Tammin was born on 19 August, 1983, in Johannesburg, South Africa, and her family moved to Australia when she was four years of age. Tammin is currently in Year 11 and studying by correspondence due to her Home and Away workload. Her favourite subjects are Art, Drama, English and History. Tammin studied drama at school and attended the Trinity Speech and Drama college of England where she received a high distinction in her final exam.

Tammin has appeared in various commercials, including a youth and alcohol advertisement, and started modelling a year ago. This is, however, Tammin’s first television role and, while it was quite an audition process, Tammin is thrilled to join the show. 'I was so excited when I heard I got the part. I couldn’t quite believe it. I was absolutely speechless. This is something I have always wanted to do and thought if I didn’t make it soon I never would, so it came at a good time,' she says. Tammin plays Dani Sutherland, who moves to Summer Bay with her family from the city. Her parents, Rhys (Michael Beckley) and Shelley (Paula Forrest), want their children to have a better lifestyle, so they decide to move to a place with a slower pace. Dani has two twin sisters, Kirsty (Christie Hayes) and Jade (Kate Garven). Like all kids, this has been a major time for adjustment time for all the girls, having to leave all their friends behind and move to a place where everybody knows your business. The move seems to have affected Dani the most, as she has had to leave her boyfriend behind and her city lifestyle. Tammin says of her character, Dani Sutherland, 'I love playing her because she has a bit of an edge. She is the type of character that you can really get your teeth into. You couldn’t call her boring.

Source: http://www.angelfire.com/vt/KingswooD/

The Tammin-fan site: http://www.efanguide.com/~tamminsursok/tammin.shtml?

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Tania was the comedienne who got her start on the ABC's Saturday morning 'yoof' show The Factory and became a fully-fledged celebrity when she became the resident host on Countdown Revolution, the music show that proved that Stock-Aitken-Waterman wasn't a dirty word (and got banned after Lacy and co-host Mark Little went on strike on air).Since CR's unfortunate demise, Tania has dabbled in reporting for Channel Nine, and done her own one-woman show.

Source: http://www.gusworld.com.au/rotd/9708/lacy.htm

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Tania Zaetta was born at Merbein, Victoria, 17:11:72.She lives mostly in Australia, between Sydney NSW and the Gold Coast, QLD. Her ethnic background is Australian/Italian.

Australia’s action girl, Tania Zaetta, has been a regular on our screens and a media favorite for the past 6 years.With a long list of tv shows and other achievements to her name, we'll attempt to fill you in on a few of them. The 29 year old beauty has fast built up a reputation both locally and internationally as ‘the ultimate aussie chic’. Best known for her 4 year role as co-host and daredevil on the prime time hit show ‘Who Dares Wins’. Tania has built up an enviable following all over the world with the show now being aired in over 40 countries. Also contributing to her success were her appearances as lead guest, alongside David Hasselhoff in the worldwide smash hit ‘Baywatch’. As well as being consistently voted one of the worlds sexiest women, FHM magazine writes she has ‘the best butt in the business’.

Tania continues to showcase her versatility both home and abroad with endless work commitments and challenges. New shows, tv appearances, radio and magazine work, product launches, personal appearances, corporate hosting and charity work all play a part in keeping Tania’s life both hectic on and off screen. After being noticed by the huge American sports network ESPN, Tania was whisked to New York to host a series of TV specials on ‘The Great Outdoor Games’. Then a short time later over to San Fransisco to host another lot of TV specials, this time for the ‘2000 Summer X Games’.

Her most recent role was what most would consider 'the job of a lifetime'. 'The Blue Planet', Ch. 10's new style travel show just finished it's run on air. As host. we saw Tania travelling the world giving her own insight on where to go and what to do.

Source: http://www.tania.com.au/biography.htm

Unofficial website: http://zaetta.8m.com/

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She played a role in the serial Heartbreak High.

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Tara Morice was born in 1967 in Hobart, Tasmania and is an actress.

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Tara Moss was born at Victoria, BC, Canada. She is a author, actor and fashion model.

At fourteen Tara began working as an international fashion model, has travelled the far reaches of the world, and graced the covers of over twenty magazines as well as making a number of appearances in film and television.

Since immigrating to Australia in 1996, Tara has earned a Diploma from the Australian College of Journalism, and her writing has appeared in several publications. Tara has recently appeared on Good News Week, Beauty and the Beast, Hey Hey It's Saturday, Good Morning Australia, Entertainment Tonight and Getaway, among others.

In December 1998 Tara won the Scarlet Stiletto, Allen and Unwin Young Writer's Award for her short story "Psycho Magnet", and Tara's first novel, the gripping psychological thriller, Fetish, has been published by HarperCollins. She is currently writing her second, pre-sold novel between television, print and writing assignments. Negotiations are underway with producers interested in bringing her novel tothe big screen.

Source: http://content.monster.com.au/arts/jobqanda/5765

Tara Moss is the first successful fashion model to also earn the title of best-selling author. As a "Jill-Of-All-Trades", Tara is known as much for her award-winning talent as a writer and her quick wit as a public speaker and television personality as she is known for her beauty.

Tara was born in Victoria, BC, Canada, and after travelling the world as a top model for almost a decade, she became a resident of Australia in 1996. Still only in her mid-twenties, Tara has moved beyond her work as a model to become the author of the best-selling psychological thriller, FETISH, available through HarperCollins in Australia and New Zealand; a novel for which she designed the cover art and performed the narration for the audio book version, produced by Bolinda Audio Publishing. She is also the winner of the 1998 Scarlett Stiletto Allen and Unwin Young Writer's Award for her short story 'Psycho Magnet', and the second place 1999 Scarlet Stiletto winner for her short story 'Know Your ABCs'. Her second novel, SPLIT is due for release in Sept/Oct this year. Go to the Literary page to find out more about how Tara's dreams to become a published author came true.

A dedicated researcher, Tara has attended criminology conferences and courses in Australia, the United States and Canada, toured the Quantico FBI Academy and the LAPD, and interviewed some of the most respected world experts on violent crime, profiling and psychopathy in order to add authenticity to her writing. Over 1999-2000 she wrote a ten month true-crime column called NOIR, published in Australian Style magazine, in which she chronicled her hands-on research into police procedure, forensic pathology and psychology, ballistics, surviellance, the FBI, polygraph testing and other crime and law enforcement related topics.

As a six foot tall Canadian, Tara began travelling with her international modelling career at the age of fifteen, and has travelled the far reaches of the globe for her work in the past decade, living in major fashion centers including Manhattan, London, Milan, Paris, Barcelona, Munich and more. She has graced the covers of over twenty magazines world-wide, and made a number of acting appearances in short films, television and video, and many local and foreign commercials including two years as the face of Nivea haircare products for all of Europe, a contract which also required her to speak Turkish for the cameras.

Now a well-known media personality in Australia, Tara makes regular appearances on the debate show Beauty and The Beast, and has recently appeared on the Big Schmooze, Good News Week, Good Morning Australia, The Bob Downe Show, Escape With ET, Denise, The Movie Network, Entertainment Tonight, and Getaway among other programs, most recently acting as moderator and host for the GNW Debate 'That Fashion Is a Joke' on Channel Ten.

Also a popular presenter and public speaker, Tara recently co-hosted The Australian Couture Collections with Richard Wilkins, and the Miss Italia Australian Finals with comedian Vince Sorrenti, and she works regularly as the Master of Ceremonies for various events. She has recently participated as a speaker at the Melbourne Writers Festival, the Somerset Celebration of Literature and Melbourne Fashion Week. In addition to her work in Australia, she has taught several seminars in North America on Positive Thinking, Beauty and Health and Women’s Issues, and has been a guest speaker at schools.

In addition to her novels, Tara has published several fiction and non-fiction stories and journalism articles, which have appeared in publications such as Australian Style, ELLE, The Eye, Woman's Day, NW, The Sun Herald, The Daily Telegraph and New Idea, and has interviewed subjects as diverse as supermodel friend Amber Valletta, (the face of Elizabeth Arden), fashion historian Dr. Valerie Steele PhD, and psychopath expert Dr. Robert D. Hare, PhD, when she researched psychopaths for her novel at his Psychopathy Lab at the University of British Columbia, Canada.

Tara has been pleased to have had the opportunity to raise funds for The Australian Cancer Council and to be involved in fund-raising events for the Heart Research Institute, the MAC Aids fund and the Autism Association of New South Wales, among others. She enjoys travel and a good debate, and the diverse experiences afforded by her many areas of work.

Source: http://www.taramoss.com.au/

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Tasma Walton was born in Australia, 1974. She is an actress.

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Tatiana Grigorieva was born on 04:12:73 and is a pole vaultist.

Source: www.abc.net.au/olympics/profiles/TATANIAGRIGORIEVA.htm

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Tempany Deckert was born on 02:03:78 in Melbourne. She is an actress and model.

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Terasa Lyn Livingstone was born on 09:04:75. She is an actress, model and presenter.

Terasa did some dancing, Stage work and several commercials before her big break. Terasa didn't finish grade 12, she started work when she was 15 and didn't really stop or have time for university. In total, she has appeared on over 10 magazine covers, Apart from all of the regular TV Week, Woman's Day, etc., Terasa has posed/appeared in Inside Sport, FHM, Black & White.

Source: http://www1.123star.com/profile.mv?083

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Dianne Marie Alagich was born in Adelaide, SA (12:05:79) and enjoys watching movies. Height: 169 cmWeight: 63 kg Hometown: Adelaide, SA

National League Team: Adelaide Sensation

As well as her soccer scholarship at the SA Sports Institute, Dianne held a kayaking scholarship at the same time from 1994 to 1998, and gained selection for two Australian Junior Teams. She was cleared fit to delay reconstruction surgery on her knee injured in soccer two months previous to compete in kayaking’s Junior World Cup in May 1996 in the K4-500 and K2-500. She first took up the demanding sport of kayaking at age 13 after watching her brother State Bank Sports Award winner ‘93-97, SA Sports Institute awards finalist ‘95-97.

Brother Richie plays national league soccer with South Melbourne and previously played for Australia as a member of the Young Socceroos (U20). Richie was also in the squad for the Atlanta Olympic Games, but missed selection. Brother Chris was an AIS scholarship athlete in sprint kayaking, and competed at the Junior World Championships in 1994

Traci Mae Barttlett was born in Sydney, 17:05:72, and her nickname is "Barts". Height: 166 cm Weight: 59 kg Hometown: Sydney, NSW

National League Team: Queensland Sting

Traci moved to Canberra, ACT in mid-1996 to concentrate on her soccer career and work her way back into the National Team.

Her cousin Sean Eadie is a Commonwealth Games silver medallist in cycling.

Enjoys the beach, and working out at the gym.

Sharon Lee Black was born in Adelaide, 04:04:71, and her nickname is "Blacky". Height: 165 cm Weight: 59 kg Hometown: Adelaide, SA

Team: Fortuna Hjørring (DEN)

Enjoys cooking, reading, and cross training.

Joanne Maree Butland was born in Cairns, 24:11:78, and has a twin brother. Height: 186 cm Weight: 75 kg Hometown: Cairns, QLD.

National League Team: Canberra Eclipse

Comes from Mossman, north of Cairns, a sugarcane region in far north Queensland. Moved to Brisbane to further her soccer career and attend university.

1997 Queensland University of Technology Sportswoman of the Year, 1995 Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year Award (Douglas Shire), 1994 Australia Day Junior Sports Star of the Year Award (Douglas Shire)

Currently continuing her Bachelor of Education (Primary) studies by correspondence through QUT.

Previously competed in basketball and javelin. Enjoys reading, and playing on computers.

Lisa Maree Casagrande was born in Lismore, 29:05:78, and her nickname is "Cassa". Height: 156 cm Weight: 57 kg Hometown: Goonellabah, NSW.

Team: University of Portland (USA)

Comes from Goonellabah, a country town in northern New South Wales. Moved to Canberra in 1997 to further her soccer career and attend university. Competed as a sprinter at junior level.

A student at the University of Portland in the US, she underwent surgery to both shins in April 1999 to relieve ongoing compartment syndrome.

Enjoys going out with friends, and the beach.

Sarah Eilean Cooper was born in Paisley, Scotland, 08:10:69 and her nickname is "Coops". Height: 166 cm Weight: 58 kg Hometown: Darwin, NT.

National League Team: Canberra Eclipse

Born in Scotland, Sarah’s family moved to Darwin when she was a toddler. Sarah moved to Canberra in 1996 to further her soccer career. She earlier lived in Melbourne to attend university.

Former Australian Squad member for touch football. A State representative in Little Athletics. The only player from the small State of the Northern Territory to play more than four times for Australia.

Previously worked as Development Officer for the Northern Territory Soccer Federation, and also a high school teacher in Physical Education and Maths. Holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Phys Ed and Maths) from the Phillip Institute of Technology, Vic.

Enjoys learning French, reading, cooking, rollerblading, and golf.

Bryony Meg Duus was born in Brisbane, 07:10:77, and her nickname is "Brys". Height: 164 cm Weight: 60 kg Hometown: Brisbane, QLD

National League Team: Queensland Sting

Studied at Brewton Parker College in the US, ended up holding a scholarship in tennis as well as soccer despite having never played before.

Went on to reach the semi-finals of the NAIA titles for the State of Georgia. As a junior in Brisbane, was selected for a State U14 basketball camp

She was at the University of Canberra as a student studying for a degree in Applied Psychology

Whilst at college in the US, worked for three months as a guidance counsellor at a mental day treatment centre.

Father played State cricket for Queensland. Brother Adam played cricket and basketball at State level.

Enjoys drawing, and travelling.

Alicia Ann Ferguson was born in Brisbane, 31:10:81, and her nickname is "Eesh". Height: 165 cm Weight: 60 kg Hometown: Brisbane, QLD

National League Team: Queensland Sting

She is the youngest of five children Family lived in the regional centre of Cairns in far north Queensland for a while during Alicia’s childhood, and this is where she first took up soccer

Enjoys going out dancing with friends

Alison Leigh Forman was born in Maitland (NSW)17:03:69, and her nickname is "Ali". Height: 164 cm Weight: 59 kg Hometown: Raymond Terrace, NSW

Club: Fortuna Hjørring (DEN)

After playing professionally and living in Denmark for six years, the decision to return to Australia to take up an AIS scholarship was not an easy choice. However, the priority of National Team duties was greater and Alison returned in January 1999.

Participated in the 2000 Olympic Draw Ceremony in Sydney along with Sun Wen, Brandi Chastain, and Dunga.

Works as International Secretary for Denmark’s Dana Cup international youth soccer tournament, liaising with the many English-speaking teams, translating, and assisting in the general coordination of the event. Even when living in Australia at the AIS, Alison retained her position, communicating by email and phone.

Speaks fluent Danish. Enjoys cooking, drawing, poetry, spending time with friends, relaxing and watching videos and football.

Heather Ann Garrock was born in Sydney 21:12:82. Height: 164 cm Weight: 58 kg Hometown: Sydney, NSW.

Attended Westfields Sports High School where she was 12, 13 and 14 yrs Age Champion in Cross Country, and a member of the renowned Soccer program. Competed in the National Schools Cross Country Championships '94-95 but gave up running in Year 8 to concentrate on soccer.

Heather is the second youngest of five children, and her younger brother is also a promising soccer player.

Enjoys the beach, and going to the movies

Kelly Maree Golebiowski was born in Sydney 26:07:81. Height: 156 cm Weight: 52 kg Hometown: Sydney, NSW

Club: Hampton Roads Piranhas (USA)

In late 1996, gave in to a painful knee condition and was told by doctors she may never play again, or at best only until her late teens. Upon consulting a top surgeon and strength and conditioning coach, she was relieved to hear that work on her muscular strength plus surgery would overcome the problem. Arthroscopy revealed bone and cartilage damage, and Kelly was sidelined for almost a year. It then took her some time to then regain her old skills and touch.

A promising junior sprinter, and reached State Championships level. Athletics was her main sport until selected into soccer’s NSW Academy and the NSW State Junior Team.

Brother was a NSW State representative walker

Enjoys listening to R&B and dance music, and following the soccer.

Peita-Claire Hepperlin was born in Canberra, 24:12:81, and her nickname ic "PC". Height: 166 cm Weight: 63 kg Hometown: Canberra, ACT

National League Team: Canberra Eclipse

Originally named Peita, the confusion with her father Peter prompted the joining of her middlename Claire.

Elder sister Danielle plays in the same national league team and the ACT Academy of Sport squad.

Enjoys playing with her dog, and watching TV.

Sunni Maree Hughes was born in Newcastle (NSW) 09:06:68.Born with the name Linda, changed her name to Sunni in 1995. Her nickname is "Sunshine". Height: 175 cm Weight: 60 kg Hometown: Newcastle, NSW

Mother passed away in early 2000 after a long illness.

Speaks some Japanese. Enjoys surfing, playing the guitar, and hanging out with her mates.

April Mann was born in Brisbane, 21:04:78. Hometown: Brisbane, QLD

Works as a lifeguard/indoor sports officer.

Justine McLaughlin was born in Sydney 02:03:84. Hometown: Sydney, NSW

National League Team: NSW Sapphires

Kate McShea was born in Brisbane 13:04:83, and her nickname is "Shorty". Height: 176 cm Weight: 60 kg Hometown: Brisbane, QLD

National League Team: Queensland Sting

A Year 12 high school student. Cousin Lisa McShea is a tennis professional and was Junior Wimbledon Singles Champion in 1990. Was an AIS Scholarship athlete for three years.

Enjoys surfing, touch football, hanging out with friends.

Julie Elizabeth Murray was born in Adelaide, 28:04:70, and her nickname is "Muzza". Height: 163 cm Weight: 57 kg Hometown: Canberra, ACT

Team: Bay Area CyberRays (WUSA)

Family lived in Virginia, USA from mid-1979 to mid-1982 because of her father’s work. First took up soccer whilst in the US, playing for the 70’ Boys Select and the 69’ Girls Select Received 3 Presidential Awards in Virginia 1979-82 for outstanding achievement in fitness.

Represented Australia in softball as a Junior, Youth and Senior international 1983-90. Selected in Australian Team for Indoor Soccer 1985-89 but unavailable to tour.

Previous occupation before taking on a scholarship at the AIS was Coaching and Development Assistant for Soccer Australia.

Elder brother Gardiner played national league soccer.

Enjoys dinner parties, and movies.

Claire Nichols was born in Brisbane, 08:07:75, and her nickname is "Bear". Hometown: Brisbane, QLD

League Team: Queensland Sting

Has a professional career as a podiatrist National

Kim Aamai Revell was born in Lower Hutt (NZ), 16-03-75, and her nickname is "Kimmo". Height: 165 cm Weight: 60 kg Hometown: Brisbane, QLD

National League Team: Queensland Sting

Works as a carpenter. Brother played rugby league in the English league.

Enjoys listening to music, being with friends.

Taryn Rockall was born in Sydney, 11:11:77. Hometown: Sydney, NSW

National League Team: NSW Sapphires

Pierre de Coubertin Award 1995

Runs own home maintenance business, being a carpenter by trade

Cheryl Ann Salisbury was born in Newcastle (NSW), 08:03:74, and her nickname is "Chez". Height: 179 cm Weight: 71 kg Hometown: Newcastle, NSW

National League Team: Northern NSW Pride

Awarded a State Blue in soccer during her final school year.

Speaks some Japanese

Enjoys surfing, riding her motorbike, and playing with her dog.

Danielle Margaret Small was born in Sydney, 07-02-79, and her nickname is "Smally". Height: 165 cm Weight: 61 kg Hometown: Newcastle, NSW

Team: San Diego State University (USA)

Ankle reconstruction '95.

Studying for a degree in Sports Medicine at San Diego State University, USA.

Enjoys movies, spending time with family and friends.

Bridgette Louise Starr was born in Tamworth (NSW),10:12:75, and her nickname is "Bridgie". Height: 173 cm Weight: 65 kg Hometown: Newcastle, NSW

Of part Aboriginal descent

Twice named Sportsperson of the Year for her school.

Enjoys taking her dogs to the river, reading magazines.

Anissa Tann-Darby (formerly Anissa Tann) was born in Sydney, 10:10:67, and her nickname is "Tanny". Height: 173 cm Weight: 67 kg Hometown: Sydney, NSW

National League Team: NSW Sapphires

Married Steve Darby in November 1994, the former women’s National Coach, Australian Soccer Federation National Development Officer, Oceania FIFA instructor, and recent coach in the Malaysian men’s league.

Disillusioned after being dropped after the 1995 World Cup, Anissa made a last-ditched focused effort to work her way back into the team during 1996. The sacrifices included taking on work unloading trucks at daybreak, a job which allowed her more time for training. An outstanding performance during the 1996/97 national league season prompted new coach Greg Brown to call her back into the Team in his first selection as National Coach.

Recognised with a street named ‘Tann-Darby Court’ in the Sydney suburb of Glenwood, on the new housing estate adjacent to the NSW Soccer Federation headquarters, which was launched in mid-2000.

Administers women's soccer in her role at NSW Soccer Federation. Previously worked as Development Officer for Soccer NSW and the NSW Amateur Soccer Federation. Appointed to the NSW Premier’s Advisory Committee on Women and Sport.

Has been a successful coach at WSL club and State level. As player/coach of Marconi, won the 1994 National Club Challenge, the 1993 WSL grandfinal, reached the 1992 WSL grandfinal and were 1992 Cup winners. Won the 1992 National Youth Championship as NSW Coach, and finished runners-up in 1993. Also Assistant Coach to the 1992 Australian Youth Team. Was a finalist for the 1994 and 1992 Female Coach of the Year at the Australian Coaching Council awards. Holds ASF Level 3 Coaching qualifications, and was the first female to be accepted on the AIS professional players’ coaching course.

Holds a Bachelor of Education (Physical Education) from University of Sydney.

Enjoys house renovations, pet dog.

Amy Elizabeth Taylor was born in Canberra, 11:06:79, and her nickname is "Tayls". Height: 165 cm Weight: 59 kg Hometown: Canberra, ACT

Club: Hampton Roads Piranhas (USA)

Australian Indoor Soccer Team U14-16s Erindale College Sportswoman of the Year, Kambah High School Sportstar of the Year.

Featured as the 'cover girl' on popular magazine "Inside Sport" in August 2000.

Enjoys gardening, relaxing, hanging out with friends, rollerblading, sport.

Leanne Trimboli was born in Adelaide, 10:11:75, and her nicknames are "Lea" or "Trimmers". Height: 167 cm Weight: 63 kg Hometown: Adelaide, SA

National League Team: Adelaide Sensation

Knee reconstruction '96.

Considered giving soccer away in 1999 and try her luck qualifying for the 2000 Olympics in taekwondo, a sport she'd first taken up at age ten. A black belt and SA State Champion for 1999. Decided to stick with soccer after hearing the news of Matildas keeper Belinda Kitching's retirement. The first qualifying tournament for taekwondo was held the weekend before she ended up travelling to China with the Matildas.

Has a professional career as a Police Officer with the South Australian Police Dept. In 1999/00 took leave without pay to train at the AIS in Canberra.

Enjoys walking her dogs, cooking

Sacha Wainwright was born on the 06:02:72, and her nickname is "Sacka". Height: 165 cm Weight: 53 kg Hometown: Canberra, ACT

National League Team: Canberra Eclipse

Has a professional career as a Solicitor, specialising in litigation. During the twelve months leading up to the 2000 Olympics, had to arrange dealing with clients and attending court around a heavy six day per week training schedule.

Earned her Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Law at Australian National University in 1996, again after having to juggle it with soccer training and tours.

Enjoys skiing, movies, and going out with friends.

Tracey Lee Wheeler was born in Sydney, 26:09:67, and her nickname is "Wheels". Height: 180 cm Weight: 74 kg Hometown: Perth, WA

Grew up in Sydney NSW, and moved to Perth WA in 1991.

Holds a Bachelor in Applied Science (Physiotherapy) which she completed at the University of Sydney, and later took a year off from work in 1997 to attain her post-graduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy at Curtin University. Tracey then set up her own practice in Perth.

Married Peter in April 1997

Enjoys renovating, drawing, and reading

Amy Sarah Wilson was born in Wollongomg (NSW), 09:06;80, and her nickname is "Willow". Height: 163 cm Weight: 60 kg Hometown: Canberra, ACT

National League Team: Canberra Eclipse

Younger sister was formerly a partial scholarship athlete at the Australian Institute of Sport for gymnastics, and now competes in trampolining.

Enjoys going to the movies.

Sources: http://www.matildas.org.au and www.alphalink.com.au/~warrior/AusMat.htm

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Birthname Filippina Arena.

Filippina (Pina for short) Lydia Arena was born November 1st, 1967, in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne, Australia. The middle child of older sister Nancy and younger sister Silvana, the Arena girls are from Italian descent.

Inspired to become a singer after hearing her sister's You're My World record, it was hard to ignore the talent that Tina was born with. She took singing lessons and at the age of 7, began her career as "Tiny Tina" on the Australian talent television show Young Talent Time.

After 9 years of improving her singing voice on the show, she left YTT in hopes of expanding her career and hopefully shedding the "Tiny Tina" image that she had become associated with. In search of work, Tina had to settle for the job offers that came her way, even if it meant less glamorous work such as singing jingles for commercials. Tina also worked at a Melbourne Insurance Company, but quickly realized that this was not what she was born to do, her real life aspiration was to sing.

Tina released her first single entitled "Turn Up the Beat", in 1985, but unfortunately it was less than memorable. She was back to square one; the same spot after having quit YTT, until she landed a gig at Melbourne's Grainstore Tavern, playing with another band.

In 1992, Ralph Carr became Tina's manager and, a couple of years later, became her husband. Not only did he encourage her to write her own songs, he also advised her to release a single before releasing her next album, a method widely employed by recording artists today. The single "Chains" piqued the interest of fans and encouraged them to buy the album Don't Ask The release of Don't Ask in 1994 represented a new level of success for Tina, after having being signed with Sony. With singles like "Chains", "Sorrento Moon", and "Heaven Help My Heart", Tina became the Highest Selling Female Australian Artist in history.

In 1997, Tina released the album In Deep, which also saw a considerable amount of success, what with 1 million copies sold in France alone and it becoming the first album to reach No. 1 in Australia in a record amount of time. Tina also made herself heard with her work on the Mask of Zorro soundtrack. If you weren't using all your senses staring at Catherine Zeta-Jones on the big screen, you may have caught Tina's duet with Marc Anthony for the song "I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You" on the film's soundtrack.

Tina (no longer married to Carr) is presently starring as Esmerelda in the musical Notre Dame de Paris.

Source: http://www.askmen.com/women/singer/45c_tina_arena.html

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Singer, Dancer, Actor, Composer & Teacher

Singer in the band “The Sound Sculptors” (based in Cairns)

Toni has recorded with and sung backing vocals for: Paul Kelly, Joe Walsh ( Eagles ), Inxs, Noiseworks, Sound unlimited Posse, Vince Stone, Marcia Hines,Wendy Matthews, Max Sharam, Vince Jones, Kate Ceberano, Dig, Moondog, Epizo Bangoura, Capetown to Cairo. Voice overs & jingles include: Coca-Cola,Milo, Nescafe, holden, Dove, Praise, Stoli Vodka, McDonalds, KFC. Vocalist for: Espirito ( Sydney's leading Latin jazz band ), Jose Prates ( Orchestra Tropical ),Ku-Olga ( Bellingen global Festival ), Toni Nation ( Original music ). Her presence in theatre has been noted throughout Australia, in such productions as, The Rocky Horror Picture Show ( Her Majesty's, Sydney ), The Motown Story ( Kinselas, Sydney ), Soul ( Lyric Theatre, Brisbane ), Go Cat Go, with Glen Shorrock (Australian Tour ). The Fabulous Singlets ( Comedy Club Melbourne, Kinselas + National Tour with Frankie Valli. Wallis The Musical ( Sydney Theatre Company).Toni is experienced in most styles, and sings in several languages.

Source: www.home.aone.net.au/thesoundsculptors/players.htm

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Toni Collette was born in Sydney 01-11-72.

Nominated for a 2000 Tony Award for her performance as 'Queenie' in Michael John LaChiusa's musical "The Wild Party" on Broadway. Won the Australian equivalent of the Academy Award in 1994 for "Muriel's Wedding." Starred as Sonya in the Sydney Theatre Company's 1992 Production of Chekov's "Uncle Vanya". Gained 40 pounds in 7 weeks for Muriel's Wedding (1994), with the help of a dietitian.

Source: http://www.imdb.com

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Actress. She played the stripper in the 1980 movie 'The Club'.

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Toni Pearen was born in Sydney, 06:06:72.

Hi there!

This is your friend Toni. Thanks so much for your letter and all your kind words of encouragement.Well, so much has happened over the last 23 years of my life, I'm not sure where to start. I suppose at the beginning is the best place.

I grew up in Sydney in the beach suburb of Cronulla, with my mum, dad, brother Adam and my poodle "Jedda". I have always loved, and retreated back to the beach when life gets too busy. While I was at school, it became very obvious that my hobby was fast overtaking every other aspect of my life, and that was performing. I began studying ballet & tap at five, then at eight years of age I joined the stables atteh Lynda Keane Talent School. For over ten years I studied dance, singing & drama intensely, involving myself in all aspects of the industry.

I'd perform in everything from my school talent quests, with good friend Jacqui Cowell (from Girlfriend [the girl group]), to a Royal Command Performance in front of the Queen. All these commitments left little time for boyfriends and parties, but I made up for that later. While sitting for my higher school certificate, I auditioned for the role of Toni Windsor in the popular Ch10 drama E-Street. I was lucky enough to clinch the role & proceeded to complete my HSC [high school certificate] while carrying an extraordinary lifestyle on the small screen. In three and a half years, I was pregnant, drunk, married, unfaithful, divorced and got to kiss every boy on the show... on the screen that is!

At the end of 1992, after hassling every record company around, witha demo of the band I was in, Mushroom Records called. They wanted to sign the band, but the band had split, so they offered me a solo deal. Well as you can probably imagine this was a dream come true, and as they say the rest is history. "In Your Room" was my first release, reaching top 10 and Gold Album status. "I Want You" also went gold. In the meantime, between the singles and the release of my first album "Intimate" I continued to pursue my other passion acting. I worked on the popular drama Home & Away. [for about a month or so]

I made two feature films "All Men Are Liars" soon to be released [plus soundtrack] and "The Bearfire Trilogy - On The Dead Side". [never finished]

I played Miranda in the cult musical "Return To The Forbidden Planet", the part required me to play a saxaphone (I took a crash course). I also hosted the 1993 Aust Music Awards with John Farnham & Fresh prince, also hosted Take 40 TV [on Ch10} and now host my own 24hr music channel, Galaxy TV's Red.

All work & no play I hear you say! well not true. In my spare time I love to spend hours chatting with my friends and then dance the night away. I love to relax by massage, watching films, reading and eating good healthy food. I am a compulsive shopper and love to stay up late while the rest of the world dreams. I hate to throw anything out and I have collections of antique picture frames, candles, books and second hand clothing.

Music is my true passion and my CD and record collection takes priority over all else. My favourite artists are marvin gaye, Lenny Kravitz, Aretha Franklin, KD Lang, Madonna, Kate Ceberano, Stevie Wonder and Seal.

I am fascinated and obsessed by the 1970's, everything from music to fashion, consequently my friends call me "Love Child". I love working in the city but like to escape to appreciate nature and kiss a tree.

So there is a brief summary of my life so far. So many great things and wonderful experiences. I thank you all for your support, you are one of the reasons why I continue to do what I do. Entertaining you makes me very happy. Before I go I just want to share a little secret and that is a quote that I carry in my back pocket and say to myself every day,

"It's your life, put your Soul into it!"

Yours Sincerely

Source: http://ripnet.com.au/~chrono/toni/welcome.htm

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She is a TV presenter and the lead singer in Orpheus.

Charting success

It's Tuesday afternoon and Tory Mussett is preparing for the next taping of the Pepsi Chart show at ARQ Nightclub in Darlinghurst. There are no nerves for the talented 21-year-old, just excitement with the prospect of another full house.

"When it is really crowded, there is just an awesome atmosphere in here," she says. At every recording, between 200 and 500 people will be there. "When you get a good crowd, it makes a lot of difference to what kind of night the performers, and I, will have," Tory says. "They can really make it or break it and most of the time, the crowd can have its own personality."

During some recordings, the crowd will be over the top and people have to be asked to calm down. But, for Tory, it is all part of being a popular host. "It's more hectic, more hard work and more full on in general, but that is what makes it a big and exciting show," Tory says. Big and exciting are certainly words you could use for the Channel 10 show, especially when you consider the names that have appeared on it - Ricky Martin, Robbie Williams, Backstreet Boys, Pink, Destiny's Child, Christina Aguilera, Leah Haywood, The Whitlams, Anastacia and Kaylan.

Tory finds interviewing the stars easier than introducing them when they are about to play their set. "The crowd might put you under a little pressure, but I don't listen to them anymore," she says. "The heat [at ARQ] and the sound is much tougher, especially when the place is crowded. Tory is not a journalist by trade, so the interviews can be tough on occasions. "You think an interview is going to be easy... but then you have to find something interesting," she says.

Robbie Williams was described as "quite interesting", while the Backstreet Boys were “charming and had time for everyone", she says. "The interview process is a learning experience, I have to keep thinking, 'what's my next question going to be?'," Tory says. "You have to concentrate a lot more and it is good to be in charge of it all." With an outgoing personality and natural charm about her, it was easy to see why she was picked for the job of hosting the show. But it is more than just hosting a show that has Tory excited about Pepsi Chart. She has a passion for music, and that is shown through all sides of her personality. She is energetic, vibrant, charming, humorous and far from your average television personality. In fact, the way you see her on the show is just about real.

"I am myself on the Pepsi Chart," Tory says. "I am more natural - I wear the clothes that I want to, I know what is cool for myself and how I act is about who I am. She is also a musician, an actor and a model. For Tory, doing the show is something fun and light hearted. "It is a nice mix between performance and music," Tory says.

In the October edition of RALPH magazine, Tory was dubbed 'the Pepsi Chart chick'. She says the whole thing was quite funny and it was a title that was not taken seriously. "I think it was just good exposure for the show," she says. "It did the job, bring about an older age group and open up the market. The show is generally aimed at the younger audience, but has started to attract older viewers. At the recordings, however, the age base is mixed. Then, if she is not at ARQ taping the show, you will probably find her lying in her hammock at home writing songs or practising with her band. "Spare time is a very rare thing in my life and when I have some, I fill it up with the band," she says.

Tory is the lead singer of Orpheus and almost every spare minute she has will go into song-writing, practising or recording. "We haven't performed live [as Orpheus], but we have done a lot of gigs as other names," she says. At times, they are a rock group, but Tory says they like to play songs that everyone can enjoy. She has been playing the guitar and singing since she was 12 years old, so being in a band is just part of everyday life. "We have just been doing some writing and recording for a demo, as well as working on a big showcase to perform soon," she says.

Just say Orpheus was to be a success, who would then introduce them for their performance on Pepsi Chart? "Hey baby, that will be me," she says. "That would be ideal - maybe I could swap characters, put on a wig and jump on stage. When Tory auditioned, she had never hosted a television show before, just appeared in commercials (Lipton tea, Commonwealth Bank and Sara Lee to name a few). "I think the confidence came from being in a band," she says.

In the New Year, Tory says she is keen to continue with the show and see what happens. Further than that, she can't predict. "I'll just see what comes up next year, but I would like to get the band happening and go further into acting," she says. "But I can't really decide what I want to do - I like to do everything." If she 'really' has some spare time on her hands, Tory says she is quite an artistic person. "I love to paint and draw, and I am never satisfied unless I am creating something," she says. At present, she is making Christmas cards. But then, like many in the music industry, some of her time will be spent shopping along Oxford Street in Paddington or hunting through second-hand shops.

Source: www.sydneyis.com.au/cda/template/contentpage/0,6843,201_1004785___0,00.html

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Tottie Goldsmith, actress

Birth name: Caroline Goldsmith

Daughter of Rona Newton-John.

Sometimes Credited As: Caroline Goldsmith.

Source: http://www.imdb.com

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Television presenter.

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Television news reader.

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Cyclist.

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Trish Fallon was born in Geelong (Vic)23:07:72, and is a basketball player. Height: 178 cm.

Spouse: Rodney, 1 daughter Tashia

Source: http://www.basketball.net.au/national/Opals/TFallon.htm

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Tracey Mann was born in Adelaide, South Australia, 1957 and is sometimes credited as Tracy Mann. She is an actress.

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These are the women that played in the 1998 team.

Elizabeth Andrew, Holly Birch, Karen Bucholz, Bronwyn Calvert, Lisa-Jane Dwan, Louise Ferris, Mieke Gladwin, Bronwen Hart, Christine Henson, Perise Ili, Bronwyn Laidlaw, Melissa Latu, Bronnie Mackintosh, Ronnie May, Sherilee Moulds, Sharon O'Kane, Tui Ormsby, Tanya Osborne, Pearl Palalaii, Naomi Roberts, Shirley Russell, Helen Taylor, Helen Theunissen, Rebecca Wakim, Nicole Wickert, Selena Worsley.

Source: http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~annn/rugby/nat-team98.html

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Tammy Macintosh was born on 16 February 1970.

Tammy Macintosh's acting career evolved from a long period of dancing, (Tammy loves dancing and singing). She was a host for hte children's program C'mon Kids and after that came The Flying Doctors where she became famous. Latley Tammy has acted in Something in the Air, one of her favourite series among Seinfield, The Sopranos and Sex in the City.

Source: http://www.fortunecity.com/lavendar/jarman/628/fd/tammyMa.html

Spent a year in Los Angeles furthering her career.

Stared in Peter Andrikidis’ series “Grass Roots” as a childcare centre owner with suspect methods.

Has a recurring guest role as Christine in “Something in the Air”.

Source: http://www.geocities.com/televisioncity/taping/5692/wherearetheynow/wherearetheynow.html

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Her star star sign is Leo.

1994 - Shortland Street as Caroline Buxton.

1987 - Interview about schooling.

1984 - Out of Time

Source: http://www.shortlandst.com/cast/b/tandi_wright.htm

Filmograpy available at: http://www.imdb.com

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New Zealand pop group formed by the show, Popstars

Carly Binding was born on 2/2/78. HEIGHT: 166 cm EYE COLOUR: Brown

OCCUPATION BEFORE TB: Administrator

Erika Takacs was born 9/11/77. HEIGHT: 169 cm EYE COLOUR: Brown

OCCUPATION BEFORE TB: Vocalist and Nanny.

Joe Cotton was born 25/9/78. HEIGHT: 176 cm EYE COLOUR: Brown.

OCCUPATION BEFORE TB: Assistant manager at sounds Johnsonville.

Keri Harper was born on 1/3/79 HEIGHT: 163 cm EYE COLOUR: Blue

OCCUPATION BEFORE TB: Graphic Designer.

Megan Bronwinnie Cassie was born on 29/9/76. HEIGHT: 163 cm EYE COLOUR: Brown.

OCCUPATION BEFORE TB: Part time actor, mum, radio announcer.

Source: http://come.to/truebliss

Fan site: http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~Snrsave/nzonline/truebliss/

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