Natalie Blair
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Natalie Louise Blair is an Australian actress, best known for her role as Carmella Cammeniti
on Neighbours
, an Australian TV series.
Jan Russ
, but she was not cast. Russ contacted Blair six months later and asked her to audition for the role of Carmella Cammeniti. She was cast on the spot as producers needed to fill the gap left by Delta Goodrem
's sudden departure. Blair started filming just after she from graduated school.
In 2005, Blair won "Most Popular New Female Talent" at the 47th Annual Logie Awards
. Blair was also nominated in 2007 for both the Gold and Silver Logie, for "Most Popular Personality on Australian Television". She was again nominated for both awards in 2008. Blair was crowned "Queen of Teen" at the Dolly Teen Choice Awards
at Sydney's Luna Park in 2007.
Blair left Neighbours after five years in 2009. She then moved to Los Angeles, but returned home later that year to play chief villain Connie Burns in the feature film Stage Fright. Upon completion of the film, also starring Jason Smith
, Natalie left Queensland and returned to Los Angeles.
In December 2007, Blair starred in the Spillers Ltd Production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
as Snow White
at the Music Hall
in Shrewsbury. Blair also sang solo and acapella the first verse of "Once in Royal David's City" at the annual BBC
Shropshire
Carols in the Square event in Shrewsbury on 19 December 2007.
Blair returned to Neighbours in March 2011 for two episodes.
In March 2011, Natalie began shooting the feature film "The Sleeping Warrior", portraying the character of Safia. The film is set for release in 2012. A story that connects Hindu spirituality and Australian aboriginal spirituality.
Most recently, Blair returned to Melbourne, Australia to play the lead in the romantic comedy The Groomless Bride. The film also stars underworld figure Chopper Reid
.
Blair was engaged to Australian actor Beau Brady
. The pair met on the set of Voodoo Lagoon in 2006 (also starring John Noble
, Lincoln Lewis
and Ashley Hamilton
) and quietly separated in January 2007, with their split being confirmed by a Neighbours spokeswoman. The pair reportedly split due to his decision to move to Los Angeles to pursue his career.
Natalie has been in a relationship with Neighbours co-star David Hoflin
since 2008. The pair currently live together in Los Angeles.
Carmella Cammeniti
Carmella Cammeniti is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, played by Natalie Blair. She appeared on a recurring basis from 2003-05, then became a main character from 2006-08, before making a final guest appearance in 2011...
on Neighbours
Neighbours
Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera first broadcast on the Seven Network on 18 March 1985. It was created by TV executive Reg Watson, who proposed the idea of making a show that focused on realistic stories and portrayed adults and teenagers who talk openly and solve their problems...
, an Australian TV series.
Career
Blair auditioned for Neighbours in early 2003 and impressed casting directorCasting (performing arts)
In the performing arts, casting is a pre-production process for selecting a cast of actors, dancers, singers, models and other talent for a live or recorded performance.-Casting process:...
Jan Russ
Jan Russ
Jan Russ is an Australian Casting director and actor best known for her work on the soap opera Neighbours from the show's beginning in 1985 to her departure in 2009. Russ was also the casting director on Prisoner until the show's cancellation...
, but she was not cast. Russ contacted Blair six months later and asked her to audition for the role of Carmella Cammeniti. She was cast on the spot as producers needed to fill the gap left by Delta Goodrem
Delta Goodrem
Delta Lea Goodrem is an Australian singer-songwriter, pianist, and actress. Signed to Sony at the age of 15, Goodrem rose to prominence in 2002, starring in the Australian soap opera Neighbours as Nina Tucker. Goodrem has achieved eight number-one singles and three number-one albums in her home...
's sudden departure. Blair started filming just after she from graduated school.
In 2005, Blair won "Most Popular New Female Talent" at the 47th Annual Logie Awards
Logie Awards of 2005
The 47th Annual TV Week Logie Awards were presented on Sunday 1 May 2005 at Crown Casino in Melbourne and broadcast on the Nine Network. In an historic first Andrew O'Keefe from the Seven Network, Eddie McGuire from the Nine Network and Rove McManus from Network Ten were all Master of Ceremonies...
. Blair was also nominated in 2007 for both the Gold and Silver Logie, for "Most Popular Personality on Australian Television". She was again nominated for both awards in 2008. Blair was crowned "Queen of Teen" at the Dolly Teen Choice Awards
Dolly Teen Choice Awards
The Dolly Teen Choice Awards began in 2006 as a non-broadcast show with hosts Stephanie McIntosh and Jules Lund. The show was held at Sydney's Luna Park Big Top on August 31, 2006 and included guests The Veronicas, Anthony Callea, Guy Sebastian, Lee Harding, Rogue Traders, Girlband, and Kid...
at Sydney's Luna Park in 2007.
Blair left Neighbours after five years in 2009. She then moved to Los Angeles, but returned home later that year to play chief villain Connie Burns in the feature film Stage Fright. Upon completion of the film, also starring Jason Smith
Jason Smith
Jason Smith may refer to:*Jason Smith , Australian actor*Jason Smith , New Orleans Hornets power forward*Jason Smith , American football player for the St...
, Natalie left Queensland and returned to Los Angeles.
In December 2007, Blair starred in the Spillers Ltd Production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White
"Snow White" is a fairy tale known from many countries in Europe, the best known version being the German one collected by the Brothers Grimm...
as Snow White
Snow White
"Snow White" is a fairy tale known from many countries in Europe, the best known version being the German one collected by the Brothers Grimm...
at the Music Hall
Music Hall, Shrewsbury
The Music Hall in Shrewsbury, England, is a large Victorian building owned by Shropshire Council and currently houses the town's theatre and central Visitor Information Centre, as well as a cafe and some council offices....
in Shrewsbury. Blair also sang solo and acapella the first verse of "Once in Royal David's City" at the annual BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
Shropshire
Shropshire
Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. It borders Wales to the west...
Carols in the Square event in Shrewsbury on 19 December 2007.
Blair returned to Neighbours in March 2011 for two episodes.
In March 2011, Natalie began shooting the feature film "The Sleeping Warrior", portraying the character of Safia. The film is set for release in 2012. A story that connects Hindu spirituality and Australian aboriginal spirituality.
Most recently, Blair returned to Melbourne, Australia to play the lead in the romantic comedy The Groomless Bride. The film also stars underworld figure Chopper Reid
Personal life
Blair was born in Brisbane, QLD, is the daughter of former VFL footballer John BlairJohn Blair (Australian footballer)
John Blair is a former Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne, Fitzroy and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League . He has since become a successful coach in Queensland and is currently senior coach of Morningside.A utility, Blair spent a lot of his career as a centre-half...
.
Blair was engaged to Australian actor Beau Brady
Beau Brady
Beau Brady is an Australian actor, best known for his role as Noah Lawson on the drama Home and Away.-Biography:Brady was educated at Oakhill College in Castle Hill, Sydney....
. The pair met on the set of Voodoo Lagoon in 2006 (also starring John Noble
John Noble
John Noble is an Australian film and television actor, and theater director of more than 80 plays. He was born in Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia and is currently starring as scientist Walter Bishop in the J. J. Abrams television series Fringe.He made occasional appearances on the...
, Lincoln Lewis
Lincoln Lewis
Lincoln Clay Lewis is an Australian actor. He is best known for playing the role of Geoff Campbell in the Australian television series, Home and Away from 2007 to 2010, and Kevin Holmes in the film Tomorrow, When the War Began....
and Ashley Hamilton
Ashley Hamilton
Ashley George Hamilton is an American songwriter, singer and actor. He is the son of actor George Hamilton and Alana Stewart, and a stepson of Rod Stewart. At 19, Hamilton had garnered media attention when he and Shannen Doherty married after knowing one another for only two weeks...
) and quietly separated in January 2007, with their split being confirmed by a Neighbours spokeswoman. The pair reportedly split due to his decision to move to Los Angeles to pursue his career.
Natalie has been in a relationship with Neighbours co-star David Hoflin
David Hoflin
David Hoflin is a Swedish-born Australian actor. He is most famous for playing Jason Bates in Ocean Girl between 1994 and 1998, and Oliver Barnes in Neighbours between 2007 and 2008.-Career:...
since 2008. The pair currently live together in Los Angeles.