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Rescue Special Ops
''Rescue: Special Ops'' is an Australian television drama series that first screened on the Nine Network in 2009. Filmed in and around Sydney, the program is produced by Southern Star Group with the assistance of Screen Australia and the New South Wales Government. The series focuses on a team of experienced professional paramedics who specialise in rescue operations. It premiered on Sunday 2 August 2009, and the season finale of the first season aired on Sunday 25 October. A second season screened from 28 June 2010. The third and final season consisting of 22 episodes screened from 30 May 2011. The Nine Network has confirmed it will not be renewing ''Rescue: Special Ops'' for a fourth season. Synopsis ''Rescue: Special Ops'' follows the work of a team of experienced paramedics involved in complex search and rescue operations. The job brings them face to face with life and death situations every day but just like anyone else, they juggle life, love and career. Brothers Dean Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance: a play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has been contrasted with the epic and the lyrical modes ever since Aristotle's '' Poetics'' (c. 335 BC)—the earliest work of dramatic theory. The term "drama" comes from a Greek word meaning "deed" or " act" (Classical Greek: , ''drâma''), which is derived from "I do" (Classical Greek: , ''dráō''). The two masks associated with drama represent the traditional generic division between comedy and tragedy. In English (as was the analogous case in many other European languages), the word ''play'' or ''game'' (translating the Anglo-Saxon ''pleġan'' or Latin ''ludus'') was the standard term for dramas until William Shakespeare's time—just as its creator was a ''play-maker'' rather than a ''dramatist'' and the building was a ''play-house'' r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New South Wales Government
The Government of New South Wales, also known as the NSW Government, is the Australian state democratic administrative authority of New South Wales. It is currently held by a coalition of the Liberal Party and the National Party. The Government of New South Wales, a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, was formed in 1856 as prescribed in its Constitution, as amended from time to time. Since the Federation of Australia in 1901, New South Wales has been a state of the Commonwealth of Australia, and the Constitution of Australia regulates its relationship with the Commonwealth. Under the Australian Constitution, New South Wales, as with all states, ceded legislative and judicial supremacy to the Commonwealth, but retained powers in all matters not in conflict with the Commonwealth. Executive and judicial powers New South Wales is governed according to the principles of the Westminster system, a form of parliamentary government based on the model of the United Kingdom. Legisla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Todd Lasance
Todd James Lasance (born 18 February 1985) is an Australian actor, best recognised for his roles in Australian television including Aden Jefferies on ''Home and Away'', Cam Jackson on '' Rescue: Special Ops'', Ben McMahon on ''Crownies'' and Major Sydney "Syd" Cook on ''ANZAC Girls''. He has also appeared in American television roles, such as Julius Caesar on '' Spartacus: War of the Damned'', Julian on ''The Vampire Diaries'' and Edward Clariss / Rival on ''The Flash''. In 2020, he partnered with ''Spartacus'' co-star Liam McIntyre to create the gaming series ''Get Good'' for the ''CouchSoup'' YouTube channel, following a charity livestream benefiting Black Summer. Career In 2006, Lasance made his acting debut on the teen drama series '' Blue Water High''. In 2007, he was cast in the Seven Network soap opera series ''Home and Away'' as Aden Jefferies, which is generally recognized as his breakout role. In October 2007, Seven announced he would become a regular for its 2008 seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanessa Gray (actress)
Vanessa Gray (born 16 May 1971) is a former English rugby union player. She represented at the 2006 Women's Rugby World Cup. She started ahead of Sophie Hemming in the 2007 Six Nations The 2007 Six Nations Championship was the eighth series of the rugby union Six Nations Championship. Including the previous incarnations as the Home Nations and Five Nations, this was the 113th series of the international championship. Fifteen mat ... clash against which they won 32–0. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Gray, Vanessa 1971 births Living people England women's international rugby union players English female rugby union players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Pegler
Luke Pegler (born 1981) is an Australian actor who is known for Scott Wiper's ''The Condemned'' and Gregory Dark's '' See No Evil''. Career Pegler has starred in two WWE Films productions: ''The Condemned'' with Stone Cold Steve Austin, and '' See No Evil'' with Kane. Pegler appeared as Daniel Griggs in ''Packed to the Rafters'' from 2008 to 2009. The actor joined the cast of '' Rescue: Special Ops'' in 2010 as Gary Bing. In August 2011, it was announced Pegler had joined the cast of ''Neighbours'' for six weeks as Dane Canning. Pegler took over storylines planned for Chris Milligan's character Kyle Canning Kyle Canning is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Chris Milligan. The actor successfully auditioned for the six-week recurring role of Kyle and he made his first on screen appearance on 26 November 200 ..., after the actor snapped an Achilles tendon. Pegler wrapped his guest stint on 23 September. Filmography References Ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Dingle-Wall
Martin Dingle-Wall is an Australian actor, producer and screenwriter. He originated the role of Flynn Saunders on the Australian soap opera ''Home and Away'' in 2001. He departed the show in 2002. Dingle-Wall has appeared in '' Satisfaction'', '' Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities'' and '' Cops: L.A.C''. Career For his portrayal of Flynn Saunders in ''Home and Away'', Dingle-Wall received a nomination for the Logie Award for Most Popular New Male Talent. In 2003, he appeared on stage as Kip Polson in an adaptation of the screenplay '' The Nothing Men''. He was picked for the Peugeot 307 SV campaign in 2004. Later in 2004, he took a part in a short movie for the BBC, ''Out of Water'', playing the lead. In 2005, appeared as Scott Allen in the television drama film ''Summer Solstice'', directed by Giles Foster, playing alongside Jacqueline Bisset, Honor Blackman, Jason Durr and Sinéad Cusack. In 2007, he appeared as Johnny Lake in and episode of the television series '' Satisfac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Sweet
Gary Sweet (born 22 May 1957) is an Australian film and television actor known for his roles in '' Alexandra's Project'' (as Steve), ''Police Rescue'' (as Sergeant "Mickey" McClintock), ''Cody'' (as Cody), '' Big Sky'' (as Chris Manning), ''Bodyline'' (as Donald Bradman), '' Stingers'' (as DI Luke Harris) and '' House Husbands'' (as Lewis Crabb). He was adopted by a young couple and grew up in Warradale, South Australia, and attended Brighton High School in Adelaide. He was also named after his neighbours son. He later obtained a teaching degree and whilst at Sturt Teachers' College took up drama.The Larrikin Grows Up ''The Sydney Morning Herald'', 17 June 2002] His first role was in low-budget horror film '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simmone Jade Mackinnon
Simone Jade Mackinnon (born 19 March 1973) is an Australian actress. She is best known for role as Allie Reese on ''Baywatch'' (1999–2000) and Stevie Hall on ''McLeod's Daughters'' (2003–2009). Early life Mackinnon was born in Mount Isa, Queensland in 1973 to Ian and Annette Mackinnon. She has a brother and a sister, Robbie and Kym. She and her family later moved to Coffs Harbour in New South Wales. Career Mackinnon began her acting career in 1988, appearing in the Australian feature film ''Something About Love''. Two further features followed, '' Dating the Enemy'' and ''Dust of the Wings'', where she appeared in small roles, although her role in ''Dust of the Wing'' was a larger part. In 1997, she began to appear on television. She had a guest appearance on the fantasy television series '' Spellbinder: Land of the Dragon Lord'', a sequel to the original series '' Spellbinder''. Mackinnon is known for her role in the ''Baywatch'' spin-off series ''Baywatch: Hawaii'', wher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessica Napier
Jessica Napier (born 13 April 1979) is a New Zealand-born actress based in Australia. She has appeared in a number of feature films, including ''Love Serenade'', ''Blackrock'', '' Cut'', ''City Loop'', ''Angst'', '' The Illustrated Family Doctor'' and ''Ghost Rider'', and is well known for her role of Becky Howard in the Australian TV drama series ''McLeod's Daughters''. Early life Napier was born in Wellington, New Zealand. Her father, actor Marshall Napier, relocated the family to Australia when she was a child. Career Jessica had her first taste for acting at age 9, when she played her father's daughter on the long-running Australian TV series '' Police Rescue''. A year later she reappeared in another episode, when Marshall nominated Jessica to fill in for a role when the girl who was originally booked to do the job refused because the character was required to be submerged in a swamp. It was not until Jessica was 15 that she decided to be an actress. On her first serious ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wil Traval
William Traval is an Australian actor, known for his work as Dr. Jack Quade on the Australian hospital drama '' All Saints'' (2004–2008), and as Will Simpson on the Netflix superhero drama series ''Jessica Jones'' (2015–2018). Early life Traval was born on a strawberry farm near Colac in Victoria, Australia, and is of part Russian descent. He graduated from high school at the age of 16. His passion for acting began in high school when he and his friends spent their time making short films. He cast himself in many roles including a werewolf and a psychopath. Traval studied Media and Literature at La Trobe University, but later he decided he would prefer to study at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). Personal life Traval married Terasa Livingstone in 2014. On 17 June 2020, Traval publicly came out Coming out of the closet, often shortened to coming out, is a metaphor used to describe LGBT people's self-disclosure of their sexual orientation, romantic or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke McKenzie (actor)
Luke McKenzie is an Australian actor. He featured as The Captain in ''Wyrmwood ''Wyrmwood'' (also known as ''Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead'') is a 2014 Australian action-horror film directed by Kiah Roache-Turner and starring Jay Gallagher, Bianca Bradey, Leon Burchill, Keith Agius, Berynn Schwerdt and Luke McKenzie. The scree ...'' and as Rhys (The Captain's brother) in its sequel '' Wyrmwood: Apocalypse'' and played Jeff in '' The Flip Side''. On TV he was Lachie Gallagher in the third series of '' Rescue: Special Ops'' and Mick Gatto in '' Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities''. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:McKenzie, Luke Australian film actors Australian television actors Year of birth missing (living people) Living people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
