Heli Simpson

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Dr Heli Simpson
Born21 February 1987 (1987-02-21) (age 36)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Occupation(s)Actress, Singer, Dancer, Equestrian, Comedian, Doctor
Websitebossoctopus.com

Dr Heli Simpson (born 21 February 1987) is an Australian actress, singer, dancer, equestrian, comedian, and doctor. She is best known for her role as Veronica DiAngelo #1 on The Saddle Club. In 2005, Simpson was selected for the Australian team for the International Biology Olympiad in Beijing, [1] winning a bronze medal. [2]

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Biography

Simpson was born in Melbourne, and was raised by her English father and Estonian mother with two brothers. Her first acting role was as Veronica DiAngelo #1 in the popular 2001 TV series The Saddle Club [3] 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. [4] It was followed by her only album, Princess Veronica and her EP Princess Veronica Tour EP. Simpson and her former co-star Kia Luby are featured on the original soundtracks for The Saddle Club.

Simpson graduated from Lauriston Girls' School in 2005. At the beginning of 2006, she attended the National Science Olympiad in Canberra. During her Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) studies, she achieved the maximum percentile ranking of 99.95. [5] She received a MBBS degree at the University of Melbourne. [6] Heli is a Intensive case manager at Sacred Heart Mission In Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. [7] In 2022 she became qualified as an Early Childhood Educator. [8] Heli Simpson is currently a member of the comedy team Boss Octopus. [9] When she was in her 20s Heli worked as a house sitter with Midahome Australia. [10]

Credits

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000 Animated Tales of the World Rose (voice)"Bad Baby Army: A Story from Australia"
2001 Halifax f.p. Sophie Keenan"Playing God"
2001–03 The Saddle Club Veronica DiAngelo #1Main role
2002 Bootleg Myrtle JacksonTV miniseries
2002–03 Blue Heelers Sam BaxterRecurring role
2003 Stingers Libby Sanderson"Heartbeat"
2004 Fergus McPhail Sophie BartolemeoMain role

Stage

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010 Boston Marriage CatherineMalvern Theatre [11]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[12]
Princess Veronica
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: Shock
  • Format: CD
75

Extended plays

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
AUS
[13]
"Don't Ask Me"200416Princess Veronica

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