Jane Scali

Jane Scali
Born (1959-08-08) 8 August 1959
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active 1971–present
Spouse(s) 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 in the 1970s.

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

  1. 1 2 "Young Talent Time - Where Are They Now? - Throng". throng.com.au. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  2. "Patrick McMahon / Claxton Speakers / Speaker Profile". claxtonspeakers.com.au. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  3. "Jane Scali - Celebrity Speakers". www.celebrityspeakers.com.au. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Jane Scali ...international actor and vocal star. | Saxton Speakers Bureau". saxton.com.au. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
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