Neighbours

BIO: Mary Ellen is a Melbourne based personality-trained in theatre and dance from the age of 11 years, Mary Ellen is a Nurse, Dance Teacher, Fitness Instructor and international Bodybuilder. She has enjoys helping local businesses by modelling hair, fashion and lingerie, her Interests include health and wellbeing, fashion, beauty, travel and connecting with people.

BIO: Laurie has worked in the Hospitality Industry for the last 40 years and recently retired. His last position was General Manager at the Melbourne Parkview Hotel.
Laurie loves sport and is a keen golfer, Laurie is fit and healthy and has a fun sense of humour.

BIO: Born and raised in the beautiful English Lake district Mark made Melbourne his home in 1987!
Becoming a “house husband” some years back Mark has both the time and energy to devote himself to a number of interests preeminent being his pursuit of physical fitness which has always been a passion since boxing as an amateur whilst a policeman back in the UK.
Life is a journey not a destination has always been his mantra and as such working within the film and television industry is proving to be immensely fulfilling both intellectually and emotionally.
Being of average weight, height and appearance he see’s as a definite advantage in the “extra’s” field coupled to excellent availability and looks forward to being useful a cog in the FACTORY machine into the future.

BIO: Loretta has been a semi-professional vocalist for 30 years and has had extensive experience performing on stage in amateur productions including Mamma Mia, Cabaret, Moulin Rouge and Chicago.
Since moving from regional NSW, Loretta is looking forward to pursuing advertising and acting opportunities.

BIO: Makuei king aken lived in New Zealand for fifteen years. Makuei studied stage and screen for four years .and achieved a bachelor of applied arts, and teaching diploma. Makuei studied for three years in theatrical training, and one year on screen training .Makuei completed his studies last year and graduated .
Makuei has been on quite a few features movies in New Zealand, and Australian including Winchester, in New Zealand he worked on King Kong, Krampus, Ghost in the Shell. Makuei has performed in quite few Shakespearean plays including Macbeth, Comedy of Errors, and few modern plays. A script writer, director, and producer Makuei is extremely skilled in his profession.

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BIO: Georgie is an enthusiastic and passionate performer who loves creating and telling stories. Having graduated with a Bachelor of Performing Arts from Monash University in 2015, Georgie has developed a range of acting techniques and does her best to stay active both on screen and on stage.
Georgie has been involved in various short films such as Smokers (2017) and a lead role in the short film Deep Water (2018). Georgie is also constantly working at her craft through various workshops at TAFTA and NIDA. Her recent roles on stage include Annelle in Steel Magnolias (2017), Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (2018) and she also originated the role of Sophie in On Edge, a new Australian play produced by Grover Theatre Company.
When she is not acting, Georgie enjoys working behind the scenes as a writer and director. Most recently she directed a production of Spring Awakening, which was performed at The Alex Theatre in St Kilda.

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BIO: I have been in the entertainment industry doing featured extras and tvcs since 2005. I am a mother to 3 adult sons, and I am a grandmother to 1 grandson. I speak fluent Lebanese Arabic and am based in Melbourne.

BIO: Stewart has appeared in various TV Show & Film extras work up to 10 years ago and has returned back to the industry ready to get back on set.

BIO: The majority of Gina's experience was between 1992-2001 when she worked as a background artist in Australian Film, TV and some commercials. Gina returned to working as an extra in 2011 as she retired from a teaching career in Art, Drama and Dance also being the Head of a Visual and Performing Arts Department responsible for staging a number of plays and musicals. Gina is an eager, enthusiastic and confident person who can take on a variety of roles in the industry. She has excellent availability and is willing to travel, having undertaken training workshops to update her qualifications. Gina's most recent gigs have been: Slideshow, Neighbours, It’s a Date, Twentysomething, Upper Middle Bogan, John Doe, The Slap and Small Time Gangster. Gina currently plays a regular inmate/ extra in TV series Wentworth.

BIO: Retired 4 years ago, previously General Manager Operations for V/Line. Geoffrey has an out going personality and always likes to have fun but can be very adaptable when required. Geoffrey loves an opportunity and meeting new people.

BIO: James has appeared in both film and TV extra work in Melbourne for over a decade.

BIO: Pablo was born in Colombia but moved to Australia in 2011. He loves playing sports, and can dance/ Latin. Pablo has participated in numerous extra jobs for TV series, films and commercials.