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| Madeleine West | |
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| Born | 26 July 1979 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000 - present |
| Partner | Shannon Bennet (2004 - present) |
| Children | Xascha Bennett (2010) Hendrix Bennett (2008) Phoenix Bennett (2004) |
Madeleine West (born 26 July 1979)[1] is an Australian actress known for her TV roles, having played Dee Bliss on the Australian soap opera Neighbours from 2000–2003 and high-class escort Mel on Satisfaction from 2007 to 2010.
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[edit] Career
Born Melanie Weston, West began performing in front of family and friends at an early age. In 1992, she entered the New South Wales Talented Child Drama Ensemble and later studied at Swinburne University of Technology, Tamworth Conservatorium of Music, and Riverina Drama Ensemble.[2] After commencing a degree in Law at Deakin University, West deferred her studies indefinitely to turn to acting.[1] In 1999 West was awarded the 'Be Your Best' Performance Scholarship from the Australian Drug Foundation. While Neighbours is her first full time television role, Madeleine's amateur theatre credits include Arsenic and Old Lace, Night Reflections, Theatre in the Raw, Bye Bye Birdie, and Snow Queen.
West joined the cast of Neighbours as Dee Bliss in 1999. Two years later, she was nominated for the "Most Popular New Female Talent" Logie Award.[3] In March 2003, it was announced West was to leave Neighbours after her contract expired.[4] She filmed her final scenes in early April.[5]
In 2011, West joined the cast of Winners & Losers in the recurring role of Deidre Gross.[6] West previously turned down a role with the show due to being heavily pregnant with her third child.[6]
[edit] Personal life
West is married to Shannon Bennett, a restaurateur. The couple have three children together.[6]
In July 2002, West was hit by a bus in Sydney. The actress was also robbed while she was unconscious.[7] West needed reconstructive plastic surgery and had to be written out of Neighbours. She returned to the show a month later.[7]
[edit] Filmography
- The Condemned (2007) – as Sarah
- Last Man Standing, (2005, Season 1, Episode 16) – as Janie
- You and Your Stupid Mate (2005) – as Emma
- Hercules (2005) – as Hippolyta
- Big Reef – as Casey Lane
- Stingers – "The River of No Return" – as Rochelle
- Neighbours – as Dione 'Dee' Bliss
- Satisfaction (2007–2010) – as Mel
- Underbelly (2008) – as Danielle McGuire
- Canal Road (2008)
- Anti-Theft – as Kelly Born
[edit] References
- ^ a b Brygel, Jackie (9 August 2000). "Law unto herself; FACTfile". Melbourne Herald-Sun: p. H5. Accessed 25 November 2011 via LexisNexis Academic.
- ^ "Madeleine West". ICMI. http://icmi.com.au/speaker/inspirational-speakers/madeleine-west. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
- ^ Courtis, Brian (22 April 2001). "Time for hottest show in town". The Age (Fairfax Media): p. 12. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=age&kw=Madeleine+West+and+neighbours&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=nrm&clsPage=1&docID=SAG0104225G9NI2ASV1Q. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ^ Randall, Tim (1 March 2003). "Soap gossip...". Daily Record (Trinity Mirror). http://www.thefreelibrary.com/soap+gossip...-a098203767. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ^ Miller, Kylie (10 April 2003). "Networking". The Age (Fairfax Media): p. 14. http://newsstore.fairfax.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=age&kw=Madeleine+West+and+neighbours&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=entire&so=relevance&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=nrm&clsPage=1&docID=AGE030410791HB47C105. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ^ a b c Vickery, Colin (26 July 2011). "West's pregnant pause". The Sunday Times (News Limited). http://www.perthnow.com.au/wild-west-has-pregnant-pause/story-fn6cn2ls-1226102269530. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ^ a b "Neighbours star back after being hit by bus". Breaking News.ie (Thomas Crosbie Holdings). 4 August 2002. http://www.breakingnews.ie/archives/2002/0804/entertainment/neighbours-star-back-after-being-hit-by-bus-62678.html. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
[edit] External links
- Madeleine West at the Internet Movie Database
- Official Website
- Profile from Neighbours
- Madeleine West's character Mel from Satisfaction
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