Casey Burgess
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Casey Burgess |
| Born | 19 December 1988 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Pop, children's music |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, singer, actress |
| Instrument | Singing |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Casey Burgess (born 19 December 1988), is a singer/songwriter and actress from Sydney, Australia, most famous for her work on the children's show Hi-5. She replaced Charli Robinson in 2008 and filled her role until 2013 when she left the show to pursue her solo career.[1] Her final performance was in Cebu City, Philippines, on 19 January 2013.
She is the daughter of Ray Burgess, who also pursued a musical career and was a presenter on Countdown.[1] Her first television appearances included the TV show Home and Away and the TV movie Scorched.[2] At the age of 15, she was also a presenter for Girl TV.[3] She joined the cast of Hi-5 at the age of 19.[1] After leaving the show, she began work on her debut album with Fox Studio.[4]
In 2013 Burgess was also a guest singer on the anti-fracking single "No Fracking Way" by Leo Sayer to help raise funds for anti-fracking group Lock the Gate.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "Casey's dream Hi-5 team". Sunday Herald Sun. 4 May 2008. p. COMICS; Pg. 7.
- ^ Gill, Harbant (18 December 2009). "Surprise, surprise, it's Ray's girl Casey". Herald Sun. Australia. p. AMUSEMENTS; Pg. 87.
- ^ Browne, Rachel (13 June 2004). "It's not worth the risk, say Girl TV stars". The Sun Herald. Sydney, Australia. p. NEWS; Pg. 3.
- ^ Ros Reines, Briana Domjen (28 October 2014). "Country Burgess". The Daily Telegraph. Australia. p. CONFIDENTIAL; Pg. 18.
- ^ "Sayer and all-star band say No Fracking Way". The Courier Mail. Australia. 24 December 2013. p. NEWS; Pg. 10.
