Someone who believes they can mess work with their past.
Has the contacts but finds her-self in trouble when they are used.

Christina Dichiera, (whose real name is Felicity Matthews) joined the Undercover Unit as a probationary constable in early 2002, after 'busting' Church during an undercover operation, and being noticed by Luke Harris, who at the time got instated as the new undercover unit 'boss'.

She had once said that she had friends on 'the outside' who are really good with resources, well she wasn't lying. Dichiera has been infront of the courts (with Ingrid Burton as defence) for drug trafficing.

After 6 months with the unit Dichiera considered in resigning from the unit, after she believed that both Luke Harris and Peter Church were corrupt. Since then, she has seen the different side of Undercover and how it works.

Chris has been flirting with her bi-sexuality for sometime now, and every so often gets her into trouble.


Jacinta was born on June 6th 1979 at Francis Cabrini Hospital in Malvern, Victoria and as a child always had an interest in entertaining people. She attended 'Star of The Sea College' in Gardenvale through years 7 to 10, then transferred to 'Sandringham Secondary College' for years 11 and 12 where she specialised in performing arts.

Her first film role was as Jassie Garfield in "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" (1998). Throughout her teenage years Jacinta appeared in many television commericals and television series, including the role of Sophie in "The Genie From Down Under" (1995-1996). She came to prominence in 1997 when she was cast as Amy Greenwood in "Neighbours", a role she played until 2000.

After filming her final "Neighbours" scenes as the pregnant Amy Greenwood she scored the female love interest role of Kate in "Dalkeith" a feature film shot predominately in Ballarat, then headed for the UK where she appeared in the hit pantomime "Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs". Jactina returned to Melbourne in 2001 to star as Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet", performed in Melbourne's Royal Botanical Gardens.

In first half of 2002, she spent time in Los Angeles and auditioned for several projects before returning to Melbourne, where she was offered the role of Christina Dichiera in "Stingers".

Jacinta has developed her acting skills at many insitutes, including, John Rusking School of Acting - Meisner Technique (LA), Jessica Drake - Dialect Coach (LA), David Farkus - Voice Placement (LA), Vikki Blanche / Actors Playhouse - Meisner Technique (Australia), MTC Summer School - Rodger Hodgman (2002), and Performance Workshop - Paul Curry (2002)

Jacinta's agent is: Stacey Testro International.


 Movies including:
 
  • "Dalkieth" - Kate (2000)
  • "The Director" - Alice/Make-up Artist (1999)
  • "Three Sectors" - Juliet (1997)
  • "What the Moon Saw" - Heather (1988)
  • "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" - Jassie Garfield (1987)
 TV shows (as a regular or semi-regular character):
 
  • "Stingers" - Kirsten Rodgers (2001)
  • "The Lost World" - Thea (2000)
  • "Neighbours" - Amy Greenwood (1997-1999)
  • "The Genie From Down Under" - Sophie (1995-6/8)
  • "Rose Against The Odds" - Young Jenny (1990)
  • "Col'n Carpenter" - ? (1990)
  • "Becca" - Becky (1988)
 TV Guest Appearances include:
 
  • "The Flying Doctors" (19??)
  • "Full Frontal" (19??)
  • "Beastmaster" - (2001)
 Plays including:
 
  • "Romeo & Juliet" - Juliet (2000/1)
  • "Snow White" - Snow White (2000)
  • "Find Me" - (????)
  • "No Exit" - (????)
 Other notable credits:
 
  • "Jive Television Documentaries" - Presenter (1999)
  • "Army Reserve" (1998) - Voice Over
  • "Mars Miles" (1997) - Commercial
  • "Sportsworld: Hot Shots" (1996-8) - Presenter



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Did you know?
Jacinta Stapleton played a teenage stalker in episode 82 of Stingers.



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