Lara Jean Marshall

Infobox actor
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name = Lara Jean Marshall


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birthname = Lara Jean Marshall
birthdate = birth date and age|1988|7|30
location = flagicon|England London, England, United Kingdom
height = 5feet 4inches
Starsign = Cancer
notable role = Lisa Atwood in "The Saddle Club"

Lara Jean Marshall (born July 30, 1988 in London, England) is an English-born Australian actress and recording artist. She is probably best known for her co-starring role as Lisa Atwood in the popular Australian television series "The Saddle Club", alongside Keenan MacWilliam and Sophie Bennett.cite web | url = http://abc.net.au/rollercoaster/saddle/people/lisa.htm | title = Lisa Atwood – (played by Lara Marshall) | work = Saddle Club, ABC | accessdate = 2007-05-26 ]

Early life

Marshall was four when her parents took her to see a stage production. She reportedly became so enthralled she refused to leave the theatre after the play's conclusion. Since then she has remained infatuated with acting, earning her first stage role at the age of seven in a minor part as the lamb in a Kidz for Kidz production of "Charlotte's Web" and later singing and dancing in "Babes in Toyland" for the People's Playhouse. It was not until being chosen as Young Eponine in "Les Miserables" for Cameron Mackintosh's 10th Anniversary presentation of the classic in Melbourne, that things began to look bright. Marshall also attended Toorack College in her schooling years.

The Saddle Club

Marshall was cast in "The Saddle Club", a television series based on a series of books written by Bonnie Bryant. First shown in 2001, the show, which has enjoyed significant success, was renewed for a second and third season, during which time it added various new characters and dilemmas for the girls to interact with and overcome. The show has earned much of its international success from its ability to draw in a fan base with a diverse age range. During the show's sporadic run, Marshall has released four albums with her co-stars under the name "The Saddle Club", all of which have made the Australian charts with two earning "Gold" status. A number of singles have been released under the same name, with notable hits. The Saddle Club is still being shown on Popgirl. Season three of The Saddle Club is coming out Fall 2008 so watch out! It has a whole new cast, new horses, and a mind donkey, but everyone will miss Lara, Sophie, and Keenan so much.

ydney Royal Easter Show

Marshall and other cast members performed "The Saddle Club Arena Show" on horseback during the Sydney Royal Easter Show in 2004 at the Sydney SuperDome [cite web | url = http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/04/01/1080544619160.html | title = Easter Show shocker | date = April 2, 2004 | accessdate = 2007-04-26 ] to crowds of over 7,000. It was said that many eager fans were unable to obtain tickets for the performance due to its overwhelming popularity.

Personal life

Marshall has stated in interviews that she idolizes Nicole Kidman and hopes to achieve some level of success as an actress or entertainer. She also formed a band in high school, Toorak College, with herself as the lead singer. She has received prizes for sewing at the Red Hill Show, is a member of her school's choir, and is quite talented at cross country skiing. She also has two dogs, Elvis and Priscella, and a pet guinea pig named Twinkle Toes. Sadly her on screen sister Jessie Jacobs who played Melanie Atwood #2 was hit by a train on 5/10/08 and died instantly from her injuries.

Quotes

When asked if she ever gets nervous before performing on stage she said, "The first time I fainted. After that I was fine."

"Stay true to yourself."

"The (horse) wranglers can do anything with the horses and they're just amazing with the horses 'cause they can make them do anything and the horses listen to them."

Filmography

*"The Saddle Club" -Lisa Atwood (2001-2004)

References

External links

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* [http://www.tv.com/lara-jean-marshall/person/102684/biography.html Lara Jean Marshall Bio]
* [http://www.abc.net.au/rollercoaster/saddle/special/lara.htm Interview] on ABC
* [http://www.myspace.com/prancerluver Lara Jean Marshall at] MySpace
* [http://www.new.facebook.com/s.php?k=100000080&id=1211790826&sid=marshall%2Clarajean Lara Jean Marshall at] Facebook