Alin Sumarwata is a talented Australian actress, widely recognized for her captivating performances in various television shows and films. Her most notable roles include Vanessa Villante in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, May Stone in Home and Away, and Gracie Novin in Strike Back: Retribution.
Alin's educational background is impressive, having attended Newtown High School of the Performing Arts and later graduating from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws. During her studies, she took a break to star in an Indonesian television soap opera, "Kenapa Ada Cinta", in Jakarta.
In 2009, Sumarwata showcased her versatility by starring as Yasmin Van Koors in the mini-series, False Witness. She then joined the cast of Home and Away in a recurring role as May Stone, followed by appearances in Rescue Special Ops and East West 101. Additionally, she filmed a role as Isabella Fortino in the short film, Dark Horse, which earned her the "Best Female Actor in a Short Film" award at the Melbourne Underground Film Festival.
The following year, Sumarwata appeared in Sea Patrol and Tangle. On December 5, 2011, it was announced that she had joined the cast of Neighbours in the regular role of Vanessa Villante. This move required her and her family to relocate from Sydney to Melbourne.
In 2016, Sumarwata joined the cast of Strike Back as Gracie Novin for the show's sixth series, which premiered in 2017.
In her personal life, Alin is married to actor Don Hany, and the couple has a daughter named Tilda, born in 2011.
