Acting
Kristy Wright
Kristy Wright, born on July 14, 1978, in Sydney, Australia, is a talented actress known for her impactful roles in television and film. As the eldest of her siblings, she has three stepbrothers and two half-sisters. Her journey into acting began when she submitted her photograph for a contest, resulting in a year’s worth of acting lessons.
Wright gained prominence from 1995 to 1999 as Chloe Richards on the beloved Australian soap opera *Home and Away*, a role she reprised briefly in December 2005, marking a dramatic conclusion as her character succumbed to an embolism following a car accident. Following her time on the show, she showcased her versatility in productions such as *Chuck Finn*, *Above the Law*, and *Something in the Air*. She also starred in *Crash Palace* and the political satire *Corridors of Power*.
Her talent caught international attention when she landed a role in the American series *Beastmaster* as a fierce ninja warrior. Additionally, she appeared in a short film titled *Sweet Dreams* and featured in *Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's – The Lost World*. Notably, she played a handmaiden named Moteé in *Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith*.
After relocating to Los Angeles around 2005-2006, Wright made the decision to step away from acting in 2011 to pursue a career in event management. On August 8, 2013, she welcomed her son, Jai Jacoby, who was born prematurely, weighing just 2 lbs 4 oz. She shares her life with her partner, Michaelis Jacoby.
