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Holly Rachel Valance was born on May 11, 1983, in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. She is of mixed heritage, with a Serbian father, Rajko Vukadinović, who was a model and musician, and an English mother, Rachel, who also worked as a model. Valance grew up in Melbourne with her two sisters. She holds dual citizenship for both Australia and the United Kingdom.
Valance began her career in entertainment with her breakout role as Felicity "Flick" Scully on the popular Australian television series Neighbours in 1999. Her portrayal of Flick quickly gained popularity, and she remained on the show until 2002. Choosing to leave the series on her own terms, Valance sought to pursue a career in music.
In 2002, Valance ventured into the music industry with her debut single "Kiss Kiss." The track, which was an English-language cover of the Turkish song "Şımarık," became an international hit. The song topped the singles charts in both Australia and the UK. The music video drew widespread attention due to its provocative nature and helped boost the song's visibility. "Kiss Kiss" received four nominations at the ARIA Music Awards, and her debut album, Footprints, achieved moderate commercial success with other singles charting as well.
However, her second album, State of Mind (2003), did not achieve the same level of commercial success. Following her departure from her record label, Valance publicly stated that she had lost interest in pursuing music as a career. Despite this, she contributed vocals to "Body Request" on Har Mar Superstar’s 2004 album The Handler.
In 2004, Valance shifted her focus back to acting. She appeared in several American television series, including guest roles in CSI: NY, CSI: Miami, and Entourage. One of her more notable roles was as Nika Volek in the hit TV drama Prison Break, where she played a recurring guest character across multiple episodes.
Valance also appeared in films, notably portraying the character Christie in the action movie DOA: Dead or Alive (2006), based on the popular video game franchise. In 2008, she featured as Sheerah in the hit action film Taken alongside Liam Neeson. Her television work also includes performances in shows such as Shark, Moonlight, Valentine, and an episode of the British series Miss Marple.
In 2003, Valance was involved in a legal dispute with her former manager Scott Michaelson. She terminated her contract 15 months before its expiration, alleging professional negligence. The court ruled in favor of Michaelson, ordering Valance to pay a settlement of approximately AUD $350,000. The amount was partially satisfied through shares listed on the London Stock Exchange.
In 2012, Valance married British property developer Nick Candy on September 29. The couple resides in Beverly Hills, California, and has since gained interest in both media and philanthropic circles.
Although Valance eventually stepped back from her career in the entertainment industry and returned to the United Kingdom after several years in Los Angeles, she continues to maintain a public presence. She frequently shares updates and photographs via Instagram, where she retains a loyal and active fanbase.
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