Holly Brisley facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Holly Brisley
Brisley at the I, Tonya film premiere in Sydney, Australia on 23 January 2018
Born	(1978-01-11) 11 January 1978 (age 47) Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Occupation	Actress, television presenter
Years active	1991–present
Spouse(s)	Paul Ford ​ (m. 2006)​
Children	2

Holly Brisley is an Australian actress and TV host. She was born on January 11, 1978. She started acting when she was 16 years old. One of her first big roles was on the children's show Agro's Cartoon Connection. Later, she became well-known for playing Amanda Vale-Baker on the TV show Home and Away. She has also been in movies like Garage Days and The Crop.

Early Life and Talents

Holly Brisley was born in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. As she grew up, Holly showed a great talent for speaking and drama. She joined the Paradise Performer's Dance Academy. There, she took many dance classes, including jazz, ballet, and tap dancing. She also entered many competitions called eisteddfods and won several awards.

Holly Brisley's Acting Career

When Holly was 13, she joined an agency on the Gold Coast. Her first acting jobs were in Australian TV movies. These included The Flood: Who Will Save Our Children? in 1993 and Official Denial in 1994.

Starting on Children's TV

Holly became more famous in 1994. She started a regular job on the children's TV show Agro's Cartoon Connection. This show even won an award called a Logie. After that, she hosted other shows like The Looney Tunes Show and World's Craziest Videos. She also hosted different shows for Foxtel.

Key Roles in Film and TV

During this time, Holly kept acting in movies. Some of her important roles were in Garage Days and The Crop. She also appeared in Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure.

In 2005, Holly was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. After that, she got a big role on the TV show Home and Away. She played the character Amanda Vale, who was known as the town "vixen." She stayed on the show for two years. She returned briefly in 2008 and again in 2009. Holly has said she would love to go back to Home and Away again.

Voice Acting and Other Appearances

Holly has worked for many different TV networks. These include Network Ten, Foxtel, Seven Network, and Nine Network.

In 2008, she used her voice for the main character in a children's cartoon. The show was called CJ the DJ and aired in Australia from 2009 to 2010. Holly played the main female character, Tara, in the movie Sinbad and the Minotaur. In 2019, she appeared in the show Fat Pizza. She played Pauly's old high school crush.

Holly Brisley's Personal Life

Holly's family moved from Adelaide to the Gold Coast when she was very young.

Family Life

Holly got engaged to Paul Ford in Venice in 2005. Paul is a marketing executive. They got married on February 11, 2006, in Manly, Sydney. Their wedding was in a beautiful chapel overlooking the ocean.

Holly and Paul have two children. Their son, Levi Harper Ford, was born on July 16, 2009. Their daughter, Willow Jade Ford, was born on July 20, 2012.

Health and Charity Work

Holly Brisley has coeliac disease. This is a condition where your body cannot handle gluten. She even appeared on the cover of a magazine called "The Australian Coeliac" in 2005.

In July 2010, Holly climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. She did this for a charity event. She raised $50,000 for the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. This foundation helps sick children. During the climb, she had a serious health issue due to the high altitude. But she is now in good health.

Awards and Recognition

On June 1, 2005, Holly won a Film Award. She received it for 'Best Actress – Feature Film' at the New York Film & Video Festival. This was for her role as "Geraldine" in the Australian movie The Crop. The film also won 'Best International Feature'.

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Holly Brisley para niños