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Holly Valance

Early Life and Background

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.

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Television Breakthrough on 'Neighbours'

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.

Music Career and 'Kiss Kiss' Success

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.

Transition to Acting

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.

Film Appearances and Additional TV Roles

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.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 11 May, 1983
Age: 36 yrs
Occupations: Actor
Singer
Model
Film actor
Citizenship: Australia
Birth Place: Melbourne
residence: London
Gender: Female
Description: Singer, actress, Model
Twitter Id: HollyCandy
Net Worth 2021: 20 million
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Last Modified: Oct 26 2025
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