go Girls". Cramond joined "Go Girls" as Amanda, a love interest and eventual wife of main character Kevin (Jay Ryan).
Cramond joined the cast of comedy-drama "Packed to the Rafters" as Emma Mackey for the fourth season in 2011. Cramond relocated to Sydney for filming. Her character, Emma, was introduced to the show as a potential love interest for Ben Rafter (played by Hugh Sheridan). Cramond remained with the show until its cancellation in 2013.
In 2012, Cramond competed in the 12th Season of "Dancing with the Stars". She was partnered with Russian dancer Aric Yegudkin and represented the Spinal Cord Injury Network. During a dance routine, Cramond fractured four ribs, but continued in the competition. Despite being named the favourites to win, Cramond and Yegudkin came in third place.
Cramond appeared as lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson in "Fat Tony &amp; Co." in 2014. She joined the cast of "Neighbours" in 2015, as series regular Amy Williams.