Started her film and television career in her early teens in Australia. Went on to play leading roles on stage throughout Britain and Off-Broadway. Also a playwright. Performed her play with Neil Dickson, "Chasing Chekhov" at writers' festivals in Los Angeles. As a screenwriter, producer and actor, won four awards for Coming Into Money (1998) Best Of The Festival: Rochester Int. Festival. Siver Award: Best Comedy Original: Worldfest Flagstaff. Jury and President's Award: Huy Film Festival, Belgium.