Candy Devine

Candy Devine is an Australian born broadcaster, singer, and actress. Her real name is Faye McLeod (née Guivarra).[1] She is presently a radio broadcaster and singer in Northern Ireland, and lives in Belfast with her husband, Donald McLeod.[2]

Devine, a sugar cane farmer's daughter, was born in Innisfail, North Queensland. She was educated at Lourdes Hill College in Brisbane. She also studied at the Queensland Conservatorium and plays cello and piano. Devine has also performed with the Australian jazz band Graeme Bell All Stars.

Her appearances in Australian television include the series Skippy the Bush Kangaroo and fronting for ABC's In Key.

She is the mother of TV chef, Alastair McLeod,[3] who now lives in Brisbane.

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References

  1. ^ Story: Candy Devine - Belfast, Northern Ireland, 702 ABC Sydney, Presenter: Angela Catterns, 4 September 2002-- Dead Link.
  2. ^ "Me and my health: Candy Devine". Belfast Telegraph. June 12th, 2008. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/me-and-my-health-candy-devine-13894006.html. Retrieved March 21, 2011. 
  3. ^ http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/me-and-my-health-candy-devine-13894006.html