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==Early and personal life==
==Early and personal life==
Ewing was born in [[Manly, New South Wales|Manly]] and grew up in [[Forestville, New South Wales|Forestville]] near Sydney, Australia and is the eldest of four children. He attended [[Marist College North Shore]] where he performed in musicals years throughout high school. He is the first ever professional actor in his family and trained with John Gibson in Sydney's North Shore. Ewing has two tattoos on his right arm. The first is a Southern Cross as a mark of respect to his ancestors who fought in two World Wars. The second says ''Carpe Diem'', which directly translates as "Seize the Day". Ewing's interpretation is "Have a crack"
Ewing was born in [[Manly, New South Wales|Manly]] and grew up in [[Forestville, New South Wales|Forestville]] near Sydney, Australia and is the eldest of four children. He attended [[Marist College North Shore]] where he performed in musicals years throughout high school. He is the first ever professional actor in his family and trained with John Gibson in Sydney's North Shore. Ewing has two tattoos on his right arm. The first is a Southern Cross as a mark of respect to his ancestors who fought in two World Wars. The second says ''Carpe Diem'', which directly translates as "Seize the Day". Ewing's interpretation is "Have a crack". When asked if he could think of two more bogan tattoos, Ewing said "no", in an 2011 interview.


At 183cms and 82&nbsp;kg, Ewing is an accomplished sportsman. He played Representative Basketball for [[Manly, New South Wales|Manly]]-[[Warringah]] for nine years. This period included two NSW state championships and tours of the US and Canada. Ewing represented his school in basketball, soccer, rugby, cheerleading, tumbling, swimming and volleyball. Ewing has played soccer for Forest Killarney Football club since the age of six. Ewing was awarded with a [[National Institute of Dramatic Art|NIDA]] scholarship in 2008 <ref>[http://www.if.com.au/2008/10/28/article/NIDA-student-scores-starring-role/ZLUXGHESQS.html NIDA student scores starring role]</ref><ref>[http://www.nida.edu.au/PARTTIME-COURSES/default.aspx National Institute of Dramatic Arts "NIDA" – PART-TIME COURSES]</ref>
At 183cms and 82&nbsp;kg, Ewing is an accomplished sportsman. He played Representative Basketball for [[Manly, New South Wales|Manly]]-[[Warringah]] for nine years. This period included two NSW state championships and tours of the US and Canada. Ewing represented his school in basketball, soccer, rugby, cheerleading, tumbling, swimming and volleyball. Ewing has played soccer for Forest Killarney Football club since the age of six. Ewing was awarded with a [[National Institute of Dramatic Art|NIDA]] scholarship in 2008 <ref>[http://www.if.com.au/2008/10/28/article/NIDA-student-scores-starring-role/ZLUXGHESQS.html NIDA student scores starring role]</ref><ref>[http://www.nida.edu.au/PARTTIME-COURSES/default.aspx National Institute of Dramatic Arts "NIDA" – PART-TIME COURSES]</ref>

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Dan Ewing
Born
Daniel Ewing

(1985-06-03) 3 June 1985 (age 39)
OccupationActor
Years active2003–present
PartnerMarni Little

Daniel "Dan" Ewing (born 3 June 1985), is an Australian actor. He appeared on Seven Network's Home and Away series as Reuben Humphries, during 2005. In 2011, he returned to the Australian soap, this time receiving a larger role, playing Heath Braxton.

Early and personal life

Ewing was born in Manly and grew up in Forestville near Sydney, Australia and is the eldest of four children. He attended Marist College North Shore where he performed in musicals years throughout high school. He is the first ever professional actor in his family and trained with John Gibson in Sydney's North Shore. Ewing has two tattoos on his right arm. The first is a Southern Cross as a mark of respect to his ancestors who fought in two World Wars. The second says Carpe Diem, which directly translates as "Seize the Day". Ewing's interpretation is "Have a crack". When asked if he could think of two more bogan tattoos, Ewing said "no", in an 2011 interview.

At 183cms and 82 kg, Ewing is an accomplished sportsman. He played Representative Basketball for Manly-Warringah for nine years. This period included two NSW state championships and tours of the US and Canada. Ewing represented his school in basketball, soccer, rugby, cheerleading, tumbling, swimming and volleyball. Ewing has played soccer for Forest Killarney Football club since the age of six. Ewing was awarded with a NIDA scholarship in 2008 [1][2]

Ewing became engaged to his girlfriend, Marni Little, in September 2011.[3]

Career

Ewing appeared in Home and Away as Reuben Humphries.[4] He has also had guest roles in Blue Water High, Spirited and Rescue: Special Ops.[5] Ewing secured a role as Dillon the Black RPM Ranger in the kid's television series Power Rangers: RPM.[5]

In September 2010, Ewing joined the cast of Home and Away again, this time as Heath Braxton.[4] The actor made his debut in February 2011.

Ewing was a contestant in the 2011 season of Dancing With The Stars on Channel Seven. He was partenered with Luda Kroiter and both were eliminated in week five. Ewing danced in support of the St Vincent de Paul Society, where his mother works.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Home and Away Heath Braxton Regular role (From episode #5235)
2009 Power Rangers R.P.M. Dillon
2009 Rescue: Special Ops Jack Gardener Episode #1.09
2008 Blue Water High Guest Role
2008 Revolution Brandon
2007 Grand Smoke Vincent
2006 Superman Returns University Student
2004 Dead Meat Castle Zombie

Theatre

Year Title Role Director Theatre
2003 Jesus Christ Superstar Judas Anthony McDonald McDonald Theatre Company – Sydney (Musical)
2003 Godspell Singer Anthony McDonald McDonald Theatre Company ( Musical)
2003 Les Miserables Brujon Anthony McDonald McDonald Theatre Company ( Musical)

References

  1. ^ NIDA student scores starring role
  2. ^ National Institute of Dramatic Arts "NIDA" – PART-TIME COURSES
  3. ^ "Dan's Engaged!". Yahoo!7. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  4. ^ a b Template:TV Tonight
  5. ^ a b Schipp, Debbie (9 January 2011). "Bay surf gang making waves". The Daily Telegraph. News Limited. Retrieved 11 January 2011.


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