Ada Nicodemou
| Ada Nicodemou | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 May 1977 Larnaca, Cyprus |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse | Chrys Xipolitas (2007–present) |
Ada Nicodemou (born 14 May 1977) is a Greek Cypriot-born Australian actress, best known for her role as Leah Patterson-Baker in the soap opera Home and Away.
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[edit] Early life
Nicodemou was born in Larnaca, Cyprus. She has been an Australian resident since 1987.
[edit] Career
Nicodemou began her acting career in 1994, where she played the role of Katerina in ABC1's Heartbreak High. She was originally hired to play the part for 12 weeks but this was extended until the end of Season 4, ending at the end of 1997.
From 1998 until 1999, she appeared in Channel Ten's Breakers
Since 2000, she has played the role of Leah Patterson-Baker in Home and Away. a soapie that airs on Channel Seven.
In late 2005 Nicodemou was a contestant and winner along with dance partner Aric Yegudkin on Season 3 of Dancing with the Stars.
[edit] Television roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1997 | Heartbreak High | Katerina "Kat" Ioannou | Recurring character |
| 1995 | Police Rescue | Anastasia Skouras | 12 episodes |
| 1998–1999 | Breakers | Fiona Motson | Regular character |
| 2000 | BeastMaster | The Nymph | 1 episode, "Riddle of the Nymph" |
| 2000 | Pizza | Policewoman | 1 episode, "Crime Pizza" |
| 2000–present | Home and Away | Leah Patterson-Baker | Regular character |
| 2009 | Beauty and the Geek Australia | Judge | 1 Episode |
| 2012 | Please Marry My Boy | Host | All Episodes |
[edit] Film roles
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Matrix | Dujour (the "white rabbit" girl) |
| 2010 | Almost | Trixie Hart |
[edit] Awards
At the Logie Awards, Nicodemou has been nominated for:
- the Gold Logie award in 2001, 2002 and 2006
- Most Popular Actress award in 2002 and 2006
[edit] Personal life
Nicodemou married Chris Xipolitas in 2007.[1] They separated in 2010 but reconciled the following month.[2]. In February 2012 it was reported she was pregnant with their first child.[3]
Nicodemou is an ambassador for the charity Save Our Sons which seeks to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ "Ada's big fat Greek wedding". Sunday Telegraph. 18 February 2007. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sunday-telegraph/adas-big-fat-greek-wedding/story-e6frewt0-1111113011955. Retrieved 2009-07-31.
- ^ "Love split still raw for Ada Nicodemou". dailytelegraph.com.au. 13 April 2010. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/love-split-still-raw-for-ada-nicodemou/story-e6frewz0-1225852904817. Retrieved 13 April 2010.
- ^ Coster, Alice (February 20, 2012). "Ada Nicodemou announces pregrancy, shares IVF joy". Herald Sun. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/ada-nicodemou-announces-pregrancy-shares-ivf-joy/story-e6frf96o-1226275888942. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
- ^ "Ambassadors". saveoursons.org.au. http://www.saveoursons.org.au/about/ambassadors. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
[edit] External links
| Preceded by Tom Williams & Kym Johnson |
Dancing with the Stars (Australia) winner Season 3 (Late 2005 with Aric Yegudkin) |
Succeeded by Grant Denyer & Amanda Garner |
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