Abi Tucker
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| Abi Tucker | |
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| Born | Abigail Anne Tucker 22 January 1973 Australia |
| Residence | Australia |
| Occupation | Television and Film actress |
| Known for | television's Heartbreak High and The Secret Life of Us, and film Wog Boy |
Abigail Anne Tucker (born 22 January 1973) is an Australian singer-songwriter and actress, best known for acting roles in television shows such as Heartbreak High, The Secret Life of Us and in McLeod's Daughters.
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[edit] Career
She came to public attention as a contestant in the Australian version of New Faces in the early 1990s and soon after landed a role in the spin-off from Australian film The Heartbreak Kid – Heartbreak High. A role in The Secret Life of Us gave Tucker exposure as a singer with slots not only on the show plus tracks on spin-off CDs. She starred in the 1999 motion picture comedy The Wog Boy, also starring Nick Giannopoulos, as Celia's sister Annie.
It was not until 2003 that her debut album Dreamworld was released. Not a musician afraid to experiment with her sound, she tried out a heavier rock style, forming short-lived band Bully during the late 1990s whilst living in the UK. Tucker is well known as a live music performer in Sydney whilst her songs have also appeared on The Secret Life of Us album (featuring her best-known single, "Everybody (Idiot Free)", a Don Walker penned song[1] which reached #82 on the Australian Singles chart.[2]) as well on the soundtrack to the movie Angst (in which she plays the part of May). She also contributed backing vocals to some songs on David McCormack's debut solo album, Candy in 2002. In September 2008 Tucker released her second album One December Moon.
Tucker appeared in the play Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson at the 2006 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
In 2007, Tucker joined the cast of the rural TV drama series McLeod's Daughters, as the stubborn McLeod daughter, yet passionate Grace Kingston (McLeod). Tucker was one of the lead cast members of the show.[3] She co-starred along side Simone Jade McKinnon who played Stevie and Edwina Richards who played Jaz.
In 2010, Tucker appeared in the ABC children's TV show, Play School, as well as performing in live appearances as it toured Australia.[4]
Her personal website lists her latest live appearances and recordings.[5]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1994-1995 | Heartbreak High | Jodie Cooper | 64 episodes |
| 1998 | Wildside | Kate Holbeck | Episode: "1.40" |
| 1999 | Water Rats | Amy Collins | Episode: "Quad Squad" |
| 1999 | The New Girlfriend | Lissa | |
| 2000 | The Wog Boy | Annie O'Brien | |
| 2000 | Angst | May | |
| 2001 | The Secret Life of Us | Miranda Lang | TV movie |
| 2001 | My Husband My Killer | Michelle | TV movie |
| 2001-2003 | The Secret Life of Us | Miranda Lang | 55 episodes |
| 2004 | Love Bytes | TV Series | |
| 2007-2009 | McLeod's Daughters | Grace Kingston McLeod | 45 episodes |
| 2010 | Cops LAC | Nina Blunt / Amanda Hodge | Episode: "Blood Types" |
| 2011 | Giggle & Hoot | Hootabelle | Puppeteer / Voice |
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
| Year | Album details |
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| 2003 | Dreamworld
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| 2008 | One December Moon
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[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| AUS | |||
| 2005 | "Everybody (Idiot Free)" | 82 | The Secret Life Of Us |
[edit] References
Big Magazine – EMAP early – mid 1990s
- ^ "Discography". www.abituckeronline.com. http://www.abituckeronline.com/info/disc.html. Retrieved 23 February 2010.
- ^ Kent, David (2006). Australian Chart Book (1993–2005). Turramurra, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book, 2006. ISBN 0-646-45889-2.
- ^ "Grace Kingston (Abi Tucker) on NineMSN". McLeod's Daughters on NineMSN.com.au. http://mcleodsdaughters.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=260945. Retrieved 17 August 2010.
- ^ "Hugh Sheridan Abi Tucker Join Big Ted On Play School". Courier Mail Newspaper (Online). http://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/hugh-sheridan-abi-tucker-join-big-ted-on-play-school/story-e6freq7f-1225699283094. Retrieved 17 August 2010.
- ^ "www.abitucker.com.au". Abi Tucker's personal website. http://www.abitucker.com.au. Retrieved 17 August 2010.
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