Kylie Belling facts for kids

Kylie Belling (born 22 November 1964) is an Australian actress. She has acted in many TV shows, movies, and plays. She is also a voice artist. Kylie Belling has worked to help her community. As of 2019, she helps manage arts and culture for First Peoples in Victoria.

About Kylie Belling

Kylie Belling was born in Melbourne, Australia. She is from the Yorta Yorta and Wiradjuri peoples. She also has South Sea Islander heritage. She finished her studies at the University of Melbourne in 1985. Kylie first trained to be a high school teacher. She also studied public health. She has always been active in Aboriginal community work. She has worked with many groups and government organizations in Victoria.

Acting on Television

Kylie Belling is well known for her TV roles. She played Sarah West in the show Prisoner. She was also an early cast member of The Flying Doctors. In that show, she played Sharon Herbert. Kylie also had a regular role in The Genie from Down Under. Later, she appeared in Redfern Now as Patricia.

Movies and Stage Plays

Kylie Belling has also acted in movies. She was nominated for an award for her role in The Fringe Dwellers in 1986. She also played Geraldine in the 2012 movie The Sapphires.

On stage, Kylie was the first actress to play Ruby. This was in the play Stolen in 1998. She played this role again in 2000 and 2003. She performed in Australia and other countries. She acted in many other plays from 1985 to 2008.

Kylie Belling also helped start a theatre group. It was called the Ilbijerri Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Theatre Cooperative. She helped create it in Melbourne around 1991. She also worked as its artistic director.

Awards and Achievements

Kylie Belling has received several awards. She won a Deadly Award. She also received a Koorie Women Mean Business Arts Award. Another award she won was the Sydney Myer Performing Arts Indigenous Award. These awards celebrate her work in arts and community.