<SPAN lang=EN-AU> <P dir=ltr align=left>LEANNE ZACCAR </SPAN><FONT face=Georgia><SPAN lang=EN> <P dir=ltr align=left> <P dir=ltr align=left>Leanne is a vivacious Sydney actor who began acting and dancing from a very young age & began her training at local institutions including Johnny Young Talent School and ATYP. She also trained & performed with Glen Street Dance Academy. <P dir=ltr align=justify> <P dir=ltr align=justify>After spending over 2 years living overseas, Leanne returned to Sydney in 2002 and became strongly involved in local theatre & the film industry. In 2003, she intensified her training under Denise Roberts at Screenwise and with Lynette Sheldon (Actors Studio). <P dir=ltr align=justify> <P dir=ltr align=justify>In 2006, she brought one of her passions to fruition & enjoyed professionally teaching Latin & Ballroom dancing with Firefly. Always wanting to extend herself, Leanne currently trains in Salsa, a style completely new to her till 2011. <P dir=ltr align=justify> <P dir=ltr align=justify>Leanne’s feature film credits include; the comical Sister Crystal, in "The Edge of the World" & a burns victim in "Evolver". She has worked both here & in the UK on TVC’s including; Hoyts, Energizer, Kelloggs & Four Seasons as well as TV pilots including a lead role opposite Peta Topanno in "Twist of Fate". Leanne is also experienced in corporate presenting. <P dir=ltr align=justify> <P dir=ltr align=justify>She has had lead stage credits in the following shows; Departures & Arrivals, Vagina Monologues, FAME (a sellout season), Did you get the Milk, The Way of the World & Half a Sixpence & The Wiz. Leanne also made it to the Gala final of Short & Sweet in 2009 in the drama Mandragora. <P dir=ltr align=justify> <P dir=ltr align=justify>Outside of the entertainment industry, Leanne adores looking after her 2 boys, has a soft spot for parrots, cooking, speaking Italian, traveling and spending time with her handsome Italian husband (who she met whilst living overseas!). <FONT face=Wingdings>J</FONT> </FONT></SPAN>