Nicola Quilter

Nicola was born in the UK but moved to Australia at age 2. She wrote and recorded her first song at just 12 years old.

Singing and acting her way through, Nicola developed a raw talent for performance art. She auditioned and gained entry as an actor to the prestigious Victorian College of Arts (VCA).

Nicola is known for her involvement in a number of philanthropic events and organizations. She wrote a song for the country of East Timor called “Cry Freedom” – which became the single for a compilation with many Australian bands including Midnight Oil, Painter’s and Docker’s, Crowded House, Archie Roche. She organized a 3 day benefit concert to raise money for the children of East Timor and rebuilt a school there.

From there, Nicola secured a permanent role on Home and Away and has been a working actor ever since. She was awarded the ‘World Cherry Tree Award’ for her work in Craig Sherborne’s The Ones out of Town and has been privileged to work with legendary directors like the late Richard Wherret (The Crucible). Nicola was offered a contract in London to do pantomime and took on the role of Cinderella.

In addition to Nicola’s accredited performing history, she is currently extending her resume by taking on sitcom writing. A natural artist, Nicola redefines every role that comes her way. Nicola has returned to her native UK after a number of years in Australia to continue with her acting and singing career.

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Nicola has returned to her native UK after a number of years in Australia to continue with her acting and singing career.

Training:

The Actors Centre, Sydney & London RP and Shakespeare w/ Julia Wilson-Dixon
The Victorian College of Arts (VCA)
Conservatorium of Arts, Wollongong Singing and Voice

Television/Film:

Mind Documentary (Presenter)
Casualty (Kerry) Lockhead BBC, Director: David Penn
Home and Away (Donna - Resident Character) Channel 7
Police Rescue (Louise) ABC/Southern Star
Under The Skin (Sally) SBS/Film Australia
Skirts (Louise) Channel 7
Boys from the Bush (Kelly) BBC/Cinema Verity Entertainment
Chances (Louise) Channel 7
Suburban Sunset (Christina) Short Film
Deadly Chase (Tessa - Lead) Driven Mad Productions, Feature Film

Theatre:

Lovelost Sam Dowling, 2004/5 (London & Ireland)
Blue Murder Beatrix Christian Kings Head London 2004
The Crucible (Betty) Paris Sydney Theatre Company, Australian Tour
Director: Richard Wherret Australian Tour
Hair (Jeannie/Chrissie) et al 16 month Australian Tour
Under The Skin (Sally) SBS/Film Australia
The Ones Out Of Town (Sarah) La Mama Theatre
Winner of 'World Cherry Tree Award' for author Craig Sherbourne
Three Winters Green (Jenifer) Umbrella Productions, New Play

Radio:

My Brilliant Career (Sabilla) BBC Radio
My Career Goes Bung (Sabilla) BBC Radio

Music:

Nicola regularly performs her original songs acoustically and with a band, she wrote and performed 'Cry Freedom' for the charity album All in the Family. She has also written, recorded and produced 3 albums – The Truth about Lies, Dancing in Water, and Keys, Wallet, Phone. Currently, Nicola is in the process of recording her fourth album, entitled Limbo Island.

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