Arianthe Galani (born 9 April 1940), is an Australian character actress born in New Zealand of Greek descent. She is known for her roles in TV soap operas and serials, TV commercials, as well as films. Galani is primarily known for guest roles and cameos.

Career

Galani worked in opera and sang professionally before she became known as an actor. She worked as a singer in England for four years in the 1960s then joined the Australian Opera for five years between 1967 and 1972.Richard Coleman 'From sausage rolls to queenly role' ''Sydney Morning Herald'' 19 June 1980 p. 8 Galani played a regular role in soap opera, ''

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'' as Maria Panucci, the aunt of Harry Michaels' character Giovanni from late 1976 until the end of the series in August 1977, and then took a regular role in

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'' (1980). Both roles were as fiery Italians. Between these roles she made appearances in the first season of cult TV series ''

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'' as Mrs. Bentley, a woman who had buried a baby alive, a crime later blamed on Lynn Warner (

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, whom was wrongly incarcerated and continued to protest her innocence. Though her appearances were brief, the character played a crucial role in one of the show's original storylines, and with the program's international success is probably Galani's most widely seen portrayal. Other television credits include: ''

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TV adverts

Galani also features in a series of television adverts for Jalna Greek Yoghurt and Mortein.

Filmography

References

External links

* New Zealand television actresses Australian television actresses Living people New Zealand people of Greek descent Greek emigrants to Australia 1940 births {{Australia-tv-actor-stub