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Michala Elizabeth Laurinda Banas (; born 14 November 1978) is a New Zealand television actress, and singer now living in Australia. ==Life and career== Born in Wellington, New Zealand, she starred in her first commercial at only 18 months of age. Her debut film performance was when she was 5 years old, in the New Zealand film ''Dangerous Orphans''. Her Australian debut television performance was as Louisa in the miniseries ''Mirror, Mirror'' in 1995. From 2001, Banas played Marissa Taylor in ''Always Greener'' and in 2002, she had a small role in the film adaptation ''Scooby-Doo''. Banas is an accomplished singer, and in 2003 released a single, "Kissin' The Wind", which made the top 30 on the Australian Recording Industry Association singles chart. In 2004, Banas joined the cast of ''McLeod's Daughters'' as the character Kate Manfredi, the best friend of Jodi Fountain McLeod. She played Kate from episodes 88 to 170, when she took a short break to later return in episode 177. It was announced in 2007 that she would leave ''McLeod's Daughters'' in its final season. Banas' last episode was aired in early December 2008. From 11 November 2008, Banas appeared in the role of Libby Kennedy on the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' for a five-week period after Kym Valentine was forced to take a temporary break due to illness. In 2009, Banas filled in for Fox FM's Jo Stanley on ''The Matt and Jo Show'' while Stanley was on maternity leave. That same year saw her star in the national tour of the Broadway musical, ''Avenue Q'', playing the roles of "Kate Monster" and "Lucy the Slut". Banas is currently one of three celebrity faces for Proactiv Solution in Australia and New Zealand. Banas has a guest role as Tiffany Turner on the drama series ''Winners & Losers'', and a supporting role on ABC3 teen drama ''Nowhere Boys'' as Phoebe. In 2013, Banas starred in the ABC comedy series ''Upper Middle Bogan'' as Amber Wheeler. The series was renewed for a second season which premiered the following year. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Michala Banas」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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