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Published on: 11/1/2007
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KELLY LANDRY
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With a background in modelling and television, Kelly Landry is perfect for her role as MYER Fashions on the Field ambassador alongside Daniel MacPherson.
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Kelly grew up in Geelong, and was ,discovered' in a shop in her home town at 15, when a stranger asked if she would be interested in doing a catwalk fashion parade.Kelly joined modelling agency Camerons at age 17 and took the train from Geelong to Melbourne for modelling assignments.She says, "Modelling wasn't anything I ever saw myself doing, I just fell into it and luckily I have been able to see the world, work and earn a fairly good living."
After high school, Kelly moved to Melbourne to study PR and Marketing at University, modelling throughout to pay her tuition fees.After receiving her Bachelor of Business/Public Relations, Kelly modelled around the globe.Her work led to stints based in Japan and Germany and working extensively in Milan, Switzerland, London and Asia.Throughout her amazing experiences, Kelly always considered Melbourne home, stating "it's one of the best cities in the world".
As well as starring in international catwalk shows and print campaigns, Kelly also featured in various television commercials and continued to work locally at such shows as the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, Australian Fashion Week and Style Aid.
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Last year, Kelly set her sights on a role as a television presenter, and in late 2006 auditioned for a role on Coxy's Big Break.After taking out the coveted spot Kelly joined Melissa Hetherington, Des Dowling and host Geoff Cox in early 2007.
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Kelly took part in this year's Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal as host of the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt , a role she relished "live television, thousands of children, chocolate and raising money for the hospital , what a perfect Good Friday!"Kelly laughs.
Kelly has just returned from Western Australia filming a segment on the Variety Outback Adventure.As for looking further into the future; "I've never been in a hurry to decide the rest of my life , much to my father's dismay" laughs Kelly, "I am not a planner and I guess I am a bit restless, so Coxy's is a perfect role for me, as I get my fix of travel and adventure."