Lara Jean Marshall
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| Born | Lara Jean Marshall 21 July 1988  London, England, United Kingdom |
| Height | 5feet 4inches |
Lara Jean Marshall (born 30 July 1988) is an English-born Australian former actress and recording artist. She is best known for her role as Lisa Atwood in the popular Australian television series The Saddle Club, alongside Keenan MacWilliam and Sophie Bennett.[1]
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[edit] Early life
Marshall's parents divorced when she was four years old, and she started acting when she was five. Her first job was a part in a sunscreen commercial. When Marshall was eight, she and her mother (and their dog) moved to Australia.
[edit] The Saddle Club
Lara was cast as Lisa Atwood in The Saddle Club, a television series based on a series of books written by Bonnie Bryant. First shown in 2001, the show, which has enjoyed significant success, was renewed for a second and third season, during which time it added various new characters and dilemmas for the girls to interact with and overcome. The show has earned much of its international success from its ability to draw in a fan base with a diverse age range. During the show's sporadic run, Lara has released five albums with her co-stars, Sophie Bennett (Stevie Lake) and Keenan MacWilliam (Carole Hanson), under the name The Saddle Club, all of which have made the Australian charts with three earning "Gold" status. A number of singles have been released under the same name, with notable hits. The Saddle Club is still being shown on Popgirl and Discovery Kids. Season three of The Saddle Club launched in fall 2008 with a different cast, due to the fact that the original cast are now young adults.
[edit] Sydney Royal Easter Show
Marshall and other cast members performed The Saddle Club Arena Show on horseback during the Sydney Royal Easter Show in 2004 at the Sydney SuperDome[2] to crowds of over 7,000 people.
[edit] References
- ^ "Lisa Atwood – (played by Lara Marshall)". Saddle Club, ABC. http://abc.net.au/rollercoaster/saddle/people/lisa.htm. Retrieved 2007-05-26.
- ^ "Easter Show shocker". The Sydney Morning Herald. April 2, 2004. http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/04/01/1080544619160.html. Retrieved 2007-04-26.
