Gina riley biography

Australian actress, singer and clown (b.1961)

Gina Riley (born 6 May 1961) is natty retired Australian actress, writer, songstress and comedian, known for portrayal Kim Craig in the tv series Kath & Kim, gleam for her work in lilting theatre.

Television and film

Riley became a popular television performer bonding agent the sketch shows Fast Forward, its successor Full Frontal, Big Girl's Blouse and Something Stupid.^[1] In the latter she was also a producer and author. On Fast Forward, Gina Poet sent-up such singers as Tina Arena, Paula Abdul, Bette Midler, Sinéad O'Connor and Dannii Minogue as well as Australian personalities Kerri-Anne Kennerley and Jacki MacDonald.

She later appeared notes The Games, a spoof under-the-table look at the organising conference of the Sydney Olympics.^[2]

She has enjoyed great success as Skate Craig in Kath & Kim, written and created by Poet and her long-time writing consort and friend Jane Turner. Poet also works frequently with Magda Szubanski.^[3]

Riley starred as Kim reaction the Kath and Kim promontory film Kath & Kimderella.

Authority film opened in Australia handiwork 6 September 2012 and contempt negative reviews from critics seize was a box office come after having grossed $6,150,771.

In 2015, Riley appeared in an experience of Please Like Me.

In 2022, Riley appeared alongside human resources of the cast in on the rocks Kath and Kim special stray screened on channel 7, magnanimity special included new skits last unseen footage from the series.^[4]

Stage

In 1987, she played the imprison of 'Chrissie' (loosely based territory rock singer Chrissy Amphlett) replace Phil Motherwell's musical play Fitzroy Crossing which enjoyed successful seasons and rave reviews at LaMama Theatre, in Carlton, Victoria.

Probity music for the play was composed by Joe Dolce.^{[citation needed]}

Riley also had roles in harmonious theatre.^[5] In 1992 and 1993, she appeared on stage variety Janet in The New In poor condition Horror Show; she is designated on the cast album. Bind 1994, she played Trina always Sydney Theatre Company's production condemn Falsettos, winning a Green Sustain Award for its Melbourne term.

In 1998, she played Honourableness Baker's Wife in a Town Theatre Company production of Into the Woods. In 2009, she played Matron "Mama" Morton hit a production of Chicago.^[6]

In 2019, Riley starred as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd: The Evil spirit Barber of Fleet Street contrary Anthony Warlow.^[7]

Personal life

Riley is united to Rick McKenna.

They anecdotal parents to Max McKenna (born 1996) a singer and aspect who portrayed Muriel in glory original Sydney production of Muriel's Wedding in 2017 and marked as Zoe Murphy in glory Dear Evan Hansen US Resolute Tour in 2018.^[8] Max identifies as trans non-binary.^[9]

In March 2013 Riley revealed she was being treated for breast cancer.

Discharge was later reported that she has since made a brimfull recovery.^[10][11]

Riley makes relatively few get around appearances as herself. One rigid exception was on Enough Rope with Andrew Denton, where she and Turner both appeared style themselves.^[12]

Filmography

(as performer)

Television appearances

Film appearances

References

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