Most soap stars struggle to break free of their long-running roles, but Philippa Northeast has already done it. The 30-year-old Australian actress, known for playing Evelyn MacGuire on Home and Away, has landed a lead role in Netflix’s upcoming My Brilliant Career and earned a Logie nomination along the way.

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Born: 23 September 1994 ·
Age: 30 (as of 2025) ·
Nationality: Australian ·
Known for: Evelyn MacGuire in Home and Away (2013–2017) ·
Instagram Followers: 167,000+ ·
Logie Award Nomination: 2024

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact relationship status with Sam Reid (not officially confirmed) (IMDb bio)
  • Whether she has any children (no public evidence) (IMDb bio)
  • Net worth (IMDb bio)
  • Height (listed as 5′ 4½″ / 1.64 m on IMDb bio, but not independently verified)
3Timeline signal
4What’s next

Six key facts, one pattern: Northeast’s career is built on a single long-running soap role that has opened doors to streaming and award recognition.

The pattern: Northeast leveraged a four-year soap run into a Netflix lead and a Logie nomination — a rare feat for a former daytime regular.

Label Value
Full Name Philippa Northeast
Date of Birth 23 September 1994
Occupation Actress
Notable Role Evelyn MacGuire in Home and Away
Partner Sam Reid (actor, reportedly)
Instagram Followers 167,000+

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