The DLDC Casting and Talent Agency is managed by Talent Director BARB WATSON. Over the years Barb has successfully guided and assisted thousands of talented performers from all over Queensland to gain great work within the Film, Television, Musical Theatre and Commercial Dance arenas.

CONTACT:	Barb Watson
PHONE:	[07] 3849 1399
FAX:	[07] 3849 5054
EMAIL:	barb@dldc.com.au

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I am not in the office on Fridays & Weekends, however the office phone is switched through to my mobile for casting emergencies only. PLEASE DO NOT SEND TEXT MESSAGES AS I DO NOT RESPOND TO THEM.

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I require all emailed headshots be taken ‘portrait’ in colour with a white background. No hats or sunglasses please – must be able to see eye colour, hair colour & length.. The image must fill the frame. Talent must be facing the camera.

Listed are some of the success & achievements of DLDC Agency Performers & DLDC Students, both past & present, in 2002-2008

2008

Wayne Kermond has invited D.L.D.C.to supply 22 dancer/singers aged 8 – 15 to be part of the local choir in the upcoming season of “CANDY MAN” at the Playhouse theatre from 28^th January – 15^th February 2009

CONGRATULATIONS TO BRENDAN FINDLAY – BEN ADAMS & CONRAD LANGE (D.L.D.C. FULL TIME PERFORMING ARTS STUDENTS) WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY AUDITIONED FOR SIMON GALLAHER’S PRODUCTION OF “THE MIKADO” CHOREOGRAPHED BY OUR VERY OWN SIMON LIND.

CONGRATULATIONS TO IVANKA BELIC – DESIGNER FOR THE “LITTLE WORKERS” LABEL FOR WINNING THE “CHILDREN’S WEAR” AWARD IN THE NRA AUSTRALIAN DESIGN AWARDS & ALSO TAKING OUT THE “VIEWER’S CHOICE” AWARD AS WELL. WELL DONE IVANKA!!!
Check out the “LITTLE WORKERS” website
www.littleworkers.com.au

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR D.L.D.C. MODELS WHO MODELLED FOR “LITTLE WORKERS”
Sarah Wohlsen – Lauren French - Theresa Norton & Rupert Parkin.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TWO YOUNG MALE MODELS WHO MODELLED IN “THE AUSTRALIAN RETAIL SHOW CASE” SECTION
Nathan Holyoak & Nicholas Politi

NRA FASHION DESIGN AWARDS – Finalist Models:
Cassandra McLean – Kelsey Packenas – Lauren Holyoak – Zoe White – Theresa Norton – Sarah Wohlsen – Rupert Parkin – Lauren French – Rainbow Wedell – Tiarnee Miller – Elizabeth Burgess – Rose Manson – Tiarna Black – Kimberley O’Shea –Mary Mongan – Faith Johnson –Elleshia Perring – Leyla Sozkesen – Claudia Pham – Zoe Roberts – Fletcher Dickman – Scott McLean – Lauren Mailes – Mia-Rose Luppino – Taniesha Purnell – Portia Price – Keirlee Haidle.
Thank you to all the parents & models for your commitment to all the rehearsals & traveling involved with the “NRA.AUSTRALIAN FASHION DESIGN AWARDS 2008

Danae Stewart has successfully auditioned for W.A.A.P.A. & will spend the next 3 years studying in Perth.

PAIGE FITZMAURICE flies to Japan on 29^th January for Tokyo Disneyland for role of ‘Ariel’ in ‘UNDER THE SEA – MERMAID LAGOON THEATRE

Matt Browning is also heading for Japan on 17^th February to work at Tokyo Disneyland

Congratulations CHRIS VAN DOREN (2007 Full Time Performing Arts Student) Chris has accepted a contract with ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUSIE LINE & leaves for Miami, Florida in June.

TELEVISION COMMERCIALS CASTINGS:

K Mart (On Hold – Mary Mongan)– Queensland Rail ‘Bill’ Station Master – Japanese Insurance –Kelloggs Sultana Bran – Oral B – Oreo Biscuits – Brands Gone Wild – Oporto – Mazda3 Sports Range – PRD Real Estate – (On hold – Todd Sucic) – Sporto – Nissan – Vita Brits – McDonalds – Mazda Roadshow 08 (Short Listed – Liam Luppino – Kieran Mole – Jordan Pol Bodetto – Jonty Carlson) (Call Back – Jonty Carlson – Jordan Pol Bodetto – Liam Curran – Kieran Mole – Josiah Sucic)– Mazda3 (On Hold - Kylie Watson)– 101 Dalmations Viral Video – Fasta Pasta – Bushells Australian Tea (On hold –Kylie Watson) – Colonial First State – Suncorp (On hold - Jarrod Hibberd) Eat Well Be Active – Kitchen Connections (On hold Todd Sucic Kylie Watson – Dylan Holdsworth) – All Bran – Kmart 8 – Soul Pattinson Chemist (On hold Nigel Crook – Dylan Holdsworth – Thuy Flack – Lucas Fazackerley)‘The Better Way to Health’– Qld Transport (On Hold – Todd Sucic) – Domino – Raymond Suits – Becks Brisbane – Dept of Child Safety – Hans Small Goods - Kyron Cars – Saang Yong Brand Korea – Subway – Austar – Orlano/Jacob’s Creek Wines – Smiths Thin Crisps – Absolut Vodka – Nutricia – Intrust Super – Cenovis Vitamins – Panadol – Betta Electrical (On hold Dylan Holdsworth) – Purina Pet Foods (On hold – Jordan Pol Bodetto – Ethan Fortunaso – Zane Allabadlah) –Sebell Noosa – Soft Drink (Confidential) – Griffith Uni – NRL Viral - Corporate Video for Property Development – Parmalat (On hold – Locklyn Woolan) – Aerius – Under Siege – Whatsnew – Fristi Fruit Drink – Construction Skills (On hold Melissa Thomson) – Holden – (On hold – Zane Allabadlah) - Bank of Queensland – Woolworths (On Hold Mary Mongan) – Colgate – Olay Contiki Travel Reporter – Anti Gambling—Mazda CX range (On hold Louis O’Shea – Kieran Mole – Bryce Lansdown – Remy Holdsworth – Tommy Govan) - Nippon Paint (On hold Todd Sucic) – CommInsure Corporate – Throat Lozenger- Brochure Shoot – Pantene – Huggies ‘Step on it’ (On Hold Kylie Watson) – Conovo – Coles – Bonds – VB Beer – Dreamworld – Flight Centre (Call Back Kylie Watson) –Ford Cricket (On hold Zane Allabadlah )
Michael Hill Jewellers – Dream World Get Drenched Get Dry – Coca Cola (Philippines) – Binge Drinking – Property Development Qatar – Barter Card Presenter – North Shore Stocklands (On hold – Samantha & Bo Gibson – Jonty Carlson) – Tourism NSW (On hold Kylie Watson) – Foxtel – Berocca – Hamper King (On hold – Locklyn Woolan – Levi Miller – Tiarnee Miller – Giannah Purnell) – Regent – (On hold Tommy Govan) – Stocklands Boardwalk – Subway – Wet & Wild (On Hold – Hannah Govan – Tyler Brayley-Combe – Eden Brayley-Combe) – Personalised Plates – Anti Gambling – Computer Game – NSW Tourism (On hold Kylie Watson) – Suncorp – Wet n Wild (On hold Hannah Govan – Tyler Brayley-Combe & Eden Brayley –Combe) Subway – Translink (On hold Melissa Thomson & Mekensie Hermann) –Breakfast Cereal (Call back Dylan Holdsworth) – Bridgestone – Honda (On hold – Kylie Watson – Tiarnee Miller, Jasmin Fuller, Sophie Keable – Sam Vaughey) – Truckline Corporate DVD – Instant Scratch It Christmas Campaign (On hold Kylie Watson)

TELEVISION COMMERCIALS SUCCESSFULLY CAST:

PRD Real Estate – “Ask a Local”
Featured Husband – Todd Sucic

MAZDA ROADSHOW 08 – You Can’t Top It.
Kid 1 – speaking – Jordan Pol Bodetto
Kid 3 – speaking – Jonty Carlson

Click here to view the commercial

KITCHEN CONNECTION – “Real Connections Campaign”
“Pasta” Woman – Kylie Watson

BUSHELL TVC – ‘Tea Etiquette’
Girlfriend at Driver Reviver
Featured – Kylie Watson

QUEENSLAND TRANSPORT
Featured – Todd Sucic

SOUL PATTINSON
Man on Couch – Nigel Crook

PURINA PET FOOD – Garden
Featured Skater – Jordan Pol Bodetto

BETTA ELECTRICAL HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Featured I.T. Son – Dylan Holdsworth

PARMALAT – “Zymil”
Featured Boy – Locklyn Woolan

TERRY WHITE CHEMIST ‘Today’
Featured Extra 100% - Mimma Fazio

FRISTI FRUITY DRINK
Extras – Claudia Pham – Alex Pham – Alevtina Subba

DREAMWORLD
Extras – Claudia Pham – Alex Pham – Billy Pham

HOLDEN
Featured – Trainer Wheel Kid – Zane Allabadlah

CONSTRUCTION SKILLS – “Sandcastle”
Featured Tiler – Mel Thomson

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WOOLWORTHS
Back up “Jilly” – Mary Mongan

MAZDA CX9
Semi featured Child – Tommy Govan

STOCKLANDS “THERE IS MORE TO LIFE”
Bath Time – Visual – Samantha Gibson
Bath Time – Visual – Bo Gibson
Watch Game Live – Jonty Carlson

Click here to view the first commerical

Click here to view the second commerical

HAMPER KING
Featured Little Sister – Giannah Purnell

REGENT
Featured ‘Jack’ – Tommy Govan

WET & WILD – Kamikaze
100% to camera
Hero Girl – Hannah Govan
Hero Boy – Tyler Brayley Combe
Hero Girl Eden Brayley-Combe

QUEENSLAND TRANSPORT – Three Words
Featured Dad – Todd Sucic

MERCEDES BENZ
Todd Sucic
Nigel Crook
Michael Tai
Thuy Flack

TRANSLSINK
Featured Mother on City Cat – Melissa Thomson
Featured Daughter on City Cat – Mekensie Hermann

BILLBOARDS

KITCHEN CONNECTION
Kylie Watson

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STILLS

SUNCORP Direct Mail– WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Taniesha Purnell
Giannah Purnell
George Williams

KITCHEN CONNECTION
Kylie Watson

CONSTRUCTION SKILLS
Mel Thomson

NSW TOURISM
Kylie Watson

MUSICAL THEATRE/STAGE/CRUISE SHIP AUDITIONS

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
CROWN CASINO – Melbourne
UK Pantomime Casting Christmas 2008-2009
‘CATS’ – CHINA SEASON
‘DIRTY DUSTING’ – Stage Play - New Zealand
TOKYO DISNEY RESORT
JERSEY BOYS
R.C.C.L.
THE PIRATES OF PENS DANCE
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
EUROBEAT - KOREAN TOUR
BILLY ELLIOTT
TOO HOT TO HANDLE
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
PRINCESS CRUISE LINES
GRAYBOY
BUDDY THE MUSICAL
MY PET HUMAN – STAGE – CANBERRA
JACK & THE BEANSTALK – STAGE
HONG KONG DISNEYLAND – Angela Hill successful to the last cut
MIKADO – Ben Adams – Brendan Findlay & Conrad Lange successfully cast
DANCERS FOR SEOUL – KOREA
BOR PRODUCTIONS
DIRTY DANCING – LONDON
R.C.C.L.
BILLY ELLIOTT – MELBOURNE SEASON
THE CROCMEN
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
XXXX ANGELS
VENETIAN RESORT – MACAU
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
BARBIE SHOW
AUSTRALIA ZOO – PRESENTER
CHICAGO
LET’S HAVE SEX
SISTER ACT – LONDON - WEST END
THE WIGGLES – NSW ONLY
OPERA QLD – “TURANDOT”
TOKYO DISNEY RESORT
ZINGARA – KOREA
R.C.C.L..
TOKYO DISNEY RESORT – Bianca Kelly & Laura McReynolds successful to last cut.
2009 TOURING SEASON
AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT – SERIES 3
CHICAGO – Matt Browning successful to last cut
ZORRO THE MUSICAL – LONDON
BRAINSTORMING TOUR 2009
Hong Kong International Theme Parks

DANCE

SIEMENS HEARING INSTRUMENTS at River Life, Kangaroo Point – Hip Hop Dancers – Michael Effenberger – Tyler Rostedt

MUSIC CLIP VIDEO

THE LIVING END
Extras – Marisa Hunter – Matt Scheer – Louise Rietberg

TELEVISION

“THE SHAK”
Interview – Harrison Buckland-Crook

FILM & TELEVISION

“SUB DIVISION” – Feature Film
“SEA PATROL” – TV Drama
“BALIBO” Feature Film
“RELATIONSHIPS” – Feature Film
“IN MY HEAD” – Game Show Host – USA
“THE CLOCK” – Feature Film
“V FOR VENGEANCE” – Feature Film
“ELOISE IN PARIS” – Feature Film shooting in Paris & New York
“KIDS TV SHOW” – Brisbane
“SUBDIVISION” – Feature Film
SHOWBIZ WITH SOUL – TV
“THE ABSINTHE DRINKERS (LES ABSINTHEURS) Feature Film
“MY SISTER’S KEEPER” Feature Film Los Angeles
“LOCKED IN” Feature Film Indonesia
PNG Feature Film
“GIRL CLOCK” – Feature Film
“BLUE LAGOON FAMILY”
“THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN” – Feature Film
“THE STRIP” – Series
“MALIBU SHARK” – Feature Film
“TRIANGLE” – Feature Film
“RED DUST TO COLOURS” – Feature Fiolm
“BROKEN HILL THE MOVIE”
“90210 REMAKE” – Santa Monica CA
“BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” – Feature Film
“BLACK FOREST” – Short Film
“WAREHOUSE 13” – Pilot – Television
“INSEPARABLE COIL” – Feature Film
“MY LITTLE KING” – Short Film
“YOU MIGHT HAVE TO DIE FOR THIS” – Short Film
“SAVED” – Telemovie – SBS – Starring Claudia Karvan
“THE KING’S STILETTOS” Feature Film N.Z.
“POWER RANGERS 2008” TV Drama
“MAVIS HANNAH” – Short Film
“ROBIN HOOD” – UK Pantomine
“EAST WEST 101” Series 2 – TV
“H2O” – Series 3
”AN HONEST MAN” – QPIX Short Film
“NEIL, NEIL, ORANGE PEEL” – Feature Film
“TEMPTATION ISLAND” – Commercial Television
“ERASER CHILDREN” – Feature Film
“OCEANS”
“BEAUTIFUL KATE” – Feature Film
“ARMY OF THE DEAD” - Feature Film
“BOX” – Feature Film
“FAREWELL ATLANTIS” – Feature Film
“KINGDOM COME” – Feature Film
“MAJOR NETWORK CASTING EXPEDITION SERIES” shooting in Africa
“KICKASS” Feature Film shooting in Toronto
“MARK OF THE LION” Feature Film – N.Z.
“EAST OF EVERYTHING” Series 2
“DOLLY’S” SEARCH FOR “NEIGHBOURS” NEXT STARS
“WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THAT GUY” – Television
“DANCE SISTERS” – Feature Film
“CHATROOM CHICKS” – 26 X ½ hour TV Series
“SEA PATROL” – Series 3
“BLOOD MONEY” – Feature Film
“KYLIE & JACKIE O SHOW”
“THE WANDERING EYE” Feature Film – London/New York
“THE LEGEND OF THE SEEKER” New Zealand
“WILD” Feature Film
“THE LAST AIR BENDER”
“COLD BLOOD KILL” Feature Film - West England
“GETTING FAMOUS” (Queensland)
K9 – Series 26 x ½ hour
“WASTED” – Feature Film
“MIDDLE MEN” – Feature Film
“ON THE ROAD”
“BATAVIA” – Feature Film
“EGGS FOR MONEY” Feature Film
“AT WORLD’S END” – Feature Film
“UNDERBELLY 11”

SCREENTESTS

KID’S TV SHOW –Channel 9 CO-HOST
Candice Dixon

H2O – SERIES 3
Role of “Bella”
Candice Dixon
Emily Lotz
Rebecca Kidd
Role of “Will”
Rad Hargreaves
Isaac Scheer
Justin Bianco
Brett Kagan

AN HONEST MAN – Short Film - Qpix
Role of “Lucy Silver”
Jasmin Fuller
Tiarnee Miller
Xartiese Holdsworth

MARGOT – Short Film
Role of “Brigid”
Jasmin Fuller
Tiarnee Miller
Lili Smith
Lauren French

TRIANGLE
Role of “Johny” (Son of Melissa George)
Tommy Govan

CHATROOM CHICKS - 26 x ½ hour TV series
Role of “Ally”
Zoe White
Zoe MacDonald
Jessica Carlton

Role of “Jacqui”
Jacqueline Quach

MODELNG

HIGH SCHOOL FORMALS EXTRAVAGANZA

NRA FASHION DESIGN AWARDS – Pre Lim Models:
Sarah Wohlsen – Lauren French – Taniesha Purnell – Grace Caley – Ethan Fortunaso – Rupert Bryce – Gi Gi Bryce – Theresa Naughton - Dena Marinos – Alice Paterson – Kimberley O’
Shea – Rhiannon Thompson - Faith Johnson – Mary Mongan – Mekensie Hermann – Alex Pham – Bronwyn McDonald – Felicity White – Mikaela Politi – Keirlee Haidle – Portia Price – Mia-Rose Luppino – Ryan Mailes – Jacob Salm – Locklyn Woolan – Claudia Pham – Zane Allabadlah – Grace Woolan – Leyla Sozkensen – Nicholas Politi – Tiarnee Miller – Eva Chambers – Konstantina Tharenou – Rainbow Wedell – Elizabeth Burgess – Joshua Salm – Fletcher Dickman – Melissa Donaldson – Tiarna Black

WESTFIELD CHERMSIDE
MOVING MANNEQUINS – Wombat & Katies
Rachael Munro & Roxie Carruth

MOVING MANNEQUINS – Wittner & Ice
Marisa Luppino – Angela Hill

“BIG W’ Fashion Parades at THE HILTON
Mekensie Hermann – Levi Miller – Mary Mongan – Ethan Fortunaso - Travis Johnson – Cody Johnston – Nicole MacDonald - Brook Crompton

CATALOGUES

EENI MEENI MIINI MOH
Claudia Pham

MEET & GREETS

Easter Bunny at Westfield Helensvale
EmmaMyers – Elle Fitzgerald

Sesame Street at Myer Brisbane City
Elle Fitzgerald – Bowie Davidson – Sophie Lancaster – Jess Saxton

BOB THE BUILDER at The Workshops Railway Museum – North Ipswich – Bowie Davidson – Elle Fitzgerald

BARNEY at Isle of Capri - Birthday Party
Damien Madden – Elle Fitzgerald

BEN 10 at Gold Coast Titans Home Game at Skilled Stadium – Candice Dixon – Clare White

MORNINGS WITH KERRI-ANNE –live cross to Southbank – MR HAPPY & LITTLE MISS CHATTERBOX – Ashlee Murphy & Kristy Haidle

SCOOBY DOO at The Ekka
Damien Madden – Emily Lotz

BEN 10 AT The Ekka
Jen McMaster – Rebecca Kidd

BEN 10 Film Launch
Candice Dixon

WALLY – Qantas Wallabies Fan Day at Ballymore Oval
Elle Fitzgerald – Bodelle Davidson

NATIONAL BANK – COORPAROO – PROMOTIONAL ARTIST
Elle Fitzgerald

BOB THE BUILDER at Bunnings Rocklea
Kristyn Avard – Emma Barnet

BOB THE BUILDER at Bunnings Rothwell
Kristyn Avard – Emma Barnet

PEPPA PIG @ Helensvale – Australia Fair – Pacific Fair & Robina
Jen McMaster – Elle Fitzgerald

SHOPPING CENTRE SHOWS

BOB THE BUILDER at Stockland Hilltop Green Estate Northlakes
Emma Myers – Jen McMaster

BOB THE BUILDER at Grand Central Toowoomba
Jen McMaster – Bowie Davidson

BOB THE BUILDER at Waterford
Emma Myers – Kristyn Avard

BARNEY at The Pines, Elanora
Jen McMaster – Damien Madden

KOALA BROS & FIFI & BUMBLE at Springfield Lakes
Jaimi White

KOALA BROS/FIFI & BUMBLE/POSTMAN PAT at the BRISBANE EKKA SHOWGROUNDS
Bowie Davidson – Emma Myers – Elle Fitzgerald

PEPPA PIG at The Pines, Elanora
Bodelle Davidson – Sophie Lancaster

BARBIE – LISTEN TO YOUR HEART at Indooroopilly & Robina
Emma Myers – Sarah Fornataro – Emily Lotz – Elle Fitzgerald

BOB THE BUILDER at Heathwood
Emma Myers – Jen McMaster

BOB THE BUILDER at Thuringowa, Townsville
Greek Cultural Festival
Emma Myers – Jen McMaster

MR HAPPY AT Sunnybank Plaza
Elle Fitzgerald

ACTIVITY WORKSHOPS

MR MEN AND LITTLE MISS ACTIVITY at Westfield Helensvale
Candice Dixon – Kathryn Lang – Emily Lotz

THE FAMILY ROOM at Westfield Chermside
Grace Pavey – Kathryn Lang – Elle Fitzgerald – Angela Hill - Emma Barnet – Rebecca Kidd –Blaire Lashman – Emma Myers – Brittany John – Abby Madden

2007

CANDICE DIXON & EMILY LOTZ have screen-tested for the new regular role of ‘NICOLE’ in ‘HOME & AWAY’

MELISSA LUKIN is cruising around the Caribbean as Lead Singer on Carnival Cruise Lines.

Our ‘HYUNDAI SANTE FE’ BABES DANTE HOLDSWORTH & SIENA DUTSON (at the age of 3) are off to New Zealand once again to film the sequel ‘In like Flynn’ to the controversial ‘Restless’ Television Commercial. Well done Dante & Siena. The Hyundai Sante Fe‘Restless’ ad is now screening in New Zealand, Brazil & South Africa after being taken off air in Australia

Congratulations PAIGE FITZMAURICE who has been offered a contract with TOKYO DISNEYLAND commencing 30^th January 2008 to 19^th September 2008 as ‘ARIEL’ in ‘UNDER THE SEA’ @ The Mermaid Lagoon Theatre. We wish Paige every success in her new venture at the completion of her Diploma of Performing Arts in Musical Theatre & Commercial Dance at D.L.D.C

Bill Pham who played the role of ‘Tam’ in the Qld season of ‘Miss Saigon’ has been flown to Sydney to perform the role until the Sydney cast is fully rehearsed.

Tickets are now available for “COUNTDOWN LIVE SPECTACULAR 2” at Boondall Entertainment Centre. D.L.D.C. Full Times Students & Agency Dancers are again performing in the Molly Meldrum Spectacular.

Our “HYUNDAI SANTE FE BABES – DANTE HOLDSWORTH & SIENA DUTSON” are back on the air again after the controversial ‘Sante Fe’ commercial has been re-edited from 45 seconds to 15 seconds.

Congratulations JASMIN FULLER who plays the role of “Clare” in the Feature Film “PUNISHMENT”

Congratulations TODD SUCIC who has accepted the role of “Officer Hayden” in “TWO DAYS SIX MONTHS”

Congratulations to ZOE WHITE who has just filmed her role of Coffee Drinking Kid 2# in the Feature Film “DAYBREAKERS”

Congratulations to MELISSA LUKIN – The song “Here we are” written & sung by Melissa has been nominated for the Best Song Writer’s Award for the Australian Song Writers Association & has made the short list. The winner will be announced at the Awards night in Sydney at the end of August & will receive $25,000.

Congratulations to JORDAN JANSEN winning first place & prize money of $500 in the Sanctuary Cove Entertainers Quest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdk493ei3X4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5WbGJYD9Us
Jordan also received the Dot Doherty Trophy for the most promising performer at the Ipswich Eisteddfod

Hyundai Sante Fe “Restless” TVC (Featuring DANTE HOLDSWORTH & SIENA DUTSON) has been nominated for the upcoming television special “WORLD’S FUNNIEST COMMERCIALS” on America’s TBS on 18^th August, with host Kevin Nealon. As the name suggests, this top rated one hour special honors the most entertaining and clever advertisements from around the world. Congratulations on the nominations for DANTE AND SIENA, they are super cool kids!
This Television Commercial is currently screening in New Zealand & Brazil & has been taken off the air in Australia.

Congratulations to KRISTYN BILSON who has been cast as a Tap Dancer in the Feature Film “How to Change in 9 Weeks”

Congratulations to 5 year old BILLY PHAM who was cast as one of the six children chosen for the Role of ‘TAM ‘ IN MISS SAIGON

Watch out for EMILY LOTZ in the May/June & July/August edition of DANCE TRAIN as a ‘Workout Model’

DANTE HOLDSWORTH & Dad Peter interviewed by LISA HONEYWILL FROM BRISBANE EXTRA re: HYUNDAI SANTE FE “Restless” TVC filmed in New Zealand – aired on Thursday 15thFebruary 2007 .

Congratulations to KRISTYN BILSON who won TELSTRA STREET IDOL with her 30 second clip of “Baby One More Time”. Kristyn was flown to Sydney and announced ‘the winner’ on the steps of The Sydney Opera House on Australian Idol Grand Final Night. Her prize includes 4 airline tickets to Hollywood – Accommodation at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel – Spending Money – Limousines – 4 Platinum Tickets to the 2007 Grammy Awards, walking the Red Carpet – 2007 Grammy Awards After Party & a bonus of $20,000. Total prize package worth $70,000. Kristyn leaves for Los Angeles on 7^th February & will return on 13^th February. Well Done Kristyn!!

Congratulations to PATRICK MACDONALD who is one of the three comperes of the new Children’s Show “Puzzle Play” which aired on Channel 10 the week before Xmas. You can catch Patrick Monday to Fridays at 8.30am

Congratulations to KRISTYN BILSON – KHALI REARDON – ALEC KNIGHT – MADDY JONES – RENAE PHILLIPS – ISAAC SAUNDERS JORDAN JANSEN – NIKITA JOHNSTON CLAIRE OWEN & CAITLIN FIDLER had the time of their lives in the finale of SIMON GALLAHER’S 15 day Musical theatre Summer School “SHOWSTOPPERS’. They were privileged to be taught by JULIE ANTHONY – AMANDA MUGGLETON – MONICA TRAPAGA – NANCYE HAYES – ANGELA TOOHEY – SIMON BURKE – RICKI-LEE MARK MORRISSEY – CRAIG SCHAEFER and our very own Choreographers DAVIDIA LIND – SIMON LIND and Assistant Choreographer EMMA MYERS

Congratulations to KRISTYN BILSON who won “Best Performance Music Theatre" in STORM THE STAGE (Queensland auditions) for Channel 7’s Home & Away & All Saints

Congratulations to KRISTYN BILSON who was placed First in the Musical Theatre Category in the finals held in Perth for ROTARY CLUB OF BRISBANE

KRISTYN BILSON also featured as a cast member in the 2006 production of “FIDDLER ON THE ROOF”

Be on the lookout for the new HYUNDAI “Santa Fe" TVC which was filmed in New Zealand in 2006 featuring DANTE HOLDSWORTH & SIENA DUTSON – now screening in Australia from 29th January 2007 . It was voted “Best TVC" on ‘FAIR GO AD AWARDS” in New Zealand. Dante & His Dad, Peter were flown to New Zealand for a Special Guest Appearance on the show. Click here to view the commercial!

TRAVIS JOHNSON has been invited to attend the 2^nd round auditions for “BILLY ELLIOTT” – Congratulations Travis!

JORDAN JANSEN has been invited to attend the 2^nd round auditions for “BILLY ELLIOTT” – Congratulations Jordan

JORDAN JANSEN made his singing debut at the “Palmolive Colgate Carols by Candlelight at Arundel

TELEVISION COMMERCIALS: – CASTINGS
AFL (Call Back – Harrison Buckland Crook) – Qld Newspapers – Huggies – Hairfree – Dealership Car Clinic – Employment – Olympus (Call Back – Harrison Buckland-Crook & Travis Johnson)– Rare Wear (Viral Ad) – Suntory (Japanese Alcohol) – NSW Lottery – Flight Centre – Shout Energy Drink – Pedigree – Qld Water Commission (On Hold & released Kylie Watson and Conor Watson)Toshiba “Waterfall” – Best Home Loans – Direct Response – Golden Circle – Telstra Mobile –(On Hold Trevor Govan – Kathy Govan – Caleb Govan – Hannah Govan – Jeff Lansdown – Debbie Lansdown – Bryce Lansdown – Madeline Lansdown) Davenport – O4N Int’l Motorcycle Manufacturer – Cenovis (On Hold – Cody Johnston)– Fijian V/O – Internet Service Provider Ad Campaign – Manifesto – Total Spam – Health & Fitness Website – Heaven Hot Chocolate - Child Injury Prevention “Mission Impossible” (On hold – Kylie Watson – Jessah Fernandez) - Subway - Children’s Cheese - Project Yellow On hold – Katrina West – Rob Bianco – Neil Stafford – Long Quach – Donna Quach – Jacqueline Quach – Lucas Quach – Matt Browning – Nigel Crook) - Suncorp Home Insurance – Subaru Impreza – NSW Lotteries – Conrad Jupiters Zingara Show – Mt Franklin Water – Baby Love – Pauls Custard – Korean TVC – Polident – Energex – ABC Childcare (On Hold – Locklyn Woolan & Dante Holdsworth – Boots for Chemist – Bank of Qld – Pataks – Baby Love (On hold Jeremiah Sucic) - Nokia - Qld Transport – Mt Hothom – Macleans Toothpaste – Nokia - Qld Crest – Qld Super – QUT Philosophy – (On hold – Neil Stafford – Todd Sucic) - Models – Rockmans – Table Eight – Be Me – Wombat - ADT Security Systems USA – Codral Cold & Flu (On Hold - Kylie Watson – Todd Sucic) – Qld Rail – Tilt Train – Bridal Train (On hold - Kylie Watson – Laurie Youngberry) - New Zealand Insurance - Qld Super – Bond University – RACQ - Lau - Nutricia – Lite n Easy (Wardrobe Fitting Olivia Mongan & Jackson Lang) – NSW Lotteries – Powerball “Magnetism” – Wesley Hospital (On hold – Tahlia Luppino – Mimma Fazio – Carol Smith) – Diet Coke ‘Daggy Dancers’ - Stills for Lite n Easy Kid’s Meals (On hold – Caleb Adams – Jordan Pol Bodetto – Liam Luppino – Harrison Buckland-Crook) – Target – (On hold – Marcos Flack – Max Cruse – Levi Miller – Jye Smith – Courtney Friedrichs – Maddy Dickman) – Nutricia Karicare –