Casey Burgess
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Background information | |
Birth name | Casey Burgess |
Born | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | 19 December 1988
Genres | Pop, children's music |
Occupation(s) | Dancer, Singer, Actress |
Instrument | Singing |
Years active | 2003-present |
Casey Burgess (December 19, 1988), is a singer/songwriter and actress from Sydney, Australia, most famous for her work on the children's show Hi-5. She replaced Charli Robinson in 2008 and filled her role until 2013 when she left the show to pursue her solo career.[1] Her final performance was in Cebu City, Philippines, on the 19th of January 2013. Subsequently she joined Fire & Rescue NSW, fulfilling her childhood dream to work as a firefighter. https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=9068
She is the daughter of Ray Burgess, who also pursued a musical career and was a presenter on Countdown.[1] Her first television appearances included the TV show Home and Away and the TV movie Scorched.[2] At the age of 15, she was also a presenter for Girl TV.[3] She joined the cast of Hi-5 at the age of 19.[1] After leaving the show, she began work on her debut album with Fox Studio.[4]
In 2013 Burgess was also a guest singer on the anti-fracking single "No Fracking Way" by Leo Sayer to help raise funds for anti-fracking group Lock the Gate.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "Casey's dream Hi-5 team". Sunday Herald Sun. May 4, 2008. p. COMICS; Pg. 7.
- ^ Gill, Harbant (December 18, 2009). "Surprise, surprise, it's Ray's girl Casey". Herald Sun. Australia. p. AMUSEMENTS; Pg. 87.
- ^ Browne, Rachel (June 13, 2004). "It's not worth the risk, say Girl TV stars". The Sun Herald. Sydney, Australia. p. NEWS; Pg. 3.
- ^ Ros Reines, Briana Domjen (October 28, 2014). "Country Burgess". The Daily Telegraph. Australia. p. CONFIDENTIAL; Pg. 18.
- ^ "Sayer and all-star band say No Fracking Way". The Courier Mail. Australia. December 24, 2013. p. NEWS; Pg. 10.
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