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Louise Le Nay studied acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney and worked for fifteen years in film, radio, commercials and television. In 1994 she commenced studies in literature and the classics at Melbourne University.
form yThe Sleepover Club( dir. Arnie Custoet. al. )agentAustralia:Burberry ProductionsNine Network,2003-2007Z18833342003-2007series - publisher film/TV
'Based on the popular books by Rose Impey, this comedy-drama series features five 12-year-old girls on their quest for identity, individuality, belonging, family, friendship and how to have the most fun while trying to deny the existence of boys.'
form yMDAMedical Defence Australia( dir. Shawn Seetet. al. )agentAustralia:ScreentimeAustralian Broadcasting Corporation,2002-2005Z18818542002-2005series - publisher film/TV crime
'Enter the world of Medical Defence Australia, a medico-legal organisation that exists to defend doctors and where necessary compensate patients. All cases at MDA combine elements of law and medicine so each case is managed by a doctor and a lawyer who agree on how to proceed. It's a unique organisation that delves into morally complex and emotion filled relationships between doctors and patients.'
Source: Australian Television Information Archive (http://www.australiantelevision.net/mda/mda.html). (Sighted: 22/2/2013)
form yNeighbours1985Australia:Reg Grundy EnterprisesFremantleMedia Australia,1985-2022Z13675091985series - publisher film/TV
A daily television drama series set in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsborough, Neighbours chronicles the lives of the residents of Ramsay Street. The series initially revolved around three families: the Ramsays (at number 24 Ramsay Street), the Robinsons (at number 26), and the Clarkes (at number 28). The scope of the series has since broadened to include new Ramsay Street familes.