David siblings of Kapampangan heritage star in films, musicals and Big W advertisements in Australia

According to Danielle and Daphne David, they did not go through acting workshops or formal training. They are self-taught artists who honed their craft by practicing at home.

Filipino-Australians [L] Danielle David, 13, and her younger sister [R] Daphne, 10, are starring in TV, department store, and online commercials across Australia. They put their heart into everything they do, driven by passion and the desire to inspire other children. Credit: Cherrie David

Key Points

• The family of siblings Danielle David, 13, and Daphne David, 10, traces their roots to Pampanga. In 2014, their parents moved to Australia in search of a brighter future for their children.
• Their love for watching musicals inspired the David siblings to pursue modelling, musical theatre, and acting on the big screen.
• Big W, Barbie, ResMed, and Unusual Suspects (Australia) are among the projects the siblings have worked on. One of them is currently studying at Nepean Creative and Performing Arts School in Australia, pursuing her dream of musical theatre and Broadway.
• According to reports, Australia’s cultural and creative sector including the arts, performance, film, television, and music—contributed approximately AUD 67 billion to the economy in 2023–24, accounting for 2.5% of the country’s GDP. In 2021, an estimated 282,000 people were employed in this sector.

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The family of siblings Danielle David, 13, and Daphne David, 10, traces their roots to Pampanga in the Philippines. In 2014, the David family moved to Australia in search of a brighter future for their children. They arrived with their three older children, while their youngest, Daphne, was born in Australia.

Before migrating, Francis, the family’s patriarch, spent several years working in the academe in the Philippines, while his wife Cherrie built her career in marketing at a major company. After an eight-year wait for their visa approval, the couple made the difficult decision to leave their homeland driven by hope and determination to provide better opportunities for their children.

Francis and Cherrie David are proud of all their children, [L-royal blue] Danielle and [bottom- in pink] Daphne for acting and modelling, and their older siblings for excelling in their own crafts. Talented, grounded, and inspiring, they chase their dreams with heart and discipline. Credit: Cherrie David

Ever since I watched musicals at 8, I became interested in acting and modelling, so I practiced at home. I just hope to inspire other kids and follow my dreams, because we only live once.

Danielle David, actor/model

Credit : Cherry David

Their third child, Danielle (13), and their youngest, Daphne (10), developed a passion for acting, modelling, and musicals. Both are self-taught talents who practice at home and support each other in every scene.

Danielle began pursuing her passion at 8 years old. This photo was taken from one of her clothing line ads in Australia. Credit: Cherrie David

Even with their success in commercials, theatre, and TV, they cherish education, discipline, and integrity. Their parents, Francis and Cherrie, take pride in all their children the two youngest siblings and their older siblings, who are thriving in their own paths.

Daphne admits that when she saw her older sister Danielle enjoying acting, musicals, and modelling, she started to love it too. This photo was taken from a commercial ad made here in Australia. Credit: Cherrie David

It feels great to have people looking up to you it makes you want to do it even more.

Daphne David, actor/model

Daphne David believes that when someone compliments what you do, it makes you want to do even more. Credit: Cherrie David

The David family’s story shows that with dedication, perseverance, and the support of loved ones, dreams can come true with integrity, joy, and a chance to inspire others.

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