| Lenita Vangellis | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1984-2010 |
| Notable work | Six Pack (1992) Melvin, Son of Alvin (1984) |
Lenita Vangellis is a Greek born Australian actress and model.
Career
Acting
Vangellis appeared in the fifth episode of Six Pack, playing the episode's titular character Loulla. She had previously starred in Melvin, Son of Alvin, credited as Lenita Psillakis, followed by a three-month run on Neighbours.
Modelling
As a model she has appeared on the cover of Cleo (July 1984) and Fashion Quarterly (Winter 1988).
Filmography
Film
- Melvin, Son of Alvin (1984) as Gloria
- Esteem (2016) as Self
Television
- Neighbours (1989) as Poppy Skouros (20 episodes)
- Six Pack (1992) as Loulla (episode 5: "Loulla")
- Bony (1992) as Rina (1 episode)
- G.P. (1994) as Dr Jessica Gillman (1 episode)
- Good Guys, Bad Guys (1997) as Anna Bitta (1 episode: "Only the Young Die Good")
- Home and Away (2010) as Nira Kassir (2 episodes)
Awards
For her performance in Six Pack Vangellis was nominated for the 1992 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Lead Actress in a Telefeature.
References
- ^ Kent, Simon (1 July 1990), "Bimbos Bite Back", The Sun Herald
- Wallace, Mark (25 May 1992), "Six Pack", The Canberra Times
- Coffey, Debbie (23 December 1984), "Lenita's full of life ...", Herald-Sun
- Sadlier, Kevin (11 October 1992), "Ballroom to grab Ozcars", The Sun Herald