Georgie Parker facts for kids

Georgina "Georgie" Parker (born 16 December 1964) is a famous Australian actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows, often called soap operas. Many people know her as Lucy Gardiner in A Country Practice, Terri Sullivan in All Saints, and Roo Stewart in Home and Away.

Georgie is a two-time Gold Logie winner, which is a very important award for Australian television stars. She has also been a presenter on the popular children's show Play School.

Early Life and Family

Georgie Parker was born in Sydney, Australia. She grew up in a suburb called St Ives. She went to St Ives North Public School and later attended Abbotsleigh School for Girls.

Her father, Tony Parker, was a famous Australian furniture designer. He was known for creating Parker Furniture.

Acting Career

Starting on Television

Georgie's career began in the late 1980s. One of her first big roles was playing nurse Lucy Gardiner in the TV series A Country Practice from 1989 to 1992. This role made her a familiar face on Australian television. She also appeared in the comedy show Acropolis Now as a character named Despina.

In the mid-1990s, she played a young firefighter in the first season of the show Fire.

Becoming a TV Star

From 1998 to 2005, Georgie starred in the medical drama All Saints. She played Sister Teresa "Terri" Sullivan, a kind nurse who used to be a nun. This role was very popular and she won several awards for it.

Her work on All Saints and A Country Practice earned her many Logie Awards. In 2001 and 2002, she won the Gold Logie, which is given to the most popular person on Australian TV.

Joining Home and Away

In 2010, Georgie joined the cast of another famous Australian soap opera, Home and Away. She plays the character of Roo Stewart. This role was originally played by another actress in the 1980s, but Georgie made the character her own and is still playing her today.

Other Work

Stage and Music

Besides television, Georgie has also performed on stage in plays and musicals. In 2002, she was in a big musical production called The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular. She has also acted in many plays at theatres like the Sydney Theatre Company and the Ensemble Theatre.

Georgie has also worked on projects for children. She was a presenter on Play School and appeared in a DVD for the popular kids' group The Wiggles. She even released a children's music album in 2008.

Exploring Her Family History

In 2011, Georgie appeared on the show Who Do You Think You Are?. On the show, she learned about her family's past. She discovered stories of strong and brave women on both her mother's and father's sides of the family.

Personal Life

Georgie Parker has been married to Steve Worland since 1999. He is a screenwriter who wrote the movie Bootmen and is also a novelist. They have a daughter named Holly, who was born in 2000.

Georgie has a medical condition called Scoliosis, which is a curve in the spine. She is an ambassador for the National Scoliosis Foundation, helping to raise awareness about the condition.

Awards and Recognition

Georgie Parker is one of Australia's most awarded actresses. She has won many Logie Awards for her acting.

• Most Popular Actress: She won this award four times for her roles in A Country Practice and All Saints.
• Gold Logie: She won the top award, the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television, in both 2001 and 2002.

These awards show how much audiences have enjoyed her performances over the years.

See also

In Spanish: Georgie Parker para niños