Amy Edwards is an Australian actor and singer, perhaps best known for playing Michelle Thomas on the Australian television series, All Saints on Channel 7 and for her roles in the musicals Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and The Lion King.
Biography
Early life Amy grew up on New South Wales’ Central Coast and began dance lessons at the age of seven, acting lessons at the age of nine and singing lesson when she was 11 years old."An Interview With Amy Edwards", 13 April 2011, retrieved 17 April 2011
Amy attended The McDonald College of Performing Arts in North Strathfield, New South Wales where she studied drama, music and dance.
In 2005, Amy starred in All Saints, playing 'Michelle Thomas', an abused prostitute, before going on to play a variety of roles, including Sarabi, in the Australian production of The Lion King."Amy Edwards, Dancetrain", 1 January 2009, retrieved 17 April 2011
Amy's next major role would come in 2009 when she appeared in the original West End production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. As the show's assistant dance captain and swing, she appeared as a Diva, Cynthia and Marion during her two-year run."Amy Edwards, Diva/Assistant Dance Captain", 17 April 2011, retrieved 17 April 2011
Filmography 2005: All Saints .... Michelle Thomas 2003: Comedy Inc. .... Various Characters
Notable performances 2011: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert .... Diva / Swing 2007: Human Nature Motown Tour ... Naturelle 2005: The Lion King ... Sarabi / Swing
References
External links
Amy Edwards Official website