AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

2006 Sydney Theatre Critics Nominated “Best Actress in a Leading Role” for A CHARITABLE INTENT.
2004 Chief Glug Award for Excellence behind the Scenes for “Lovers At Versailles”
1998 Film Critics’ Circle of Australia nominated “Best Supporting Actress” for ROAD TO NHILL.
1994 Silver Logie Nominated “Most Outstanding Actress on Australian Television”.
1994 People’s Choice Award Nominated “Most Popular Actress in a Television/Drama Series for GP”.
1993 People’s Choice Award Nominated “Most Popular Actress in a Television/Drama Series for GP”.
1994 Variety Club Television Drama Award “Best Actor”.
1993 Australian Film Institute (AFI) Award “Best Performance By Actress In Leading Role In Tv Drama GP, “Alone”
1991 Silver Logie Nominated “Most Outstanding Actress on Australian Television”.

FILM

POINT OF VIEW (Working Tite 2009) Role: Irene – Dir. Shane Hall
ANYONE YOU WANT (2009) Role: Jenny – Dir. Campbell Graham
DYING ICE (2009) – Role:- Elder Dir. Nick Kacevski
SUBDIVISION (2009) Role: Faye – Dir Sue Brooks
POWER POINT (2008) (St Kilda Film Festival, 41st Remii Film Festival) Role: Ms Carrington. Dir. John Biggins
ONE LAST SHOT (2007) – Project Greenlight Role: Jenny Dir. MacRae Bros
RAZZLE DAZZLE (2007) Role: Barbara Gibbs. Dir: Darren Ashton
BOY’S OWN STORY (2006) (Short Film) Role: Aunt Eileen. Dir: Michael Petroni
OPAL DREAM (2005) Role: Vera Dunkley. Dir: Peter Cattaneo
FAT PIZZA (2003) Dir. Paul Fenech. Fat Pizza Productions
KANGAROO JACK (2003) Role: Tansy. Dir. Jerry Bruckheimer / Underdown Productions
THE DISH (2000) Role: Bronwyn. Dir. Rob Sitch / Working Dog Productions
TINSEL (1999) (Short Film) Dir. Clare McCarthy.
HOME MOVIE (1998) Role: Mummy. Dir: Pat Lovell / AFTRS (Short Film) .
ROAD TO NHILL (1997) Role: Gwen. Dir: Sue Brooks / Gecko Films.
GOING SANE (1986) Role: Mrs Chubb. Dir: Michael Robertson / Sea Change Films.
FOR LOVE ALONE (1986) Role: Mrs Ashely. Dir. Stephen Wallace
THE BOY WHO HAD EVERYTHING (1984) Role: Rita. Dir. Stephen Wallace / Alfred Rd Productions

TELEVISION

COPS LAC (2010) Role Det Inspector Dianne Pappas – Regular Lead Dir. Various (13 eps) Channel 9
PACKED TO THE RAFTERS (2009) Role Bonnie Bright Dir. Pino Amenta /Catherine Millar Seven (2 Eps)
EAST WEST 101 (2009) Role Janet Miller Dir. Peter Andridis SBS Network
MURDER IN THE OUTBACK, The Joanne Lees Story (2007) Role: Helen Jones. Dir Tony Tilse / Ten Network
HEADLAND (2005-2006) Role: Jessica Andrews (Semi Regular). Dir Various Seven Network
ALL SAINTS (1998-2005) Role: Margaret. & Janice McGregor Seven Network
HOME AND AWAY (1998 & 2004) Role: Val Squires & Nola Amalgamated Television Services
ALWAYS GREENER (2001-2003) Role: Isabelle Turnbull (Main Cast Regular). Dir: Various / Seven Network
GRASS ROOTS (2003) Role: Evelyn Savage. Dir: Peter Andrikidis / ABC
PIZZA (2002) Role: Various Dir. Paul Fenech. SBS Television.
WATER RATS (2001) Role: Meredith. Quicksilver Productions.
BACKBERNER (2000) Role: Berryl Todd / Various. Crackerjack Productions
WILDSIDE (1999) Role: Sheryl Cunningham. Gannon Jenkins Television / ABC.
THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER (1996) Role: Mary Kelly. Dir: Julian McSwiney / Crow Films
CORRELLI (Episodes 4 + 5) (1996) Role: Helen Buckley. ABC Network
G.P. (1989-1996) Role: Julie Winters (Lead Regular/ 7 years). Dir. Various / Roadshow Coote Carroll
FIELDS OF FIRE III (1989) Role: Mrs Anderson. Dir. David Elfick / Palm Beach Pictures
E STREET (1990) Role: Myra. Dir: Rod Hardy / Westside Productions.
HECTOR’S BUNYIP (1986) Role: Gladys Glum. Dir: Mark Callan / JNP Films.
RAFFERTY’S RULES (1988) Role: Mrs Bridges. Seven Network
SONS & DAUGHTERS (1987) Role: Monica. Dir: Vince Martin / Foster Grundy Organisation.
A COUNTRY PRACTICE (1985) Role: Harriet Stanton. Dir: Leigh Spence / JNP Films
WILD & WOOLLEY (1985) Role: Janet. ABC TV
A HALO FOR ATHUEN (1986) Role: Maizy. Dir: Alan Burke / ABC TV
TWO FRIENDS (1986) Role: Jessie. Dir: Jane Campion / ABC TV
BELLAMY (1981) Role: Bev. Grundy Organisation

THEATRE

CHARITABLE INTENT (2006) Role: Amanda. Dir: Sandra Bates / Ensemble Theatre
SHIRLEY VALENTINE (2003-2005) Self Directed. Newcastle season
VAGINA MONOLOGUES 92001-2003) Dir Caroline Stacey / Adrian Bohm Presents
A GIRL’S NIGHT OUT Role: Aunty Ivy. Dir. Caroline Stacey / Jacobsen Entertainment
SHIRLEY VALENTINE (2005) Role: Shirley Valentine. Dir: Adam Cook /Ensemble Theatre.
LATE NIGHT CATECHISM (1997-1999) Role: Sister. Dir. Caroline Stacey / Adrian Bohm Presents.
SHIRLEY VALENTINE (1996) Role: Shirley Valentine. Dir. Adam Cook / Sydney Theatre Company
RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE (1994) Role: Sadie. Dir. Wayne Harrison / STC / Adelaide Theatre Festival
THE SEAHORSE (1993) Role: Gertrude. Dir: Sandra Bates / Ensemble Theatre.
MAN OF THE MOMENT (1992) Role: Sharon. Dir. Sandra Bates / Seymour Centre
THE SLAB BOYS (1991) Role: Sadie. Dir. Andrew Lewis / Crossroads Theatre
A NIGHT WITH ROBINSON CRUSOE (1990) Role: Julie. Dir. Sandra Bates / Ensemble Theatre
TALK OF THE DEVIL (1988) Mrs Maguire. Dir. Mike O’Brien / Ensemble Theatre
ONCE A CATHOLIC (1987) Mother. Dir. Mike O’Brien / Ensemble Theatre
THE SHADOW BOX (1986) Role: Maggie. Dir. Doug Anderson / Ensemble Theatre
WHEN IN ROME (1985) Margaret. Dir. Sandra Bates / Ensemble Theatre
A KIND OF ALASKA (1984) Role: Deborah. Dir. Savas Panas / Ensemble Theatre
THE BEAR (1983) Role: Mrs Popov. Dir. Jennifer Don / Ensemble Theatre

WRITING & PRODUCING

Producer Screenwise Showcase – Aurora Channel – Foxtel Network (National)
Concept Creator & Associate Producer ‘BREAK IN’ (Feature Film – White Hot Productions)
Concept Creator & Associate Producer CORRELLI (10 Part Drama Series -ABC) with Hugh Jackman
Published Author ‘Get Your Act Together – The Actor’s Advisory Manual’ Federation Press

DIRECTING

Principal Director & CEO of SCREENWISE FILM & TELEVISION SCHOOL FOR ACTORS
CEO of Screenwise MANAGEMENT
Director & Co-Producer of THE INDUSTRY HEAVYWEIGHT MASTER CLASS SERIES
SCREENWISE SHOWCASE (2009) – Aurora Channel – Foxtel Network (National)
THE GETAWAY (2007) – Newtown Theatre Productions
LOVERS AT VERSAILLE (2005) – Playhourse/Opera House / Ensemble Productions
SHIRLEY VALENTINE (2005)– Rock City Productions – Newcasttle – Civic Theatre
FULLY COMMITTED (2002) – Phil Birnbaum Presents / National Tour
FULLY COMMITTED (2002) – Ensemble Theatre.
THE OLDEST PROFESSION (2001) – Ensemble Theatre
WIT (2000)- Ensemble Theatre.
BEAUTIFUL THING (1999) – Ensemble Theatre.
STAIRWELL (1998)- 16mm Short Film.( SCREENED AT THE L.A. INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL)
EDUCATING RITA (1997) – Ensemble Theatre
RIP RIPPER (1997)- Rat Bag Theatre Company – Balmain
VERONICA’S ROOM (1996) – Ensemble Theatre

ANIMATION

SINBAD THE SAILOR (1992) – Burbank Films.

RADIO

THE PASSING OF CATHERINE (1989) Role: Mr Boyle. ABC
HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA (1989) Role: Narrator. ABC

EDUCATIONAL

MANAGING THE SCHOOLS (1985) – Education Department / Documentary Drama.
THAT’S DEMOCRACY (1984) – Film Australia / Documentary Drama.
COUNTER TALK – (1981) Film Australia / Documentary Drama.

TRAINING

DIRECTING – METRO SCREEN (2003)
PRODUCING – AFTRS (1998)
SCRIPT EDITING – AFTRS (1996)
ACTING – GRADUATE OF THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE (3 YEAR DIPLOMA /1985)

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