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Hugo Johnstone-Burt…

Hugo Johnstone-Burt graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 2009.

Upon graduation, Hugo was cast in the role of 'Adam Andrew' in Network Nine's successful series UNDERBELLY 3: THE GOLDEN MILE. This was followed by a guest role in the Richard Roxburgh ABC series RAKE.

Hugo's next role was playing the much-loved character of 'Fish Lamb' in the critically acclaimed television adaptation of Tim Winton's classic Australian novel CLOUDSTREET. The six-part mini-series drew much attention to Hugo's rising recognition as a young actor to watch. In 2012 he received ASTRA nominations for Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor and Best New Talent.

Hugo's other television credits include roles in Network Ten's MR & MRS MURDER, the ABC's DANCE ACADEMY, Network 7's HOME & AWAY, and Network Nine's TRICKY BUSINESS.

Hugo's debut feature film role was in the musical comedy GODDESS, directed by Mark Lamprell, starring alongside singer Ronan Keating and Australian comedienne Magda Szubanski. In 2012 he also appeared in the independent feature film CARELESS LOVE directed by John Duigan.

Hugo has also played 'Constable Hugh Collins' opposite Essie Davis in three seasons of the popular ABC series MISS FISHER'S MURDER MYSTERIES and has also appeared in the much loved Network Nine series LOVE CHILD.

In 2015 Hugo played opposite Dwayne Johnson in the Warner Bros. blockbuster event film SAN ANDREAS.

… as Vincent Woodward

Lily's older brother Vincent is an adrenalin junkie who loves extreme sports. He is a doctor who was about to enter the surgery program when he was smashed against the rocks kite surfing. He is now a T10 paraplegic. He's hoping to find a way to continue working in medicine, but so far is frustrated with his options and lack of independence.