Biography
Holly Brisley in Adelaide, is an Australian model and actress who has appeared on television since she was 15. She is primarily known for her television career in Australian dramas such as All Saints and Home and Away, and her earlier work hosting children’s programs such as Agro's Cartoon Connection and The Looney Tunes Show. She has slowly made the transition into films, with her notable roles being in Scooby-Doo, Garage Days and The Crop. Holly was ranked 5th and 29th in FHM's 'Australia's 100 Sexiest Women'. On 1 June 2005, She received a Film Award for 'Best Actress - Feature Film' at the New York Film & Video Festival for her portrayal of "Geraldine" in the Australian film The Crop. The movie also won 'Best International Feature'.
Brisley's family moved from Adelaide to the Gold Coast while she was still a baby, and as she grew up, she excelled at speech and drama. She joined the Paradise Performer's Dance Academy, where she participated in various classes such as jazz ballet and tap, and also took part in various Eisteddfods, winning many awards. By the age of 13 she was on the books of the Studio Search Agency on the Gold Coast, with her first roles being the Australian telemovies The Flood: Who Will Save Our Children? in 1993 and Official Denial in 1994. It wasn’t until Holly began her television career in 1995 on the Logie Award winning children’s program, Agro's Cartoon Connection that she began to receive recognition. Holly will be returning to Home and Away February 2008.
