Jane Scali
Jane Scali | |
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| Born | 8 August 1959 |
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| Years active | 1971–present |
| Spouse | Paul Martell |
Jane Scali (born 8 August 1959) is an Australian singer and actress. She was one of the original cast members of the long-running TV show Young Talent Time from 1971 until 1976.
Early life
In 1971, at the age of 11, Scali joined the cast of a new TV show, Young Talent Time. It was scheduled to run for a 13-week season, but it became very successful and Scali was part of the show for five years.[1]
Career
Scali was a regular performer on a number of Australian TV shows, such as the Rolf Harris Show,[2] and appeared on shows such as Good Morning Australia, Midday and In Melbourne Tonight.[3]
Scali performed in musical theatre for the first time when she was 17, as the lead role in the Melbourne Theatre Company's production of Cinderella.[4] Other musical theatre roles in her career have included Gretchen in The Student Prince, Sandy in Grease and Lily St Regis in Annie.[4] In 1995, she co-produced a musical comedy production entitled Fractured Fairytales, which was nominated for a Mo Award.[4]
She has performed the Australian national anthem at a number of sporting events such as the Bledisloe Cup as well as the opening ceremonies of stadiums.[4]
Achievements
Scali has won seven Mo Awards and an Ace Award for Best Female Vocal Performer of the Year.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Young Talent Time - Where Are They Now? - Throng". throng.com.au. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ "Patrick McMahon / Claxton Speakers / Speaker Profile". claxtonspeakers.com.au. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ^ "Jane Scali - Celebrity Speakers". www.celebrityspeakers.com.au. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Jane Scali ...international actor and vocal star. | Saxton Speakers Bureau". saxton.com.au. Retrieved 22 January 2016.