Heli Simpson
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Heli Simpson is an Australian actress and singer. Simpson acted as the original Veronica diAngelo on The Saddle Club
during 2001–2003. In 2005, Simpson was selected for the Australian team for the International Biology Olympiad
in Beijing, winning a bronze medal.
n mother with two brothers. Her first acting role was as Veronica diAngelo on 2001 TV series. The Saddle Club
, a children's television series, provided her role as Veronica diAngelo for 33 episodes from 2001 to 2003. Veronica diAngelo was portrayed in the 2008 series by Marny Kennedy
. "Don't Ask Me
", was released as Simpson's debut single in 2004, which peaked at #16 on the Australian Recording Industry Association
(ARIA) singles chart
. It was followed by her debut album, Princess Veronica
. Simpson and fellow cast member Kia Luby
are featured on the original soundtracks for The Saddle Club.
Simpson graduated from Lauriston Girls School
in 2005. During her Victorian Certificate of Education
(VCE) studies, she achieved the maximum percentile ranking of 99.95. She subsequently commenced a six-year undergraduate Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery degree at the University of Melbourne.
The Saddle Club
The Saddle Club is a children's television series based on the books written by Bonnie Bryant and is an Australia/Canada co-production. Like the book series, the scripted live action series follows the lives of three teenage girls in training to compete in equestrian competitions at the fictional...
during 2001–2003. In 2005, Simpson was selected for the Australian team for the International Biology Olympiad
International Biology Olympiad
The International Biology Olympiad is a science olympiad for students in sixth form . The first academic international Olympiads after the International Mathematical Olympiad were launched under the auspices of the United Nations in the 1960s...
in Beijing, winning a bronze medal.
Biography
Simpson was born in Melbourne, and was raised by her English father and EstoniaEstonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
n mother with two brothers. Her first acting role was as Veronica diAngelo on 2001 TV series. The Saddle Club
The Saddle Club
The Saddle Club is a children's television series based on the books written by Bonnie Bryant and is an Australia/Canada co-production. Like the book series, the scripted live action series follows the lives of three teenage girls in training to compete in equestrian competitions at the fictional...
, a children's television series, provided her role as Veronica diAngelo for 33 episodes from 2001 to 2003. Veronica diAngelo was portrayed in the 2008 series by Marny Kennedy
Marny Kennedy
Marny Kennedy is an Australian teen actress, noted for her roles as Taylor Fry in the series Mortified, and Veronica diAngelo in the third season of The Saddle Club. She also stars as Ally Henson in the TV series A gURLs wURLd...
. "Don't Ask Me
Don't Ask Me (Heli Simpson song)
"Don't Ask Me" is the debut and first single by Heli Simpson. The single is the latest of The Saddle Club cast member to release a single. The single had fared quite well in Australia...
", was released as Simpson's debut single in 2004, which peaked at #16 on the Australian Recording Industry Association
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
(ARIA) singles chart
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
. It was followed by her debut album, Princess Veronica
Princess Veronica
Princess Veronica is the debut and only album released by The Saddle Club cast member Heli Simpson. The album includes Simpson's debut single, "Don't Ask Me".-Track listing:# "The Way You Are"# "Don't Ask Me"# "I Want You To Know"...
. Simpson and fellow cast member Kia Luby
Kia Luby
Kia Emily Luby is an Australian actor who played Kristi Cavanaugh on the Australian drama The Saddle Club.Kia has also appeared on the popular drama TV series Blue Heelers.Kia has recently become a mother. -References:...
are featured on the original soundtracks for The Saddle Club.
Simpson graduated from Lauriston Girls School
Lauriston girls school
Lauriston Girls' School is an independent, non-denominational, day school predominantly for girls, located in Armadale, an inner south-eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia....
in 2005. During her Victorian Certificate of Education
Victorian Certificate of Education
The Victorian Certificate of Education or VCE is the credential awarded to secondary school students who successfully complete high school level studies in the state of Victoria, Australia. Study for the VCE is usually completed over two years, but it can be spread over a longer period in some cases...
(VCE) studies, she achieved the maximum percentile ranking of 99.95. She subsequently commenced a six-year undergraduate Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery degree at the University of Melbourne.
Filmography
- Halifax f.p: Playing GodHalifax f.p.Halifax f.p. is an Australian television drama series produced by Nine Network from 1994 to 2001. The series stars Rebecca Gibney as Doctor Jane Halifax, a forensic psychiatrist investigating cases involving the mental state of suspects or victims...
— Sophie Keenan (2001) - Animated Tales of the WorldAnimated Tales of the WorldAnimated Tales of the World is a 2001 American animated series that aired on HBO. It won two Primetime Emmy Awards in 2001, for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation and Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for Peter Macon.-External links:...
(voice) — Rose (1 episode) - The Saddle ClubThe Saddle ClubThe Saddle Club is a children's television series based on the books written by Bonnie Bryant and is an Australia/Canada co-production. Like the book series, the scripted live action series follows the lives of three teenage girls in training to compete in equestrian competitions at the fictional...
— Veronica diAngelo #1 (2001–2003, 33 episodes) - Bootleg TV mini-series — Myrtle Jackson (2002)
- Blue HeelersBlue HeelersBlue Heelers is an Australian police drama series which depicted the lives of police officers stationed at the fictional Mount Thomas police station in a small town in Victoria.- Overview :...
— Sam Baxter (2002–2003, 5 episodes) - StingersStingersStingers was an Australian police drama television series. It ran for eight seasons on the Nine Network before it was canceled in late 2004 due to declining ratings and the late timeslot Channel Nine gave the program...
— Libby Sanderson (2003, 1 episode) - Fergus McPhailFergus McPhailFergus McPhail is an Australian children's comedy series that was released on Network Ten in 2004.-Plot summary:Fergus McPhail stumbles from crisis to crisis mostly of his own making. His irrationally optimistic alter-ego acts as his conscience...
— Sophie Bartolemeo (2004, 26 episodes) - Battle of the BrainsBattle of the BrainsBattle of the Brains is a quizbowl show in the Richmond and Hampton Roads areas of Virginia. It currently airs on WTVR in the Richmond area, and WAVY in Hampton Roads. The current show began in Richmond in 1975, and it originally aired on a local PBS member station until it was canceled by the...
— Herself (2006)
Singles
- "Don't Ask MeDon't Ask Me (Heli Simpson song)"Don't Ask Me" is the debut and first single by Heli Simpson. The single is the latest of The Saddle Club cast member to release a single. The single had fared quite well in Australia...
" #16 (AUS) - Princess Veronica Tour EP (2004)