Jane Scali


Jane Scali is an Australian singer and actress. She was one of the original cast members of the long-running TV show Young Talent Time from 1971 until 1976.

Early life

In 1971, at the age of 11, Scali joined the cast of a new TV show, Young Talent Time. It was scheduled to run for a 13-week season, but it became very successful and Scali was part of the show for five years.

Career

Scali was a regular performer on a number of Australian TV shows, such as the Rolf Harris Show, and appeared on shows such as Good Morning Australia, Midday and In Melbourne Tonight.
Scali performed in musical theatre for the first time when she was 17, as the lead role in the Melbourne Theatre Company's production of Cinderella. Other musical theatre roles in her career have included Gretchen in The Student Prince, Sandy in Grease and Lily St Regis in Annie. In 1995, she co-produced a musical comedy production entitled Fractured Fairytales, which was nominated for a Mo Award.
She has performed the Australian national anthem at a number of sporting events such as the Bledisloe Cup as well as the opening ceremonies of stadiums.

Achievements

Scali has won seven Mo Awards and an Ace Award for Best Female Vocal Performer of the Year.