In Episode 21 of Let’s Chat Showbiz, we sit down with acclaimed Australian actress Jacqy Phillips. Jacqy reflects on her childhood, how she first fell in love with acting, her early career, and her mother’s reaction when she decided to pursue a life in the entertainment industry. We also chat about her work with the State Theatre Company, including Jack Maggs, where she famously broke her arm during the production.

Jacqy shares what she loves most about performing, her incredible experiences busking around the world with her husband, and the favourite role she has ever played. She also recalls memorable moments from her career, including stories of performances that didn’t quite go to plan, and offers her thoughts on how the theatre industry has evolved over the years. We also discuss some of her screen credits, including Candy Ragantag, Red Dog, and Wolf Creek 2.

Of course, we couldn’t finish without talking about Home and Away, where Jacqy played the original Irene Roberts. She shares her memories of landing the iconic role, why she ultimately didn’t stay with the series, performing one of her own stunts, and offers valuable advice for aspiring actors. Jacqy also reveals that she was once set to appear on The Martin Show, but the opportunity never came to fruition.

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