We are very happy to announce that Cariba recently got engaged. Congratulations to Cariba and Matt!

Currently starring in Hulu’s “Everyone Is Doing Great,” Cariba Heine adores diving into different characters who are unlike her as it gives her the opportunity to do and say things she may not do as, well, Cariba. Finding the balance between her character’s flaws and positive aspects, the actress brings heart and soul to every scene she shoots. Aware of the hard work it takes before even getting to set, Cariba continues to wow us all with her dedication and passion! Also very into health awareness and well-being, she continues to discover new ways to keep her body feeling the best. Keep reading on to discover more of Cariba Heine.

As an actress, what is your primary goal when stepping foot onto set?

So before I get to set I spend most of my pre-production time figuring out how my character serves the story. As a lead character it’s a little more directly attached to whatever arc the character will traverse but I love breaking down scripts as a supporting character too because I can go through and figure out how my character is pushing the story forward in each and every scene. In both instances your character is serving as a catalyst for other characters arcs so doing that work really satisfies my fascination for peoples psychology and how a tightly written script works. Once I’m on set it’s putting all of that into action while bringing the story to life in a way that’s as believable as possible. Easy peasy (ha!). I think a good analogy for a set is a puzzle and everyone involved is a puzzle piece so the aim is to look after my little puzzle piece spot as well as I can. After all, that’s all you’ve got control over on a set as an actor!

Do ever feel like your character on-screen leaks into who you are off-screen?

In my case, sadly, yes. I love playing people that are unlike me because I get to do and say all the things I, as Cariba, could never. Sometimes that freedom goes to my head a little haha. No, it can actually be very cathartic, I always note how I’d like to be more like a character I’m playing and it is often ‘good practice’ to live out that life. Now, the trick (without judging your character) is discerning the things you admire versus the flaws and accountability that character could probably take for their part in whatever is going on in the script and making sure you take the good stuff.

Have you ever had a moment where you connected with your character more than you would have imagined?

Ooohhh yeah, I would say that my character in ‘Everyone is Doing Great’ could very well be the version of me that really ran with the fantasy of being an actor in LA and with a little heightened drama I could say that I feel like I have to fight those same fantasies every day that I’m in LA. Izzy really bought into that world so I think I got a little second-hand relief from the exhaustion of trying to keep my feet on the ground. Once that had happened it was almost too much fun leaning into it all. I had the greatest time. Izzys a hoot.

Share with us what it means to “achieve your goals” in your opinion.

When I was younger I just wanted to be a dancer so I expected to work my ass off for not enough money but be so fulfilled that I’d skip down the street (with all my blisters). As I’ve got older I’ve learned that I’ve felt the most amount of fulfillment and peace through achieving things that definitely do not fit the mould of a standard goal. So I’ll set a bunch of external goals but I’m glad the definition of “success” is changing because it means I have to fight less daily to remind myself that my fulfillment and peace are the only goals I’ll achieve that will give me exactly what I’m after.

On set of Hulu’s “Everyone Is Doing Great,” what did you enjoy the most?

This is a trick question. Impossible to answer. It’s a dream job working on Everyone Is Doing Great. I get to play all day with my friends (James Lafferty, Stephen Colletti and Alexandra Park) who are also my bosses. ‘Working’ shouldn’t be allowed to be that fun. That’s a joke. My only objection is that I don’t know how to appreciate it enough in the moment. It’s a fun set filled with people who want to be there that pokes fun at something silly with a very healthy amount of awareness and respect and it champions the friendships that make life bearable and worth living all at the same time!

Any advice your director gave you that stuck with you?

Without ever having had this exact conversation with James, I think he operates similarly to me in that the bulk of the work needs to have been done before everyone gets to set. The logistics of shooting (time, light, budget etc.) mean that by the time everything is set up for cameras to roll, it’s go time. Like get-it-done-yesterday-go-time. James has a super light touch as a director (my favorite kind of director). He has to be feeling the stress but you’re not feeling that as the actor, it’s quite a skill to act as that buffer on a set. He’ll make sure everyones on the same page, and then it’s play time (but get it done time remember) and he trusts you to do that. That’s huge. It’s rarer than you’d think to feel trusted as an actor (he’d know all about that) so I made sure that feeling stuck with me. That’s worth more than advice in my book.

Share with us a success story in which you helped someone as a wellness coach.

Hnngh. It’s hard to pick just one. Obviously helping anyone who’s had chronic pain for a few years who sees a huge difference (or complete relief!) from a single class is huge. That makes me wanna cry happy tears. Chronic pain affects peoples mental health more than we acknowledge. But to be perfectly transparent, the most impact I think my classes have had have been on peoples mental health in a completely different way. I didn’t think that pushing my agenda against the pressures we all face for our bodies to look a certain way would be something that people would gravitate to so I just made sure that I didn’t focus on how we looked in class and the feedback questions were always focused on how people felt. But then I started getting feedback from people around how much better they felt about their bodies through changing the focus unconsciously. I also use extremely gentle techniques that have a far greater effect than the forcefulness we’re used to applying to our bodies so a lot of people have spoken about a new appreciation for how incredible their bodies are and how quick they are to respond to a little TLC. That’s huge, huge, huge for me. Anyone that leaves a class of mine with more appreciation for their body is a success story. Sorry for being sappy.

What does a “plan” look like in your wellness routine?

My approach is largely around building up bodily awareness (the biggest gift dance ever gave me in my opinion). If we get to know our own bodies and what they’re asking for, there’s a gentle technique you can use on your own body to improve/ relieve pain. We actually hold so much power to maintain our own bodies so when I’m working with someone one-on-one, the plan is always to decipher what their body needs, figure out the root cause and give them tools to be able to manage it themselves. I wish there was a less nauseating word but it’s really empowering to know that you can give your body what it needs to function as well as bodies are designed to. Chronic pain isn’t a given.

What comes next?

I’m actually smack bang in the middle of a bit of a staycation where I’m doing my favorite thing; breaking down a really complex script where I’m supporting and I’m getting so into it. It’s for the second series of The Secrets She Keeps (featuring Secrets cast includes Laura Carmichael (Downton Abbey), Jessica De Gouw (Underground) and Ryan Corr (House Of The Dragon)), which was a ton of fun the first time but I’m super impressed by the new series scripts. My character Grace is also a hoot. Or maybe that’s just how I feel about every character I play. No, I think I’ve just been really lucky with really enjoyable characters lately. I’ll be teaching through all of this too so my next task is finding that balance and hopefully another season of Everyone is Doing Great after that! After 2 very rough years work wise, I’ve got so much to look forward to. Just full to the brim with fulfillment and peace (ha!).

Source: https://vulkanmagazine.com/cariba-heine/

Everyone Is Doing Great, the 8 episodes comedy TV series is out. Cariba plays the role of Isabella Baker. Available on Hulu.

Cariba and her co-star, Alexandra Park, also did a live where they answered the fans’ questions about the series. You can watch it below.

Have you ever dreamed of visiting the filming locations of your favorite children television series H2O: Just Add Water and its spin-off, Mako Mermaids? You can actually do it! The series were filmed either in or close to the area of Gold Coast, Australia. In this article I am going to introduce you the most popular places where some scenes were filmed. I also added pictures to each place. In the article I also used a few photos from h2o_mako_confess – thank you for sharing your pictures! When you scroll down, you can find a map with all the locations from the article.

If you happen to know about more filming locations than I summarized in this article, please contact me so I can add it here. Thank you!

P.S. You can visit these places on Google Maps anytime!

Disclaimer: Some of these locations are private residences. If you visit, please do not trespass or disturb the owners. Also please note that these places were mainly used only as exteriors. The interior scenes were usually filmed in Village Roadshow Studios.

JuiceNet/Rikki’s

2 Marina Cres, Hollywell, Queensland 4216, Australia

I believe the cafe is one of the most beloved places in H2O. It’s a must-visit for all H2O fans when you are in Australia! It sure does look different now but it doesn’t change anything on the fact that it’s still the very same place where H2O was filmed. If you happen to be nearby, don’t hesitate and visit it! Just don’t be disappointed if the café inside looks nothing like the café from the series. For more recent pics of the cafe check out h2o_mako_confess‘ post. On the upper row of pics you can see what the cafe looked like in the series, the lower one shows what the building looks like now.

And look, there is also a sign like this on the building:

Credit: Jahsanette paul-kiwi‘s video

Marine Park – Sea World

Seaworld Drive, Main Beach Gold Coast, Queensland 4217, Australia

The place where Cleo worked and a where bunch of scenes were filmed, too! Beautiful but a pretty pricey place though. You must pay an admission fee to enter the park. You can also pay for additional activities like a Dolphin Pat Photo, Meet dolphins in ankle-deep water, Dolphin Deep Water Adventure, Become a Dolphin Trainer for a Day or Tropical Reef Snorkel (which kinda reminds me of the H2O underwater scenes). Personally, I would love to do all of this but even just being there would mean a lot to me.

Mako Island Seashore (H2O + Mako Mermaids)

Burleigh Head National Park, Tallebudgera Creek, Queensland 4220, Australia

Aka the one & only real place where the actual Mako island scenes were filmed! What a beautiful place! Ancient Aboriginal people used to call this Gold Coast suburb “good fish” and you’ll hear no argument from anyone on this apt name. Tallebudgera is best known for its sparkling creek which is framed by the Burleigh Heads National Park on one side and Palm Beach on the other. This is the focal point for any visit to Tallebudgera where the lifestyle is all about camping, swimming, picnicking, kayaking and a spot of fishing or two. Tallebudgera Creek offers a protected beach area suitable for all kinds of active water sports such as stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking. The creek is a popular, calm water place for families.

The H2O Beach – Currumbin Alley

Currumbin Beach, Queensland, Australia

Another location you wouldn’t want to miss – the H2O beach! Aka the beach where the beach scenes were filmed. Do you recognize the rocks? Or the beach where Emma discovers that she’s a mermaid in episode 1? Yes, these scenes and a lot more were filmed right here! You can find a beach scene in almost every episode – walking on the beach was basically a thing. Currumbin Beach is one of the jewels in the Gold Coast’s crown, regularly voted Queensland’s cleanest beach and within the World Surfing Reserve. The crystal clear water of Currumbin extends from the famous Elephant Rock lookout and the iconic Currumbin Vikings Surf Club, north to Currumbin Rock (The Rock) on the south side of the Currumbin Creek Estuary.

The park where Rikki discovers she’s a mermaid

Paradise Waters Park, Gold Coast, Queensland 4217, Australia

Paradise Waters Park is located in Surfers Paradise. The park features a picnic shelter for family and friends to get together with plenty of open green space for recreational activities. There’s also a playground for kids to enjoy. This park is also a designated off-leash dog where dogs can exercise and socialise.

High School – Somerset College

Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba, Queensland 4213, Australia

The place where the school scenes were filmed. In real, Somerset College is an independent, non-denominational Christian day school located in Mudgeeraba, Queensland, Australia. Established in 1983, the college has a non-selective enrolment policy and caters for approximately 1480 students from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Originally constructed in rural farmland in the Gold Coast hinterland, the countryside surrounding the campus has undergone significant urban development since the school’s foundation.

The swimming pool scenes – Miami Aquatic Centre

80 Pacific Ave, Miami, Queensland 4220, Australia

You might recognize this location (Miami Aquatic Centre) from season 1 episode 11 (Sink or Swim) where Emma is asked by Byron to train him up for a swimming competition.

The Houses

Cleo’s House

36 Margaroola Avenue, Biggera Waters, Queensland 4216, Australia

Emma’s House

44 Anglers Esplanade, Runaway Bay, Queensland 4216, Australia

Will’s Boatshed (house)

Broadbeach Waters, Queensland 4218, Australia

Will’s house is a boatshed that is transformed into living place, which is situated on the edge of a canal. You can find the place where it stood, but the house (which was actually just a wall – the interior scenes were filmed in the studio) is no longer here.

And there is a picture of what that wall looked like from the other side (inside).

Zac’s House

82 Savoy Drive, Broadbeach Waters, Queensland 4218, Australia

Rita’s House

19 Brakes Crescent, Miami, Queensland 4220, Australia

Cariba recently appeared in The Secrets She Keeps, a six-part domestic noir series based on Michael Robotham’s best selling novel of the same name, which was inspired by a real life kidnapping case in the UK. The series came out this year and you can watch it here.

What is it about?

Everyone has an idea of what their ‘perfect’ life is. For Agatha, it’s Meghan Shaughnessy’s. These two women from vastly different walks of life hold one thing in common–explosive secrets that could destroy everything they hold dear. Both will risk everything to conceal the truth, but their worlds are about to collide in one shocking act that cannot be undone.

Here are a few photos of Cariba in the series (photos from behind the scenes, an episode still and a promo).

This year, Cariba made an appearance in a new music video called: E.J. Worland – Do Better (Make Me Wanna Scream). You can watch the video here:

We finally got a new and longer teaser with many unseen scenes for Bend, a film Cariba and her friend Jordan have been working on. We don’t have a release date yet but let’s hope it will be out soon. We are all really excited to see it!

As you have may noticed, Cariba dyed hair hair back to blonde! And with new hair she also got taken a new photoshoot. Big thanks to abhairmakeup and gypsyboyred for sharing shots from this photoshoot and an interview with Cariba with us!

What is beauty to you?
”To me, beauty is a feeling that is conveyed when someone has a peaceful confidence and comfortability with themselves.”

What music are you currently into?
“I’ve had the Noordpool Orchestras album of Radiohead covers on loop. ‘Weird Fishes’ soothes me like no other.”

What is your earliest memory?
“My earliest memory is sitting on my grandfather’s lap on my first visit to Australia. I remember the garish carpet of wherever we were vividly.”

Favorite place in the world?
“My favorite place in the world is Rome. I went to a restaurant that looks down on Rome and because of the strict building and restoration rules, it still looks like ancient Rome from above. The history nerd inside me thoroughly approved.”

What is the best advice you’ve gotten that you can pass on?
“The best advice I’ve ever been given was to get out of my head and into my heart. Less over thinking, less numbing feeling.”

What is your favorite desert?
“My favorite dessert is a secret recipe of my grandmothers. It’s called vinegar . The name is designed to deter anyone that doesn’t know. Leaving more for those that do 😏”

Who is your role model?
“My role model (albeit somewhat of a boring answer) is my mum. She’s an incredible human. She’s dedicated her life to children other than her own, mining their potential as people through dance. She runs an award-winning special needs dance group on top of that but even more beautiful is watching her start to put herself first and claim her worth and needs. She’s given so much and she’s starting to collect everything she deserves in return.”

Who is your role model?
“My role model (albeit somewhat of a boring answer) is my mum. She’s an incredible human. She’s dedicated her life to children other than her own, mining their potential as people through dance. She runs an award-winning special needs dance group on top of that but even more beautiful is watching her start to put herself first and claim her worth and needs. She’s given so much and she’s starting to collect everything she deserves in return.”

Gallery Links:
Photoshoots > 2019 > Aaron Barry (abhairmakeup)
Photoshoots > Behind the Scenes > Abhairmakeup (2019)

Exclusive Gallery Update Interview Photoshoots

On 13th and 14th April 2019 Cariba had a workshop in Canberra with Angus McLaren organised by Legs Dance Studio. It must have been a great experience for all those who participated. Thanks to everybody who shared their photos from the workshop with us!

“Face To Face Workshop, Day 2 of 2 I can officially say I acted with Cariba Heine in a mock audition! In the drama mystery Thelma & Louise I played the character of Thelma and her Louise. I have learnt so much from this workshop. It was such an amazing experience!” – shannon_galaxy

Cariba posted a new shot from one of her older photoshoots with Chance Denman back in 2016. We have already had a similar photo from this photoshoot but it was black and white. This one is colorful and Cariba looks so stunning on it!