Dr Heli Simpson (born 21 February 1987) is an Australian actress, singer, dancer, equestrian, comedian, and doctor. She is best known for her role as Veronica diAngelo #1 on ''The Saddle Club''. In 2005, Simpson was selected for the Australian team for the

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in Beijing, winning a bronze medal.

Biography

Simpson was born in Melbourne, and was raised by her English father and

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n mother with two brothers. Her first acting role was as Veronica diAngelo #1 in the popular 2001 TV series ''The Saddle Club'' ''Don't Ask Me'', was released as Simpson's debut single in 2004, which peaked at #16 on the

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(ARIA)

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. It was followed by her only album, ''Princess Veronica'' and her EP ''Princess Veronica Tour EP''. Simpson and her former co-star

Kia Luby ''The Saddle Club'' is an Australian-Canadian children's television series developed by Sarah Dodd, based on the books written by Bonnie Bryant. Like the book series, the scripted live action series follows the lives of three best friends in ...

are featured on the original soundtracks for ''The Saddle Club''. Simpson graduated from

Lauriston Girls' School (Holiness, Wisdom, Strength) , established = 1901 , type = Independent, single-sex, day school , denomination = Non-denominational , slogan = A school for life , principal ...

in 2005. At the beginning of 2006, she attended the National Science Olympiad in Canberra. During her

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(VCE) studies, she achieved the maximum percentile ranking of 99.95. She received a MBBS degree at the University of Melbourne. Heli is a doctor at Mercy Hospital for Women in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Heli Simpson is currently a member of the comedy team Boss Octopus. When she was in her 20s Heli worked as a house sitter with Midahome Australia.

Credits

Television

Stage

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

* ''Princess Veronica Tour EP'' (2004)

Singles

References

External links

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Boss Octopus
{{DEFAULTSORT:Simpson, Heli 1987 births Living people Australian biologists Australian child actresses Australian television actresses People from Melbourne Australian expatriates in France 21st-century Australian singers 21st-century Australian women singers People educated at Lauriston Girls' School